Home › Chinese zodiac by year › 2010
2010 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Metal Tiger
2010 is the year of the Metal Tiger (庚寅, Geng Yin). The Chinese year began on Sunday, February 14, 2010 and ran until February 2, 2011. If you were born in that window, your animal sign is the Tiger and your element is Metal.
Your year sign is one of eight characters in your birth chart. Enter your 2010 birth date to see all four pillars and your Day Master, free.
Get your free reading生肖2010 at a glance
| Animal sign | Tiger (虎) |
|---|---|
| Element | Yang Metal |
| Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch | 庚寅 (Geng Yin) |
| Na Yin (sound element) | Pine and Cypress Wood (松柏木) |
| Chinese New Year dates | February 14, 2010 to February 2, 2011 |
| BaZi year starts (Lichun) | February 4, 2010, about 06:39 Beijing time |
| Age in 2027 | Turns 17 |
立春Born in January or February 2010?
In the popular calendar, the 2010 zodiac year began with Chinese New Year on February 14, 2010. Anyone born from January 1 to February 13, 2010 belongs to the previous year, the Earth Ox. BaZi (Four Pillars) astrology changes the year at Lichun, the start of spring, which fell on February 4, 2010 at about 06:39 Beijing time. That was before New Year, so if you were born after Lichun on February 4 and before February 14, 2010, BaZi already counts you as a Metal Tiger while the popular calendar still says Earth Ox.
Not sure? The Chinese zodiac calculator checks your exact birth date in both systems.
性格Metal Tiger personality
Tigers are brave, confident and independent. They love a challenge, stand up for others and act on conviction. Metal adds determination and strength of will, so the Tiger of a Metal year tends to be focused, principled and hard to discourage.
合冲2010 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 2010 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 2010
What Chinese zodiac is 2010?
2010 is the year of the Metal Tiger (庚寅). If you were born before Chinese New Year on February 14, 2010, your sign is the previous animal.
What element is 2010 in Chinese astrology?
The element of 2010 is Yang Metal, from the Heavenly Stem 庚 (Geng). Its Na Yin, or sound element, is Pine and Cypress Wood.
When did Chinese New Year 2010 start?
Chinese New Year 2010 fell on Sunday, February 14, 2010, and the year ran until February 2, 2011. In BaZi astrology the year starts at Lichun instead, on February 4, 2010.
Who is the 2010 Tiger compatible with?
The Tiger's best matches are the Horse, Dog and Pig. The most challenging match is the Monkey.
See your own four pillars, Day Master and personal 2027 forecast. It takes a minute and it's free.
Get your free reading