Chinese Zodiac

TIGER (Born in 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010)

About their personality:
Tigers are rebels. They are both colorful and unpredictable. They love being the center of attention and never go unnoticed. Tigers are impatient and always look for action. They speak their minds when upset and have suspicious natures.

But in spite of their quick tempers, they are sincere, generous and very affectionate. They also possess a great sense of humor. Tigers like people, involvement, and dedication to humanitarian causes. They seek out adventures, and at certain points in their lives, they will be very rebellious. Tigers have many admirers because of their charming personality.

When Tigers are injured they need all-out sympathy. Logic does not appeal to them. They want to be comforted. They will listen sincerely to the advice you give, and then do exactly as they please. Since they have a lot of spunk, no matter how down and out they get, they never give up. They can always start over again. Tigers always bounce back for new and fresh challenges.

People born during the year of the Tiger have super egos. Tread lightly and don't hurt their feelings. They may never forgive you! Tigers are romantic, passionate, and playful. They are also extremely jealous and possessive. If they do not learn to control their emotions, they could cause themselves much trouble. The lives of Tigers are full of emotional situations, but they love it that way. They love life and want to live it to the fullest.

Tigers are very generous with rewards when you have pleased them. Being delightful hosts, Tigers go all-out to see that you have a good time. They are intense individuals, especially when upset and angry, but Tigers are famous for their ability in influencing others and swaying crowds.

Chinese Zodiac Compatibility - Tiger

For a person who is born in the year of the tiger, living with a person born in the year of the pig is a happy choice because those born in the year of the pig are honest, gentle and can help the tiger with his shortcoming of acting rashly. Such persons also bring the tiger a sense of security. People born in the year of the tiger can furthermore get along well with those practical people born in the year of the dog. Those born in the year of the dog are loyal, and they can tie down people born in the year of the tiger and make them rational.

People born in the year of the horse have a practical approach and are attractive. They are good friends of those born in the year of the tiger. Both of them are warm and active. Those born in the year of the horse are sensitive, while those born in the year of the tiger are willful. Usually the horse can foresee danger much sooner than those born in the year of the tiger so they can benefit from their sensitive feelings and alert response.

People born in the year of the tiger find it easy to get along with the people born in the year of the mouse, sheep, rooster or others born in the year of the tiger. But they will have conflicts with people born in the year of the ox. They should never challenge the authority of a person born in the year of the ox. These people are serious, never compromise and won't tolerate the tiger's wild actions in defiance of the law. This may doom the tiger should there be a conflict between them.

It is also unwise for a person born in the year of the tiger to marry someone born in the year of the snake because their only common ground will be their suspicious frames of mind. People born in the year of the snake are gentle, calm and timid, while people born in the year of the tiger are insufferably arrogant. It will be most difficult for them to reach any tacit understanding.

One last warning: people born in the year of the monkey are elusive opponents to them. The clever monkey laughs at the tiger endlessly, and the tiger can do nothing but lose his temper when he is thus teased.

Compatibility Chart

Tiger and RAT
Have few common interests. Will not care for each other's company to any large extent. Cool to moderate relationship.

Tiger and OX
Serious clashes and rivalry. Mutual conflict and misunderstandings. Cannot settle their difference peacefully. Highly incompatible.

Tiger and TIGER
Compatible to a certain degree only. Have small animosities and reservations about each other. Will work together for a common goal only.

Tiger and RABBIT
Will tolerate each other's company. No large clashes but not very communicative or sympathetic to one another either.

Tiger and DRAGON
Mutual respect and cooperation. Some clashes and struggle for dominance, but will be able to resolve their differences. Moderate success.

Tiger and SNAKE
Mutually suspicious of each other, indifferent or unsympathetic to each other. Cannot relate to one another. Conflicts and strong animosities.

Tiger and HORSE
Excellent match for marriage or business relations. No difficulty trusting or understanding one another. Very successful team.

Tiger and SHEEP
No outright confrontations or rivalry. Workable only to certain extents. Will not have deep ties or be able to make lasting or permanent relations.

Tiger and MONKEY
Rivalry and personality clashes. No areas of common interest. Cannot see eye to eye or endeavour to settle their differences.

Tiger and ROOSTER
Slight reservations and communication gaps. Irritating or indifferent at best. Moderate to cool relationship.

Tiger and DOG
Excellent union. Find no difficulties in communicating with each other. Can achieve much success and prosperity together.

Tiger and BOAR
Secure and successful match. Will find love and happiness together, Very cooperative relationships in love and business.