Year of the tiger

• Source: Global Times
• [10:41 February 09 2010]
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The Tiger is one of the 12-year cycles of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese lunar calendar. The Chinese Zodiac includes Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. According to the Chinese Zodiac, this Chinese lunar New Year is the year of the tiger which begins on February 14, 2010, and ends on February 2, 2011.

The Tiger represents the fearless and fiery fighter. People born in the year of the tiger are active, courageous, powerful and self-assured but they can also be very short-tempered, according to the Chinese Zodiac.

People born in the Year of the Tiger are generally well liked. They are so fond of competitions that they simply cannot let a challenge slip. Tigers are natural leaders who have a strong sense of their own dignity.

Year of Ox
02/08/1902 to 01/28/1903 (Water)
01/26/1914 to 02/13/1915 (Wood)
02/13/1926 to 02/01/1927 (Fire)
01/31/1938 to 02/18/1939 (Earth)
02/17/1950 to 02/05/1951 (Metal)
02/05/1962 to 01/24/1963 (Water)
01/23/1974  to 02/10/1975 (Wood)
02/09/1986 to 01/28/1987 (Fire)
01/28/1998 to 02/15/1999 (Earth)
02/14/2010 to 02/02/2011 (Metal)