Tiger horoscope 2026 & 2027
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Born in a year of the Tiger (虎 hǔ): 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 and every twelve years before. Here is your luck in the Fire Horse and Fire Goat years, how you meet the Grand Duke of each year (太岁, tàisuì), and your lucky colours and numbers, read from the Five Elements.
The Tiger in 2026: a year your allies rise
Chinese astrology: 4 February 2026 to 3 February 2027. Chinese New Year: 17 February 2026.
Ally of the yearsānhé
The Tiger, the Horse and the Dog form a three harmonies trio (三合). The year's energy runs with you: teamwork, support and momentum come more easily. Lean on your courage as a Tiger: it carries further with allies beside you.
The Tiger's own element is Wood. Your Wood feeds the year's Fire: a creative, expressive year that can tire you. Shine, then rest.
Make the most of 2026
- Work with others rather than alone.
- Push the project that needs momentum.
- Back the people who back you.
The Tiger in 2027: a steady year
Chinese astrology: 4 February 2027 to 3 February 2028. Chinese New Year: 6 February 2027.
A steady yearpíngnián
The Tiger and the Goat neither clash nor combine. The year's elements decide your luck: see how they meet your birth year below. Lean on your courage as a Tiger: it sets the pace of your year.
The Tiger's own element is Wood. Your Wood shapes the year's Earth: money and opportunity move, for those who put in the effort.
Make the most of 2027
- Use the steady pace to build.
- Bring your lucky colours into the days that matter.
- Plan bigger moves for the seasons of your lucky element.
Every Tiger birth year in 2026 and 2027
Each Tiger year carries its own element, so a 2010 Metal Tiger and a 1998 Earth Tiger meet the year differently. 2026 brings Fire; 2027 keeps the Fire and adds Earth.
| Born | In 2026 | In 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022Water Tiger | Your Water shapes the year's Fire: money and opportunity move, for those who put in the effort. | The year's Earth keeps your Water in check: pressure that builds discipline. Patience pays off by the end of the year. |
| 2010Metal Tiger | The year's Fire keeps your Metal in check: pressure that builds discipline. Patience pays off by the end of the year. | Earth feeds your Metal: support and backing come your way. A lucky year to learn, ask and be helped. |
| 1998Earth Tiger | Fire feeds your Earth: support and backing come your way. A lucky year to learn, ask and be helped. | Earth meets Earth: confidence and friends, and some rivals too. Share the stage and it is a strong year. |
| 1986Fire Tiger | Fire meets Fire: confidence and friends, and some rivals too. Share the stage and it is a strong year. | Your Fire feeds the year's Earth: a creative, expressive year that can tire you. Shine, then rest. |
| 1974Wood Tiger | Your Wood feeds the year's Fire: a creative, expressive year that can tire you. Shine, then rest. | Your Wood shapes the year's Earth: money and opportunity move, for those who put in the effort. |
| 1962Water Tiger | Your Water shapes the year's Fire: money and opportunity move, for those who put in the effort. | The year's Earth keeps your Water in check: pressure that builds discipline. Patience pays off by the end of the year. |
| 1950Metal Tiger | The year's Fire keeps your Metal in check: pressure that builds discipline. Patience pays off by the end of the year. | Earth feeds your Metal: support and backing come your way. A lucky year to learn, ask and be helped. |
| 1938Earth Tiger | Fire feeds your Earth: support and backing come your way. A lucky year to learn, ask and be helped. | Earth meets Earth: confidence and friends, and some rivals too. Share the stage and it is a strong year. |
Born in January or early February? Your sign may be the year before: the Chinese year begins at the start of spring.
Beyond your sign
Your sign is your year. Your birth chart is you.
Every Tiger shares this horoscope. Your birth chart, from the day and hour you were born, shows your own Day Master, the elements that are lucky for you and how 2026 and 2027 meet your chart, not just your sign.
Tiger horoscope questions
Is 2026 a good year for the Tiger?
2026 is the year of the Fire Horse. Tiger does not offend Tai Sui in 2026: ally of the year (三合). The Tiger, the Horse and the Dog form a three harmonies trio (三合). The year's energy runs with you: teamwork, support and momentum come more easily. Lean on your courage as a Tiger: it carries further with allies beside you. Your Wood feeds the year's Fire: a creative, expressive year that can tire you. Shine, then rest.
Is 2027 a good year for the Tiger?
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. Tiger does not offend Tai Sui in 2027: a steady year (平年). The Tiger and the Goat neither clash nor combine. The year's elements decide your luck: see how they meet your birth year below. Lean on your courage as a Tiger: it sets the pace of your year. Your Wood shapes the year's Earth: money and opportunity move, for those who put in the effort.
What are the Tiger's lucky colours and numbers in 2026?
Read from the Five Elements, the Tiger's lucky element in 2026 is Water: wear or keep black, navy and deep blue around you, and your lucky numbers are 1 and 6. Its direction is north and its season winter.
What are the Tiger's lucky colours and numbers in 2027?
Read from the Five Elements, the Tiger's lucky element in 2027 is Water: wear or keep black, navy and deep blue around you, and your lucky numbers are 1 and 6. Its direction is north and its season winter.
What is the Tiger's lucky charm?
The Pig (猪), the Tiger's secret friend (六合) in the zodiac. Folk custom keeps your secret friend close in a difficult year, as a charm, a piece of jewellery or the character itself.
Is my zodiac sign the whole story?
No. Your sign comes from your birth year, so every Tiger shares it. Your birth chart, read from the day and hour you were born, shows your own Day Master and which elements are lucky for you personally. The free reading on this site works it out in 30 seconds.