The Tiger
From Association of Independent Readers and Rootworkers
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The Tiger or hǔ (pronounced ‘who’ with a descending tone, meaning "tiger") is the third animal of the lunar Chinese Zodiac, and embodies the spring season. The Tiger represents the concepts of courage, ferocity, and initiative.
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Understanding the Tiger in the 12-year Lunar Zodiacal Cycle
As the third of the 12 zodiacal animals, the Tiger exemplifies energy and boldness. Those born in the year of the Tiger are considered to be natural leaders, forging new paths and facing the unknown with bravery and optimism.
Tiger people are said to be adventurous and courageous, with a strong sense of fairness. Their worst flaws may be a tendency to be impulsive or irritable, as well as a bias toward viewing everything as a contest.
If You were born in the year of the Tiger
If you were born in the year of the Tiger, you are out-going and ambitious. You aren’t afraid to take on tough challenges. You thrive on competition, and like to win in all areas of life. In love, you take the initiative, and are drawn to those who can keep up with you and challenge you.
Money may be both a motivational prize, as well as another way of keeping score for you. This can lead to over-valuing the numerical value of money, while losing sight of the value of money as a medium of exchange.
The Tiger People in Your Life
These people, like the Tiger, are confident, capable, and play to win. They work hard and play hard, and draw people to them with their fire and enthusiasm.
On the downside, they can be aggressive and arrogant. They often are attracted to those born in the years of the The Dragon, The Horse, The Dog, or The Pig.
Tiger Keywords to Remember
- Years: 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034, 2046, 2058, 2070, 2082
- Main Element: Wood (Metal for white tiger)
- Main Modality: Yang (Yin for white tiger)
- Concepts: Ambition, bravery, charisma
- Lucky Hours: 3:00 AM to 4:59 AM
- Lucky Days: 16th and 27th days of each Chinese lunar month
- Lucky Months: First lunar month
- Lucky Season: Spring
- Lucky Colours: Blue, grey, white, orange
- Lucky Star: Báihǔ 'The White Tiger' (constellation)
- Lucky Flowers: Sunflower, cineraria, anthurium
- Lucky Directions: south, south-east, east
- Lucky Numbers: 0, 1, 3, 4
- Kindred Animal: The Dragon
- Harmonious Animals: The Horse, The Dog, The Pig
- Inharmonious Animals: The Ox, The Monkey, The Snake
Credits
This page is brought to you by the AIRR Tech Team:
- Author: Lukianos
- Contributors: catherine yronwode. nagasiva yronwode, Papa Newt
- Images: Nora Achab, Zeffss, BabySofja, Kjolak; sourced and photo-edited by nagasiva yronwode
