Author's Note:
Night of 3 January 2010

As a cat lover (I have five of my own), I've been looking forward to this Year of the Tiger. Thus, I've spent much of the past four days and nights grokking a wide range of perspectives on the upcoming year.  I've discovered that although things looks better in some areas, the outlook for the international front is more sobering than usual.  What comes through loud and clear is the old saying: "Forewarned is forearmed." Since volatility and rash actions are major themes for this year, it seems wise to take precautions lest all of us wind up with "a tiger by the tail" and get dragged willy-nilly to places we'd rather not go.

Astrologer Malvin Artley in Australia, who has studied Chinese astrology for decades, writes in a recent Newsletter:

...lest we automatically go into negative thinking about the year to come, let’s look at the whole picture before we form any opinions about the unfolding of the next twelve months. To begin with, Iron Tiger years typically bring a lot of change, often for the better and especially with regard to labor relations and human rights, but not without a bit of struggle in the process....

I like his sensible approach but this 21st century so far has not shown an especially kindly face to us, nor we to it. So, taking to heart the wisdom of being forewarned, I will end on the following note of caution -- if you take away only two things from what you read below, may they be these:

1) Whether we like them or not, we need to hold the world's leaders in our hearts; pray, light candles, dance like whirling dervishes, whatever, that they might act wisely and with restraint, putting humanity as a whole -- and the planet that is our endangered habitat -- ahead of more parochial loyalties;

2) Oppose any attempts to expand nuclear energy plants, as well as the weapons to which they can too easily be converted.  As Master Raymond Lo writes (see below under the "White Tiger in Water" image): "The yang metal is a destructive weapon so it requires more patience and restraint to prevent skirmishes and wars. Especially the Tiger is hidden seed of fire and there could also be danger of nuclear weapon getting out of control."

Blessings to us all in this Year of the Tiger,

Kathleen

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http://www.chinesefortunecalendar.com/2010/2010Zodiac.htm

[Updated for 2010]:  This is a page chockfull of odd bits of information about each Chinese Lunar New Year, Chinese astrology ("fortune-telling"), and much more.  The site looks at the fortune-telling aspect of the year in conjunction with wood, metal, fire, earth, and water elements in an individual's astrology chart -- there is enough information here to let you see how immensely complex it really is.  You would need to have your own chart cast according to Chinese rules to make sense of it but the site does offer a page in which you can at least insert your birth data to get an entry-level chart that will help clarify your own personal "luck." (Also see this page from the same site: http://www.chinesefortunecalendar.com/2010ChineseHoroscope.htm, which offers more complex data as well as this brief summary: "According to Chinese Five Element Astrology Calendar, 2010 is the Year of Metal Tiger. Gold is related to Metal and money. People who like to talk about wealth will say that 2010 is a Golden Tiger year. In Five Elements (Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth)  theory, the color representing metal is White. Therefore, we also can say that 2010 is the Year of White Tiger....")

[Updated for 2010]: This is Shelly Wu's Chinese Astrology site. She has an upbeat, sensible approach that I really enjoy.  Here, for example, are two fine excerpts on a Metal Tiger year:

Change will be the keyword this year. All signs will feel the restlessness of the Tigers influence motivating changes in many key areas of life. Many may pick up and change residence or jobs or both (possibly more than once.) Tiger years are a time of commotion, uproar and bold new moves. An unusually charismatic influence, more action-oriented and more impulsive is active. Takeovers, marches and empowered forces will finally make their move. In all endeavors ask yourself the question, "Is this a rash decision?"

The hidden element in the sign of the Tiger is Wood which negatively clashes with the Metal stem of the year. This clash between Wood and Metal could indicate an explosive and difficult time. Tyrants, both on the home front and internationally, (empowered and made bold by the previous Ox year), could act out in rash, unpredictable ways. 2010 will be a year favoring action, and courageous movement. In addition, the Metal element combined with the Tiger will make 2010 an unbending, rigid time. The nature of Metal is to define and strengthen which brings structure to ones life. The Metal element symbolizes clear thinking, sincerity and accuracy. For greatest success, learn to compromise with those who are in a position to help you.

She includes a day by day, month by month, and moon by moon evaluation of each zodiac sign's good fortune (or astral clashes requiring extra caution). Since Wu's work is engaging and excellent, this is a good place to browse for information on Chinese astrology and related matters.  You can even get your Chinese year-animal and basic element by following one of her links (as indicated above however, for a thorough reading much more is needed than just those two ingredients).

White Tiger in Water
Red Bubble Tiger Art

[Updated for 2010]: Master Raymond Lo's website is more somber, comprehensive, and covers a wide range of issues.   In addition to wars and other international affairs, he includes natural and manmade disasters, health, economy, investments, and Feng Shui.  About the year in general:

...the best symbol for this year is a heavy armored fighting vehicle – a tank. I anticipate this elemental relationship will bring a year of conflict and disharmony in inter-national relationships and it is a year for more clashes and fighting. The yang metal is also symbol of leadership, loyalty to friends, and sense of justice. Yang metal people will come to support when their friends are under attack. As such, this may cause more danger of a global conflict with countries taking side and making military alliances. The yang metal is also a destructive element as it symbolizes weapon., so it could cause more harm and damage from careless mistakes. As such, it is necessary for all world leaders to exercise restraint and play calm in face of disagreement and conflicts. We have already learnt many lessons from past history and hope not to commit the same mistake again....

He compares the year to the last yang Metal Tiger year in 1950 -- it doesn't make for pleasant reading. Will world leaders be wiser and calmer this time around? Let's hope so. He also has much to say about nuclear energy, nuclear weapons, and possible disasters from either or both.  I'm not going to quote anything from that unsettling section but, again, wise, careful leadership will be essential.

Bright spots: it should be a good year for the airlines, high-tech industries, the internet, and:

...there is strong chance of a more substantial economic recovery with stronger optimism starting from the spring season...

Here is a curious passage explaining what really lay behind the worldwide economic near-meltdown -- not greedy, careless profiteers, but too little "fire" and too much "water":

The banking and financial tsunami that started in 2008 is mostly triggered by the absence of fire elements and the dominating water element which generated fear. Banking is Metal and it needs fire to melt it into useful tools. And finance and stock market are more related to fire which generates optimism. As such, the total absence of fire element in 2008 and 2009 is responsible for the slow down in economy and the banking crisis. However, the Tiger of 2010 is mother and seed of fire and it is also essential part of the fire penalty. Therefore it is anticipated that such wood will create a condition for a steady improvement in optimism and that will bring more healthy economic recovery and growth in 2010.

If it were only that simple!  Still, it's a fascinating perspective.  I guess we'll soon know if Metal Tiger, "mother and seed of fire," will be able to turn things around.

He has this to say about President Obama:

President Barak Obama is a strong earth person and he needs metal and water elements to exhaust his excessive earth energy. Wood is also favorable as it helps to suppress his excessive earth elements. The metal in 2010 is his favorable elements representing his skill and intelligence. As such, it is a year he has chance to show off his talent and gets recognition in his performance. The Tiger is not only his power element but is also his nobleman as he is born in 1961. As such, it will be a favorable year for Obama with achievements and successes.

In another passage, he sums up the positive and negative aspects of the Metal Tiger's role on the international stage.  Since I, like millions of others, find that most of the world's leaders are so obsessed with staying in power that they forget about governing wisely, I especially like the emphasis on the strong possibility that Metal Tiger can inspire a greater sense of "brotherhood" in such leaders:

In general, the Yang Metal Tiger year, with Metal on top and wood below, is symbol of power and conquer. It will bring more conflict and disharmony than 2009 so it may not be a peaceful year with international clashes and disagreements. The yang metal is a destructive weapon so it requires more patience and restraint to prevent skirmishes and wars. Especially the Tiger is hidden seed of fire and there could also be danger of nuclear weapon getting out of control.

However, the positive side of yang metal is it is also an element of Justice, loyalty and hopefully such virtuous quality will help world leaders to make wise decisions to minimize any disagreement and conflicts. Yang metal is a hero image who is willing to sacrifice personal interest for the good of the public and who is willing to come to the aid of people who are in need of support. . So this good quality will bring more charitable actions, good sense of brotherhood in co-operation to solve global problems. The theme is brotherhood to heal and cure common problem that the whole world is facing, such as natural disasters, global warming, and the spreading of massive destructive weapons. We will also see economic recovery from the turbulent time of 2008 and begin to reconstruct our world and allow planet earth to heal.

As always, this annual essay is lengthy but worth reading.  Even if he's wrong about certain specifics, it can't hurt to be extra cautious about his findings dealing with problem areas.

White Tiger
Cropped from a border, source unknown

[Updated for 2010]: In 2008, this little page focused very nicely on what each individual sign could expect in the Rat Year.  I found the simplicity of taking that single focus appealing (sometimes, a more global approach can overwhelm a reader).  In 2009, however, the format changed and has been retained for 2010. I prefer 2008's approach but I also like their new focus on various categories, which so far, at least, change annually.  This year, there's also a YouTube video of "Traditional tiger dance, New Year
festivities in Nakhonsawan, Thailand." Here are some passages from 2010's catagories:

Characteristics of The Tiger

Like the lion in Western culture, the Tiger is the proverbial King of the Jungle, and admired for its vivid stripes that symbolize the balanced forces of `yin' and `yang'. One of the most dynamic signs in the zodiac, Tigers are truly a force of nature. They are by turns dependable, unpredictable, fearless and stout-hearted, tender and loving. For all the world appearing at times to be quiet homebodies, Tigers may just as suddenly change course, and pack up to travel to some far-flung exotic destination.

As a result, they may sometimes be perceived as irresponsible. This is because few other signs can keep up with the Tiger's ability to think on their feet, or their primal desire for adventure and first-hand experience of life....

...standing up to a disgruntled Tiger is the quickest way of earning their admiration — just be ready for a battle royal! Tigers can never sustain their fury for long, however and if you can ride out the storm, then surely peace will reign again.

Famous People Born in The Year of the Tiger

Sheryl Crow, Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Dickinson, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Queen Elizabeth II, Jay Leno, Hugh Hefner, William Hurt, Dylan Thomas, Karl Marx, Marilyn Monroe, Marco Polo, Beatrix Potter, Demi Moore, Lionel Ritchie, Kenny Rogers and Jon Stewart.

General Predictions for the Year of the Tiger

The year of the Tiger is traditionally associated with massive changes and social upheaval. Therefore, 2010 is very likely to be a volatile one both on the world scene, as well as on a personal level. Tigers who thrive on chance and unpredictabilty are best suited to navigating the many upheavals predicted in the year ahead.

Those compatible with the Tiger — the Dragon and the Horse in particular — may also find 2010's erratic circumstances inspiring them to ever bolder action, and ultimate success.

Those born under other signs will suffer, by degree, depending on how flexible they are to change. Those who can keep a steady hand on the helm may be shaken, but undeterred by the typically thunderous events foreseen in any Tiger year....

I also like the sensible disclaimer at the end:

Remember, whatever the omens portend, for better or worse, you are the final master of your own fate.

Red Bubble Tiger Art

[Added 1/26/09]: From the Holy Mountain Trading Company comes this engaging, lengthy essay on the Tiger Year, personality and destinies of Tiger people, and how other signs will fare during a Tiger year. I would put it under my following section on "People Born in a Tiger Year" except that Holy Mountain has another page focused solely on that (see below). This page, instead, brings in a more "meta" level, as the following excerpt shows:

The Tiger is one of the symbolical animals corresponding to or having affinity with the third of the Twelve Terrestrial Branches, called the Yin (Yin) Branch, and symbolises a vigilant new sprout that has just broken free from the earth. It represents February, the first lunar month. Aquarius is Tiger's Western counterpart.

...The Tiger is a powerful animal ally to contact in the shamanic realm to assist in exorcisms and purifications since it is renowned for frightening away thieves, ghosts, and fires. It is an object of special terror to demons and therefore is painted on walls to scare away the evil spirits from homes and temples. The shoes of small children are often embroidered with tiger's heads for the same reason. It is seen as the model for the courage and fierceness which should characterize a soldier. In ancient times, Chinese soldiers on occasion dressed in imitation tiger skins, pressing into battle and screeching loudly as if they were the actual roars of a tiger, striking fear into the hearts of their enemies. It is the king of the wild beasts and the lord of all land animals, just as the dragon is chief of all aquatic creatures. These two share the position of prime importance in Feng Shui and are considered the two great forces of the universe....

The Year of the Tiger is a time to undertake important things. It will not be an entirely peaceful year, to say the least. (Consider that World War I began in the Year of the Tiger.) Expect changes in life and be careful. There will be major realignments politically -- coups, revolution, prospects of war and catastrophe. It is a time of audacity in which nothing is done unobtrusively or on a small scale. Action and change are favored in the turbulent and mercurial Year of the Tiger....

[Updated for 2010]: For a different perspective on tigers, this time in folk tradition, this very brief page from Cultural China looks at a pair of decorated tiger buns (as in baked goods <smile>), one male, one female, tied together with a red cord and playing a festive fertility-role in weddings in China's Shaanxi area.

[Updated for 2010]: Zany, witty, often shallow, sometimes deep, this odd site provides just about anything you ever wanted to know about the tiger from a zillion perspectives.  It seems to go on forever with its graphics and silliness.  But it's entertaining and fun to watch <smile>.

Chinese Lunar New Year:
People Born in a Tiger Year

[See Holy Mountain site directly below]

[Updated for 2010]: I first found this lovely "Holy Mountain" website in January 2009 and love their approach -- more of their pages will soon be scattered around my Lunar New Year pages (also see preceding section). Their copyrighted essays on people born in each animal's year offer interesting and often astute psychological portraits.  Here are some excerpts that especially caught my eye for this year:

...Known for determination and charisma, the Tiger aims high and pursues goals with vigor, passion and daring. However liberal-minded Tigers may be, they are rash and resist the authority of others. Although they are selfish in the little things, they are capable of great generosity, even of altruism, in the larger. Tigers are men and women of action, thrust by destiny into the spotlight.

Tigers are fearless creatures in as much as they blind themselves to dangers and impetuously rush in where more cautious individuals would fear to tred. Outspoken in the face of injustice, their strong humanitarian instincts will not allow them to pass by if they see a wrong perpetrated upon another. They have a disdain for security and make a religion of change.

Tigers tend to renounce confining traditional roles, opting for a more unfettered life. With a wide ranging mind, they can adopt any number of careers. Their many experiences serve to enrich their life and add depth to their nature. Material benefits matter little to them.  Tigers have an inborn magnetic personality that attracts people to them like bees to honey. Warm-hearted, sociable and friendly, they are characterised by their frank, honest and open approach. Their immense kindness and generosity will always shine through except when crossed or backed into a corner, for then they can become vehement and ferocious.
Solitude is often the price Tigers pay for their position of authority, but they become accustomed to it. Better still, they draw on the experience, gaining new energies and great strength. However, this loner attitude and pride can sometimes prevent the Tiger from seeking other people's assistance when faced with an endeavor that calls for someone else's resources and talents.

Chinese say the life of a Tiger born at night will be less hectic than that of Tigers born after dawn and above all, those born around midday. It will be a stormy life full of dangers, but the Tiger will never be bored. Neither Night Tiger nor Day Tiger will have an easy life. The Western term for a particularly fierce woman is "dragon lady," but the Chinese call her an "old tiger lady." She has many expectations of her partners which can cause difficulties; she wants to dominate relationships because of her independent nature and desire to rule. A female Tiger won't submit willingly to the Confucian ideal of womanhood, which dictates that a daughter obey her father, a wife obey her husband, and an older woman obey her eldest son. For this reason some Chinese avoid having children in the Tiger Year -- for fear of having a daughter.

The page also has a brief passage on how the presence of a tiger-person in one's house "minimizes the Three Great Risks" (go to the page to see what they are). There's also a fine section on "The Sexy Tiger," which includes how the Tiger interacts with the other signs of the Chinese zodiac. Here, for example, is the Ox:

...Above all, beware of the Ox, who is stronger than the Tiger and will keep on attacking him until he is destroyed. If there is a Tiger and an Ox under the same roof the Tiger will have to quit before he is annihilated.

March is the month of the Tiger. The time of the Tiger is from 3:00 a.m. to 4:59 a.m.; their direction of orientation is east-northeast. The Tiger's color is green.

Watchful Eye
Red Bubble Tiger Art

[Updated for 2010]:This is "Astro-Chinese" -- a simple, elegant little site that I like.  This year, it opens with a bang:

A year of high drama and extremes from every angle, the Tiger explodes into his year with a mighty roar. Forceful and bold, the year is one of excitement and change, filled with new ideas and thinking. Governments will be overthrown, volcanoes will erupt, and everywhere and everyone will be affected by the Tiger’s rash unpredictability. Hold on to your seats, its going to be an exciting year!

This site is the only one I've found that showcases and explains personality differences between the five various elemental modalities of each animal. Thus, for tigers we have:

The Metal Tiger : 1950, 2010 = ‘The Unorthodox Tiger’
The Water Tiger: 1902, 1962  = “The P.R Tiger”
The Wood Tiger: 1914, 1974   = “The Democratic Tiger”
The Fire Tiger: 1926, 1986      = “The Theatrical Tiger”
The Earth Tiger: 1938, 1998    = “The Responsible Tiger”

Each of the above comes with a nicely expanded description.  Then there is a succinct, breezy section on compatibilities with other signs -- here, for example, on tiger's foes:

Tigger will be steering clear of anyone who might steal away her spotlight, like the dominating Dragon or a fellow Tiger. The impish Monkey highly irritates him as well, as does the suspicious Snake. And the Ox? Well, he’s just bored to tears by this extremely serious fellow.

There are also lists of artistic tigers, famous tigers, musical tigers, political & royal tigers, etc. All in all, a really nice little page.

[Updated for 2010]:  This is another site focusing on personalities determined by the Chinese zodiac.  Each zodiac sign is given its own page (with a search engine at the top for other signs).  About the Tiger, here is a brief excerpt:

...Socially,Tigers experience mood swings and often feel things more intensely than others, thelatter quality being both good and bad. They can react poorly under stress and are prone to emotional outbursts. This Sign's bristling sensitivitycan send friend and foe running for cover.

A lesson that Tigers would be well-served to learn is "moderation in all things." Once these cats can find their center and direct their considerable energies toward worthwhile endeavors (as opposed to racing through life), they will accomplish much.

Jade Tiger
From a 1,000  year old Song  Dynasty jade artifact collection
[see directly below]

[Sidebar 1/26/09]: This is a very handsome site and I am sorry to see that its owner has let it vanish (I tried emailing him today but even the email address is gone). It's a relief to know that it's still temporarily available on Web Archive with its wonderful jade images. I hope it will remain there safely.

[Original annotation]: Here again the focus is on the personalities of those born in each of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. In addition to a survey of characteristics of each sign, there is also a jade animal representing each sign -- these come from a 1,000  year old Song Dynasty jade artifact collection of the 12 Zodiac Animals. The photos of these jade pieces are large and detailed -- many are really quite lovely.  [Note: for those interested in jade, click on Chronological History and you'll find a treasure trove of beautifully illustrated pages (including maps) of jade art from Chinese dynasties from Neolithic times through the Qing Dynasty.]

[Updated for 2010]:  Here is the entry for people born in a Tiger Year:

TIGER People are rebels. They are both colorful and unpredictable. Their energy and love of life are stimulating. They love being the center of attention and never go unnoticed. TIGER People are impatient and always look for action. They speak their minds when upset and have suspicious natures. But in spite of their quick tempers, they are sincere, generous and very affectionate. They also possess a great sense of humor. TIGER People like other people, involvement, and dedication to humanitarian causes. They seek out adventures, and at certain points in their lives, they will be very rebellious. They must act out some of their ideals and lash out at the wrongs of society. TIGER People are so daring that they acquire many admirers. Those who disapprove of what Tigers do still will secretly admire Tigers for their actions.

[Updated for 2010]:  This link looks at the Tiger with good, often detailed data not found elsewhere but you have to navigate through 8 individual horoscope-style categories (see blue bar near top of page for love, finances, etc). This is a difficult site to navigate if you're looking for the rest of the zodiac but in 2009, one link on the Wood Ox page finally took me to the full zodiac (depicted by too "cute" animals).  It should not have been this hard to find the main page but the site is still worth a look.  For example, here's the insightful "general description" entry for Tigers:

Tigers do not find worth in power or money. They will be completely honest about how they feel and expect the same of you. On the other hand, they seek approval from peers and family. Generally, because of their charming personalities Tigers are well liked. Often, failing at a given task or being unproductive in his personal or professional life can cause a Tiger to experience a depression. Criticism from loved ones can also generate this type of Tiger reaction. Still, like all felines, Tigers always land on their feet, ready for their next act in life, pursuing it with unyielding energy and hunting it infallibly.

Tigers are also incorrigibly competitive - they simply cannot pass up a challenge, especially when honor is at stake, or they are protecting those they love. Tigers are unpredictable and it would be unwise to underestimate their reactions. They may appear cool, but they have the Big Cat's instincts to pounce at a moment's warning. Natural leaders, they have a strong sense of their own dignity, and if they find themselves in the ranks, they can be stubborn and obstinate. In positions of power they can be difficult though stimulating bosses. Tigers are intelligent, alert, and farsighted. They have their fingers on the pulse. Good strategists and tacticians, they often have a hidden agenda. As long as they do not risk their luck too often, and keep their restless nature under control, their tactics usually pay off in life.

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OTHER RELEVANT Myth*ingLinks PAGES:

General Data on Lunar New Year

The Tiger in Art, Literature, & Culture: 3 January 2010 (officially launched 29 January 2010)

The Ox in Art, Literature, & Culture: 25 January 2009

Pigs in History, Religion, Culture, & Art:
[This is one of my new January 2007 pages with general information
but also great material on ancient China's pigs and pig-dragons.]

NOTE:
2009-2010 Year of the Earth Ox is now at: Lunar Archives: EarthOx
2008-2009 Year of the Earth Rat is now at: Lunar Archives: EarthRat
 2007-2008 Year of the Fire Pig is now at: Lunar Archives: FirePig
 2006-2007 Year of the Fire Dog is now at: Lunar Archives: FireDog
2005-2006 Year of the Wood Rooster is now at: Lunar Archives: Wood Rooster
 2004-2005 Year of the Wood Monkey is now at: Lunar Archives: Wood Monkey
 2003-2004 Year of the Water Goat is now at: Lunar Archives: Water Goat
2002-2003 Year of the Water Horse is now at: Lunar Archives: Water Horse
2001-2002 Year of the Metal Snake page is now at: Lunar Archives: Metal Snake
 2000-2001 Year of the Metal Dragon page is now at:Lunar Archives: Metal Dragon

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These Lunar New Year pages were begun 17 January 2000 for Dragon Year:
for subsequent logs, see individual years.

2010-2011, Tiger Year:
31 December 2009: began replacing art using last year's "Ox" page as a template.
1 & 2 January 2010: began updating Ox data material to Tiger.
3 January 2010: spit off art data to its own dual-category page on "The Tiger in Art, Literature, & Culture."
Later same day, 10pm:  archived "Ox" page and launched this one.
29 January 2010: updated Holy Mt. entry for Tiger Year;  officially launched, finally, the completion of my Tiger in Art, Literature & Culture  page; added sliding-scale karmic data below.
14 February 2010: an alert reader caught an oversight in next year's Rabbit Year dates -- they're now correct.
13 January 2011: The Tiger Year is nearly over but Master Raymond Lo's link was broken, which seemed weird to me,  so I took the time to track down the updated one for those still interested.
16 January 2011, c. 2:30pm: archived this page and replaced it with Rabbit page; updated my email.

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