Tiger Years and Elements
You're a Tiger if you were born between these dates (Lunar New Year to the day before the next):
| Year | Element | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | Fire Tiger | Feb 13, 1926 | Feb 1, 1927 |
| 1938 | Earth Tiger | Jan 31, 1938 | Feb 18, 1939 |
| 1950 | Metal Tiger | Feb 17, 1950 | Feb 5, 1951 |
| 1962 | Water Tiger | Feb 5, 1962 | Jan 24, 1963 |
| 1974 | Wood Tiger | Jan 23, 1974 | Feb 10, 1975 |
| 1986 | Fire Tiger | Feb 9, 1986 | Jan 28, 1987 |
| 1998 | Earth Tiger | Jan 28, 1998 | Feb 15, 1999 |
| 2010 | Metal Tiger | Feb 14, 2010 | Feb 2, 2011 |
| 2022 | Water Tiger | Feb 1, 2022 | Jan 21, 2023 |
| 2034 | Wood Tiger | Feb 19, 2034 | Feb 7, 2035 |
Tiger Personality
The Tiger is bold, magnetic and passionate — a natural leader with a strong sense of justice.
Keywords: brave, competitive, confident.
Strengths
- Courageous
- Charismatic
- Protective
Weaknesses
- Impulsive
- Rebellious
- Short-tempered
Tiger in Love
Tigers are passionate and generous lovers who need freedom and excitement.
Tiger Compatibility
Tiger Careers
Good fields for the Tiger: Leadership, sport, entertainment, activism and military.
Tiger in 2027
Neutral to steady. 2027 is a steady year for you: progress comes through consistent effort, kindness and creativity — the Goat's gentle themes.
See the full 2027 Fire Goat forecast.
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Questions & Answers
What years are the Year of the Tiger?
1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034 (check the Lunar New Year date if you were born in January or February).
Who is the Tiger compatible with?
Horse, Dog (trine) and Pig (secret friend).
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