Chinese zodiac · sign 3 of 12
Tiger
The Tiger represents courage, energy and competitiveness. It's a symbol of power and character.
- On the wheel of the twelve animals, in black: Tiger.
- The red triangle links it with its two friends (三合): Horse and Dog.
- The dotted line crosses to its opposite (六冲): Monkey.
History and symbolism
The Tiger in the Chinese tradition
The Tiger is considered the king of beasts in Chinese culture. Its presence in the zodiac reflects its importance in Eastern mythology.
Traits
How it shows up
Characteristics
- Brave
- Competitive
- Charismatic
- Impulsive
- Generous
Strengths
- Courage
- Natural leadership
- Charisma
- Energy
- Generosity
Challenges
- Impulsiveness
- Authoritarianism
- Impatience
- Difficulty delegating
- Reactivity
Tiger years
Were you born in a Tiger year?
The Chinese year starts with the Lunar New Year, between January 21 and February 21. If you were born in those weeks, check the exact day: your sign may be the previous one.
| Year | From | To | Element |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | Feb 13, 1926 | Feb 1, 1927 | Fire |
| 1938 | Jan 31, 1938 | Feb 18, 1939 | Earth |
| 1950 | Feb 17, 1950 | Feb 5, 1951 | Metal |
| 1962 | Feb 5, 1962 | Jan 24, 1963 | Water |
| 1974 | Jan 23, 1974 | Feb 10, 1975 | Wood |
| 1986 | Feb 9, 1986 | Jan 28, 1987 | Fire |
| 1998 | Jan 28, 1998 | Feb 15, 1999 | Earth |
| 2010 | Feb 14, 2010 | Feb 2, 2011 | Metal |
| 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 | Jan 21, 2023 | Water |
The five elements
Five versions of the same sign
Every Tiger is also born with one of five elements, which changes every two years. The table above shows which one belongs to each year.
Wood
Fire
Earth
Metal
Water
What's your animal?
Calculate it from your date of birth, with the exact Chinese New Year cutoff, and see which countries, brands and people share your sign.
Keep in mind
The Chinese zodiac has no scientific evidence. The associations are cultural and symbolic.
The Chinese zodiac is an age-old belief system rooted in Chinese culture. Molino uses it as a tool for reflection and self-knowledge. The interpretations don't constitute scientific evidence, predictions or diagnoses. The calculations are deterministic and reproducible from the year of birth.