Year of the Tiger: Personality, Compatibility & Lucky Traits
Brave, confident, and charismatic — the Tiger is the bold leader of the Chinese zodiac. Here's what it means.
The Tiger is the third sign of the Chinese zodiac — brave, magnetic, and born to lead. If you were born in a Tiger year, here's what your sign is said to reveal about your personality, love life, and career.
Which years are the Year of the Tiger?
Recent Tiger years include 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, and 2022, with the next in 2034. Because the Chinese year begins at Lunar New Year, those born in January or early February should check the rollover — you may belong to the previous sign, the Ox.
Tiger personality and traits
- Brave, bold, and confident.
- Charismatic and natural at leadership.
- Competitive, ambitious, and energetic.
- Generous and protective of those they love.
Tigers can also be impulsive, rebellious, and a little unpredictable when their strong will meets resistance.
Tiger love and compatibility
The Tiger's best matches are the Horse, Dog, and Pig, who can keep pace with the Tiger's energy and honesty. The classic clash is with the Monkey, whose cleverness and the Tiger's pride can spark friction. In love, Tigers are passionate, loyal, and wholehearted.
Tiger careers
Bold and driven, Tigers shine in leadership, entrepreneurship, advertising, performance, and any role where courage and charisma pay off.
For the full system — the five elements and the lunar-new-year rule — see our Chinese zodiac guide, and your complete reading calculates your animal, element, and yin/yang.
Frequently asked
What years are the Year of the Tiger?
Recent Tiger years include 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, and 2022, with the next in 2034. Those born in January or early February should check the Lunar New Year rollover.
What is the Tiger personality?
Tigers are brave, confident, charismatic, and competitive, with natural leadership. They can also be impulsive and rebellious.
Who is the Tiger compatible with?
The Tiger's best matches are the Horse, Dog, and Pig. The traditional clash is with the Monkey.
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