What are the personality traits of the Tigre?

The Tigre is commonly described as courageux, compétitif, imprévisible et confiant. Frequently mentioned strengths include natural-born leader with magnetic charisma and courageous and willing to take risks.

Which zodiac signs are most compatible with the Tigre?

The Tigre usually works most smoothly with Dragon et Cheval. Tension is more often noted with Boeuf, Tigre, Serpent, Singe.

What years belong to the Tigre?

Recent Tigre years include 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022. The cycle repeats every 12 years.

What element is associated with the Tigre?

The Tigre's fixed element is Bois. Each individual Tigre year also carries a yearly element, which is why Fire Tigre and Water Tigre are not read the same way.

Is the Tigre yin or yang?

The Tigre is Yang. Yang signs are usually read as more active and outward.

Tigre Chinese Zodiac Sign

虎 (Hu) · #3 / 12 · Yang · YIN Branch

🌳 WoodPrintemps · Est-Nord-Est · 3 AM - 5 AM

Tigre Traits de personnalité

People born in the Year of the Tigre are often described as courageux, compétitif, imprévisible et confiant. The Tigre ranks #3 in the zodiac cycle and carries the fixed Bois element, which adds growth-oriented, creative et idealistic qualities to the reading. As a yang sign, it is usually read as more outward and active.

The Tigre's hour is 3 AM - 5 AM. In traditional reading, that time is linked with the tigre's natural rhythm. It also connects with the YIN branch, the Est-Nord-Est direction, and the Printemps season.

Points forts

✓Natural-born leader with magnetic charisma
✓Courageous and willing to take risks
✓Fiercely protective of loved ones
✓High energy and enthusiasm
✓Strong sense of justice

Faiblesses

✗Can be reckless and impulsive
✗Tendency toward arrogance
✗Difficulty accepting authority
✗Mood swings and unpredictability
✗May be overly aggressive in conflicts

Tigre by Element

Each 12-year cycle pairs the Tigre branch with a different yearly phase. The animal stays the same, but the tone of the reading shifts.

Bois Tigre Wood

Years: 1974

Bois Tigre is usually read as Tigre with a more more expansive, ideal-driven, and developmental yearly tone.

Feu Tigre Fire

Years: 1926, 1986

Feu Tigre is usually read as Tigre with a more more visible, urgent, and expressive yearly tone.

Terre Tigre Earth

Years: 1938, 1998

Terre Tigre is usually read as Tigre with a more more grounded, measured, and durable yearly tone.

Métal Tigre Metal

Years: 1950, 2010

Métal Tigre is usually read as Tigre with a more more disciplined, exacting, and self-controlled yearly tone.

Eau Tigre Water

Years: 1962, 2022

Eau Tigre is usually read as Tigre with a more more perceptive, adaptive, and inwardly strategic yearly tone.

Method note: This site uses Lunar New Year as the year boundary for general zodiac-sign pages. Some BaZi schools instead mark the year at Li Chun, so advanced chart interpretations may differ.