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.
The Fate Code of Tigers Born in Different Years
Not all Tiger years are the same. According to the Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, and the "Nayin" Five Elements, each Tiger year, occurring every 12 years, has its unique "destiny." Do you want to know which kind of Tiger you or someone around you is? Check out their fate code below!
1950 (Geng Yin Year): The Tiger in the Forest
Nayin Five Elements: Pine and Cypress Wood
Personality & Fate: Courageous and decisive by nature, born with leadership charisma. Husband and wife respect each other like guests, with great prosperity in later years. Women of this sign are capable and confident, destined for achievement in their careers.
1962 (Ren Yin Year): The Tiger on the Mountain
Nayin Five Elements: Gold Foil Metal
Personality & Fate: Ambitious and enterprising by nature, possessing dignity and influence. Suitable for starting a business independently, capable of building a career from scratch. Spouses can overcome difficulties together, with great potential in middle and later years.
1974 (Jia Yin Year): The Tiger in the Valley
Nayin Five Elements: Great Stream Water
Personality & Fate: Righteous and generous by nature, but often toils for others. Encounters frequent changes in early years, but enjoys adequate food and clothing in middle age. Prefers to act chivalrously, can gain a supportive spouse, but has a distant relationship with siblings and relatives.
1986 (Bing Yin Year): The Tiger on the Cliff
Nayin Five Elements: Furnace Fire
Personality Traits: Bold and agile, of good character, quick to react, but sometimes lacks patience, leading to acting on impulse without full consideration.
Life Destiny: May experience career fluctuations in early years, with a shallow connection to family, but enjoys loyal friendships outside. They possess both courage and strategy, suitable for careers in sales, entrepreneurship, or the entertainment industry. If they can learn to be calm and methodical, middle age (after 38) will be their golden period for career. In marriage, spouses need to be tolerant of each other's tempers, making a complementary couple.
1998 (Wu Yin Year): The Tiger in the Field
Nayin Five Elements: City Wall Earth
Personality Traits: Enthusiastic and competitive, with leadership skills and decisiveness, but sometimes stubborn, yet sincere at heart. They appear confident and outgoing on the surface but are sensitive and value loyalty inside, good at protecting those close to them.
Life Destiny: Luck is mediocre in early years, requiring hard work and networking; after middle age, they gradually achieve career success, with moderate fortune in later years. However, they must remember that "a fierce tiger may be trapped by the weak" and that knowing when to yield is the key to happiness.
Special Note: Men are relatively straightforward and generous, while women may be more resilient and independent.
2010 (Geng Yin Year): The Tiger in the Forest
Nayin Five Elements: Pine and Cypress Wood
Personality Traits: Decisive and intelligent by nature, proficient in both toughness and gentleness, capable of both leadership and teamwork, with great ambition. Steady and upright in personality, strong adaptability, forthright in dealing with people.
Life Destiny: Although talented, they receive average help from family and need to rely on their own drive to build a career. Career development will be relatively smooth, with prosperous wealth, but attention should be paid to the health of the liver and gallbladder system. Spouses are affectionate, and later years are greatly prosperous—a destiny for success.
2022 (Ren Yin Year): The Tiger on the Mountain
Nayin Five Elements: Gold Foil Metal
Personality & Fate: Respectful and adventurous by nature, lacking nothing in food and clothing throughout life. They are determined in their pursuits, can turn misfortune into good luck, and often receive help from benefactors. Good at managing resources, capable of prospering the family.