Starting from 2022 on Feb. 1 and lasting to 2023 on Jan. 21, 2022, is the Year of the Tiger according to the Chinese zodiac. This is a Year of water Tiger. So what is your Chinese zodiac animal?
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The Chinese zodiac appeared in the Qin Dynasty (221 – 207 B.C.) and was finalized in the Eastern Han Dynasty of China (25 – 220 A.D.). It is a treasure of the Chinese nation and a totemic system of Chinese beliefs. Every Chinese person is convinced of it. According to the year of each person’s birth, each person has his or her own Chinese zodiac sign. In Chinese culture, the Chinese zodiac is also applied to the month, day, and hour.
There is an interesting legend about the origin of the 12 zodiac signs. It is said that the Jade Emperor wanted to select 12 animals to serve as palace guards. He ordered all the animals, as long as they could run to the Heavenly Court within the specified time, the first 12 could become the 12 zodiac signs. To everyone’s surprise, the clever mouse secretly hid on the back of a cow. When the cow ran to heaven with all its might, looking to get the first throne, the mouse ran ahead at the critical moment and took the first position. The cow could only bend the second. The tiger got the third and became the king of the forest. The rabbit got the fourth, accompanying the moon goddess Chang’e. The dragon got the fifth and became the lord of the ocean. Snake, horse, sheep, monkey, and rooster followed. The dog was punished to be the last one because it bit the rabbit among the pets. The pig ended up getting the last place because of laziness.
The above are just legends. In fact, the zodiac ranking cannot determine the strengths and weaknesses of the zodiac. Every zodiac sign has advantages and disadvantages. Just each has its own characteristics and emerges in different areas.
People’s Chinese zodiac signs are based on their birth years. The “year” is defined by the Chinese lunar calendar, not the Gregorian year you are familiar with from Jan. 1st to Dec. 31st.
The dates of the Chinese Lunar New Year vary every year but will fall on a day in January or February. If you were born on a day from March to December, it won’t be difficult to figure out your zodiac animal sign. But for people birthed in January or February, there are bigger chances of mistaking their signs. You should check your signs carefully if born in January or February.
Feb. 05, 1924 – Jan. 23, 1925
Jan. 24, 1936 – Feb. 10, 1937
Feb. 10, 1948 – Jan. 28, 1949
Jan. 28, 1960 – Feb. 14, 1961
Feb. 15, 1972 – Feb. 02, 1973
Feb. 02, 1984 – Feb. 19, 1985
Feb. 19, 1996 – Feb. 06, 1997
Feb. 07, 2008 – Jan. 25, 2009
Jan. 25, 2020 – Feb. 11, 2021
Jan. 24, 1925 – Feb. 12, 1926
Feb. 11, 1937 – Jan. 30, 1938
Jan. 29, 1949 – Feb. 16, 1950
Feb. 15, 1961 – Feb. 04, 1962
Feb. 03, 1973 – Jan. 22, 1974
Feb. 20, 1985 – Feb. 08, 1986
Feb. 07, 1997 – Jan. 27, 1998
Jan. 26, 2009 – Feb. 13, 2010
Feb. 12, 2021 – Jan. 31, 2022
Feb. 13, 1926 – Feb. 01, 1927
Jan. 31, 1938 – Feb. 18, 1939
Feb. 17, 1950 – Feb. 05, 1951
Feb. 05, 1962 – Jan. 24, 1963
Jan. 23, 1974 – Feb. 10, 1975
Feb. 09, 1986 – Jan. 28, 1987
Jan. 28, 1998 – Feb. 15, 1999
Feb. 14, 2010 – Feb. 02, 2011
Feb. 01, 2022 – Jan. 21, 2023
Feb. 02, 1927 – Jan. 22, 1928
Feb. 19, 1939 – Feb. 07, 1940
Feb. 06, 1951 – Jan. 26, 1952
Jan. 25, 1963 – Feb. 12, 1964
Feb. 11, 1975 – Jan. 30, 1976
Jan. 29, 1987 – Feb. 16, 1988
Feb. 16, 1999 – Feb. 04, 2000
Feb. 03, 2011 – Jan. 22, 2012
Jan. 22, 2023 – Feb. 09, 2024
Jan. 23, 1928 – Feb. 09, 1929
Feb. 08, 1940 – Jan. 26, 1941
Jan. 27, 1952 – Feb. 13, 1953
Feb. 13, 1964 – Feb. 01, 1965
Jan. 31, 1976 – Feb. 17, 1977
Feb. 17, 1988 – Feb. 05, 1989
Feb. 05, 2000 – Jan. 23, 2001
Jan. 23, 2012 – Feb. 09, 2013
Feb. 10, 2024 – Jan. 28, 2025
Feb. 10, 1929 – Jan. 29, 1930
Jan. 27, 1941 – Feb. 14, 1942
Feb. 14, 1953 – Feb. 02, 1954
Feb. 02, 1965 – Jan. 20, 1966
Feb. 18, 1977 – Feb. 06, 1978
Feb. 06, 1989 – Jan. 26, 1990
Jan. 24, 2001 – Feb. 11, 2002
Feb. 10, 2013 – Jan. 30, 2014
Jan. 29, 2025 – Feb. 16, 2026
Jan. 30, 1930 – Feb. 16, 1931
Feb. 15, 1942 – Feb. 04, 1943
Feb. 03, 1954 – Jan. 23, 1955
Jan. 21, 1966 – Feb. 08, 1967
Feb. 07, 1978 – Jan. 27, 1979
Jan. 27, 1990 – Feb. 14, 1991
Feb. 12, 2002 – Jan. 31, 2003
Jan. 31, 2014 – Feb. 18, 2015
Feb. 17, 2026 – Feb. 05, 2027
Feb. 17, 1931 – Feb. 05, 1932
Feb. 05, 1943 – Jan. 24, 1944
Jan. 24, 1955 – Feb. 11, 1956
Feb. 09, 1967 – Jan. 29, 1968
Jan. 28, 1979 – Feb. 15, 1980
Feb. 15, 1991 – Feb. 03, 1992
Feb. 01, 2003 – Jan. 21, 2004
Feb. 19, 2015 – Feb. 07, 2016
Feb. 06, 2027 – Jan. 25, 2028
Feb. 06, 1932 – Jan. 25, 1933
Jan. 25, 1944 – Feb. 12, 1945
Feb. 12, 1956 – Jan. 30, 1957
Jan. 30, 1968 – Feb. 16, 1969
Feb. 16, 1980 – Feb. 04, 1981
Feb. 04, 1992 – Jan. 22, 1993
Jan. 22, 2004 – Feb. 08, 2005
Feb. 08, 2016 – Jan. 27, 2017
Jan. 26, 2028 – Feb. 12, 2029
Jan. 26, 1933 – Feb. 13, 1934
Feb. 13, 1945 – Feb. 01, 1946
Jan. 31, 1957 – Feb. 17, 1958
Feb. 17, 1969 – Feb. 05, 1970
Feb. 05, 1981 – Jan. 24, 1982
Jan. 23, 1993 – Feb. 09, 1994
Feb. 09, 2005 – Jan. 28, 2006
Jan. 28, 2017 – Feb. 15, 2018
Feb. 13, 2029 – Feb. 02, 2030
Feb. 14, 1934 – Feb. 03, 1935
Feb. 02, 1946 – Jan. 21, 1947
Feb. 18, 1958 – Feb. 07, 1959
Feb. 06, 1970 – Jan. 26, 1971
Jan. 25, 1982 – Feb. 12, 1983
Feb. 10, 1994 – Jan. 30, 1995
Jan. 29, 2006 – Feb. 17, 2007
Feb. 16, 2018 – Feb. 04, 2019
Feb. 03, 2030 – Jan. 22, 2031
Feb. 04, 1935 – Jan. 23, 1936
Jan. 22, 1947 – Feb. 09, 1948
Feb. 08, 1959 – Jan. 27, 1960
Jan. 27, 1971 – Feb. 14, 1972
Feb. 13, 1983 – Feb. 01, 1984
Jan. 31, 1995 – Feb. 18, 1996
Feb. 18, 2007 – Feb. 06, 2008
Feb. 05, 2019 – Jan. 24, 2020
Jan. 23, 2031 – Feb. 10, 2032
Chinese zodiac animals have astrological and cultural meanings. Chinese people associate each animal sign with certain characteristics. It’s believed that people born in a given year have the personality of that year’s animal.
Rat: quick-witted, resourceful, versatile, kind.
Ox: diligent, dependable, strong, determined.
Tiger: quick-witted, resourceful, versatile, kind.
Rabbit: quiet, elegant, kind, responsible.
Dragon: confident, intelligent, enthusiastic.
Snake: enigmatic, intelligent, wise.
Horse: animated, active, energetic.
Goat: calm, gentle, sympathetic.
Monkey: sharp, smart, curious.
Rooster: observant, hardworking, courageous.
Dog: lovely, honest, prudent.
Pig: compassionate, generous, diligent.
Regarding the principle of the zodiac animals’ compatibility, I have checked a lot of English stuff, and most of them are wrong and inconsistent with the traditional Chinese saying, and there are large deviations.
The Chinese zodiac animals are divided into 2 cases, one is the simple theory of 3-6 (Better match and best match), and the other is related to the five elements properties (this method is very complicated, so I will not express it in this article).
In this article, we will only briefly describe the phases of the zodiac from 3-6 theory.
Please see the illustration below to check if you and your partner are compatible!
FAQs
How do I find my Chinese zodiac animal? ›
Divide your year of birth by 12 and read about the remainder. If the number of the year can be divided with no remainder, take the remainder as zero. Each remainder corresponds to an animal sign.
How do I find my Chinese zodiac element? ›- Metal: Birth years ending in 0 or 1.
- Water: Birth years ending in 2 or 3.
- Wood: Birth years ending in 4 or 5.
- Fire: Birth years ending in 6 or 7.
- Earth: Birth years ending in 8 or 9.
Only 12 of them, namely the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig arrived, with each given a place of honor in a year based on the order of arrival.
What is my animal Chinese New Year? ›The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, marks the transition from one animal to the next—2021 is the year of the Ox, which began on February 12th, 2021, and ends on January 31st, 2022. February 1st, 2022 (Chinese New Year) will signal the start of the year of the Tiger.
What is my element by birthday? ›Fire — 1 – Aries; 5 – Leo; 9 – Sagittarius – hot, dry, ardent. Earth — 2 – Taurus; 6 – Virgo; 10 – Capricorn – heavy, cold, dry. Air — 3 – Gemini; 7 – Libra; 11 – Aquarius – light, hot, wet. Water — 4 – Cancer; 8 – Scorpio; 12 – Pisces – cold, wet, soft.
What is my Chinese zodiac tiger? ›The Tiger ranks third in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac signs. The Years of the Tiger include 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034... Tigers, considered to be brave, cruel, forceful, and terrifying, are the symbol of power and lordliness in Chinese culture.
Is my Chinese zodiac yin or yang? ›In terms of astrology, you are a Yang type if your birth chart is dominant in the fire and air signs. These are Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius. You are a Yin type if your chart is made up of mostly earth and water. These signs are Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces.
What are the zodiac animals for each month? ›| Zodiac Animal Sign | Month | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon | Apr 6 to May 5 | Majestic and demanding |
| Snake | May 6 to June 5 | Wise and grounded |
| Horse | June 6 to July 5 | Energetic and cheerful |
| Ram (Goat or Sheep) | July 6 to Aug 5 | Gentle and balanced |
The Cat is the 4th animal symbol in the 12-year cycle of the Vietnamese zodiac, and Gurung zodiac, taking place of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac. As such, the traits associated with the Rabbit are attributed to the Cat.
What animal is Virgo? ›Although the official Virgo symbol is a virgin maiden, numerous animals, such as the fox, are linked with this sign. Like a fox, they are observant and alert, spotting even the tiniest of movements in the room.
What is the 13th zodiac animal? ›
The snake charmer
If we use a celestial planisphere, we will see that between November 30 and December 18, the Sun occupies one of those less famous constellations: Ophiuchus, the serpent bearer or snake charmer.
These symbolic animals, still in use today, follow this cyclical order: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar. A Japanese zodiac animal came to be linked to specific character traits, which were thought to influence the personality of anyone born in its year.
What is my zodiac birthstone? ›| Astrological Sign | Dates | Birthstone and Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Taurus | Apr 21 to May 21 | Sapphire for self-expression and truth |
| Gemini | May 22 to Jun 21 | Agate for balance and stability |
| Cancer | Jun 22 to Jul 22 | Emerald for love and kindness |
| Leo | Jul 23 to Aug 22 | Onyx for strength and calm |
Your Big 3 in astrology refers to your Sun sign, your moon sign, and your rising sign. These three, found in your unique birth chart, say a lot about you.
What is my birthday color? ›- January: Caramel.
- February: Sheer Lilac.
- March: Fair Aqua.
- April: Cayenne.
- May: Bud Green.
- June: Aspen Gold.
- August: Sun Orange.
- September: Baja Blue.
But, overall, earth signs tend to gravitate towards water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces) because water can help grow their dreams (think of a plant being watered).
Do fire and earth signs get along? ›Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) are most compatible with other fire signs, as well as the air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius). Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) are most compatible with other earth signs, along with the water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).
What year is lucky for Tiger? ›Tigers encounter their 'birth sign year' (benmingnian本命年) in 2022. Tigers would be expected to face many challenges when their birth year recurs every twelfth year. Wearing red can bring good luck in a birth sign year. Love: 2022 is a good year for Tigers to get married.
What is a Tiger woman? ›Ancient Chinese labeled tough, fierce women “tigresses” — they often had to deal with sexism and unruly husbands.
What should a Tiger marry? ›Generally speaking, people with Chinese zodiac Tiger sign can get along well with people in signs of Dragon, Horse and Pig, who can be best partners in their marriage life. And their relationship will be sweet and everlasting.
Which is negative yin or Yang? ›
In simple terms, yin is characterized as negative, passive, and feminine, among other things, whereas yang is seen as positive, active, and masculine, among other things.
What is the difference between zodiac and Chinese zodiac? ›When comparing the four pillars to Western astrology, the main difference is that Western astrology focuses on celestial alignment (of constellations with planets, stars, the moon, etc.), while the four pillars are based on the alignment of blocks of time in the Chinese calendar.
Which color is yin? ›Yin is black. Yang is white. As Yin is black, it symbolizes shadow or darkness, things that are quieter, aloof, the moon, and all things with dark energy. The white of Yang on the other hand, is used to symbolize warmth, positive energy, active motion, and the sun.
What are the 4 main zodiac signs? ›The first four signs, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and Cancer, form the group of personal signs.
Do air and water signs get along? ›Air and water (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces): These two benefit from each other by bringing balance to feeling and thought. Waters show airs a path to feelings and can help them grow toward being more nurturing and emotionally expressive. A water helps an air make the heart connection.
What are air signs known for? ›...
Air sign traits:
- Intelligent.
- Communicative.
- Analytical.
- Witty or humorous.
- Sociable.
- Free-spirited.
The modern constellation Virgo lies across one of the quadrants symbolized by the Azure Dragon of the East (東方青龍, Dōng Fāng Qīng Lóng), and Three Enclosures (三垣, Sān Yuán), that divide the sky in traditional Chinese uranography.
What animal is a Gemini? ›Gemini Symbol
You are the butterflies of the Zodiac. Specifically, Gemini is represented by the twins Castor and Pollux, known as the Dioscuri. The twins represent a dual-natured personality: sometimes contradictory but also adaptable with the capability to view life from different angles.
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Stars.
| Four Symbols | White Tiger of the West (西方白虎) |
|---|---|
| Mansion (Chinese name) | 胃 |
| Romanization | Wèi |
| Western star name | 35 Ari |
1. The Rat. So once upon a time there was this amazing race to meet the Jade Emperor, and the Rat came first, guaranteeing its prime spot in the zodiac. Those born in the Year of the Rat are supposed to be quick-witted, intelligent and extremely resourceful.
What are the Korean zodiac signs? ›
There are 12 animals in the Korean Zodiac. These are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.
Why is rat first in Chinese zodiac? ›1. Rat. According to legend, in the competition held by the Jade Emperor to decide the zodiac animals, the quick-witted rat asked the diligent ox to take him on a ride to cross the river and jumped down before the ox crossed the finish line, so the rat won the race and became the first of the zodiac animals.
What God is Virgo? ›Virgo is the name for Persephone, who was the daughter of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture. Pluto, the god of the underworld, kidnapped Persephone and took her away to the underworld.
What is Virgos soulmate? ›Virgo Soulmate Sign: Capricorn
They are both passionate, and the best part is that they understand each other's ambitions and need to achieve something great in life.
Mythology. Virgo is typically linked to Dike, the Greek goddess of justice, and Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, the harvest goddess. According to Greek mythology, the earth experienced eternal spring until the god of the underworld abducted the spring maiden Persephone.
What zodiac couple is compatible? ›The most compatible zodiac sun signs:
Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn) often vibe best with other Earth and Water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Air signs—Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius—match well with other Air and Fire signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.
Ophiuchus is depicted as a man grasping a serpent; the interposition of his body divides the snake constellation Serpens into two parts, Serpens Caput and Serpens Cauda.
Is Ophiuchus a rare zodiac? ›That said, some still choose to recognize Ophiuchus as the 13th zodiac sign and, because it is rarely used in the world of astrology, it is also believed to be the second rarest zodiac sign.
Is Panda a zodiac? ›(There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, which dates back over 2,000 years and includes the mythical dragon — but no panda.)
What animal is Pisces? ›According to one Greek myth, Pisces represents the fish, sometimes represented by a shark, into which Aphrodite (also considered Venus) and her son Eros (also considered Cupid) transformed in order to escape the monster Typhon.
What animal is lucky in Japan? ›
Koi (carp)
An unmistakable symbol of the Orient, the Japanese believe the koi fish represents good luck and perseverance.
Birthstones Aries. Aries has two remarkable stones as his or her zodiac sign birthstone. These stones are the bloodstone and the diamond. Even though diamond is also April's birthstone, Aries is the only astrological sign that has it as well.
Are birthstones rare? ›While some birthstones are easier to come by than others, all gemstones, especially precious gemstones, are considered quite rare.
Can I wear amethyst in the shower? ›Yes, amethyst can be worn in the shower. Important to keep in mind, however, is that the crystal should not be exposed to hard or exfoliating soap. Only gentle soap is recommended in terms of exposure in the shower or bath.
What is a big 3 zodiac? ›Your big three refers to your sun, moon, and rising (or ascendant) placements on your natal chart. Your natal chart is where the planets, moon, and sun were aligned in the sky at the time, date, and location of your birth.
What is a Big Three in zodiac signs? ›The Big Three: Sun, Moon, Rising
Your zodiac sign is also known as your sun sign and is just one of the many placements on your birth chart. The other two placements considered to be most integral to your personality are your moon and rising (or ascendant) signs.
Can you have more than 1 zodiac sign? No matter your birth date, there's only one answer -- no one actually has two signs. But if you were born within a few days of the Sun's move from one zodiac sign to the next, this means you were born on the cusp, and you might feel an influence from two different signs.
What is my zodiac animal if I was born in December? ›Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
What three zodiac signs go well together? ›The most compatible zodiac sun signs:
Fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius) stereotypically tend to get along best with other Fire and Air signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn) often vibe best with other Earth and Water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
January birthdays are super special.
Only one January birthday lands among the top 200 most popular birthdays…and that's January 24th all the way down in spot 199!
Is December 21 a rare birthday? ›
Late December Birthdays Are Rare
In fact, Christmas Day is the least likely day of the year to be born, ranking at 366th with just over 6,500 births on average.
December babies are either a Sagittarius or a Capricorn. If your baby is born through December 21, they are a Sagittarius and known to be funny, generous, and they love to travel. If your baby is born on or after December 22, they are a Capricorn. This sign is known to be responsible, ambitious, and sensitive.