Year of the Water Tiger

According the Chinese Lunar Year, it is the year of the Tiger, more specifically, the year of the Water Tiger. So, what does it mean for all the signs.

There are 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac and they keep repeating in cycles.

Year of…Those who are born in
Rat1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032, 2044, 2056
Ox1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033, 2045, 2057
Tiger1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034, 2046, 2058
Rabbit1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2035, 2047, 2059
Dragon1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036, 2048, 2060
Snake1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037, 2049, 2061
Horse1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038, 2050, 2062
Goat1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039, 2051, 2063
Monkey1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040, 2052, 2064
Rooster1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041, 2053, 2065
Dog1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042, 2054, 2066
Pig1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031, 2043, 2055, 2067

One of the 5 elements are attributed to every year, and keeps repeating.

Wood -> Fire -> Earth-> Metal -> Water

Element of 2020 is Earth, 2021 is Metal, 2022 is Water, 2023 is Wood, 2024 is Fire, 2025 is Earth and so on…!

2022 – Year of Water Tiger

Tigers are courageous and energetic, love a challenge or competition and are prepared to take risks. Always hungry for excitement and crave attention, rebellious, short-tempered & outspoken, prefer to lead than being led.

The water element balances out the fiery part of the Tiger energy, adding a beautiful balance to the fiery personalities. Water Tiger focuses more on the spiritual depths than the physical form, creating a noble and virtuous energy. Interestingly, the Water Tiger year represents strength in the arts, technology and design sector, which means these areas will be thriving this year.

Born in the Year of the Tiger

Tigers symbolize bravery, wisdom & strength. Those born in the Year of the Tiger are known for being natural leaders who are adventurous, ambitious, brave, passionate & eager to take on challenges. They may sometimes be seen as rebellious, overconfident and stubborn.

If you were born in the year of the Tiger, proceed with caution this year. It means you are 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72.. or more years old. Planet Jupiter comes in the same place as in your birth chart, signifying the beginning of a new cycle where you will be faced with new challenges that you would need to overcome to proceed. Have faith & proceed with caution.

What can we expect in 2022?

  1. Tiger – Proceed with caution. This will be a year of transition. Maintain a positive attitude & remain flexible to adapt and evolve through changes. Be assertive & firm if you feel you are being taken advantage of & do not take on too much pressure onto yourself. Try to overcome your obstacles & not shy away from them.
  2. Snake – Keep yourself out of other people’s business this year. Plan well and make the right moves to earn a fortune this year.
  3. Monkey – Focus on your health & investments, friends and opportunities will come by naturally.
  4. Rooster – Be willing to learn through the ups & downs of life. Mindset makes a big difference in how you navigate through the same.
  5. Rabbit – Be realistic about your goals this year. Misunderstanding can trigger quarrels unnecessarily.
  6. Ox – Enjoy the positive energy, happiness & good fortune without meddling with other’s business. Helpful friends come by when you need them.
  7. Rat – Can expect success and victory on the work front. Be mindful of your expenditures this year.
  8. Horse – Your leadership skills be put to test this year. Set the right goals and be optimistic about the future. Find a place to show your speed & talent.
  9. Dog – Time for your dedication & hard work to payoff this year. Retain a positive outlook and destress while focusing on your physical & mental health.
  10. Goat – You will find it beneficial to follow the advice given by your mentors, teachers, or guides to succeed.
  11. Pig – Time for getting the rewards for your service.
  12. Dragon – You may meet your perfect partner to boost your career, wealth & fame.

Happy New Year to all those who celebrate!

5 thoughts on “Year of the Water Tiger

  1. Thats an interesting post on significance of Chinese calendar Shanthy. Just from your taabular column I figured out that I fall under the tiger category 😇😃

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