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1998 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Earth Tiger
1998 is the year of the Earth Tiger (戊寅, Wu Yin). The Chinese year began on Wednesday, January 28, 1998 and ran until February 15, 1999. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Tiger and your element is Earth.
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| Animal sign | Tiger (虎) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Earth |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 戊寅 (Wu Yin) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | City-wall Earth (城头土) |
| Chinese New Year dates | January 28, 1998 to February 15, 1999 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 1998, about 08:54 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 29 |
立春Born in January or February 1998?
In the popular calendar, the 1998 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on January 28, 1998. Anyone born from January 1 to January 27, 1998 belongs to the previous year, the Fire Ox. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 1998 at about 08:54 Beijing time. That was after New Year, so if you were born between January 28 and February 3, 1998 (or on February 4 before about 08:54), the popular calendar makes you an Earth Tiger while BaZi still counts you as a Fire Ox.
Not sure? The Chinese zodiac calculator checks your exact birth date in both systems.
性格Earth Tiger personality
Tigers are brave, confident and independent. They love a challenge, stand up for others and act on conviction. Earth adds stability and realism, so the Tiger of an Earth year tends to be steadier, more practical and more patient than other Tigers.
合冲1998 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 1998 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 1998
What Chinese zodiac is 1998?
1998 is the year of the Earth Tiger (戊寅). If you were born before Chinese New Year on January 28, 1998, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 1998 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 1998 is Yang Earth, from the Heavenly Stem 戊 (Wu). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is City-wall Earth.
When did Chinese New Year 1998 start?
Chinese New Year 1998 fell on Wednesday, January 28, 1998, and the year ran until February 15, 1999. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 1998.
Who is the 1998 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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