Year of the Tiger
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Years follow the Lunar New Year, so those born in January–February may belong to the previous year.
Brave, confident and magnetic, the Tiger is a natural leader who charges at life with passion and courage.
Strengths
Weaknesses
In love
Passionate and protective, the Tiger loves intensely and needs a partner who can match their fire without smothering it.
Career
Born to lead: management, entrepreneurship, military, sports and any role with challenge and authority.
Lucky numbers & colour
Tam Tai (3-Year Bad Luck)
Year of the Tiger encounters Tam Tai in the years of the Thân – Dậu – Tuất.
Nearest Tam Tai period: 2028, 2029, 2030.
✓ This year (2026) this sign is not in Tam Tai.
During a Tam Tai year, be cautious with big undertakings (building a house, marriage, large investments); stay calm and do good deeds to ease it. This is folk belief, for reference only.
See Tam Tai details →Frequently Asked Questions
Which years belong to Year of the Tiger?
Year of the Tiger includes people born in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986 (and every 12 years).
What is the Year of the Tiger personality like?
Brave, confident and magnetic, the Tiger is a natural leader who charges at life with passion and courage.
Which ages does Year of the Tiger match or clash with?
Year of the Tiger is most compatible with Horse, Dog (the harmonious Tam Hợp trine) and tends to clash with Snake, Monkey.
When does Year of the Tiger have Tam Tai?
Year of the Tiger encounters Tam Tai in the years of the Thân – Dậu – Tuất (nearest period: 2028, 2029, 2030).