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Chinese Zodiac animals: What is the Fire Tiger sign and what does it represent?

INDIVIDUALS who were born in 1986 are represented by the Fire Tiger Chinese zodiac sign.

The Tiger, the third animal of the , is said to symbolize power and respect, and the fire element adds another twist to the animal's personality.

The Fire Tiger represents those born in 1926 and 1986 in the Chinese zodiac
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The Fire Tiger represents those born in 1926 and 1986 in the Chinese zodiac

What year is the Fire Tiger?

The Chinese zodiac is made up of 12 animals, including the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Goat, the , the Rooster, the Dog, and the Pig.

The Fire Tiger is specific to those born in 1986.

It is a sub-component of the Tiger in the Chinese zodiac.

Each zodiac sign also has its own element: Earth, Wood, Fire, and, Water, which add another layer to the sign.

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What other years are represented by the Tiger?

Those born in 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, and 2022 are considered Tigers in the Chinese zodiac.

They are said to be quick-witted, smart, and very talented.

Some notable Fire Tigers are Queen Elizabeth II, Marilyn Monroe, and Lady Gaga.

There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac and each animal can be represented by five different elements
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There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac and each animal can be represented by five different elements

What are the character traits of the Fire Tiger?

Fire Tigers are very honest and outgoing people.

They are very talented, seriously driven, and highly ambitious.

Fire Tigers always put their money where their mouth is and always keep their promises. 

Their goals can make others jealous and their pride can get in the way of their relationships. 

They can also be easily deceived if they are not too careful with whom they trust. 

Lady Gaga, born March 28, 1986, is a notable Fire Tiger
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Lady Gaga, born March 28, 1986, is a notable Fire TigerCredit: Reuters

What types of elements are associated with the Tiger sign?

Wood Tiger: Compassionate, expansive, and open to anything. 

Fire Tiger: Optimistic, independent, can have poor self-control.

Earth Tiger: Adventurous, realistic, has a strong sense of faith, grounded.

Metal Tiger: Enthusiastic, indecisive, stubborn, and critical.

Water Tiger: Has a strong sense of self-esteem, quick learner, kind, confident. 

What Chinese zodiac sign are Tigers most compatible with?

Tigers are most compatible with the Dragon, Horse, or Pig. 

With the Dragon, the Tiger will share similarities regarding ambition, decision-making and bold attitude. 

Each element in the Chinese zodiac has a set of strengths and weaknessess
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Each element in the Chinese zodiac has a set of strengths and weaknessess

They will encourage each other with their same life goals and work well together.

The Horse and the Tiger are dynamic and outgoing together, they will live harmoniously and crave each other’s company.

The Pig and the Tiger have the potential for a great marriage if they choose to be together. 

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They will always put each other first and make sacrifices for one another.

Tigers are least compatible with the Ox, Monkey, Snake, and other Tigers. 

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