Year of the Tiger
Fixed element: Wood · Recent years: 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
- Element
- Wood
- Lucky numbers
- 1, 3, 4
- Lucky colors
- blue, grey, orange
- Best match
- Horse
Tiger personality
The Tiger is bold, magnetic and a natural-born leader. Courageous to the point of recklessness, Tigers live passionately and command attention wherever they go. Rebellious, generous and full of vitality, they're driven by a need for freedom and excitement, and they'll fight fiercely for what they believe in. Tigers are confident risk-takers with big hearts and bigger ambitions, though their impulsiveness and pride can get them into trouble. Impossible to ignore and impossible to cage, the Tiger lives life at full intensity.
Key traits: brave, confident, charismatic, competitive
Strengths
- ✦ Brave and confident
- ✦ Charismatic and magnetic
- ✦ Generous and warm-hearted
- ✦ Passionate and driven
Weaknesses
- ✦ Impulsive and reckless
- ✦ Rebellious and hot-tempered
- ✦ Restless and impatient
- ✦ Can be arrogant
Tiger in love
In love, the Tiger is passionate, protective and intense — they love hard and need a partner who can match their fire without trying to tame it. Exciting and generous, Tigers bring adventure and devotion, but they crave freedom and hate feeling controlled. The right partner gives them space to roam while standing strong beside them. When committed, the Tiger is a fierce and loyal protector.
Tiger career & money
Tigers shine in leadership and high-energy roles — entrepreneurship, management, the military, sports, entertainment, and any career with challenge and independence. Their courage, charisma and competitive drive make them natural leaders and trailblazers. They need autonomy and excitement, and they wilt in dull, restrictive jobs. When inspired, the Tiger achieves boldly.
Famous people born in the Year of the Tiger
Queen Elizabeth II, Tom Cruise, Lady Gaga.