What years are Years of the Tiger?

Recent Tiger years include 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, and the next will be 2034. The cycle repeats every 12 years.

What element is associated with the Tiger?

The Tiger belongs to the Wood element in the fixed (base) sense. However, each specific Tiger year also carries a rotating element — Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, or Earth — cycling every 60 years.

Who is most compatible with the Tiger?

The Tiger is most compatible with the Horse, Dog, and Dragon. These pairings tend to be energetic, loyal, and mutually inspiring. The Tiger is least compatible with the Monkey and the Snake.

What are the lucky numbers for the Tiger?

Lucky numbers for the Tiger are 1, 3, and 4. Lucky colors are blue, gray, and orange. The lucky flower is the yellow lily or cineraria, and the lucky direction is east.

What time of day is ruled by the Tiger?

The Tiger rules the hours from 3 AM to 5 AM (the third earthly branch, Yin). This dawn period reflects the Tiger's bold, pioneering energy — striking before others are awake.

What are the main personality traits of a Tiger?

Tigers are courageous, confident, charismatic, and ambitious. They are natural leaders with a magnetic personality. On the downside, they can be impulsive, arrogant, and prone to reckless decisions when emotions run high.

Year of the Tiger — Chinese Zodiac Info

Name: Year of the Tiger — Chinese Zodiac Info
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Explore the Chinese Zodiac Tiger: personality traits, lucky numbers and colors, compatibility with all 12 signs, notable Tiger years from 1926 to 2034, and a birth-year checker.

Tiger at a Glance

Position in Cycle

3rd of 12

Fixed Element

Wood

Yin / Yang

Yang

Ruling Hours

3 AM – 5 AM

Lucky Numbers

1, 3, 4

Lucky Colors

Blue, Gray, Orange

Lucky Flower

Yellow Lily

Lucky Direction

East

Gemstone

Sapphire

Season

Spring

Best Match

Horse, Dog, Dragon

Worst Match

Monkey, Snake

Personality Traits

Strengths

Weaknesses

Compatibility with All 12 Signs

Excellent Good Neutral Challenging

Tiger Years (1926 – 2034)

Year	Element	Start Date	End Date

Birth-Year Checker

Enter a birth year to find out which Chinese zodiac sign it belongs to.

Summary

Explore the Chinese Zodiac Tiger: personality traits, lucky numbers and colors, compatibility with all 12 signs, notable Tiger years from 1926 to 2034, and a birth-year checker.

How it works

Read the at-a-glance panel for core Tiger attributes (element, ruling hours, lucky numbers, etc.).
Browse the personality trait cards to understand Tiger strengths and weaknesses.
Consult the compatibility grid to see how the Tiger pairs with every other Chinese zodiac sign.
Check the Tiger years table to find the exact year and its ruling element.
Use the birth-year checker at the bottom to instantly confirm whether a year belongs to the Tiger.

Use cases

Quickly confirm whether a birth year is a Year of the Tiger.
Understand the personality strengths and weaknesses of Tiger natives.
Find lucky numbers, colors, and flowers associated with the Tiger sign.
Explore compatibility between the Tiger and all 12 Chinese zodiac signs.
Identify the elemental variation (Fire Tiger, Water Tiger, etc.) for any given year.
Learn which famous historical figures and celebrities were born in Tiger years.
Share Chinese zodiac facts with friends or use them in presentations.
Study Chinese astrology basics using a structured reference page.

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Last updated: 2026-06-24 · Reviewed by Nham Vu