Tiger Chinese Zodiac (虎 寅): Years, Compatibility, and Clashes
The Tiger is the sign for people born in 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, counted from Li Chun (around 4 February) each year rather than from 1 January or Lunar New Year. Its element is Wood (yang). The Tiger matches best with the Pig and clashes with the Monkey.
Tiger years and when each one starts
Each Tiger year begins at the exact moment of Li Chun, shown here in WIB (UTC+7). Born before that moment, your sign is still the previous year's.
| Year | Sign | Starts at Li Chun |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Earth Tiger | 4 February 1938 at 18:14 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1950 | Metal Tiger | 4 February 1950 at 16:20 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1962 | Water Tiger | 4 February 1962 at 14:17 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1974 | Wood Tiger | 4 February 1974 at 12:00 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1986 | Fire Tiger | 4 February 1986 at 10:07 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 1998 | Earth Tiger | 4 February 1998 at 07:56 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2010 | Metal Tiger | 4 February 2010 at 05:47 WIB (UTC+7) |
| 2022 | Water Tiger | 4 February 2022 at 03:50 WIB (UTC+7) |
Tiger traits in Chinese tradition
Chinese tradition links the Tiger with courage, a competitive streak, and fast decisions.
The year sign is one of eight characters in a BaZi chart. Two people with the same sign can read very differently once the month, day, and hour are in. See your full chart in the BaZi calculator.
Which signs match the Tiger?
In the branch tables SPYLL's calculator uses, the Tiger's six-harmony (六合) partner is the Pig, and it shares a three-harmony (三合) group with the Horse and Dog. These pairs tend to cooperate easily. For a couple, the year sign is one of eight characters in each chart, so compare the full charts before reading much into it.
Which sign does the Tiger clash with?
The Tiger clashes (冲) with the Monkey: the two sit opposite each other in the twelve-branch cycle. It also has a harm (害) relation with the Snake, and a punishment (刑) relation with the Snake and Monkey. A clash describes friction worth noticing, such as different rhythms or priorities, not a reason to avoid anyone.
The Tiger in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat, starting at Li Chun on 4 February 2027 at 08:46 WIB (UTC+7). The Tiger has no clash or harmony with it, so the year sign adds no special note: the rest of your chart decides more.
Not sure of your sign? Check your birth date
Tiger FAQ
Born in January 2022, am I a Tiger?
Only if you were born after Li Chun. The shio year turns at Li Chun, which fell on 4 February 2022 at 03:50 WIB (UTC+7). Anyone born from 1 January up to that moment is still a Ox, even though the calendar already says 2022.
Which signs are compatible with the Tiger?
In the branch tables SPYLL's calculator uses, the Tiger's six-harmony (六合) partner is the Pig, and it shares a three-harmony (三合) group with the Horse and Dog. These pairs tend to cooperate easily. For a couple, the year sign is one of eight characters in each chart, so compare the full charts before reading much into it.
Which sign does the Tiger clash with?
The Tiger clashes (冲) with the Monkey: the two sit opposite each other in the twelve-branch cycle. It also has a harm (害) relation with the Snake, and a punishment (刑) relation with the Snake and Monkey. A clash describes friction worth noticing, such as different rhythms or priorities, not a reason to avoid anyone.
How does the Tiger fare in 2027?
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat, starting at Li Chun on 4 February 2027 at 08:46 WIB (UTC+7). The Tiger has no clash or harmony with it, so the year sign adds no special note: the rest of your chart decides more.