Lunar New Year 2022: What to expect for the year of the Tiger

The Lunar new year is here and with it comes a lot of changes that will make the year of tiger. Here’s everything you need to know.

Chinese New Year 2022: The year of the tiger and what it means
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Chinese New Year 2022: The year of the tiger and what it means

From Lunar New Year's Eve through the Lantern Festival, the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, lasts 16 days. The Chinese zodiac calendar comprises 12 animal signs, and 2022 will be the Year of the Tiger, which is the third sign.

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According to tradition, Tiger was confident that no one could match its speed and energy in the celestial race that would determine the zodiac sign order. When Tiger got out of the river, thinking it was first, it was told that Rat had won first place for cunningness and Ox had won second place for diligence. As a result, the jungle king had to settle for third place. Tigers are energetic and ambitious, courageous, enthusiastic, generous, self-assured with a sense of justice and a devotion to helping others for the greater good.

How does it affect you?

The Year of the Tiger will be marked by massive transformations. This will be a year of adventure and risk-taking. We're rediscovering our enthusiasm, everyone is pumped, charity is at an all-time high, and social progress appears to be within reach once more. Yang (masculine) energy is associated with the Tiger. Tigers are independent thinkers who despise being told what to do. This year, expect things to shift quickly.

Career, romantic, and home life disturbances should all be expected. Some of us will flourish by taking huge risks, while others will fail miserably. So, while it's critical to trust our instincts and pursue our biggest aspirations, we must also keep our egos in check. The Chinese Zodiac cycle through five element types in addition to the animals. As a result, not only is this the Year of the Tiger, but it is also the Year of the Water-Tiger. Water years, more than any other element, bring out our emotions. Water Tigers are devoted to their families and have excellent interpersonal interactions. Though they're determined and bold, their ultimate goal is to achieve what's best for everyone, not just themselves. Overall, this is a good year for changing occupations, forming partnerships, and resuming creative endeavours.

The lucky Tiger year

According to the Chinese zodiac, specific symbols, orientations, and colours are lucky for each zodiac sign. This is true for both those born under that sign and all of us throughout that particular zodiac year. These are the ones to look out for during the Tiger Year. As such, Blue and green are the primary colours of this design, 1, 3, and 7 are the lucky numbers. Plum Blossoms will be the fortunate flower for the year, and the North direction brings in good luck.

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