Chinese New Year of the (Yang White Metal Tiger (Geng Yin)
February 14, 2010

Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. The Chinese year 4704 begins on January 29, 2006.

Chinese months are reckoned by the lunar calendar, with each month beginning on the darkest day. New Year festivities traditionally start on the first day of the month and continue until the fifteenth, when the moon is brightest. In China, people may take weeks of holiday from work to prepare for and celebrate the New Year.

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE YEAR

The Tiger is the third sign of the Chinese Zodiac. It is a courageous, authoritative, charismatic, initiating, competitive, dynamic, adventurous, and dramatic sign. Ruling over the first month of spring, other themes associated with the Tiger are renewal, initiative, changefulness, and new beginnings

The Year of the Tiger 2010 is a Yang Metal year, and it's a year of much activity, drama, changefulness, crisis, and unpredictability. Tiger years are associated with political and social instability or upheaval. Metal is not a very compatible element for Tiger (Tiger prefers Wood and Fire), and thus 2010 is expected to be challenging and turbulent overall. Nevertheless, the Tiger does prefer Yang, and 2010 is a Yang year, which strengthens matters somewhat. It is strong for technological advances and innovations.

The overall theme is one of change and unpredictability, and so all signs will benefit from remaining flexible and adaptable to changeful conditions in 2010. While caution and moderation were advised in 2009, the Year of the Ox, flexibility and the ability to deal with change are essential qualities in 2010.

The Tiger's independent, innovative, assertive, leading, and honorable traits are qualities that will be especially favored in the year of the Tiger.

The last Tiger Metal year was 1950 (February 17, 1950, to February 5, 1951).

In terms of how each Chinese Zodiac sign will fare in the Year of the Tiger, a major consideration is how compatible your sign is with a Tiger sign:

Tigers are most compatible with Dogs and Horses (the Horse, Dog, and Tiger form the harmonious triangle of Ambition), and to some degree with Dragons and Rats, and these are the signs, along with Tigers themselves, that are expected to fare the best in 2010.

Tigers are most incompatible with Monkeys (their opposite sign) and Snakes, and Pigs, and these are the signs that are expected to find 2010 the most challenging.

However, although Tigers are generally incompatible with Pigs, they are also quite attracted to the Pig, so relationships may be easier this year for Pigs.

Another important consideration is your Element. The year 2010 is a Yang Metal year. Factor this into your analysis.

Metal is friendly or compatible with Earth and Water.

Metal breaks Wood and Fire melts Metal, so Wood and Fire are incompatible (destructive/hostile) to Metal.

If you are Wood, a Metal year such as this one (2010) may be more difficult for you (metal chops wood!). However, Tigers actually prefer or favor Wood, so we have some ups and downs in 2010.

If you are Fire, a Metal year is also expected to be problematic (fire melts metal) although perhaps not as challenging as it is for Wood.

If you are Earth, a Metal year (2010) is expected to be good overall (metal is born from the earth).

If you are Water, a Metal year (2010) is also expected to be favorable overall (water is born from metal).

If you are Metal by birth, a Metal year is expected to be strong overall.

Yang Metal is attracted to Yin Wood, so relationships can be very good for Yin Wood people in 2010. Enmity between Yang Metal and Yang Wood suggests special challenges for Yang Wood people this year.

Tiger Year 2010 for Love (General): There can be some fickleness and boredom of routine this year. The Year of the Tiger favors short-term, exciting romances, pleasure-seeking, love as a game of hunting and chasing, and variety in love. The Tiger is also honorable and quite honest and upfront, so we might see more fun-loving but honest expressions of affection this year--more people being upfront about what they are seeking in love and relationships. Independence, playing "hard to get", assertiveness, and bravery are generally viewed as more attractive this year. Dragons, Horses, and Dogs may enjoy the most "success" in love this year. Love and romance may be so-so, average, or status quo for Roosters, Rats, Rabbits, Goats, Pigs, and Tigers. The love forecast for Monkeys, Snakes, and Oxen is less favorable overall.

Tiger Year 2010 for Career and Money (General): The Year of the Tiger favors movement, innovation, novelty, and initiative in career matters. Self-employment might be favored this year. People may be more inclined towards gambling or risk-taking with money this year, as well as impulsive spending. Turbulence in career and money matters is likely this year, and the most successful people will bounce back (or pounce?) quickly and react quickly to changes.

It's important to note that while some signs have a higher affinity to the Tiger, and others have a natural incompatibility to the Tiger, the fact that it's a Yang Metal year complicates matters greatly. For example, while the Monkey is incompatible with Tiger and we would naturally expect a more challenging year for the Monkey as a result, Monkeys favor yang and Metal. It's similar for all signs, and the result is a real mixed bag for each and every sign of the Chinese zodiac this year!

The Year of the Tiger is expected to be a quick-moving, turbulent one. As such, it's better suited for those who are anxious to move their plans forward, while it can feel unsettling for those who most value peace and quiet. Opportunities come and go quickly during the Year of the Tiger. Be innovative and adaptable, no matter your sign!

Rat
1900 Jan 31 to Feb 18, 1901: Metal Rat
1912 Feb 18 to Feb 5, 1913: Water Rat

1924 Feb 5 to Jan 24, 1925: Wood Rat
1936 Jan 24 to Feb 10, 1937: Fire Rat

1948 Feb 10 to Jan 28, 1949: Earth Rat
1960 Jan 28 to Feb 14, 1961: Metal Rat

1972 Feb 15 to Feb 2, 1973: Water Rat
1984 Feb 2 to Feb 19, 1985: Wood Rat

1996 Feb 19 to Feb 6, 1997: Fire Rat
2008 Feb 7 to Jan 25, 2009: Earth Rat

Positive: Influential, sociable, imaginative, and charismatic. Rat people will always stay loyal to their friends.
Negative: Power-hungry, gossiping, indiscreet, and meddling. These individuals don't always plan for the future.
Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Rat: 2010 will bring changes, for certain. You tend to act on impulse, but this year may not be the right year for you to instigate too many changes. Adapting to change is a better strategy than adding fuel to the fire. Use your considerable wits to handle the uncertainties that are likely to come your way this year. Act with confidence rather than foolhardiness. Avoid overspending. 2010 is strong for you for love, particularly in the first half of the year. Travel opportunities are likely to present themselves. Career changes are likely. The year is likely to be quite busy. Overall: Average.

Ox
1901 Feb 19 to Feb 7, 1902: Metal Ox
1913 Feb 6 to Jan 25, 1914: Water Ox

1925 Jan 25 to Feb 12, 1926: Wood Ox
1937 Feb 11 to Jan 30, 1938: Fire Ox

1949 Jan 29 to Feb 16, 1950: Earth Ox
1961 Feb 15 to Feb 4, 1962: Metal Ox

1973 Feb 3 to Jan 22, 1974: Water Ox
1985 Feb 20 to Feb 8, 1986: Wood Ox

1997 Feb 7 to Jan 27, 1998: Fire Ox
2009 Jan 26 to Feb 13, 2010: Earth Ox

Positive: Diligent, stable, and possesses a strong sense of purpose. These people build long-lasting friendships.
Negative: Stubborn and bigoted. Ox people aren't often flexible.
Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Ox: A year of drama, instability, and change is not what a typical Ox wants to hear! It sounds a little too excitable for the security-seeking Ox. Last year was a new beginning for you--the start of a whole new 12 year cycle, and for some of you it was a dramatic beginning. This year, you are embracing a new lifestyle and dealing with some uncertainty at the same time. Career matters may be competitive; health is expected to be variable. Love is on the challenging side for many and status quo for some. Be determined, and open yourself up to accepting some changes in plans. Focus on the things that are the most important to you. Overall: Average to challenging.

Tiger
1902 Feb 8 to Jan 28, 1903: Water Tiger
1914 Jan 26 to Feb 13, 1915: Wood Tiger

1926 Feb 13 to Feb 1, 1927: Fire Tiger
1938 Jan 31 to Feb 18, 1939: Earth Tiger

1950 Feb 17 to Feb 5, 1951: Metal Tiger
1962 Feb 5 to Jan 24, 1963: Water Tiger

1974 Jan 23 to Feb 10, 1975: Wood Tiger
1986 Feb 9 to Jan 28, 1987: Fire Tiger

1998 Jan 28 to Feb 15, 1999: Earth Tiger
2010 Feb 14 to Feb 2, 2011: Metal Tiger

Positive: Brave, strong, charismatic, and benevolent. Tigers are risk-takers and true adventurers.
Negative: Impetuous and hot-headed. These people aren't good at taking orders from others.
Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Tiger: This is a year of new beginnings for you--the start of a new twelve-year cycle. The choices you make this year will be defining ones for years to come. Romance and social relationships are expected to be strong areas for you this year. It's a time during which the Tiger can take the lead, exercise his or her authority, and hunt down opportunities. Tigers will be very active and enjoy the changefulness of the year's events. However, Tigers should do their best to exercise self-control. Even though it is "their" year, it's a year of high drama, and both the ups and downs can be memorable.

Rabbit
1915 Feb 14 to Feb 2, 1916: Wood Rabbit
1903 Jan 29 to Feb 15, 1904: Water Rabbit

1927 Feb 2 to Jan 22, 1928: Fire Rabbit
1939 Feb 19 to Feb 7, 1940: Earth Rabbit

1951 Feb 6 to Jan 26, 1952: Metal Rabbit
1963 Jan 25 to Feb 12, 1964: Water Rabbit

1975 Feb 11 to Jan 30, 1976: Wood Rabbit
1987 Jan 29 to Feb 16, 1988: Fire Rabbit

1999 Feb 16 to Feb 4, 2000: Earth Rabbit
2011 Feb 3 to Jan 22, 2012: Metal Rabbit

Positive: Tactful, intelligent, caring, considerate, and virtuous. Rabbit people don't like conflict.
Negative: Pedantic and secretive. These people can appear a little cold and distant at times.
Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Rabbit: As this is the year before his/her own year, 2010 can bring the Rabbit some challenges, but never insurmountable ones. [Note, 2011 will be the Year of the Rabbit]. In fact, the Rabbit often indirectly benefits from the activities of the Tiger, so there can be some small advances this year for many Rabbits that seem to come out of the blue. The Rabbit doesn't share any strong links to the Tiger overall, however, so the Year of the Tiger is expected to be on the neutral side for the Rabbit--neither overly challenging nor overly positive.

Dragon
1904 Feb 16 to Feb 3, 1905: Wood Dragon
1916 Feb 3 to Jan 22, 1917: Fire Dragon

1928 Jan 23 to Feb 9, 1929: Earth Dragon
1940 Feb 8 to Jan 26, 1941: Metal Dragon

1952 Jan 27 to Feb 13, 1953: WaterDragon
1964 Feb 13 to Feb 1, 1965: WoodDragon

1976 Jan 31 to Feb 17, 1977: Fire Dragon
1988 Feb 17 to Feb 5, 1989: Earth Dragon

2000 Feb 5 to Jan 23, 2001: Metal Dragon
2012 Jan 23 to Feb 9, 2013: Water Dragon

Positive: Successful, proud, lucky, and enthusiastic. Dragons are determined people and able to inspire others.
Negative: Rigid and easily infatuated. Dragon people don't like routine.
Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Dragon: The quickness of pace and changefulness of the year of the Tiger in 2010 is rather suitable to the Dragon who prefers immediate results. While opportunities should be grabbed when they arise, and they are very quick to both come and go in 2010, Dragons should make an effort not to be cocky or overly confident. Relationships with others are a little fragile, and Dragons should take care to be more sensitive to the needs of their loved ones this year.

Snake
1905 Feb 4 to Jan 24, 1906: Wood Snake
1917 Jan 23 to Feb 10, 1918: Fire Snake

1929 Feb 10 to Jan 29, 1930: Earth Snake
1941 Jan 27 to Feb 14, 1942: Metal Snake

1953 Feb 14 to Feb 2, 1954: Water Snake
1965 Feb 2 to Jan 20, 1966: Wood Snake

1977 Feb 18 to Feb 6, 1978: Fire Snake
1989 Feb 6 to Jan 26, 1990: Earth Snake

2001 Jan 24 to Feb 11, 2002: Metal Snake
2013 Feb 10 to Jan 30, 2014: Water Snake

Positive: Intuitive, wise, perceptive, and compassionate. Snakes prefer the finer things in life.
Negative: Lazy and extravagant. These people may have a problem with depending on others.
Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Snake: Snakes may not find 2010, the Year of the Tiger, especially easy. The quick and often hectic pace of the year may be unsettling for many Snakes. The best advice is to avoid resisting change at all costs, as the more Snakes resist, the harder their struggles will be! Snakes are usually more comfortable in a Yin year and 2010 is a Yang one. However, Snakes do have the ability to control or master Metal, so although the overall forecast is an uncomfortable year, it does not bring challenges that Snakes cannot handle masterfully.

Horse
1906 Jan 25 to Feb 12, 1907 : Fire Horse
1918 Feb 11 to Jan 31, 1919 : Earth Horse

1930 Jan 30 to Feb 16, 1931 : Metal Horse
1942 Feb 15 to Feb 4, 1943 : Water Horse

1954 Feb 3 to Jan 23, 1955 : Wood Horse
1966 Jan 21 to Feb 8, 1967 : Fire Horse

1978 Feb 7 to Jan 27, 1979: Earth Horse
1990 Jan 27 to Feb 14, 1991: Metal Horse

2002 Feb 12 to Jan 31, 2003: Water Horse
2014 Jan 31 to Feb 18, 2015: Wood Horse

Positive: Popular, engaging, refined, and persuasive. Horse people are hardworking and independent.
Negative: Selfish and unscrupulous. These individuals may be rebellious and shun the advice of others.
Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Horse: Horses (along with Dogs) are expected to fare better than most in 2010, the Year of the Tiger. It's a yang year, which is comfortable for Horses, and while Metal is not the preferred element for Horses, it is something they can take control of. New friendships and career advancement are likely. Health may be a little more fragile this year, however. While opportunities arise and should be taken advantage of, Horses should not jump into new situations or relationships too quickly, without practical considerations taken into account. Overall: Good.

Goat (or Sheep or Ram)
1907 Feb 13 to Feb 1, 1908 : Fire Goat
1919 Feb 1 to Feb 19, 1920 : Earth Goat

1931 Feb 17 to Feb 5, 1932 : Metal Goat
1943 Feb 5 to Jan 24, 1944 : Water Goat

1955 Jan 24 to Feb 11, 1956 : Wood Goat
1967 Feb 9 to Jan 29, 1968 : Fire Goat

1979 Jan 28 to Feb 15, 1980 : Earth Goat
1991 Feb 15 to Feb 3, 1992 : Metal Goat

2003 Feb 1 to Jan 21, 2004: Water Goat
2015 Feb 19 to Feb 7, 2016: Wood Goat

Positive: Sensitive, imaginative, and well-mannered. Goats are peace lovers who don't like disagreements.
Negative: Pessimistic and tardy. These people can let others take advantage of them too easily.
Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Goat: Last year was at times a worrisome period in the Goat's life. This year is also uncertain in terms of its quick pace and changeful atmosphere, which can feel overwhelming to many peace-loving Goats. The Year of the Tiger is best used as a period of gaining energy instead of a year of fame and fortune! There is no special relationship between the Tiger and the Goat, so a neutral year is expected overall. Goats are not especially comfortable in yang years, and 2010 is a yang year, but they do well with the Metal element of this period. Money matters are good. Health may be a little more sensitive or fragile this year.

Monkey
1908 Feb 2 to Jan 21, 1909: Earth Monkey
1920 Feb 20 to Feb 7, 1921 : Metal Monkey

1932 Feb 6 to Jan 25, 1933: Water Monkey
1944 Jan 25 to Feb 12, 1945 : Wood Monkey

1956 Feb 12 to Jan 30, 1957: Fire Monkey
1968 Jan 30 to Feb 16, 1969 : Earth Monkey

1980 Feb 16 to Feb 4, 1981: Metal Monkey
1992 Feb 4 to Jan 22, 1993 : Water Monkey

2004 Jan 22 to Feb 8, 2005: Wood Monkey
2016 Feb 8 to Jan 27, 2017: Fire Monkey

Positive: Very inquisitive, curious, and witty with leadership qualities. Monkeys are popular people.
Negative: Deceitful and self-absorbed. These individuals can be childish and drawn to mischief.
Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Monkey: Plenty of ups and downs are in store for Monkeys in 2010, the Year of the Tiger. Although Monkeys do not generally fare well in a Tiger year, they do well in Yang years and with the Metal element. The bottom line is a year of dramatic ups and downs. Love relationships are likely to be on the challenging side. Monkeys often tempt fate, and this year is not the best year in which to push your luck. You may easily get caught in lies of your own making, so take the honest route and the high road.

Rooster
1909 Jan 22 to Feb 9, 1910 : Earth Rooster
1921 Feb 8 to Jan 27, 1922 : Metal Rooster

1933 Jan 26 to Feb 13, 1934 : Water Rooster
1945 Feb 13 to Feb 1, 1946 : Wood Rooster

1957 Jan 31 to Feb 17, 1958 : Fire Rooster
1969 Feb 17 to Feb 5, 1970 : Earth Rooster

1981 Feb 5 to Jan 24, 1982 : Metal Rooster
1993 Jan 23 to Feb 9, 1994 : Water Rooster

2005 Feb 9 to Jan 28, 2006: Wood Rooster
2017 Jan 28 to Feb 15, 2018: Fire Rooster

Positive: Enthusiastic, dignified, and resilient. Roosters are well-organized and good time-keepers.
Negative: Bossy and pedantic. These people are often a little too outspoken and hate being criticized.
Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Rooster: The Rooster's natural enthusiasm will keep them on track this year. The Rooster and the Tiger don't have a special relationship, so for the most part, the year is expected to be unspectacular or status quo. The fact that 2010 is a Metal year is a plus for Roosters, however. While career matters may change too quickly for their liking, and there may be little in the way of leisure time this year, Roosters should feel relatively confident and, for the most part, are less affected by the turbulent atmosphere of the Year of the Tiger than most other animals in the zodiac.

Dog
1910 Feb 10 to Jan 29, 1911 : Metal Dog
1922 Jan 28 to Feb 15, 1923 : Water Dog

1934 Feb 14 to Feb 3, 1935 : Wood Dog
1946 Feb 2 to Jan 21, 1947 : Fire Dog

1958 Feb 18 to Feb 7, 1959 : Earth Dog
1970 Feb 6 to Jan 26, 1971 : Metal Dog

1982 Jan 25 to Feb 12, 1983 : Water Dog
1994 Feb 10 to Jan 30, 1995 : Wood Dog

2006 Jan 29 to Feb 3, 2007: Fire Dog
2018 Feb 16 to Feb 4, 2019: Earth Dog

Positive: Intelligent, loyal, fair, and constant. Dogs are always willing to listen to others' problems, and to fight for a good cause.
Negative: Cynical and tactless. These people don't always forgive easily, especially those who cross them.
Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Dog: Dogs are expected to fare the best of all animals in the Chinese zodiac this year. Dogs are compatible with Tigers, yang years, and the Metal element, so we have a strong showing for dogs. Opportunities come and go quickly this year, and Dogs' intuition generally is strong enough to take advantage at just the right time. Loyalty and fairness will be rewarded. It's a good year for adventure, the birth of new and marketable ideas, and travel.

Pig
1911 Jan 30 to Feb 17, 1912 : Metal Pig
1923 Feb 16 to Feb 4, 1924 : Water Pig

1935 Feb 4 to Jan 23, 1936 : Wood Pig
1947 Jan 22 to Feb 9, 1948 : Fire Pig

1959 Feb 8 to Jan 27, 1960 : Earth Pig
1971 Jan 27 to Jan 15, 1972 : Metal Pig

1983 Feb 13 to Feb 1, 1984 : Water Pig
1995 Jan 31 to Feb 18, 1996 : Wood Pig

2007 Feb 18 to Feb 6, 2008: Fire Pig
2019 Feb 5 to Jan 24, 2020: Earth Pig

Positive: Gallant, kind-hearted, and sincere. Pigs rarely lose their temper and always try to avoid arguing.
Negative: Materialistic and pig-headed. These individuals have a problem saying "no" -- to people, and to food!
Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Pig: While the love life is expected to be much improved for the Pig in 2010, the year is sure to demand much from these people, and sometimes too much. Money matters should be steady and strong. Exercising self-control will be especially important. Reducing your load and responsibilities if at all possible might also help. Uncomfortable with the quick pace of the year, you might feel uneasy and restless at times, but you will do well helping others through rough patches.

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