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Unlike Western or Vedic astrology, in which zodiac signs vary by month, Chinese astrology focuses on the year you were born to determine your Chinese zodiac sign. And since there are 12 signs, the cycle rotates through each for 12 lunar years before returning to the first one.
The 12 Chinese zodiac signs are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. In addition, each lunar year is represented by one of the five Chinese zodiac elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, or Water. So every Chinese zodiac sign cycles through each element over the course of 60 years.
Just like in Western astrology, each Chinese zodiac sign, in combination with that year's element, represents a unique set of personality traits.
Tiger Chinese zodiac yearsIf you were born in any of these Chinese lunar years, your Chinese zodiac sign is Tiger:
In Chinese culture and mythology, the Tiger zodiac sign is a symbol of extraordinary power, cunning, and nobility. They are natural leaders but can be prone to arrogance and cruelty.
Tigers are shrewd strategists who do not show their hand at once. They prefer to lure out information, often through good manners and charm, to stack the odds in their favor.
The Tiger is also considered the patron deity of children, therefore people often dress their kids in hats and shoes with tiger motifs on them for good luck.
Chinese zodiac tiger strengthsSome of the strengths of people with the Chinese zodiac sign Tiger are bravery, adventurousness, passion, optimism, charm, determination, and nobility.
Chinese zodiac tiger weaknessesOn the flip side, Tiger zodiac signs are known for their cruelty, ruthlessness, and stubbornness. They can also be rebellious when they are young and are prone to overconfidence and high emotion.
Types of TigersThe five Chinese zodiac elements bless each Chinese zodiac sign with a different expression of its natal abilities and traits. Here are the traits of Tigers according to their elements.
Wood TigerWood is the natural element of the Tiger zodiac sign. Therefore, people born during Wood Tiger years tend to be naturally collaborative and good at working in a team. They are more modest and even-tempered than the other tiger types as well as smart, sensible, and social.
Fire TigerFire Tigers are bold and aggressive but they are also tender and compassionate towards those they love. They love to take up space and talk a lot. But they hate criticism. Fire tigers have strong willpower and an equally strong stubborn streak.
Earth TigerEarth Tigers are naturally ambitious and confident. They want to achieve big things, especially in their career and/or business. But they are prone to arrogance. Earth Tigers make good friends and know how to show gratitude to those who help them.
Metal TigerMetal Tigers have extraordinary endurance and power. They tend to be frank and do not like being restrained. They are also confident and family-oriented.
Water TigerWater Tigers are the gentlest and calmest of all the tiger types. They can be very romantic and are curious by nature. Water tigers are fast learners.
Tiger zodiac compatibilitySome Chinese zodiac signs are naturally more compatible with the Tiger than others. In love and friendship, the Tiger is most compatible with the Dragon and Horse and least compatible with the Ox.
Dragon and Tiger compatibilityDragon and Tiger zodiac signs are a match made in heaven! They are both powerful in their own right and do not like to be told what to do and how to do it. When a Tiger and a Dragon get together, they boost each other's confidence and drive. Because Tiger and Dragon are both ambitious and high-achieving, the couple can easily become a power pair, encouraging each other to go even further. Their life paths align very well when together.
Horse and Tiger compatibilityThis is a very stable and hearty match. When a Tiger and a Horse come together, they are very supportive of each other emotionally and can make an excellent pair for starting a family. Tiger and Horse are both pragmatic in nature and seek harmony in relationships. A relationship with a Tiger can bring luck and fortune into a Horse's life. A relationship with a Horse brings stability, dependability, and trust into a Tiger's life.
Ox and Tiger compatibilityWhen a Tiger and an Ox come together, prepare yourself for a battle. These two are extremely stubborn in their own ways and have very little in common. Being with an Ox can become bothersome for a Tiger in the long run as the former has a different approach towards money than the latter. Also, Ox is not a risk-taking zodiac sign while Tigers are known for their bravery and drive. This temperamental difference leads to clashes in terms of ambition and what each wants out of life.
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Year Of The Tiger: Everything You Need To Know About The Chinese Zodiac
Chinese New Year is celebrated by almost two billion people across the globe, synonymous with bright red lanterns, family gatherings and Lazy Susans laden with food for days on end. Each New Year is accompanied by an animal from the Chinese zodiac; last year it was an Ox, this year, it's a Tiger.
Most Chinese people (along with others in East and South East Asian countries who follow the Lunar calendar) know which animal sign they are born under. Much like Western horoscopes, your animal sign can provide a window into your personality, prospects for your career and love life, as well as your fortune.
The Chinese zodiac's influence is so important in Chinese cultures that in 2014, it was reported that several provinces in China saw a spike in births in the last few weeks of the year as young couples sought to have children born in the year of the Horse, which was considered more auspicious than the following year, the Sheep.
But for many, the Chinese zodiac is a difficult beast to master. It requires understanding the different philosophical concepts as well as relationships between the Zodiac animals, and learning how these could apply to your own life. Ideologies like yin and yang, characteristic traits of each animal and their corresponding elements, and even "Guardian Gods" all work together to create the wider astrological picture.
Here's everything you need to know about the Chinese zodiac and how to make the Year of the Tiger work for you:
In the beginningAccording to popular legend, the Chinese zodiac came into being when the Jade Emperor - the primary god in Chinese mythology - held a race to determine how time should be measured.
The story has several iterations, but the most commonly told narrative is that the Jade Emperor invited all the animals in the world to take part in the race, but these were the 12 species that made it to the starting line: a rat, ox, tiger, rooster, monkey, sheep, snake, dragon, horse, rabbit, goat, and pig.
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At the end of the race, the Jade Emperor positioned each animal according to its place in the race, which is why the zodiac begins with the Rat, followed by the Ox, Tiger, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and lastly, the Pig.
The order is cyclical, which means after the Year of the Pig, the following year will belong to the Rat and the cycle will continue. This is why the zodiac is pictured as a circle, to indicate the repeating of the cycle as the years pass.
Jupiter Lai, a Hong Kong-based Chinese astrology expert, says the most common mistake people make is thinking that Zodiac signs represent a year that starts in January and ends in December. In actuality, the Zodiac year starts at the commencement of spring according to the solar calendar, which usually falls on 4 February.
"For example, a baby born on 2 February of this year will still belong to the Ox," Lai tells The Independent. "A baby born on 4 February will belong to the Zodiac animal of the new year, the Tiger."
The five elementsThe Chinese zodiac also uses five fixed elements to further define the traits of each animal – water, earth, wood, metal and fire. They either complement or contradict one another and lend different attributes to the animals associated with them.
The cycle of the elements works alongside the cycle of the Zodiac, and together, they create a 60-year cycle. This means that the Year of the Water Tiger hasn't taken place since 1962 – 60 years ago.
Lai says that the element is believed to impart some of its characteristics to the assigned animal according to particular seasons. For example, water is a source of nourishment and symbolises fluidity and movement, which means the Water Tiger may find this year to be a good one for change and moving forward.
Yin and yangYin and yang represent feminine and masculine traits. Yin, the black side of the symbol, is female in nature and associated with natural elements like water, the moon and the dark of night.
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Yang, the white side of the symbol, is masculine and characterised as hot, being active and firey. It is also associated the the sun and enlightenment. Even the Chinese characters for the words yin and yang reflect their characteristics, with "yin" containing the components for "hill" and "cloud" and "yang" the components for "sun" and "rays of the sun".
Each animal sign is associated with alternating yin and yang traits; yang Rat, yin Ox, yang Tiger, yin Rabbit, and so on. This further informs the traits associated with each animal, and therefore person, and represents the philosophy that there cannot be good without bad; light without dark.
Relationships and conflictThe Zodiac animals all have different relationships with one another, which can either be friendly or harmful depending on their position within the zodiac circle.
Each Zodiac animal has two incompatible, or "unfriendly" animals that could lead to interpersonal conflict. For the Tiger, these are the Monkey and Snake. According to astrologer and Feng Shui consultant, Laurent Langlais, those born in the years of the Monkey and the Snake may therefore face a tumultuous year ahead.
"For the Snake… This year generates enemies or incessant fights and you will have to be patient and take it upon yourself," he says. "Look for inner solutions rather than waiting for someone to tell you."
Carrying the symbols of friendly animals can help you avoid potential issues with incompatible signs because they balance out the negativity
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The Monkey, on the other hand, might be in for a world of trouble - particularly because its position in the zodiac circle is directly opposite the Tiger, suggesting a "collision".
"Some turmoil is inevitable, but you will live better this year if you show humility and dedication to others," Langlais advises those born in the year of the Monkey. "Remember that it is in the discomfort that we discover ourselves the most."
According to Lai, there are ways to "remedy" the conflicting energies between Tigers, Monkeys and Snakes. She recommends carrying or wearing the symbol of other Zodiac animals you are compatible with, whether as an accessory or a figurine.
"For the Tiger, friendly animals include the Horse and Dog, while the Rooster and Ox are beneficial for the Snake," Lai says. "For the Monkey, the Rat and Dragon have the best relationships.
"Carrying the symbols of these friendly animals can help you avoid potential issues with incompatible signs because they balance out the negativity. Think of it as having supportive friends to help you deal with conflict."
There is good news for the Dog, the Pig and the Horse, who are considered to be compatible or friendly animals with the Tiger. This means that 2022 could bring people born under these signs plenty of luck in their work and social life.
In terms of romance, however, Langlais says those born in the year of the Goat may be the luckiest in love.
"This is a year that could very well bring you a soulmate. If you are in a relationship, you can also reconnect with passion," he predicts.
Tiger's time to shine?Local residents walk past the tiger lanterns at Taoist Guandu temple on the eve of the Lunar New Year ushering in the Year of the Tiger in Taipei (AFP via Getty Images)
In a bitter twist of fate, the Year of the Water Tiger might not actually be the best year for people born in the year of the Tiger, although it is filled with potential if they play their cards right.
Lai explains: "Each year is preceded over by a 'Tai Sui', which means the Guardian God of the Year. There are 60 in total and they take turns to guard each year – and any Zodiac animal whose year it is is considered offensive to the Guardian God presiding over that particular year."
Offending the Guardian God might lead to poor fortunes, but there are a few things Tigers can do to turn their luck around this year.
"This year is not bad for Tigers but it might be turbulent due to the conflict with the Tai Sui," Lai says. "However, making a lifestyle change might help – you can close a chapter and start something new, like a new job or move to a new home.
"When there is movement or change, you can relieve the stress of offending the Guardian God."
More religious believers usually go to Taoist temples to worship the Guardian God, which in turn pleases him and turns his wrath away, Lai adds.
Year Of The Tiger: What 2022 Has In Store For You - AOL
It was a Tiger year when Susan Levitt decided to make the leap from working at an architectural firm to working as a full-time astrologer and tarot card reader. "People kept asking me, 'Read my cards!'" she recalls. "Could I even make a living doing something like that? I thought, It's a Tiger year: Go for it!" That was in 1986, a Fire element year. There are five zodiac elements in Chinese astrology, and while the upcoming year of the Tiger, 2022, will be a Water element year, that same sense of passion, urgency, and boldness applies.
According to Levitt, author of Taoist Astrology: A Handbook of the Authentic Chinese Tradition, Tiger years such as 2022 are all about going big or going home. This is markedly different from 2021's year of the Metal Ox, which was all about steady progress, pragmatism, and hard work. When the Lunar New Year kicks off on February 1—the second new moon after the winter solstice—it will usher in a time of intense emotions and big decisions. That's because the Chinese zodiac sign of Tiger is known for its power, daring, and penchant for doing everything on a grand scale. Here's what you should know going into 2022, the year of the Tiger. While you're at it, learn which Chinese New Year traditions will help you start the year on the right note.
Tiger zodiac personality traitsTigers are regal, impressive, and ferocious creatures. They are also stealthy and determined hunters. The Tiger zodiac personality reflects all of these traits. People of this Chinese zodiac sign are portraits in courage and leadership. They like doing things their own way, and once they set a goal for themselves, they will do anything to make it happen. However, there are some drawbacks to their incredible zest for life. "Tiger's negative traits are a tendency to be impulsive, rebellious, and quick tempered," Levitt says. "When Tiger throws a tantrum, this anger can spread to innocent bystanders." Tiger years, therefore, can be very explosive times.
How 2022's year of the Tiger will affect youAs with all Chinese zodiac signs, Tiger years occur every 12 years. (Previous Tiger years include 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, and 2010.) Because there are five Chinese zodiac elements—Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood—a Water Tiger year occurs every 60 years. The last one was in 1962, and now 2022 will be a Water Tiger year once again. So, what does that mean for you?
Tigers are quick to action, so in 2022, be prepared for situations to change on a dime. According to Levitt, "Tempers flare, drama and excitement reign, and crazy dreams can become reality." This can apply to personal relationships, career developments, and, on a larger scale, political unrest or social revolution. While there can be great boons that come out of a Tiger year and some zodiac signs may experience wonderful luck, others can easily get burned. There is no middle ground in the year of the Tiger.
This is especially true for Tigers themselves. According to legend, one's Chinese zodiac birth year (Ben Ming Nian) can be extremely unlucky for them. However, this isn't always ominous—if Tigers can overcome the challenges presented to them in these years, they can still accomplish great things. So while some Tigers may find disaster in 2022, others could very well see their risk-taking pay off. For her part, Levitt thinks that "tigers will be em
Wondering what Western astrology has to say about 2022? We found out and devised the best New Year's resolutions for each zodiac sign based on that info.
Water Year Of The Tiger
What the Water element meansThis year will also be a Water element year. Out of all of the Chinese zodiac elements, Water has the greatest connection to emotions. "Water [is connected to] sensitivity, creativity, being impressionable," Levitt explains. But don't forget: Water is also an extremely powerful natural force. "It's the strongest element—even stronger than fire—because it can go around any obstacle in its path and not lose its essential nature."
Since 2022 will be the year of the Water Tiger, it will be a time of very strong, wild emotions. "For some people, that's liberating," Levitt says, "and they should take the risk. You always wanted to be a chef? Learn to cook this year. You always wanted to be a writer? Take that writing class." Sometimes, however, emotional extremes can mean chaos, and some of the negative attributes that come with the Water element can be fear and indecisiveness. These are things each sign will have to contend with and overcome in 2022. While you're at it, learn what the zodiac elements in Western astrology mean, too.
The most compatible zodiac signsThe Chinese zodiac signs most compatible with Tiger—and, thus, most likely to have a good year—are Horse, Dog, and Pig. People with these signs will be most receptive to the year of the Tiger's creative, wild, and intense energy. Horse's liveliness, Dog's idealism, and Pig's courage all vibe well with Tiger. These are the signs that will most likely be rewarded for taking risks and see great fortune in everything from finance to travel to love as a result.
The least compatible zodiac signsUnfortunately, Rat, Ox, Snake, and Monkey tend not to be comfortable with Tiger energy. Rat is cautious and methodical, but careful plans don't always amount to much in a fast-paced, unpredictable Tiger year. Similarly, Ox is very pragmatic and routine oriented. Although Oxes may see some fun now that their own zodiac year is behind them, "Tiger energy can bring unexpected problems," Levitt explains, "so stay the course and be diligent and conscientious in your work." Snake's reserved nature is at odds with the boldness of Tiger, so quiet meditation may bring more rewards. (Although, Tiger's artistic creativity may also inspire this sign.) Finally, attention-hungry Monkey will not enjoy the fact that everyone will seem to want to do things their own way in 2022. In the end, while it may benefit others from risk-taking this year, the same cannot be said for this group, who should probably lie low for the most part.
The middle-of-the-road zodiac signsDragon and Rooster should fare pretty well in 2022's year of the Tiger. Both of these signs appreciate and share Tiger's enthusiasm and boldness; however, Dragon may encounter some power struggles, and Rooster will likely need to find a way to "not get swept up in Tiger year passions," as Levitt puts it. Sheep should also do well, especially since Tiger energy will make them more sociable. However, Sheep cannot always keep up with Tiger and must make time for rest. Similarly, the gentle Rabbit will find excitement this year, but may be overwhelmed at times. Levitt advises that Rabbit people tie up loose ends before their year comes in 2023.
Lucky times of the year for each signEating lucky Chinese New Year foods and organizing your home according to the principles of feng shui will only get you so far. Scroll down to find your Chinese zodiac sign, based on your birth year, and find out which months will provide the most opportunities for success in 2022.
RatBirth years: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
According to Levitt, the best months for Rat people in 2022 will be April and August, though winter will be their best season. Water Rat people born in 1972 and Wood Rat people born in 1984 will fare best. (In the Chinese five-element theory, the Water element nurtures the Wood element.)
OxBirth years: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Ox people born during the Tiger month of February or during Tiger hours (3 a.M. To 5 a.M.) will have an easier time adapting to the ups and downs of a Tiger year. Water Oxes born in 1973 and Wood Oxes born in 1985 will fare best. In 2022, the best months for Oxes will be May and September, and their best season will be winter.
TigerBirth years: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Autumn will be the best season for Tiger people. Water Tigers born in 1962 and Wood Tigers born in 1974 will have the most luck.
RabbitBirth years: 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
Spring will the most favorable season for Rabbits in 2022, with March and July being the luckiest months. Water Rabbits of 1963 and Wood Rabbits of 1975 will fare best.
DragonBirth years: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012
April, August, and December will be the most fortunate months for Dragons. Those born in 1952 (a Water year) and 1964 (a Wood year) will have the most success.
SnakeBirth years: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013
It may not be your year, but Water Snakes born in 1953 and Wood Snakes born in 1965 may have the best shot of making it out relatively unscathed. Overall, the best months for Snakes in 2022 are May and September, and their best season will be spring.
HorseBirth years: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014
Horse will do best in the summer months this year. Levitt says that Water Horse people born in 2002 and 1942, as well as Wood Horse people born in 1954 and 2014, will be the most fortunate.
Sheep (or Goat)Birth years: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015
Like Horse, your lucky season will also be summer. Water Sheep born in 2003 and 1943 and Wood Sheep born in 2015 and 1955 will have especially good years.
MonkeyBirth years: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016
Most Monkey people won't love 2022, but Water Monkey people born in 1992 and Wood Monkey people born in 2004 and 1944 could have better fortune than others. In 2022, your best months will be April, August, and December, and your best season will be summer.
RoosterBirth years: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017
According to Levitt, Water Roosters born in 1993 and 1933 and Wood Roosters born in 2005 and 1945 will have the most luck this year. Their best months will be May and September, and their best season will be autumn.
DogBirth years: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018
Water Dog people of 1982 and Wood Dog people of 1994 and 1934 will do well this year. Luck will be on your side in February, June, and October, as well as generally in the autumn months.
PigBirth years: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
Autumn and winter will be the most opportune times for people of the Pig sign. Water Pigs born in 1983 and Wood Pigs born in 1995 and 1935 will feel especially empowered in 2022. For more of a boost and to maximize your potential, surround yourself with your Western zodiac sign's power colors.
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