Your Chinese Horoscope for Each and Every Year. Neil Somerville

      My road leads me forth.

      This is so very true of Tigers – they are always keen to venture forth.

      Top Tips for Tigers

       You have great enthusiasm, but sometimes get carried away in the excitement of the moment and commit yourself to undertakings without thinking through all that is involved. Sometimes less haste and more planning would lead to better results, and often less pressure too.

       You may have a rebellious streak and consider certain rules and restrictions unnecessary. However, pitting yourself against authority (including employers) will not necessarily do you any favours. You would do well to think through the implications of your words and actions rather than be over-hasty.

       You have many interests, but spread your energies widely. If you were to focus more on specific areas, your level of expertise would be higher and your results often more substantial. Curbing your sometimes restless nature could be to your advantage.

       Your inventiveness is a real strength. You are an original thinker and should have belief in yourself. Make the most of your special talents, for they may take you far.

      Relations with Others

      With a Rat

      Active, lively and sharing many interests, these two get on well.

      In work, their inventiveness, energy and skills make them a formidable and potentially very successful team.

      In love, the Tiger will delight in the Rat’s charm and personable manner as well as value their skills as a home-maker. Their different attitudes to money will need addressing, with the Tiger not always meeting the Rat’s thrifty standards, but, with goodwill and adjustment, this can be a reasonably good match.

      With an Ox

      The cautious and measured ways of the Ox do not sit comfortably with the Tiger. Relations between them do not tend to be good.

      In work, the Tiger is a pioneer, taking risks and pushing barriers, while the Ox is a traditionalist. Their different approaches will inevitably cause difficulties.

      In love, the Tiger will recognize the Ox’s many qualities, particularly their sincere and dependable nature, but these two live their lives at different speeds and, as both are strong-willed, tensions are inevitable. A challenging match.

      With another Tiger

      With all their Tiger energy, ideas and desire for action, which of these two will prevail? With both being self-willed and driven, relations between two Tigers can be tricky.

      In work, they may be enterprising and enthusiastic, but each will want to take the lead – and credit. They are too competitive to work well together.

      In love, Tigers are passionate and exciting and have much to offer. But they also have a lot of restless energy and like to have their own way. Two Tigers are too vibrant and strong-willed to live in harmony. A difficult match.

      With a Rabbit

      Their personalities are very different, but these two signs like and respect each other and relations between them are often mutually beneficial.

      In work, the Tiger will value – and benefit from – the Rabbit’s orderly and methodical approach and their very different skills can make them an effective team.

      In love, the Tiger will be very much attracted by the kindly and companionable ways of the Rabbit and there will be a strong physical attraction too. These two are good for each other and each will benefit from the other’s strengths. A fulfilling match.

      With a Dragon

      These two lively, outgoing signs respect each other, and while sometimes their self-willed natures will clash, relations between them are generally positive.

      In work, with both being enterprising, resourceful risk-takers, they generate great dynamism. Anything is possible for them, especially when luck is on their side.

      In love, there will be hopes, plans and so much to share. Life will be lived to the full, with the Tiger finding the Dragon a loyal and loving companion. They are both strong-willed and value a certain freedom of action, but provided they can forge a good understanding and agree on a division of responsibilities, they can make an exciting match.

      With a Snake

      The Tiger is open and upfront and finds it hard to understand or relate to the reserved and sometimes perplexing Snake.

      In work, their approaches are very different and the Tiger will feel inhibited by the cautious and guarded tendencies of the Snake. With little trust or understanding, they will prefer to work in their separate ways.

      In love, the Tiger may be enchanted by the Snake’s quiet and seductive charm, but they live their lives at different speeds and the Tiger’s outlook will often be at odds with that of the Snake. A difficult match.

      With a Horse

      The Tiger admires the lively and spirited Horse and relations between the pair will be good.

      In work, both are ambitious, hard-working and enterprising, and the Tiger will draw strength from their redoubtable and purposeful Horse colleague. An effective combination.

      In love, their passion and many shared interests (including travel) will bind these two together. The Tiger will especially value the Horse’s judgement. They are well suited and can make a successful and lively match.

      With a Goat

      These two like and understand each other and, with both being easy-going, relations between them are good.

      In work, both are creative and each will be an encouraging influence on the other. To be successful, however, they will need to be disciplined, especially with finances, and channel their efforts well.

      In love, passionate, fun-loving and sharing many interests, these two can find much happiness. The Tiger will particularly value the Goat’s caring and supportive nature and home-making skills. As both signs are spendthrifts, they will need to manage their finances well. Overall, though, a good match.

      With a Monkey

      Both are lively and they will share many interests, but there can still be a certain wariness between these two.

      In work, they are probably the most enterprising and inventive signs there are, but the Tiger could have misgivings about the Monkey’s approach and guile. With this lack of trust, their shared potential is not likely to materialize.

      In love, the Tiger could delight in the Monkey’s lively, optimistic nature, but, as both have a huge amount of restless energy and like to have their own way, they will often clash. A challenging match.

      With a Rooster

      These two may be outgoing and keen socializers, but they are also frank, forthright and strong-willed. Relations can be tricky.

      In work, both have great skills, but are competitive and will want to take the lead. To realize their potential, there will need to be a clear division of responsibility.

      In love, they both enjoy an active lifestyle, but their redoubtable and forthright natures will invariably clash. Also, the Tiger could find the structured lifestyle of the Rooster inhibiting. A difficult match.

      With a Dog

      The Tiger and Dog appreciate each other’s qualities and relations between the two will be good.

      In work, they can combine their talents effectively and the Tiger will respect the Dog’s level-headed and stalwart approach.

      In love, their relationship will be mutually beneficial, with the Tiger valuing the Dog’s love, loyalty, support and often grounded opinions. These two can be good for each other and can find much happiness together.

      With a Pig

      With their zest, shared interests and fondness of the good life, Tigers and Pigs enjoy each other’s company.