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NewYeaarsEdition200912_june_july_2009.qxd 16/12/2009 2:32 PM Page 26 26 2010 The Year of the Tiger 26 2010 The Year of the Tiger 2010 The Year of The - Third in order, Chinese name - HU, sign of time, attention or possessions to anyone in need. 2010 The Year of The Tiger in the Chinese courage These Tigers bring a solid practicality to any Tiger in the Chinese problem. They can control their urges to - Hour--am-4:59am Month--February Calendar - Western counterpart—Aquarius completely take over, letting others do the work. Calendar They must be aware of their slightly volatile CHARACTERISTICS tempers and short attention spans, and not let The Tiger is said to be lucky vivid, those characteristics get the best of them or lively and engaging. Another attribute of the Courage, Vehemence, Self-Reliance, cause them or their loved ones undue pain. Tiger is his incredible bravery, evidenced in his Friendliness, Hopefulness, Resilience, Vanity, willingness to engage in battle or his undying Disregard THE FIRE TIGER 1926 AND 1986 courage. Maybe he’s so brave because he is so lucky. But the Chinese say a Tiger having a THE METAL TIGER 195O AND 2010 Eccentric and dramatic, Fire Tigers are Tiger in the house is the very best protection aglow with passion and verve. They are against the evils of fire, burglary. The Metal element gives the Tiger its outgoing, expressive and look on the bright side sharpness in action and speed of thought. Tigers of things. They have the Tiger’s natural ability Years of the Tiger born in the Metal year like to stand out in a to lead others and are able to excite others crowd. With an inspiring assertiveness and simply with their own gift of enthusiasm. They Tiger Years are third in the cycle and competitive demeanor, they determine their can be funny and have great senses of humor. recur every twelfth year. The Chinese New Year goals and then do anything necessary to achieve Tigers are powerful speakers and have the does not fall on a specific date, so it is essential them. This good-looking character sometimes ability to command and persuade crowds to check the calendar to find the exact date on suffers from mood swings and temper tantrums. through speech. Their own seemingly endless which each Tiger year actually begins. The Tiger can be known to jump to conclusions supply of energy can make them appear a bit or to act too quickly without weighing the dramatic, and it may make them more sensitive THE SIGN OF THE TIGER options or understanding the consequences. to cautious or down-to-earth approaches in This is a flaw Tigers must learn to curb. others. Tigers do not find worth THE EARTH TIGER 1938 in power or money. They will be AND 1998 completely honest about how they feel and expect the same of Earth Tigers are realists you. On the other hand, they and tend not to get caught up by seek approval from peers and their own enthusiasm and family. Generally, because of excitement. They have a stout their charming personalities and sincere sense of Tigers are well liked. Often, responsibility that other Tigers failing at a given task or being haven’t quite cultivated and are unproductive in his personal or not so easily distracted. These professional life can cause a Tigers take life a little easier and Tiger to experience a depression. have the ability to focus for Criticism from loved ones can longer periods of time, which in also generate this type of Tiger turn brings them success through reaction. Still, like all felines, continued effort. Earth Tigers Tigers always land on their feet, must be careful not to take life ready for their next act in life, too seriously and must remember pursuing it with unyielding not to lose their senses of humor energy and hunting it infallibly. or to ignore the needs and Tigers are also feelings of others. incorrigibly competitive - they simply cannot pass up a HEALTH AND HOME challenge, especially when honor is at stake, or they are HEALTH protecting those they love. Tigers are THE WATER TIGER 1902 AND 1962 unpredictable and it would be unwise to Tigers tackle everything in their lives in underestimate their reactions. They may appear The Water element gives the Tiger a brief bursts of energy, collapsing afterwards in a cool, but they have the Big Cat's instincts to soothing characteristic making this breed a bit heap of exhaustion. Normally they are soon pounce at a moment's warning. Natural leaders, more tranquil. Their ability to consider feelings back to full strength, but their approach can they have a strong sense of their own dignity, and ideas from other people makes them quite cause their long-term health to suffer. They and if they find sensible and understanding. They are also born should take it a little easier and learn to pace themselves in the ranks, they can be with a great intuitive power, which gives them themselves to keep active longer and to prevent stubborn and obstinate. In positions of power accurate and excellent judgement. The Tiger is a early burnout. They are blessed with flexibility they can be difficult though stimulating bosses. bit indecisive, a habit of nature born of his and recover quickly from illness or pain. They Tigers are intelligent, alert, and farsighted. They routine of watching and waiting before leaping. owe it to themselves to relax a little. Along with have their fingers on the pulse. Good strategists Sometimes too, Tigers get caught sleeping or the fitness of their long-term health, Tigers must and tacticians, they often have a hidden agenda. daydreaming, prohibiting them from going for be aware of how they react to and are affected As long as they do not risk their luck too often, the goals they initially set out to accomplish. by the consequences of their tempers. A Tiger’s and keep their restless nature under control, meanest enemy is the damage he can inflict their tactics usually pay off in life. THE WOOD TIGER 1914 AND 1974 upon himself in the midst of a temper tantrum. TIGER FACTS: The Wood Tiger is more adaptable to (Continued of Page 29) working with others and therefore does not People born in the year of the Tiger demonstrate the typical "take charge" attitude of share certain characteristics. The Tiger sign is other Tigers. The Wood element adds stability, an abbreviated way of characterizing that giving him warmth of character that draws individual’s personality. Following are features people in and makes the Tiger a popular person. associated with the sign of the Tiger. They are not selfish creatures and will give their
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