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Tiger

寅

Earthly Branch
寅
Element of the branch
Wood
Yin / Yang
Yang

The Tiger is the zodiac's symbol of courage. Tradition connects it with bold action, a strong sense of justice and an energy that is hard to ignore.

Personality

The Tiger is pictured as brave, passionate and independent. It acts on conviction, defends those who need it and dislikes being told what to do. Its shadow side is impulsiveness: the same fire that drives it forward can make it reckless or quick-tempered.

Love and relationships

In love the Tiger is described as intense and generous, looking for a partner who respects its freedom. Tradition sees harmony with the Pig, and with the Horse and Dog.

Work and everyday life

Symbolically the Tiger shines when there is something to lead, protect or change. It is often drawn to roles with visible responsibility. Its reflection is learning that waiting can also be a form of strength.

Symbolism

The Tiger belongs to the branch 寅, the hours 03:00–05:00 and the beginning of spring in the solar year. It came third in the Great Race after fighting its way through the river currents.

Five variants

Over the 60-year cycle each animal meets each element once. The stem of the year decides which variant it is.

Years of the Tiger

Exact dates from Chinese New Year. Anyone born in January or early February may belong to the previous animal.

YearFromToElement of the year干支
19028 February 190228 January 1903Water Tiger壬寅
191426 January 191413 February 1915Wood Tiger甲寅
192613 February 19261 February 1927Fire Tiger丙寅
193831 January 193818 February 1939Earth Tiger戊寅
195017 February 19505 February 1951Metal Tiger庚寅
19625 February 196224 January 1963Water Tiger壬寅
197423 January 197410 February 1975Wood Tiger甲寅
19869 February 198628 January 1987Fire Tiger丙寅
199828 January 199815 February 1999Earth Tiger戊寅
201014 February 20102 February 2011Metal Tiger庚寅
20221 February 202221 January 2023Water Tiger壬寅
203419 February 20347 February 2035Wood Tiger甲寅
20466 February 204625 January 2047Fire Tiger丙寅
205824 January 205811 February 2059Earth Tiger戊寅
207011 February 207030 January 2071Metal Tiger庚寅
208229 January 208216 February 2083Water Tiger壬寅
209415 February 20944 February 2095Wood Tiger甲寅

Compatibility

合 Six Harmonies
Pig
三 Three Harmonies
HorseDog
会 Seasonal Combination
RabbitDragon
冲 Clash
Monkey
刑 Punishment
SnakeMonkey
害 Harm
Snake
破 Destruction
Pig

No percentage, no score: tradition describes harmony and tension, it does not measure them.

OxAll twelve signsRabbit