Kids Corner - Chinese New Year 2010

Characteristics of the Sign of the Tiger

Tigers are intelligent, alert, hard working, courageous and love a challenge. They are good leaders and excel in the role of fighter and protector.

2010 is year of the metal tiger.
People born under the sign of the Tiger are compatible with the Chinese zodiac signs of dog and horse.

Hours ruled by the Tiger are 3:00 to 5:00 am.
Associated colour is green.

The Tiger signifies power and strength. In Imperial China the Tiger was the military emblem of the highest army commanders.
The Tiger is representative of Earth.

Years of the Tiger: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

The 12 signs in the Chinese Zodiac are:
Rat - Ox - Tiger - Rabbit - Dragon - Snake -
Horse - Sheep - Monkey - Rooster - Dog - Pig