The Tiger in the Chinese zodiac
In love, the Tiger is passionate, brave and generous. It needs freedom and someone who does not want to tame it.
The years of the Tiger
The year begins with the Chinese New Year, the second new moon after the winter solstice (Beijing time). The table gives the first and last day of every year.
| Year | Animal and element | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | Fire Tiger | 13 February 1926 | 1 February 1927 |
| 1938 | Earth Tiger | 31 January 1938 | 18 February 1939 |
| 1950 | Metal Tiger | 17 February 1950 | 5 February 1951 |
| 1962 | Water Tiger | 5 February 1962 | 24 January 1963 |
| 1974 | Wood Tiger | 23 January 1974 | 10 February 1975 |
| 1986 | Fire Tiger | 9 February 1986 | 28 January 1987 |
| 1998 | Earth Tiger | 28 January 1998 | 15 February 1999 |
| 2010 | Metal Tiger | 14 February 2010 | 2 February 2011 |
| 2022 | Water Tiger | 1 February 2022 | 21 January 2023 |