In the Chinese calendar, years are divided into 12 groups, each of which is assigned an animal sign. If we go strictly with the Chinese calendar, the transition between the different signs should be held in February, right after Chinese New Year. However, today, it is often assumed that the transition occurs with the transition between Gregorian years.
People born under the different animal signs are perceived to have different set of personalities based on the sign that they are on. Sometimes, the defined personalities are quite in-line with the traits of the animal in question. Sometimes, the defined traits are more subtle that we can perceive. Each of these Chinese years repeat once every 12 years.
For 2010, we have the Year of the Tiger. Specifically, it is the Year of the Metal Tiger. The Tiger is the third animal sign in the Chinese calendar. Those born under this year are passionate, clever, attentive, and are born competitors. They are known to be very flexible, which happens to be a double-edged sword. On one hand, those under the Year of the Tiger are known to have some very varied mood swings and may act based on their impulse. On the other, this flexibility allows them to cope with various situations that may otherwise put pressure on a person. This also means they can quickly recover from hardships.
Some of these people born under the Tiger sign are known to be compassionate, while some others may turn to be a bit egoistic. Whichever path they choose, Tiger people tend to become charismatic and enthusiastic, leading to many people liking them.
When it comes to career, Tigers tend to be more hard-working than its peers. They like to get things done immediately and efficiently, which may be the reason why they prefer to do things on their own. Optimism and determination are two characteristics that describe the Tiger's work ethic.
For more information about the Year of the Tiger, please consult this article.
