2022 – The Year of the Tiger

2022 is just around the corner, and the 1st of February 2022 marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year, which will be the year of the Tiger. This upcoming year will be a water tiger year, which means we will be finding ways to develop new strengths and a sense of braveness when facing our emotional demons and hardships, and it is a year where we will possess much emotional strength. 

The Tiger is the 3rd animal in the Chinese zodiac, consisting of 12 animals, known as the Rat, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. 

Chinese Zodiac Tiger Years

Here are the exact dates and elements for the years of the Tiger.

Lucky and Unlucky Things During the Year of the Tiger

Each year, depending on which animal rules over that year in the Chinese zodiac, certain things will bring us more luck during that year, and some things can cause unfortunate events and circumstances in our lives. 

Things that bring luck during the year of the Tiger

Lucky Numbers: 1,3,4

Lucky Colors: Blue, Gray, Orange

Lucky Flowers: Yellow Lily, Cineraria

Lucky Directions: East, North, South

Things that are unlucky during the year of the Tiger

Unlucky Numbers: 6,7,8

Unlucky Colors: Brown

Unlucky Directions: Southwest

How the Year of the Tiger Affects Our Personality

During the year of the Tiger, we become more confident, brave, and competitive, and it is crucial for us to go after what we want and to get it. We become much more charming, and others seem to enjoy our company more, making it easier for us to get others to team up with us to reach our goals. However, we must watch out for becoming overly indulgent, irritable, and rushing through things in life, as this can create problems in our life during the year of the Tiger. 

We become much more stubborn, and we are much more willing to say things as it is and boldly face tough and challenging situations. We will put up a fight, and we will have faith in ourselves that we can overcome any obstacle that gets thrown our way. 

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How Will the Year of the Tiger Affect You?

Find out what your Chinese zodiac sign is based on your birth year. 

The Rat

Love can be a source of frustration during 2022, and it is unlikely that you will meet the love of your life during the year of the Tiger. Work will be highly demanding, and there can be many beautiful progressions in the workplace. Still, it is vital to make time for your family, or you will eventually feel disconnected from your loved ones. Support from external sources will be scarce, as this is a year where you need to learn to stand on your own two feet. 

The Ox

2022 is a lucky year for those born during the year of the Ox and can expect to have life-changing experiences when it comes to love and romance. A practical, down-to-earth approach in the workplace will be beneficial to get the bosses on your side this year. Avoid changing jobs, as this can be too unsettling for you. Instead, focus on building professional relationships this year, as this will take you far in the future. 

The Tiger

Relationships will rarely be stable during 2022, and you will have to do a lot of work to get your relationships healthy and stable. You can blow up and reach the top in your profession quickly, but you need to avoid getting a big head and sabotaging yourself with your big ego. It is best to manage your own finances and avoid sharing funds with others.

The Rabbit

2022 will bring many opportunities for love and romance, and many rabbits will be getting married this year. Work will be easy, and there will likely be minimal problems to deal with. Teaming up with males can prove beneficial but teaming up with females can result in some difficulties. Doing work abroad will bring fantastic opportunities to Rabbits during 2022.

The Dragon

Your love life will be unpredictable in 2022, which is why it might be best to focus more on work and family. Dragons can end up being overly stubborn during the year of the Tiger, causing a lot of issues in relationships. If self-employed, this year can prove to be quite the challenge. However, if employed by a company or employer, you will have fewer financial obstacles during 2022.

The Snake

If you have been single for a while, in 2022, this might all change. It is vital to remain open-minded in relationships, or you might find yourself being single again sooner than you anticipated. Teaming up with others in the workplace is essential this year, however, be wary of jealous colleagues who are out to sabotage you. 

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The Horse

Love should not be a significant focus in 2022, as you will end up spending most of your energy on work. It might be a good idea to change jobs during the year of Tiger, as you might not be receiving the benefits and recognition you need from your current employer. If you choose a new career, there are higher chances of succeeding and earning a promotion than staying at your current job. 

The Goat

A pregnancy can be on the horizon in 2022! The year of the Tiger is a wonderful year to grow and focus on your family. Stability is essential, so avoid changing jobs or making irrational decisions. Goats will excel at sales during 2022 and will find it easy to sell almost anything to anyone. 

The Monkey

Relationships can be unstable during 2022, and you will need to learn to communicate with your loved ones more efficiently. This year, you can make it in the workplace if you develop your talents. Working abroad or simply doing business in other countries or with foreigners can be highly beneficial this year.

The Rooster

2022 will be a reasonably stable year without many obstacles and challenges. Work will be demanding; however, your relationships will remain strong even if you have minimal time for your loved ones. In addition, others trust you much more during the year of the Tiger, so finding new business partners and friends are much easier. 

The Dog

Work will take most of your attention during 2022, so you might have to say goodbye to any hopes of having thrilling romantic experiences. You might lose important clients due to circumstances out of your control, which is why it is important to work on creating a side hustle that involves your creative talents. 

The Pig

Changes in your life can make relationships tricky to navigate during 2022. The year of the Tiger will push most pigs to do a lot of self-assessment and change many elements of their personality. Your income will remain stable throughout 2022, but it is unlikely you will be raking in large amounts of money.