Monday Jan 05, 2026
Yi Si Year, Ji Chou Month, Ji Mao Day

Year of the Tiger

虎 (Hǔ)
year of the tiger

Tigers are rich in emotion and can be righteous alone in a community where the general moral tone is low. They are generous, majestic, confident, and brave other than hasty. Weaknesses: Tiger people are stubborn, oversensitive, indecisive and uninhibited in life; they are playful, look forward to fairytale romance, have a strong desire to occupy, often quarrel and refuse to suffer from stress in spite of the optimistic attitude.

  • 虎 (Hǔ)
  • Yin (寅)
  • Yang
  • Wood (Mu)
  • Akasagarbha, The Buddha of Boundless Space
  • Northeast, Southwest
  • East
  • Southeast

Things that will bring tiger luck:

  • 1, 3, 4
  • blue, white, gray, orange
  • east, southeast, south
  • cineraria
  • Sapphire

Things that tiger should avoid:

  • 6, 7, 8
  • Golden, Silver, Brown
  • Southwest

Tiger Years

Year When Stem-Branch Element Yin Yang
1926 Feb.13, 1926 – February1, 1927 Bing Yin Fire Yang
1938 Jan.31, 1938 – Feb.18, 1939 Wu Yin Earth Yang
1950 Feb.17, 1950 – Feb.5, 1951 Geng Yin Metal Yang
1962 Feb.5, 1962 – Jan.24, 1963 Ren Yin Water Yang
1974 Jan.23, 1974 – Feb.10, 1975 Jia Yin Wood Yang
1986 Feb.9, 1986 – Jan.28, 1987 Bing Yin Fire Yang
1998 Jan.28, 1998 – Feb.15, 1999 Wu Yin Earth Yang
2010 Feb.14, 2010 – Feb.2, 2011 Geng Yin Metal Yang
2022 Feb.1, 2022 – Jan.21, 2023 Ren Yin Water Yang

Tiger Love Compatibility

People of Tiger sign usually hold a good attitude towards love relationship. They would maintain the relationship carefully and seldom lose temper to their partners. Tigers can face each other frankly in the relationship, tolerate each other, show mutual understanding and communicate in time when there is a problem. But love can be tough for them and they tend to experience many twists and turns in love relationship.
  • Best with: Dragon, Horse, or Pig
  • Worst with: Ox, Tiger, Snake, or Monkey

Tiger in 2026

2026 for the Tiger - Year of Triple Harmony, Go with the Flow
Those born in the Year of the Tiger will usher in the "triple harmony" luck in 2026, with overall fortune steadily rising. Career-wise, support from benefactors is likely, making it suitable for expanding new projects or collaborations. Professionals may have opportunities for promotion. Financial performance is bright, with gains in both regular and speculative income, but prudent planning is necessary to avoid overspending. Romantic prospects are sweet; singles are likely to meet ideal partners, and those in relationships may consider marriage. Health is generally good, but avoid overexertion and ensure a balance between work and rest.