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Year of the Tiger

Updated: June 17, 2025

Fun Facts about the Tiger

The tiger is the third animal in the Chinese zodiac system and thought of as the ruler of the beasts on Earth. In the mythical race, the tiger ran well, but the current pushed it off course. It was able to recover and cross the line behind the ox. It is believed that a person born in the year of the tiger is courageous, optimistic, tolerant and generous. They can expect a long life, and were born to command, not to obey.

Years include: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034
Characteristics: enthusiastic, courageous, ambitious, leadership, confidence, charismatic, brave, competitive, unpredictable
Partners well with: Horse and Dog
Lucky numbers: 1, 3, 4
Unlucky numbers: 6, 7, 8
Lucky colors: blue, gray, orange
Lucky flowers: anthurium, yellow lily, cineraria
Element: wood
Polarity: yang

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Year of the Rabbit

by Chris Freyer

Updated: June 17, 2025

Fun Facts about the Rabbit

The rabbit is the fourth animal in the Chinese zodiac system and is considered to be the luckiest of the animals. In the mythical race, the rabbit was a weak swimmer, but used its wits to cross the river and place fourth in the race.

Years include: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, and 2035
Characteristics: trustworthy, empathic, modest, diplomatic, sincere, sociable, caretakers, quiet, elegant, kind, responsible
Partners well with: Goat/Sheep and Pig
Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 6
Unlucky numbers: 1, 7, 8
Lucky colors: red, pink, purple, blue
Lucky flowers: snapdragon, plantain lily, jasmine
Element: wood
Polarity: yin

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Year of the Snake

by Chris Freyer

Updated: June 17, 2025

Fun Facts about the Snake

The snake is the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac system. In the mythical race, the snake hitched a ride on the horse’s hoof to compensate for not being a strong swimmer. When the horse was about to cross the finish line, the snake jumped out and scared the horse, winning sixth place. People born in the year of the snake are known for being good at solving complex problems and strategic thinkers.

Years include: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, and 2037
Characteristics: philosophical, organized, intelligent, intuitive, elegant, attentive, decisive, enigmatic, wise
Partners well with: Rooster and Ox
Lucky numbers: 2, 8, 9
Unlucky numbers: 1, 6, 7
Lucky colors: black, red, yellow
Lucky flowers: orchid, cactus
Element: fire
Polarity: yin