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The Tiger Personality

The Tiger is said to be lucky and Tiger characteristics are colorful, dynamic and attractive. The Chinese says a Tiger in the house is the best insurance against fire, theft and evil spirits.

Years of the Tiger

Third in the cycle, Tiger years follow on from the Ox and recur every twelfth year thereafter.

1902 1914 1926 1938 1950

1962 1974 1986 1998 2010

Facts on Tiger

People born in the year of the Tiger share specific characteristics that are common to all other Tigers. To say that someone is a Tiger is simply a shorthand way of describing that individual's personality. Here are the salient features associated with this sign.

Courage :: Enthusiasm :: Boldness :: Sociability :: Energy :: Optimism :: Volatility :: Impulsiveness :: Impatience :: Hot-headedness :: Vanity :: Disobedience

BASIC CHARACTER

Tigers are not impressed by power or money. they like being straight with everyone and expect people to be straight with them in return. Yet at the same time, they are sensitive to the opinions of others and need their approval - which is generally guaranteed by their engaging personalities. But when a Tiger person feels let down and senses disapproval or criticism or fails in some scheme that had been leapt into with great enthusiasm, he or she can become very depressed and low.

Tigers are incorrigibly competitive and unpredictable and it would be unwise to underestimate their reactions. They may appear cool buy they have the Bit Cat's instincts to pounce at a moment's warning. Natural leaders, they have a strong sense of their own dignity and if they find themselves in the ranks, they can be stubborn and obstinate. Tigers are intelligent and tacticians, they often have a hidden agenda. As long as they do not risk their luck too often and keep their restless nature under control, their tactics usually pay off in life.

Metal Tiger Year: 1950 & 2010	The metal element brings extra sharpness and a quicksilver speed of thought and action to the Tiger. Tigers born in Metal year like to be different and to stand out in a crowd. With heightened assertiveness and competitive spirit, they fix their sight firmly on the top and are determined and talented enough to get there. A handsome breed they can sometimes suffer from Tiger under control. They should also try not to let themselves get carried always in following the urge of the moment without thinking things through.
Water Tiger Year: 1902 & 1962	The water element has a calming effect so these Tiger types are calmer and more placid than their fellow cats. Their ability to take people's feeling and ideas on board makes them very reasonable and understanding. They are also endowed with great insight and strong powers of intuition which gives them excellent judgments. The Tiger habit of watching and waiting before leaping can make them unable to make up their minds. They might occasionally find themselves snoozing and watching the ripples instead of going for the price they had in mind.
Wood Tiger Year: 1914 & 1974	Better able to work as part of a team, Wood Tiger don't feel that tremendous Tiger urge to take charge or to dominant the scene. The wood element gives solidity and stability and with this comes a warmth of character and thoroughly agreeable nature. They also always popular with their time and their possessions. They may have less of the Tiger flare but they bring a solid, practical approach to any problem. They can allow their natural ability to command make them sit back and let others do the work. They should aware of their volatile tempers.
Fire Tiger Year: 1926 & 1986	Colorful, active and dramatic, Fire Tigers are alight with passion, enthusiasm, vitality and verve. They are outgoing, communicative and optimistic and always ablaze with the excitement of the latest scheme. They have the Tiger's inborn powers of leadership in full portion and a natural ability to inspire other people with their own enthusiasm. They often have a natural wit too and powers of oratory to crown their charismatic and persuasive personalities. Fired with their own excitement and an endless supply of energy, they can even seem melodramatic and they may not be able to understand more cautions or down-to-earth approaches in others.
Earth Tiger Year: 1938 & 1998	Realistic, practical and down-to-earth, Earth Tigers tend not to get swept away quite so readily by their own enthusiasm and excitement. They need to cultivate and are not so easily distracted from one brilliant scheme to another. A steadier approach to life in everyway, along with the ability to apply themselves to projects for longer periods, brings success through sustained effort. They must be careful not to lose their sense of humor and not to ignore the needs and feelings of others along the way.

The Tiger Lover

Tiger are attractive creatures, passionate and strong. As lovers, they are romantic and ardently sexy. Spontaneous flirtatious - they never quite lose that spark of excitability. And with the unpredictability of a jungle cat, they carry that frisson of excitement around them, that hint of danger that is so irresistible. In too static a relationship, a Tiger will start pacing like a caged animal and restlessness and curiosity may win the day. This has earned Tigers the reputation for not being the most faithful of the Chinese Animals.

Tiger need a partner who will give them a good run for their money and keep them guessing just enough to maintain their interest. But they draw a great deal of their strength from their family and from the bonds of a loving union.

Once committed, Tigers should watch their assertive nature, since they tend to like to dominate. Also, they should try not to upset their partner with outspoken comments. But these are minor faults in comparison to the benefits a Tiger brings to a relationship: warmth and generosity of spirit that old-fashion insistence on courteousness, a huge appetite for life and spontaneous enjoyment of sex and love-making.

Rat	Expect dramatic clashes of temperament. Lot of friendship but little true passion.
Ox	Chinese say this is one of the worst matches possible but you are drawn to each other nevertheless.
Tiger	With two such dominant, individualistic creatures, there are bound to be fireworks.
Rabbit	You are good for each other.
Dragon	A gusty combination with plenty of sparks to fuel the passion.
Snake	Different outlook, different lifestyles and different objectives all suggest little meeting of mind.
Horse	Plenty of high jinks in this high-octane relationship ensure an exciting life together.
Sheep	Lots of respect but too much walking in eggshells for comfort.
Monkey	You're likely to drive each other up the wall.
Rooster	Misunderstanding create problems.
Dog	Mutual respect and admiration make this a solid union and a winning team.
Pig	Friendship, shared interests and a good sense of humor bode well for your union.

The Tiger at Work

With their active and alert intelligence, Tigers are fast learners and have ability to pick up skills quickly. All Tigers like a challenge and this coupled with their restlessness, explain why they tend to change careers more often than other animal sign. Those Tigers who do not dramatically change their occupations from time to time tend to juggle with several jobs all at the same time. Most Tigers display a natural brand of dominance or leadership and perform best when they find that their work puts them in positions of power and influence.

Tiger make Excellent

All those who are born in the Year of Tiger share not only similar talents and inherent skills but also the same kind of aims and ambitions in life.

Actor :: Comedian :: Member of Armed Forces :: Musician :: Pilot :: Writer :: Racing Driver :: Explorer :: Artist :: Chauffeur :: Air Hostess :: Advertising Agent :: Office Manger :: Missionaries :: Sale Personnel

Likes

Color Preference

Mid-green

Suitable Gifts

Crime novel
Mahjong set
Exotic cookbook
Gliding lesson
Travel guides
Manicure set

Hobbies & Past Time

Action sports
Amateur dramatics
Noisy parties
Latest fashion
Bridge & chess
Adventure film
Detective stories
Photography

Dislikes

having to compromise
not being in charge
bad manners
not getting the support they believe they deserve

EAST MEETS WEST (English horoscope for Tigers)

ARIES	Volatile and active, these people are whirlwinds who must enjoy open spaces and a lot of activity. Feeling pinned down to one decision or one destination is an Aries Tiger’s worst nightmare. These people are generous and brave as well as deeply passionate people.
TAURUS	More down-to-earth than other Tigers, these people are practical and will finish tasks they start. They work well under pressure and can maintain their workloads through amazing efforts. They are passionate in their partnerships and provide stability to their loved ones.
GEMINI	These people like to move about freely. They yearn to see new places and to meet new people in their travels. They are quirky, funny, intelligent and lively and are more comfortable being the life of the party than being a guest there.
CANCER	The Cancerian Tiger is a romantic individual who is sensitive and tenderhearted. This character needs a loving, honest relationship to thrive.
LEO	This Tiger expects the respect he believes he deserves. He works hard for his status and position and commands a certain presence when he enters a room.
LIBRA	These Tigers play fair and value justice in their everyday lives. They are known to flail in their own personal decision-making efforts.
VIRGO	These Tigers can be pretty picky when it comes to choosing a partner. They have an eye for detail that can cause them to be a little neurotic at times.
SCORPIO	This is the most intense Tiger of them all. Scorpio Tigers are deeply emotional and sensitive people, extremely focused on the task at hand. They are strong-willed and motivated and don’t like contradiction.
SAGITTARIUS	These Tigers have a great appetite for life and thrust themselves into everyday of their lives. They are mostly extroverts who enjoy being out and about in strange places. They also like to be spontaneous and often jump to conclusions before weighing the consequences.
CAPRICORN	These people work long, hard hours to achieve the level of success they believe they are destined for. Their career will always be the most important thing in their lives, with love and relationships following a close second and third.
AQUARIUS	These Tigers ignore the rules and regulations of society and choose instead to focus on matters of the heart. They tend to forget about the emotions involved in these matters, which causes them to seem harder and less sensitive.
PISCES	Quite sensitive and kind, these Tigers are a bit more reserved than most. They are patient and loving and often suppress the fiery passions that can accompany the Tiger personality. Once they decide they want a partner, they will stop at nothing to get him or her.