her children are well brought up and want for nothing. Like her male counterpart, she has numerous interests and likes to have sufficient freedom to go off and do the things she wants to do. She has a most caring and generous nature.
The Tiger has many commendable qualities. He is honest, courageous and often a source of inspiration to others. Providing he can curb the wilder excesses of his restless nature, he is almost certain to lead a fulfilling and satisfying life.
The Five Different Types of Tiger
In addition to the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac there are five elements and these have a strengthening or moderating influence on the signs. The effects of the elements on the Tiger are described below, together with the years in which they were exercising their influence. Therefore Tigers born in 1950 and 2010 are Metal Tigers, Tigers born in 1962 are Water Tigers, and so on.
Metal Tiger: 1950, 2010
The Metal Tiger has an assertive and outgoing personality. He is very ambitious, and while his aims may change from time to time, he will work relentlessly until he has obtained what he wants. He can, however, be impatient for results and become highly strung if things do not work out as he would like. He is distinctive in his appearance and is admired and respected by many.
Water Tiger: 1962
This Tiger has a wide variety of interests and is always eager to experiment with new ideas or satisfy his adventurous nature by going off to explore distant lands. He is versatile, shrewd and has a kindly nature. He tends to remain calm in a crisis, although he can be annoyingly indecisive at times. He communicates well with others and through his many capabilities and persuasive nature usually achieves what he wants in life. He is also highly imaginative and is often a gifted orator or writer.
Wood Tiger: 1974
The Wood Tiger has a friendly and pleasant personality. He is less independent than some of the other types of Tiger and more prepared to work with others to secure a desired objective. However, he does have a tendency to jump from one thing to another and can easily become distracted. He is usually very popular, has a large circle of friends and invariably leads a busy and enjoyable social life. He also has a good sense of humour.
Fire Tiger: 1926, 1986
The Fire Tiger sets about everything he does with great verve and enthusiasm. He loves action and is always ready to throw himself wholeheartedly into anything that catches his imagination. He has many leadership qualities and is capable of communicating his ideas and enthusiasm to others. He is very much an optimist and can be most generous. He has a likeable nature and can be a witty and persuasive speaker.
Earth Tiger: 1938, 1998
This Tiger is responsible and level-headed. He studies everything objectively and tries to be scrupulously fair in all his dealings. Unlike other Tigers, he is prepared to specialize in certain areas rather than get distracted by other matters, but he can become so involved in what he is doing that he does not always take into account the opinions of those around him. He has good business sense and is usually very successful in later life. He has a large circle of friends and pays great attention to both his appearance and his reputation.
Prospects for the Tiger in 2017
The Year of the Monkey (8 February 2016–27 January 2017) will have been a mixed one for the Tiger and it may have seemed as if he was putting in a lot of effort but not getting the results he wanted. Although there will have been successes, there will also have been frustrations and the remaining months of the year will continue to be busy and demanding.
At work many Tigers could face extra pressures, with situations not always helped by office politics or niggling delays. However, by doing his best, the Tiger can still achieve some impressive results. Late October and November could be particularly active and see some interesting possibilities arising.
The Tiger will be keen to make some large purchases at this time, including special gifts. By taking his time he could be both lucky and pleased with what he buys. However, receipts and guarantees need to be kept safe and financial paperwork attended to with care.
On a personal level, the Tiger will be in demand. In his domestic life there will be many arrangements to discuss and activities to fit in. To prevent certain weeks becoming frenetic, ideally plans should be agreed on in advance. Busy though his home life can be, the Tiger can look forward to many special times, with December and early January often lively.
There will also be many social opportunities, although when in company the Tiger will need to be attentive to the views of others. Without care, there is a risk of a misunderstanding or embarrassing faux pas. Tigers, be warned.
While not an easy year, the Monkey year will have seen a lot happen and there will be much the Tiger can build on as the new year approaches.
The Year of the Rooster starts on 28 January and is a promising one for the Tiger. During it he can make substantial progress, although he does need to remain mindful of others. This is no time to go out on a limb or be too independent. The Tiger can have a rebellious streak and if he is to fare well in the Rooster year, this needs to be watched.
At work, however, the Tiger’s prospects are encouraging and the Rooster year can bring some good (and sometimes overdue) rewards, in particular for Tigers who have struggled during the last year or feel they have not been making the progress they deserve. In many a workplace the Tiger’s experience and in-house knowledge will lead to him taking on an increased role, while Tigers who work in a creative environment could see their input leading to some potentially exciting developments.
The Tiger can help his position by working well with others and seizing any chances to raise his profile. Good connections can place him in a strong position when promotion opportunities arise or someone is required for more specialist tasks.
For Tigers who are keen to move elsewhere, as well as those seeking work, advice from agencies and professional organizations could be helpful, along with talking to colleagues and friends. March, May, August and November could see some potentially important developments.
Progress at work can lead to an increase in income and the financial position of many Tigers can improve over the year. However, while more money may flow into the Tiger’s account, without care it can all too easily flow out again. In particular he should guard against impulse buying. Hasty purchases could be regretted later.
Travel is favourably aspected this year and by planning ahead many Tigers can look forward to some often fascinating journeys. Some will appreciate the chance to visit family and friends living some distance away. With his adventurous nature, the Tiger is likely to make the most of the travel opportunities the year will bring.
Although he will be kept busy, he should also make sure his interests do not get sidelined. Tigers have an inventive streak and the Rooster year encourages creativity. Once the Tiger sets to work on an idea or project, it can often develop in surprising (and pleasing) ways.
With his outgoing nature, the Tiger will also appreciate the social opportunities of the year and welcome the chance to meet others. Some can be especially supportive, although to benefit the Tiger does need to be willing to share his thoughts. February, June, September and December could see the most social activity, although at most
