On 1 February 2022, the world-famous Chinese New Year took place. And as every new year goes hand in hand with changes and new predictions: in 2022, the Water Tiger takes centre stage. The Chinese astrological signs, 12 in number, refer to 12 animals. They correspond to a sixty-year cycle and are known by the Chinese name Sheng xiao 生肖. So the astrological signs are determined neither by the month nor by the day of birth, but are associated with years.
But what is Chinese astrology? And what does this Year of the Water Tiger have in store for us? Find out right away!
Where does Chinese astrology come from?
Legend has it that long ago, the Buddha invited all the animals, but only twelve arrived in time. They were: the rat, the ox, the tiger, the rabbit, the dragon, the snake, the horse, the goat, the monkey, the rooster, the dog and the pig. He then decided to associate each animal with a year, according to the order in which the animals had arrived.
As well as associating each year with a sign, Chinese astrology links these signs in turn to the 5 movements (Water, Earth, Metal, Fire and Wood), as they have a great influence on our personality, our desires and our health: each animal comes back every 12 years and changes element five times. As 2022 is the year of the Water Tiger, discover what it holds in store for us according to Chinese astrology.
What the Year of the Water Tiger has in store for you
The years of the Tiger are: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034... A sacred animal, the Tiger is known as the lord of the animals. Fascinating, it represents in Chinese culture the forces of good against the forces of darkness. Dynamic and courageous, it likes to fight when it is worth it. Yang by nature, the tiger is often associated with the colour black, activity, the sun, heat, summer and spring.
Like every year, the Year of the Water Tiger has a host of new things and adventures in store for us! But it is likely to be much more turbulent than the previous ones. Several challenges will come your way, and we will need to make the most of these changes to grow and become the best version of ourselves! Learn to welcome trials and all the emotions they bring: accept fear and doubt and use them to come out of it better.
As you will have gathered, the year will be eventful… Chinese astrology explains this by the sign associated with it: the Tiger is always on the move! So it would be worth making the most of this surge of energy to be as productive as possible: start new projects without wearing yourself out, harness this dynamism while allowing yourself periods of calm.
What's more, the Water movement that accompanies the Tiger in 2022 will temper its turbulent character. Yin by nature, Water is associated with calm, intuition, self-confidence, courage and determination.
Those who were hoping for some peace and quiet will therefore be disappointed… A year full of adventure lies ahead! But don't panic: the Tiger's courage is with you, and its boundless energy will give you the motivation you need to achieve your goals and enjoy a highly successful year!
Let's welcome this new Year of the Water Tiger with open arms!