Chinese New Year
2022 - The year of the Tiger
THE TIGER
2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950
1st of February
The Tiger is the third of all zodiac animals. According to a myth, the Jade Emperor said that the order would be determined by the order in which they would arrive at his feast.
The Ox had left the night before and was going to be first. Tiger would arrive early the next morning and finish second. But… the Rat
had secretly climbed Ox and jumped down first when he saw the Jade Emperor.
As a result, the Ox and Tiger came in second and third place. Despite his protests, the Tiger had to settle for third place in the zodiac.
In Chinese culture, tigers are seen as guardians of children. Babies and babies wear tiger-patterned shoes and hats to protect against evil spirits. |
Full of life, those born under this sign are fearless, noble and bursting with vigour. They are affectionate, generous and have a great empathy for fellow human beings.
Their rebellious nature attracts them to adventure and deeds that call for action instead of deliberation. Optimistic, tigers have a great lot of spunk and
would rather die trying than give up on their ideals. But beware; tigers are loners who don’t care much for company in their quests. Though spunky, they are
essentially big babies who need their egos stroked often, and boy do they have huge ones! They are high-strung and easily tense up over trivial matters,
allowing jealousy and possessiveness to get into the way of better judgement. Reckless, irreverent and rebellious, tigers think rules are created only to be broken.
There are five types of Tigers, each with different characteristics:
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Characteristics |
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| Wood Tiger |
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1974, 2034 |
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These Tigers are honest and don’t have much to worry about. Their descendants will make them proud. |
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| Fire Tiger |
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1926, 1986 |
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These Tigers are composed and enjoy gaining knowledge. They will meet many supportive and helpful figures in life. |
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| Earth Tiger |
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1938, 2098 |
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These Tigers often go to extremes. You can swing from coldness to warm enthusiasm quickly. However, you are extremely intelligent and will chance upon good opportunity later on. |
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| Golden Tiger |
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1950, 2010 |
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These Tigers are straightforward and don’t wait around. They work hard and go after what they want. Marrying early isn’t advised though. There are difficulties early on, but the middle ages will be full of fortune. |
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| Water Tiger |
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2010, 2022 |
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These Tigers are straightforward and don’t wait around. They work hard and go after what they want. Marrying early isn’t advised though. There are difficulties early on, but the middle ages will be full of fortune. |
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Famous people born in the Year Of The Tiger:
Tom Cruise, Carrie Lam, Alan Shearer, Chuck Berry, Michelle Yeoh, Lady Gaga, Usain Bolt, Stevie Wonder, Queen Elizabeth II, Leonardo DiCaprio, Dayanara Torres Delgado, Demi Moore, Lisa Surihani, Dr. Phil, Ed Harris,
Elliot Gould, Emilio Estevez, Hồ Chí Minh, Esai Morales, Harriet Harman, Jane Pauley, Yuna (Yunalis Mat Zara'ai), Jodie Foster, Jonathan Porrit, Joaquin Phoenix, Laura Pausini, Marco Polo, María Félix,
Marilyn Monroe, Martin Short, Patti Smith, Mel Brooks, John Schlesinger, Oliver Reed, Pamela Stephenson, Penélope Cruz, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ramon Novarro, Richard Branson, Tom Cruise, Tony Oliva, and William Hurt. |
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Health: Tigers enjoy good health. They are active so they like to do different kind of sports. Small illnesses, such as colds, coughs, and fever, are rarely experienced by tigers. However, they should avoid excessive strenuous exercise, because some dangerous actions may lead to physical damage. When involved in outdoor excise, they should pay particular attention to warm-up exercise. Aerobic-type exercise, such as jogging, is suitable to keep fit. Tigers are energetic and have great enthusiasm at work. When they feel exhausted after extended work, they need some relaxation to refresh themselves.
Career: Due to the title " king of animals", tigers are the focus that everyone pays attention to. Born with leadership, they are respected by others. Tigers are suitable to any career as leaders. They can take up such careers as
advertising agent, office manager, travel agent, actor, writer, artist, pilot, flight attendant, musician, comedian, and chauffeur.
However, in early years, tigers are not so smooth in their careers. After their thirties, they turn to a better cause and gather wealth.
Since Tigers have continuous needs to be challenged, they may have a tendency to jump from job to job. This isn't necessarily a problem because they are competitive and able to quickly master new subjects. Tigers accomplish the jobs with enthusiasm and efficiency, but needs to be watched out when they get into difficult situations.
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The Best Love Match:
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Horse, and Dog |
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Tiger and Horse: These two have lots in commons and they make an excellent match. They trust and understand each other, and have exciting interaction with one another. |
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Tiger and Dog: The combination will establish a balanced and harmonic relationship. Tiger and Dog would make a solid union based on mutual admiration and respect. |
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Words of Caution: |
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Beware of the Ox
Beware of the Ox. The Tiger and the Ox under the same roof will cause serious clashes and rivalry. They can not settle their difference peacefully. The Tiger and Goat will have difficulty to establish deep ties to make a lasting relationship. |
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Yang |
| Lucky Directions:
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South, East, North |
| Lucky Colors:
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blue, grey, orange |
| Lucky Numbers: |
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1, 3, 4 |
| Lucky Flowers: |
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yellow lily, cineraria |
| Lucky Months: |
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the 3rd, 7th, and 10th Chinese lunar months |
| Lucky Days: |
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the 16th and 27th of any Chinese lunar calendar month |
The Chinese zodiac signs are determined by the lunar year in which you were born. The Chinese believe the animal ruling one's birth year has a
profound influence on personality, and destiny.
The saying is: "This animal hides in your heart."
Years Corresponding to Chinese Zodiac Signs:
Rat |
1900 |
1912 |
1924 |
1936 |
1948 |
1960 |
1972 |
1984 |
1996 |
2008 |
2020 |
Ox |
1901 |
1913 |
1925 |
1937 |
1949 |
1961 |
1973 |
1985 |
1997 |
2009 |
2021 |
Tiger |
1902 |
1914 |
1926 |
1938 |
1950 |
1962 |
1974 |
1986 |
1998 |
2010 |
2022 |
Rabbit |
1903 |
1915 |
1927 |
1939 |
1951 |
1963 |
1975 |
1987 |
1999 |
2011 |
2023 |
Dragon |
1904 |
1916 |
1928 |
1940 |
1952 |
1964 |
1976 |
1988 |
2000 |
2012 |
2024 |
Snake |
1905 |
1917 |
1929 |
1941 |
1953 |
1965 |
1977 |
1989 |
2001 |
2013 |
2025 |
Horse |
1906 |
1918 |
1930 |
1942 |
1954 |
1966 |
1978 |
1990 |
2002 |
2014 |
2026 |
Goat |
1907 |
1919 |
1931 |
1943 |
1955 |
1967 |
1979 |
1991 |
2003 |
2015 |
2027 |
Monkey |
1908 |
1920 |
1932 |
1944 |
1956 |
1968 |
1980 |
1992 |
2004 |
2016 |
2028 |
Rooster |
1909 |
1921 |
1933 |
1945 |
1957 |
1969 |
1981 |
1993 |
2005 |
2017 |
2029 |
Dog |
1910 |
1922 |
1934 |
1946 |
1958 |
1970 |
1982 |
1994 |
2006 |
2018 |
2030 |
Pig |
1911 |
1923 |
1935 |
1947 |
1959 |
1971 |
1983 |
1995 |
2007 |
2019 |
2031 |
The date of the Chinese New Year is determined by the Chinese calendar, a lunisolar calendar. The same calendar is used in countries that have adopted the Confucian and Buddhism tradition and
in many cultures influenced by the Chinese. Chinese New Year starts on the first day of the new year containing a new moon (some sources even include New Year's Eve) and ends on the Lantern Festival fourteen days later. This occurs around
the time of the full moon as each lunation is about 29.53 days in duration. In the Gregorian calendar, the Chinese New Year falls on different dates each year, on a date between January 21 and February 21.
| Year |
Chinese New Year Starts: |
Zodiac Signs |
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| 2022 |
01 February |
Tiger |
| 2023 |
22 January |
Rabbit |
| 2024 |
10 February |
Dragon |
| 2025 |
29 January |
Snake |
| 2026 |
17 February |
Horse |
| 2027 |
06 February |
Goat |
| 2028 |
26 January |
Monkey |
| 2029 |
13 February |
Rooster |
| 2030 |
03 February |
Dog |
| 2031 |
23 January |
Pig |
| 2032 |
12 February |
Rat |
| 2033 |
01 February |
Ox |
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