Having a baby in the Year of the Tiger? Here’s what you can look forward to

So, you’re having a baby – and no doubt wondering what their personality will be like, or what their future may hold. A quick look at the Chinese zodiac might just offer a little insight. Each year is associated with one of 12 animals, and 2022 (from February 1st) marks the Year of the Tiger.

While raising a tiger may sound a little scary, the good news is that Tiger babies have a lot going for them – and those born in 2022, even more so.

Personality traits of the Tiger

Chinese New Year has arrived, so if you’re giving birth between February 1st 2022 and January 21st 2023, you’ll have a Tiger baby on your hands. Much like the personality of a tiger, babies born in this year are said to be fiery, passionate, fearless, and daring, and they have strong self-esteem. They’re optimistic, enthusiastic and have endless energy.

They also love their freedom and independence, so get ready for some busy times when you hit the toddler years!

Overall, Tiger babies are lively and cheerful souls. They are well liked and have an obvious vitality that draws people in – and be warned, they often find themselves at the centre of attention.

What makes 2022 Tigers so special?

In the Chinese zodiac, each animal is also associated with an element: wood, fire, earth metal or water. And each element comes around once in a 60 year cycle.

The 2022 Tiger is coupled with the element of water, which offers a further positive influence over the their personality. The Water Tiger is smart, humorous and good at socialising. They make progress in their career and are good at making money. The Water Tiger also has a strong learning ability and easily adapts to new things.

Tigers born in 2022 are believed to be extremely family orientated and have excellent interpersonal relationships.

The health of the Tiger

Fortunately, life looks pretty good for your Tiger baby in this department. Tigers are said to be super healthy and rarely suffer from coughs, colds and fever. They are always energetic and enthusiastic at work. However, they can find them themselves exhausted after a long day and need time out to refresh.

Overall they’re active and sporty, and do well keeping fit with aerobic exercise such as jogging.

Look out for the girl Tigers

Interestingly, in the past Chinese folklore always warned against having a girl born in the Year of the Tiger. Girls were supposed to be good, serene and calm, but those born in the year of the Tiger were thought to be too strong and wild in personality, and therefore difficult to marry off.

Fortunately times have changed, and this is no longer the case. People are only too happy and proud to have Tiger daughters who are brave, strong and highly assertive.

Tiger career paths

For Chinese, the tiger is the ‘king of the animals’, often at the centre of attention. Babies born in this year are therefore destined to be strong, dynamic, confident, and are well suited to positions of leadership. Jobs or careers considered a good match include the below professions – it’s a wide variety but all display a sense of adventure and freedom, and requiring strong independent and determined individuals:

• actor
• author
• artist
• comedian
• fashion designer
• flight attendant
• journalist
• musician
• office manager
• pilot
• politician
• travel agent.

Famous Tigers

There are many celebrity Tigers who have been born over the years, so if you have a baby in 2022, they’re in great company:

• Beethoven
• Eva Mendes
• Jodie Foster
• Lady Gaga
• Leonardo DiCaprio
• Marilyn Monroe
• Marco Polo
• Queen Elizabeth II
• Richard Branson
• Robert Pattinson
• Tom Cruise
• Usain Bolt