土Chinese zodiac · Earth element
Earth Tiger 1938 · 1998 · 2058 · 戊寅 (wù yín)
Earth Tigers are brave and confident like every Tiger, with an added streak of patience and practicality. This combination comes round only once every 60 years.
- Yang Earth
- Animal: Tiger
- Element: Earth 土
- Every 60 years
Year of the Earth Tiger dates
| Year | Dates | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 31 Jan 1938 – 18 Feb 1939 | 戊寅 (wù yín) |
| 1998 | 28 Jan 1998 – 15 Feb 1999 | 戊寅 (wù yín) |
| 2058 | 24 Jan 2058 – 11 Feb 2059 | 戊寅 (wù yín) |
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What makes the Earth Tiger different
At heart this is still a Tiger: brave, confident and magnetic. Earth is the element of stability. It brings patience, realism and common sense, and Earth types are careful planners who value security.
Wood masters Earth
The Tiger’s native Wood controls Earth. These Tigers like to be in charge of their circumstances and usually are, though getting there takes effort.
Earth Tiger strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Practical and dependable
- Patient, realistic planner
- Courageous and decisive
- Charismatic leader
Watch out for
- Stubborn and slow to change
- Can be overly cautious
- Impulsive and impatient
- Dislikes taking orders
Earth Tiger in love
Earth steadies the sign, favoring commitment, loyalty and a calm home life. Tigers fall hard and love intensely.
Earth Tiger career and money
Earth favors careful planning, organization and building something that lasts. Tigers shine when they can lead, compete or champion a cause.
- Management and leadership
- Politics and advocacy
- Travel and exploration
- Performing arts and sport
The other types of Tiger
The same animal behaves differently under each element. Compare the Earth Tiger with the other four types, or read the full Year of the Tiger guide.
The Earth years
Each element rules two years in a row, one Yang and one Yin. The Earth Tiger year is followed by the Earth Rabbit. Earth is linked with late summer, the color yellow and the center. Read more about the five elements.
Earth Tiger questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Earth Tiger?
The Year of the Earth Tiger falls in 1938, 1998 and 2058. It comes round once every 60 years. The exact dates are 31 Jan 1938 – 18 Feb 1939; 28 Jan 1998 – 15 Feb 1999; 24 Jan 2058 – 11 Feb 2059.
What is the Earth Tiger personality?
Earth Tigers are brave and confident like every Tiger, with an added streak of patience and practicality. It brings patience, realism and common sense, and Earth types are careful planners who value security.
Who is the Earth Tiger compatible with?
Like all Tigers, the Earth Tiger is most compatible with the Horse, Dog and Pig, and finds the Monkey and Snake more challenging.
How is the Earth Tiger different from other Tigers?
The Tiger’s native Wood controls Earth. These Tigers like to be in charge of their circumstances and usually are, though getting there takes effort.
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