Chinese Zodiac
Year of the Tiger
Yin (寅), the 3rd of the 12 Earthly Branches.
Quick Answer
People born in the Year of the Tiger include those born in 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 and 2034, counting from Lunar New Year rather than January 1. The next Year of the Tiger is the Year of the Wood Tiger, from February 19, 2034 to February 7, 2035. The Tiger is brave, confident, competitive and magnetic.
Years of the Tiger
Each year starts at Lunar New Year. If your birthday falls before the start date, you belong to the previous animal.
| Year | Sexagenary Name | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 Fire Tiger | Bing Yin (丙寅) | ||
| 1938 Earth Tiger | Wu Yin (戊寅) | ||
| 1950 Metal Tiger | Geng Yin (庚寅) | ||
| 1962 Water Tiger | Ren Yin (壬寅) | ||
| 1974 Wood Tiger | Jia Yin (甲寅) | ||
| 1986 Fire Tiger | Bing Yin (丙寅) | ||
| 1998 Earth Tiger | Wu Yin (戊寅) | ||
| 2010 Metal Tiger | Geng Yin (庚寅) | ||
| 2022 Water Tiger | Ren Yin (壬寅) | ||
| 2034 Wood Tiger | Jia Yin (甲寅) | ||
| 2046 Fire Tiger | Bing Yin (丙寅) |
Every Tiger year from 1900 to 2100 is in the full table.
Tiger Personality
The Tiger is associated with courage, independence and a natural authority. It acts boldly and protects its own, and it struggles with routine, caution and being told what to do.
Strengths: Courage, leadership, generosity, enthusiasm. Challenges: Impulsiveness, impatience, rebelliousness.
The year element adds its own color: a Fire Tiger is more outgoing and a Water Tiger more reflective. Find your element by birth year in the table above.
The Tiger in the Year of the Fire Horse
In the current Year of the Fire Horse (February 17, 2026 to February 5, 2027), the Tiger is not in conflict with Tai Sui. Its relationship with the Horse year sign is trine (san he).
Tiger Compatibility
The Tiger's best matches are the Pig, Horse and Dog (Six Harmonies with the Pig, the Fire trine with the Horse and Dog). Its classical clash is with the Monkey.
| Sign | Relationship | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Pig | Six Harmonies (Liu He) | The closest classical pairing: complementary and supportive. |
| Horse | Trine (San He) | Natural allies that share an element and a way of working. |
| Dog | Trine (San He) | Natural allies that share an element and a way of working. |
| Rat | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Ox | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Rabbit | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Dragon | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Goat | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Rooster | Neutral | No classical relationship; depends on the full chart. |
| Snake | Harm (Liu Hai) | Subtle misunderstandings that need patience. |
| Monkey | Clash (Liu Chong) | Opposite signs: strong attraction or friction, rarely indifference. |
Are You a Tiger?
Check a birthday against the exact Lunar New Year date.
The Other Animals
Questions About the Tiger
What Years Are the Year of the Tiger?
People born in the Year of the Tiger include those born in 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 and 2034, counting from Lunar New Year rather than January 1. The next Year of the Tiger is the Year of the Wood Tiger, from February 19, 2034 to February 7, 2035. The Tiger is brave, confident, competitive and magnetic.
What Is the Tiger Personality in the Chinese Zodiac?
The Tiger is associated with courage, independence and a natural authority. It acts boldly and protects its own, and it struggles with routine, caution and being told what to do. Strengths: Courage, leadership, generosity, enthusiasm. Challenges: Impulsiveness, impatience, rebelliousness.
Who Is the Tiger Most Compatible With?
The Tiger's best matches are the Pig, Horse and Dog (Six Harmonies with the Pig, the Fire trine with the Horse and Dog). Its classical clash is with the Monkey.
Is the Tiger in Conflict With Tai Sui This Year?
In the current Year of the Fire Horse (February 17, 2026 to February 5, 2027), the Tiger is not in conflict with Tai Sui. Its relationship with the Horse year sign is trine (san he).
I Was Born in January or February. Am I a Tiger?
Your Chinese zodiac animal changes at Lunar New Year, not on January 1. Lunar New Year falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice, between January 21 and February 20, so anyone born in January or early February may belong to the previous year's animal. BaZi (Four Pillars) charts use a second boundary, the solar term Li Chun (Start of Spring), on February 3, 4 or 5. Look up your exact birth date to see both.
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