Year of the Tiger
brave, confident, competitive.
Tiger personality & traits
Tigers are bold, charismatic and natural leaders. Courageous and passionate, they charge at life with confidence and inspire others — though their intensity needs an outlet.
Years of the Tiger
People born in these years are Tigers: 2010, 2022, 2034. The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle. One key detail most sites get wrong: the animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January to mid-February), not January 1 — so if you were born in January or early February, check your exact animal with the calculator.
Tiger compatibility
In Chinese astrology, the Tiger is most compatible with the Horse, Dog, Pig.
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What is the Year of the Tiger personality?
Tigers are bold, charismatic and natural leaders. Courageous and passionate, they charge at life with confidence and inspire others — though their intensity needs an outlet. In short: brave, confident, competitive.
What years are the Year of the Tiger?
Recent Years of the Tiger include 2010, 2022, 2034. The Chinese zodiac runs on a 12-year cycle, and the animal changes at Chinese New Year (late January to mid-February), not January 1.
Who is the Tiger most compatible with?
In Chinese astrology, the Tiger matches best with the Horse, Dog, Pig. Compatibility depends on both people's full charts, but these are the Tiger's most harmonious signs.