The Tiger Sign in Chinese Astrology: Dates and Personality

    The Tiger is one of the animals of the 12-year cycle of the Zodiac of Chinese Astrology. Know the dates, personality characteristics, and how they are related to other Chinese Signs.

    The sign of the Tiger ranks third in the Chinese Zodiac. According to Chinese Mythology, the Jade Emperor made him the guardian of the sky for being one of the most influential and dominant animal signs in the Chinese Horoscope. Sign of the Wood element, he has an optimistic, tenacious personality, and few things can really intimidate him. The Chinese Zodiac is made up of 12 animals that are organized in the following order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. The Chinese calendar follows the cycles of the Moon and, on the first day of the Chinese New Year, one of the 12 animals takes its place for that year.

    Characteristics of the Tiger Sign

    • Symbol - ???
    • Element - Wood
    • Ruling Planet - Jupiter
    • Hours - 03h-05h (the hours leading up to dawn)
    • Month - February
    • Season - Spring
    • Color - Green, the color associated with spring. It is the color of renewal of life, tranquility, and relaxation. It is a color associated with good luck and influences, significantly if it is associated with red.
    • Orientation - Northeast
    • Yin / Yang - Yang polarity (suggests communicative, extroverted, expansive, enthusiastic, expressive behaviors)
    • Attributes - Optimistic, fearless, heroic, positive, enthusiastic, adventurous, unpredictable, generous, courageous, loyal, foolish, inconsequential, romantic, energetic, determined, self-starter, persuasive, instinctive, critical, suspicious, stubborn, self-centered
    • Lucky Days - 16th and 27th of any Chinese lunar month
    • Lucky Months - 3rd, 7th, and 10th Chinese lunar month
    • Lucky Numbers - 1, 3, 4 and the numbers that contain them (such as 13 and 43)
    • Wrong Luck Numbers - 6, 7, 8
    • Highest Affinity - Rat, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Horse, Rooster, Dog
    • Most negligible Affinity - Ox, Snake, Goat, Monkey, Pig
    • Corresponding Western Sign - Aquarius

    The Tiger Sign in Mythology

    Several legends and stories about the animals were chosen to make up the Chinese astrological system. One of these legends refers to the intention of the Jade Emperor to know the animals that inhabited the Earth. He decided that some of them should be brought before him. To facilitate the selection, the Emperor defined two criteria: they would have to be valuable animals for Man or be one of the first to arrive at the Celestial Palace on the day of the election of the animals. The brave air of the Tiger earned him third place in the Chinese Horoscope.

    Dates of the Tiger Sign

    The Chinese Zodiac is associated with the way that traditional Chinese culture measures time, that is, in 60-year cycles. This calendar results from the multiplication of the twelve animals and the five elements. This cycle is significant and makes each of the 60 years a special and unique period. Each animal rotates for a given year in a continuous 12-year cycle that begins with the Rat and ends with the Pig. On the first day of the Chinese New Year, one of the 12 animals takes its place for that year. In addition to defining the people born during that year, the animal also influences the attributes of the year, which affects us all. The years governed by the sign of the Tiger are the following:
    • January 31, 1938, to February 18, 1939 - Tigre de Tierra
    • February 17, 1950, to February 5, 1951 - Metal Tiger
    • February 5, 1962, to January 24, 1963 - Water Tiger
    • January 23, 1974, to February 10, 1975 - Wood Tiger
    • February 9, 1986, to January 28, 1987 - Fire Tiger
    • January 28, 1998, to February 15, 1999 - Tigre de Tierra
    • February 14, 2010, to February 2, 2011 - Metal Tiger
    • February 1, 2022, to January 21, 2023 - Water Tiger

    Native Tiger Personality

    BOLD AND PASSIONATE The Tiger is the third sign of the Chinese Zodiac and is associated with qualities such as relaxation and intuition. It is about a personality who lives to be dazzled by new challenges, exotic places, and unusual events. His positive attitude and his enthusiasm for life make him a happy company, which manages to infect others with his optimism. Determined, he doesn't like to lose or be seen to fail. When things do not go the way you would like, the most likely thing is that you start everything in a new project. Charming and persuasive, the native of the Tiger sign trusts his intuition and manages to convince anyone to follow him, however reckless the project may be. Confident, fearless, and adventurous, he is not afraid to launch himself into new projects. Being told that something new and exciting is not enough for him; it has to be a genuinely unique and first-hand experience. His nature is generous, courageous, and exciting. He is very loyal to his friends, but when he cannot achieve what he wants, he can become stubborn and self-centered.

    Love and Relationships

    Tigers fall in love easily but find it challenging to stay faithful. In love, they seek the same inspiration that they seek in life. Therefore it is not uncommon to see them jumping from relationship to relationship. The native of the Tiger sign is especially excited by the promises of adventure and excitement that a new relationship brings. He cannot resist boredom and routine, reasons enough that lead him to seek a new passion. He's attracted to independent personalities but doesn't shy away from pursuing his solo dreams and adventures. Share your feelings fearlessly and be very honest about your emotions. Despite enjoying the company, he does not need anyone to launch himself into the world. However, your strength and independent spirit do not mean that you do not need emotional support. Find a partner who will bring you some stability but who has their own plans and dreams.
    • Signs most compatible with the Tiger - Rat, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Horse, Rooster, Dog
    • Signs less compatible with the Tiger - Ox, Snake, Goat, Monkey, Pig

    Tiger Sign Compatibilities

    The Chinese astrology understood that certain combinations of animals in the Zodiac work better than others. Some signs are naturally antagonistic and, therefore, have a discordant relationship. The compatibility between the animals of the Chinese Horoscope considers the characteristics of each of the animalsჴ€”those whose characteristics match each other well and tend to have good compatibility. The opposite is equally valid.

    The Tiger Sign and the Race

    In Chinese culture, the Tiger represents the "king of animals." Optimism, determination, and a sense of initiative are the strengths of the natives of this sign. Tigers are born to be the center of attention; they have leadership skills and are highly respected. They can see the potential of projects and get to work with outstanding commitment and focus on objectives. They prefer to tackle tasks point by point, not limited to big plans. This practicality gives them great versatility. On the other hand, since they are not intimidated by difficulties, they always seem to have a solution to overcome obstacles. Challenges and quality, not profit, attract them in the business world. Best Careers: Publicist, Office Manager, Travel Agent, Actor, Writer, Artist, Food Critic, Pilot, Army Officer, Athlete, Flight Attendant, Police Officer, Politician, Restaurateur, Explorer, Business Manager, Graphic Designer, Musician, comedian, conductor.

    The Tiger Sign and Health

    In general, tigers are in good health. They can rarely be affected by minor illnesses such as colds, coughs, and fever. They are active people with a taste for physical exercise and are passionate about different types of sports. While they work hard, they need quality time to recover. However, they find it difficult to stop when they are really excited. They need to be encouraged to take time to rest. In addition to dietary concerns, natives of the Tiger sign need to maintain some physical activity. If regular visits to the gym are not possible, a treadmill at home or a walk at the end of the day is equally valid options.

    The Five Types of Tiger

    In the Chinese Astrological system, each sign of the Zodiac is associated with one of the five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. The characteristics of a person's personality are influenced by various influences, including the sign and the element of the year of birth. For example, a Wood Tiger appears once in the 60-year cycle. Thus, there are five types of Tigers, each with its own characteristics:

    Wood Tiger

    Characterization - Sustainability, Creativity, Growth The Wood Tiger always seems happy and satisfied with his relationships and with life in general. However, this attitude can only be a cover to hide your insecurities. It is the type of Tiger that can suffer the most from depression.

    Fire tiger

    Characterization - Passion, Intelligence, Movement This is the most typical and fierce of all Tigers. Optimistic and independent, but with little self-control, can become rushed and fickle.

    Earth Tiger

    Characterization - Balance, Reliability, Consolidation This type of Tiger is a lover of beauty and the good things in life. Adventurous and realistic, he tends to excesses, especially gastronomic ones.

    Metal Tiger

    Characterization - Utility, Strength, Reliability This Tiger does not shy away from sharing his ideas and thoughts in the most honest way possible. For some natives, this frontality may seem rude. But this Tiger only knows how to be practical and direct. For him, the word "diplomacy" does not exist.

    Water tiger

    Characterization - Communication, Sensitivity, Intuition This type of Tiger is distinguished by its high sense of morality and responsibility. You have a strong sense of self-worth and a superior learning ability. Honest and fair, it can be a bit "pompous." It is the calmest of all types of Tiger sign.

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