TIGER

THE COURAGEOUS, DOMINANT TIGER
Symbolic Characteristic: COURAGE
Energy: YANG
Element: WOOD
Month: FEBRUARY
Direction: EAST/NORTHEAST
Season: EARLY SPRING

WOOD TIGERS (1914, 1974):
The influence of double wood creates a very charming and socially oriented Tiger. Wood Tigers love to entertain and be entertained. They are the life of the party, preferring to keep to a carefree existence, free of any commitments.

FIRE TIGERS (1926, 1986):
Fire adds even more passion and energy to Tiger's personalities. Fire Tigers are constantly chasing new opportunities and frequently changing careers. Their hectic and stressful lifestyles can cause early burnout.

EARTH TIGERS (1938, 1998):
The influence of the earth element provides the daring Tiger with much needed stability and practicality. Earth Tigers are the most patient of all Tigers and the most likely to succeed in balancing thier lives and achieving their long-range goals. Earth Tigers have a strong nurturing side to their characters, making them indulgent parents and partners.

METAL TIGERS (1950, 2010):
Loaded with added strength and vitality, Metal tigers are the most ruthless and ambitious of all Tigers, rarely showing any sentimentality. They make commanding but inflexible figures in business and often have fierce tempers.

WATER TIGERS (1962):
Water Tigers are the most intuitive and calm of all Tigers, which ensures them a less volatile life. They operate from highly turned instincts, and their gut feelings about people and things are usually correct. They make fair leaders and are champions of life's underdogs.

RELATIONSHIP CHART FOR TIGERS:

TIGER With	Rating	Potential For Love, Friendship and Professional Life
Horse	Best	A beneficial pairing, where each could provide the other with the freedom and fanfare they crave. Horses will encourage Tigers to persue their dreams, and Tigers will reward Horses with lots of excitement.
Dog	Best	There will be much understanding and respect between these two. Practical Dogs will ease Tigers' impulsiveness, and energetic Tigers will chase away Dogs' anxieties and inner doubts.
Rat	Challenging	They have different perspectives on life, and their personal values and goals will crash. Any attraction will be only fleeting, with Rats more interested in material accumulation, and Tigers all for adventure.
Ox	Challenging	In the wild these two are natural enemies. Both are physically powerful and will want to dominate the relationship. This could lead to conflict and exhaustion on both parts.
Tiger	Good But Needs Work	A natural attraction, fueled by both being daring and both thirsting for adventure. With neither having much patience or practicality, though, a match of two Tigers would be reckless; in fact, it could be extremely dangerious.
Rabbit	Positive	Flexible Rabbits will be happy for Tigers to take the lead. Tigers will feel appreciated and supported, and Rabbits will feel encouraged to take bigger risks.
Dragon	Positive	These two have much in common and could live and work comfortably together. There will be opportunity for dynamic enterprise if both learn to respect each other's time in the limelight.
Snake	Challenging	A one-sided attraction. Tigers won't be able to resist the aloof and mesmerizing Snakes. However, Snakes won't be attracted to the tactless Tigers and will soon slither off.
Sheep	Good But Needs Work	Apart from their high sex drives, Sheep and Tigers will have little in common. Sheep will be hurt by Tigers' need for adventure and personal space. Tigers will soon feel smothered in this pairing.
Rooster	Good But Needs Work	Each will be atrracted to the other's appearance, but they have very different communication styles. Rooster will henpeck Tiger on every detail, which will frustrate carefree Tiger to no end.
Pig	Positive	Home-loving Pigs will be happy and appreciative if Tigers act as providers and protectors. Tigers will bask in Pig's admiration and indulgent nature.
Monkey	Very Bad	Both are competitive and impatient daredevils, ensuring many calamities if they pair up. Tiger will be supersensitive to Monkey's pranks, and Monkey will soon get bored with Tiger's lack of wisdom.