The Tiger is known as being a born leader, someone who is always willing to try new things.  With magnetic personalities, the Tiger is hard to resist, having a natural charm and aura of leadership.  According to Chinese legend, the Tiger born at night has a lifetime of less turmoil while those born in the day, specifically around noon, will experience life of trauma and even danger.  In either case, this person is often met with obstacles.

Sometimes referred to as Dragon Lady or for the Chinese, Old Tiger Lady, the goal for the Chinese is to produce sons.  Therefore, it is recommended that anyone under the Tiger sign avoid producing children during the Tiger year in that a daughter would be born, not a son.  Because the Tiger is considered the greatest power on the planet and the emblem for protection over humans, many people will keep tiger figurines in the home to thwart fire, thieves, and evil spirits.

Positive Characteristics

A natural leader, the Tiger can be a great influence on other people.  This person is works hard while maintaining an attitude of efficiency and enthusiasm.  With this individual, you would find generosity, warm hearted, and extremely courageous.  Although strong and bold, the Tiger also has a sensitive side.  This individual can be emotional and therefore, able to love unconditionally.

When it comes to love, this person goes all out, being very, romantic and often having difficulty with moderation.  The person who falls under the Tiger sign is loyal to friends but expects the same in return.  As a symbol of power and strength, the Tiger tends to be inspirational.  The person’s character is dynamic, which results in many admirers.

Typically, the people with the Tiger sign have a natural magnetic personality, making him or her highly social.  Although the Tiger can be a bit frank sometimes, true friends appreciate this trait, always knowing where they stand.  However, this person is also honest and open, with a huge heart of kindness.  However, when it comes to standing up for rights, this person will say and do what he/she feels is right.

Ferocious lovers, the Tiger has a real sensual side that promises an irresistible connection.  Although this person is known for having a more free-spirited side while young, he or she will settle down with age.  In fact, when the Tiger is in a committed relationship, he or she will work hard to make it fulfilling.  For life, this individual will be romantic, loving, generous, and dedicated to supporting the family.

Negative Characteristics

The Tiger is a wonderful person but there are a few negative aspects of this sign.  For starters, this individual can be somewhat unpredictable.  Always being in a hurry, the person under this sign is often tense.  Because of this, you often find this person more successful working on his/her own, rather than under the microscope of a boss.  While the Tiger is loving and kind, he/she also has fearsome characteristics, always courageous when faced with danger.

This person is also confident, which is a good thing, but sometimes the Tiger goes overboard.  The Tiger is also one that should never be challenged unless the opponent is ready to put up a good fight.  As a hard worker, the Tiger has the ability to make a great living but interestingly, he/she is not necessarily that infatuated with money.  However, if the Tiger is in a position of not having much money, he or she will become stressed.  The young person with this sign is often flirtatious, prone to taking risks in his/her love life while young, but this does pass.

You will also find that a Tiger is quite outspoken, especially when it comes to injustice.  Keep in mind, the one thing you never want to do with a person under the Tiger sign is back him/her into a corner.  With this, you will see the claws come out.  In instances where the Tiger has a liberal viewpoint, you might see rash decisions being made and resistance to authority.

Career Opportunities

Known as an extremely hard and dedicated worker, the Tiger would succeed in just about any career.  This person has a versatile mind, often looking for positions that offer a little bit of challenge.  While the Tiger is not overly interested in money, he or she is capable of financial success due to personality and character traits.

Sign Compatibility

When the Tiger meets a Dragon or Horse, things get interesting in that they make a great match, specifically when it comes to love.  Additionally, this individual gets along very well with the Boar and Rat but not the Rabbit.  Most importantly, the Tiger and Ox should avoid one another since they both see themselves as being a born leader, someone of strength and persuasion.

Therefore, the most capable signs with the Tiger include the Horse, Dragon, Rat, Monkey, Pig, Dog, and Snake.  A Tiger gets along relatively well with another Tiger, as well as the Rooster.  Signs that do not mesh well with the Tiger are the Ox, Rabbit, and Sheep, which is actually a worse combination than the Ox.

Famous Tigers

Tigers share the Chinese zodiac sign with famous people such as Beethoven, Marilyn Monroe, Queen Elizabeth II, and C.A. Lindbergh.