Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger

Years: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

The Tiger Sign is the symbol of strength and power. Brave, dynamic, enthusiastic, and determined, Tigers are born leaders. Tigers’ magnetic characters and natural air of authority attract followers and admirers. They gain respect for their courage, even from those working against them. Tigers have positive attitude in life to achieve goals. They love to be challenged. They may become aggressive if trapped in a difficult situation. Solitude is often the price Tigers pay for their position of authority, which they become accustomed to it.

People born in the Year of the Tiger are determined, brave, sensitive, independent, and capable of great love. They are warm-hearted, irresistible, and passionate. They may show selfish in the little things sometimes, but they are capable of great generosity and great love in the time of need. They enjoy life full of challenges and seek out for the first-hand experience.

Strengthness

Tigers are great leaders. They are dynamic, not afraid of new adventures. The have the ability to draw on the experience, gaining new energies and great strength. Warm-hearted, honest, sociable and friendly, their friends admire them. Vigorous, determined, engaging, their enemies fear them. They will stand up to the better end for what they think is right.

Weakness

Tigers may be too confident sometimes, thus blind themselves to dangers and impetuously rush. They are also territorial, possessive, and unpredictable. Tigers are often tense, hot-headed, like to be in a hurry. When they get into a difficult situation, they would become aggressive. Tigers can be self-centered, disobedient and irreverent rascals. They can become stubborn if they realize they are not in charge.

People born in the Year of the Tiger will do well as an entrepreneur, military officer, explorer, racecar driver, politician, musician, writer, poet, athlete, actor, office manager. Since Tigers have continuous needs to be challenged, they may have a tendency to jump from job to job. This isn’t necessarily a problem because they are competitive and able to quickly master new subjects. Tigers accomplish the jobs with enthusiasm and efficiency, but needs to be watched out when they get into difficult situations.

The Best Love Match: Horse, and Dog

Tiger and Horse: These two have lots in commons and they make an excellent match. They trust and understand each other, and have exciting interaction with one another.

Tiger and Dog: The combination will establish a balanced and harmonic relationship. Tiger and Dog would make a solid union based on mutual admiration and respect.

Words of Caution: Beware of the Ox. The Tiger and the Ox under the same roof will cause serious clashes and rivalry. They can not settle their difference peacefully. The Tiger and sheep will have difficulty to establish deep ties to make a lasting relationship.

Love Affairs

Tigers are sensitive, passionate, romantic, and can make themselves loving and caring partners, but sometimes they are territorial and possessive. They have a tendency to become ardent and virile lovers who dominate their partners, yet remain warm-hearted and generous. Tigers would do well with their partners who can remain steady and constant, be able to hold the pursue strings and plan for the unforeseen. Things will work out well if their partners would be able to direct Tigers to do what they are best at.

Yin/Yang: YANG
Colors: Blue, White, Red, Grey, Orange
Directions: South ,East, Southeast