Chinese Zodiac Tiger

Chinese Lunar Year 2022 is the Year of the Tiger, according to Chinese zodiac signs. It starts from February 1, 2022, and lasts until January 21, 2023. And Chinese Year 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit.

Chinese zodiac tiger is the third of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, following Rat and Ox. In order, the 12 zodiac animal signs are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

In traditional Chinese culture, the tiger is considered as the king of all beasts and symbolizes dignity, might, bravery, and authority.

Chinese Zodiac Tiger Years – Am I a Tiger?

The recent and incoming Chinese zodiac years of Tiger include 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, and 2034.

In most cases, if you were born in one of the above Gregorian calendar years, your Chinese zodiac animal sign is probably the Tiger. But if you were born in early February in one of the above years, you might be a Tiger or an Ox. Moreover, if you were born in early February in 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, and 2035, your Chinese zodiac animal may be the Tiger or the Rabbit.

Your Chinese zodiac animal sign is not set by the Gregorian calendar or the Chinese New Year. In fact, all Chinese animal signs are traditionally set by Lichun. Lichun (立春) is the first of the 24 Solar Terms of the Chinese lunar calendar that signifies the start of spring. It normally falls on February 3, 4, or 5 of the Gregorian calendar. The date of Chinese New Year may be before or after Lichun. For example, Lichun falls on February 4, 2022. Therefore, babies born before this time are Oxen, not Tigers.

The Chinese zodiac recurs every 12 years. For Tiger natives, your Chinese zodiac year comes when you are 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84...

Recent Chinese Zodiac Tiger Years

The table below is the best and easiest way to find out whether your Chinese zodiac animal sign is the Tiger or not. You don’t have to switch your birthday from the Gregorian calendar to the Chinese lunar calendar or calculate any math equations.

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Chinese Zodiac Tiger in Chinese Culture

1. One of the Four Gods

Baihu (白虎, the White Tiger) is revered as one of the Four Gods in ancient times, along with the Azure Dragon, the Vermilion Bird, and the Black Tortoise. They are gods because of star worship in remote times. It’s also one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations. Deeply integrated with Chinese cultures like Chinese astrology, astronomy, and Feng Shui, the White Tiger represents the west in terms of direction, white color, metal/gold of the Chinese “Five Elements” and the autumn season.

2. Tiger Deity

Tiger Deity is called Hu Ye (虎爷) in Chinese. In Chinese folk religion, the tiger was originally the ride of Tudigong (土地公, Earth God) or Chenghuangshen (城隍神, City God). It later evolved as a riding companion of many gods, including Baosheng Dadi (保生大帝, Deity of Medicine), Zhang Daoling (张道陵, Ancestral Celestial Master), and Zhao Gongming (赵公明, God of Wealth). Being the ride of Earth God or City God, the tiger becomes a guardian spirit to protect temples, villages, and cities. Legend has it that the Black Tiger, the ride of God of Wealth, can invite and master money.

3. God for Dispute

According to ancient Chinese folk tales, the White Tiger is the God for Dispute. The White Tiger comes out to find food and eat people alive on the Day of Jingzhe (the third of the 24 solar terms of traditional Chinese lunar calendar) every year. Anyone who offends the White Tiger will have Xiao Ren (小人) this year. Xiao Ren, literally “small people”, refers to backstabbers, trouble-makers, busybodies, and gossipers. It’s a traditional ritual in China, especially in Cantonese regions, to make offerings to the White Tiger and “beat Xiao Ren” (打小人) on Jingzhe annually.

4. A Symbol of Protection

In Chinese folklore, the tiger is also a symbol of protection. It’s believed that this fearless creature can chase away evil spirits. It often teamed up with the dragon to be carved on tombs to protect the dead from spiritual enemies. Additionally, the image of a tiger is often hanging on a wall facing the entrance to protect the household and ward off demons. Even in modern China, many Chinese parents give babies to wear tiger-headed caps and shoes to protect the baby and drive away evil spirits.

Lucky and Unlucky Things for People Born in the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Tiger

Things to Bring Tiger Good Luck

Lucky numbers: 1, 3, and 4 and numbers containing 1, 3, 4, such as 13 and 34

Lucky colors: blue, gray, black, green

Lucky flower: cineraria

Lucky directions: north, east, southeast

Lucky months: the 1st, 2nd, 10th, 11th Chinese lunar months

Things to Bring Tiger Bad Luck

Unlucky numbers: 6, 7, 8, or any combination of these numbers, like 68 and 87

Unlucky colors: gold, silver, brown

Unlucky direction: northwest

Unlucky months: the 7th, 8th Chinese lunar months

Chinese Zodiac Tiger Traits: Confident, Brave, Ambitious...

According to Chinese zodiac signs, people born in the year of the Tiger are confident, charismatic, courageous, optimistic, full of vigor, generous, and ambitious. They are also gifted with enthusiasm and innovation. They like meeting new people and interesting things.

People under the Tiger sign are earnest and hardworking. They will get the task done with passion, tenacity, and efficiency. They never give up halfway until they reach their goals, even when there seems to be no hope left.

The Tiger is considered as the king of all the animals and the king of the mountain in China. People born in the year of the Tiger are natural leaders. They are born to command, not to obey. With great perseverance and confidence, they can be competent leaders. On the other side, they are rarely gregarious and too self-confident. It’s hard for them to coordinate with other people at work.

With a strong sense of justice and sympathy, Tiger people are likely to stand up and offer help if they witness something they see as unfair or unjust.

However, Tiger people can be emotional, irritable, rebellious, reckless, and credulous. They often persist in their old ways and are unable to listen attentively to others.

Strengths of Tiger

Tigers are ambitious, energetic, adventurous, and brave to pioneer.

Confident, independent, strong-willed.

Have a strong sense of responsibility. They never evade responsibilities and obligations.

With a sense of justice and quite chivalrous.

They are born leaders and managers with a strong desire to lead and want others to follow them.

Weakness of Tiger

Tigers are arrogant with the tendency to be self-righteous. It’s easy for them to become complacent.

Reckless, emotional, and easily deceived.

Tend to have bad temper, especially to those close to them.

Quite stubborn and bossy.

Too overconfident to coordinate or communicate with others.

Disregard others’ feelings on their pursuit.

Male Tiger Characteristics

In Chinese zodiac signs, male Tigers are optimistic, enterprising, ambitious and full of confidence. They are also stubborn, dictatorial, emotional, prone to suspicion, and reckless. As for career, male Tigers will likely work for a company that allows them to develop freely and satisfy their ambitions. They are dedicated to working, so it’s easy for them to move up in any career. Men under the Tiger zodiac sign are charismatic to women. In a love relationship, Tiger men can be possessive when getting jealous.

Female Tiger Characteristics

Females born in the Chinese zodiac year of Tiger are charming, energetic, articulate, intelligent, determined, and patient. When it comes to work, female Tigers are also independent, earnest, and hardworking. Very likely, they will make great achievements in their careers. In love, Tiger women are loyal partners. They are enthusiastic and possessive. But sometimes being over enthusiastic will make their partners feel uncomfortable.

Chinese Zodiac Tiger Five Elements for Five Personalities

Zodiac Tiger Love Compatibility – Your Most Compatible Zodiacs

Chinese zodiac animal compatibility is mainly derived from the inter-promoting and inter-regulating relations of traditional Chinese astrology’s 12 Dizhi (地支, Earthly Branches). 

Accordingly, some of the zodiac animal signs can be compatible, while some may not get along with each other. Read on to know what Chinese zodiac signs are most compatible with the Tiger zodiac in love, friendship, and business.

Best Matches: Horse, Dog, Pig

According to Chinese astrology, the Tiger, the Horse, and the Dog are one of the four trines of the San He (三合, Three Harmonies) groups. The three animals in the same group could be harmonious and bring good luck to each other.

Besides, the Tiger and the Pig are one pair of the Liu He (六合, Six Harmonies) groups. The two animal signs in the same compatible group get along very well and secretly help each other.

Generally speaking, Three Harmonies is better than Six Harmonies. Therefore, the Tiger best matches the Horse and the Dog. The Pig is the second-best compatibility for the Tiger.

Least Matches: Snake, Monkey

The Tiger and the Monkey are in one group of the Liu Chong (六冲, Six Conflicting) groups. They are not the best love compatibility because there will be many quarrels and disagreements. As for business, such a match may lead to endless troubles.

The Tiger and the Snake are also incompatible because they are in the same group of the Liu Hai (六害, Six Harming) groups. Harming means being harmful to each other generally. As such, if the Tiger and the Snake stay together, they could harm each other, even unintentionally.

What’s more, the Tiger, the Monkey, and the Snake are also in the same group of the San Xing (三刑, Three Punishment) groups. This punishment group is called “ungrateful punishment”. The match of either two animal signs will affect each other and bring good luck in life to a close.

Tiger’s Compatibility with 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals

Zodiac Tiger’s Horoscope in 2025 - the Year of the Horse

2026, for those born in the Year of the Tiger, it is a year of harmonious conjunction with the zodiac. Overall, the fortune is quite favorable. However, due to the lack of auspicious stars to assist, it is difficult to rely on strong external support. Many things must be accomplished with one's own strength in order to achieve the desired good outcome.

Due to the lack of auspicious star support, one can seek assistance from the auspicious star of the same house. However, the power is not strong. For example, borrowing the auspicious stars "Wen Chang" and "Yi Ma" from those born in the Year of the Monkey can boost career development. The auspicious star "Wen Chang" also helps with academic progress, allowing for clear thinking and an active mind.

It should be noted that in 2026, the "Bai Hu" evil star strikes, making it easy to encounter unreasonable people. The other party has a very violent temper. One should promptly distance oneself and avoid excessive entanglement with them to prevent huge troubles and complications. Additionally, be vigilant against the double attack of the evil stars "Fei Lian" and "Da Sha", and enhance safety awareness when going out to prevent accidental bloodshed accidents.

Career

In terms of career horoscope, people born in the Year of the Tiger can promote their career development in 2026 by leveraging the auspicious star they borrow. The "Wen Chang" star can make one's thinking and logic extremely clear, and in the workplace, it will fully showcase one's intelligence and talents, making it highly likely to get promoted and receive a salary increase.

The Year of the Horse represents generating wealth through movement. The Tiger can actively apply for internal job transfers or go on business trips to other places. This can lead to unexpected results.

However, it should be noted that in 2026, due to the negative influence of the "Bai Hu" ominous star, the female friends around the Tiger may bring a lot of troubles. Especially female leaders, one must be cautious when getting along with them. Additionally, the "Zhi Bei" ominous star is also unfavorable for interpersonal relationships. These all require people born in the Year of the Tiger to be low-key, reserved, and cautious in speech and actions, so as to successfully avoid disasters.

Wealth

Entering 2026, there will be many new cooperative opportunities for those born under the Chinese zodiac sign of the Tiger. Therefore, it is necessary to become more proactive and try out many new fields.

The Year of the Horse brings good luck to those born in the Year of the Monkey in terms of the "Wen Chang" and "Yi Ma" auspicious stars. In the workplace, one becomes very intelligent, has an active mind, and has extremely high work efficiency. One can be appreciated by superiors, not only receiving higher salary but also obtaining additional commissions and bonuses.

In the Year of the Horse in 2026, the Tiger should go out more often. Business friends can also try to expand overseas markets. This way, one can obtain considerable financial gains even in the midst of changes.

However, influenced by the "Bai Hu" evil star, if there is a plan to do business in partnership with others, try to stay away from those who are rude and unreasonable, as it may bring unnecessary losses.

Love & Relationship

In terms of the love horoscope, the "Wen Chang" auspicious star will encourage the Tiger to devote more time and energy to their careers. This may lead them to neglect their partners' feelings.

For single people born under the sign of Tiger who have a strong desire for a partner, they should be more proactive and participate in more social gatherings. This way, they have a chance to meet their ideal partners.

The Tiger who are in a relationship or are married will generally have stable emotions and are not greatly affected by external factors. However, one should be cautious of the influence of the "reverse finger" evil star, as it can disrupt one's interpersonal relationships. Partners should focus on communication and interaction, and avoid being influenced by outside rumors and gossip, to prevent misunderstandings and unnecessary conflicts.

Health

People born in the Year of the Tiger in 2026 will become more regular in their diet, sleep patterns and other aspects. This will greatly benefit their health.

However, in 2026, they will be affected by the "White Tiger" ominous star. This star also represents dangerous roads. Whether crossing the road, riding a bike or driving a car, the Tiger people must strictly follow traffic rules to avoid unnecessary bloodshed accidents.

Zodiac Tiger Famous People

Queen Elizabeth II: born on April 21 (the 10th day of the third lunar month), 1926, Fire Tiger

Fidel Castro: born on August 13 (the 6th day of the seventh lunar month), 1926, Fire Tiger

Richard Branson: born on July 18 (the 4th day of the sixth lunar month), 1950, Gold Tiger

Tom Cruise: born on July 3 (the 2nd day of the sixth lunar month), 1962, Water Tiger

Evander Holyfield: born on October 19 (the 21st day of the ninth lunar month), 1962, Water Tiger

Victoria Beckham: born on April 17 (the 25th day of the third lunar month), 1974, Wood Tiger

Chinese Zodiac Tiger Vocabulary & Idioms