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1962 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Water Tiger
1962 is the year of the Water Tiger (壬寅, Ren Yin). The Chinese year began on Monday, February 5, 1962 and ran until January 24, 1963. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Tiger and your element is Water.
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| Animal sign | Tiger (虎) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Water |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 壬寅 (Ren Yin) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Gold Leaf (金箔金) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 5, 1962 to January 24, 1963 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 1962, about 15:14 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 65 |
立春Born in January or February 1962?
In the popular calendar, the 1962 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 5, 1962. Anyone born from January 1 to February 4, 1962 belongs to the previous year, the Metal Ox. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 1962 at about 15:14 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 5, 1962, BaZi already counts you as a Water Tiger while the popular calendar still says Metal Ox.
Not sure? The Chinese zodiac calculator checks your exact birth date in both systems.
性格Water Tiger personality
Tigers are brave, confident and independent. They love a challenge, stand up for others and act on conviction. Water adds intuition and flexibility, so the Tiger of a Water year tends to be perceptive, diplomatic and good at adapting.
合冲1962 Tiger compatibility
The Tiger's natural matches are the Horse and the Dog (its trine partners) and the Pig (its secret friend). The most challenging pairing is with the Monkey, the sign directly opposite. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.
流年The 1962 Tiger in 2027
2027 is the year of the Fire Goat. For the Tiger: No clash with Tai Sui. Your Wood feeds the year's Fire. Read the full Year of the Tiger 2027 forecast.
问答Questions about 1962
What Chinese zodiac is 1962?
1962 is the year of the Water Tiger (壬寅). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 5, 1962, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1962 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1962 is Yang Water, from the Heavenly Stem 壬 (Ren). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Gold Leaf.
When did Chinese New Year 1962 start?
Chinese New Year 1962 fell on Monday, February 5, 1962, and the year ran until January 24, 1963. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 1962.
Who is the 1962 Tiger compatible with?
The Tiger's best matches are the Horse, Dog and Pig. The most challenging match is the Monkey.
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