Tiger (zodiac)

The twelve animals of Chinese astrology:
Rat	Ox
Tiger	Rabbit
Dragon	Snake
Horse	Sheep
Monkey	Rooster
Dog	Pig

The Tiger ( 寅 ), associated with good fortune, power, and royalty, is viewed with both fear and respect. Their protection and wisdom is sought after. The Chinese (and generally all of the East) see the tiger, and not the lion, as the king of beasts.

"A single death is a tragedy, a million deaths is a statistic." - Joseph Stalin, a Tiger

"I am the state." - Louis XIV of France, a Tiger

"Nothing is more intolerable than to have to admit to yourself your own errors" - Beethoven, a Tiger

1 Years and the Five Elements
2 Attributes
3 Traditional Tiger Attributes/Associations
4 Famous people born in the year of the tiger
5 See also
6 External links
7 Categories

Years and the Five Elements

Persons born within these date ranges can be said to have been born in the "year of the Tiger," while also bearing the following elemental sign:

8 February, 1902 - 28 January, 1903: Water Tiger
26 January, 1914 - 13 February, 1915: Wood Tiger
13 February, 1926 - 1 February, 1927: Fire Tiger
31 January, 1938 - 18 February, 1939: Earth Tiger
17 February, 1950 - 5 February, 1951: Metal Tiger
5 February, 1962 - 24 January, 1963: Water Tiger
23 January, 1974 - 10 February, 1975: Wood Tiger
9 January, 1986 - 28 January, 1987: Fire Tiger
28 January, 1998 - 15 February, 1999: Earth Tiger
2010 - 2011: Metal Tiger
2022 - 2023: Water Tiger

Attributes

Tiger people are difficult to resist, for they are magnetic characters and their natural air of authority confers a certain prestige on them. They are tempestuous yet calm, warm-hearted yet fearsome, courageous in the face of danger yet yielding and soft in mysterious, unexpected places. They enjoy life full of challenges and unexpected events, like visiting unusual places and meeting interesting outstanding people. Other people in their area are easily attracted by the tiger's enthusiasm and course of life. Tigers find pleasure in the unpredictable, and while other people would rather make a backward step, they are not afraid to explore the new and unusual. But it is not that simple to interest the Tiger. What they really need is first-hand experience. Usually open and frank, these people are likely to withdraw and can be aggressive when trapped. As soon as the Tiger has regained their sense of security their confidence also returns, enabling them to set out once more. These people usually tend to trust their instincts, though there is another side of their personality, which assesses situations thoughtfully before they launch any actions. Their friends usually secretly admire their determination and optimism, though sometimes may find it complicated to share the Tiger's enthusiasm and can be pushed away and left behind. In spite of the fact that Tigers can be courageous and generous friends, if they are not able to achieve what they want, they can be inflexible and self-centered. So if your friend was born in the year of the Tiger, there will be highs and lows in your friendship, but the friendship itself will remain firm.

Ideal jobs for tigers include entrepreneur, military officer, politician, musician, writer, poet, artist, theater director, stockbroker, athlete, film star, trade union leader, company director, stunt person, explorer, and teacher.

Traditional Tiger Attributes/Associations

Attribute
Zodiac Location	3rd
Ruling hours	3am-5am
Direction	Northeast
Season and month	Winter, February
Gemstone	Sapphire
Colors	Orange, yellow
Roughly equivalent western sign	Aquarius
Polarity	Yang
Food	Bread, poultry
Countries	Russia, Romania, Spain, Turkey, El Salvador, North Korea