In the Chinese zodiac, the Tiger is associated with the Wood element. Unlike a Western birth chart, your Chinese zodiac sign is determined purely by your birth year — no birth time or location needed.
Element: Wood | Birth years: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
Per traditional Chinese zodiac compatibility triangles, Tiger shares natural affinity with Horse and Dog. Tiger and Monkey sit in directly opposing positions on the 12-year cycle, traditionally considered the most challenging pairing.