tiger: chinese zodiac

My year of birth is 1998. so that makes my Chinese Zodiac Animal: Tiger. Specifically an Earth Tiger.

The Tiger is one of the most dynamic, courageous, and independent signs in the Chinese zodiac.

  • Brave and adventurous
  • Strong-willed and confident
  • Natural leaders with a magnetic energy
  • Passionate and idealistic
  • Protective of loved ones
  • Often deeply intuitive
  • Can be impulsive or take unnecessary risks
  • Tends to dislike authority or being told what to do
  • May struggle with patience or long-term discipline
  • Can be emotionally intense or stubborn when upset

Each 12-year zodiac cycle is also influenced by one of the 5 elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water. 1998 is an Earth Tiger: which brings a grounding energy to the usually wild and rebellious Tiger.

  • More stable and practical than other Tigers
  • Loyal and reliable in relationships
  • Grounded ambition – driven but not reckless
  • Has a deep desire to build something meaningful
  • Thinks long-term and considers consequences more than other Tigers