The Chinese Horoscope Tiger: Sign Of Greatness by:Henry Fong

Were you born in the year of the tiger? Are you curious what that means for you

? If so, this article can help explain the Chinese horoscope tiger to all of you tigers out there!

For thousands of years, the lunar cycle- based zodiac has been used in China. Because it takes the lunar cycle twelve years to complete, there are twelve animal symbols. Your Chinese horoscope is determined by the year you were born instead of the month like in our western zodiac.

Under each sign, the characteristics of occurrences in people and events correspond with the traits of that animal. The myth of how the twelve signs were chosen originated with Buddha. Before he departed from this world, he invited all the animals to a great feast. Only twelve were present. Buddha named each year after all of the twelve animals in the order by which they arrived. The tiger was the third animal to arrive.

Tigers are very compassionate, supportive, and tenderhearted. They are without a doubt the lovers of the Chinese zodiac. The tiger is very alert and attentive to the world around them. Thoughtful and reflective, they have great intelligence. Tigers are fiercely loyal, and are very assertive. They will defend their loved ones boldly and vigorously. A tiger knows what it wants and is not afraid to go after it. They make passionate lovers and true friends. Conversely, they can also be hot headed, stubborn, and impulsive.

The Chinese astrology also incorporates natural elements in their horoscopes. These elements influence the world around them. So, you are not only a tiger, but you can be specific type of tiger: water, fire, metal, earth, or wood. Water tigers are creative, highly intelligent, and hate to be alone. Fire tigers are vibrant, charismatic, and are famous for their short tempers. The metal tiger is compassionate, forgiving, and have a huge competitive streak. An earth tiger is a self-confident and thoughtful workaholic. Finally, wood tigers are the witty and charming best friends you always wanted.

Tigers are successful in careers as musicians, actors, writers, daredevils, and explorers. Did you know that Oscar Wilde and Marco Polo were tigers? For companionship, tigers should avoid monkeys and snakes. Look for joy with a dragon, horse, dog, pig, or rabbit.

If these qualities sound like you, you must be a true tiger! Considering the Chinese horoscope tiger is such a versatile and likeable character, you should be proud! Keep moving stealthily through life, but be on the alert for troublesome monkeys!

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Henry Fong, Feng Shui Consultant

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