Fire Tiger Chinese Zodiac
火虎 huǒ hǔ
A Fire Tiger was born in a Tiger year ending in 6 or 7: 1926, 1986 and 2046. Fire doubles the Tiger's energy. The Fire Tiger is described as the most passionate and restless of the five, bold, drawn to adventure and quick to burn out.
- Fire
- Tiger
- Yang
Fire Tiger at a Glance
- Years
- 1926, 1986 and 2046
- Year element
- Fire 火 (years ending in 6 or 7)
- Tiger's own element
- Wood
- Yin or Yang
- Yang
- Year names
- 丙寅
- Next Fire Tiger year
- 2046
The Fire Tiger, the Most Restless of the Five
Wood, the Tiger’s own element, feeds Fire, so tradition sees the Fire Tiger as the Tiger burning hot: adventurous, magnetic and liable to burn through its energy faster than the steadier Earth Tiger.
The 1986 Fire Tigers are Millennials turning 40 in 2026. The 1926 Fire Tigers reach 100, a century.
Which Years Are Fire Tiger Years?
The most recent Fire Tiger year began on Feb 9, 1986 and ended on Jan 28, 1987; the next comes in 2046. Born in January or February? Compare your birthday with the Begins column.
| Year | Begins | Ends | Year name | Sound element | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | Feb 13, 1926 | Feb 1, 1927 | 丙寅 | 炉中火 | 99 or 100 |
| 1986 Chinese zodiac | Feb 9, 1986 | Jan 28, 1987 | 丙寅 | 炉中火 | 39 or 40 |
| 2046 | The next cycle, beyond the dates on this site | ||||
The sound element (Na Yin) is a second element that the sexagenary year name carries, and it is shown in Chinese. Find any other year on the Chinese zodiac years chart.
Fire Tiger Strengths and Challenges
Strengths of the Fire Tiger
- Passionate
- Adventurous
- Magnetic
Challenges of the Fire Tiger
- Reckless
- Short-tempered
- Burns out
Fire Tiger in Love and at Work
In Love
Intense and romantic, and needs a partner who can keep pace.
At Work
Suited to leadership, performing and entrepreneurship.
The Five Kinds of Tiger
The Tiger's own element is always Wood; the birth year adds the second. For the Fire Tiger, Wood feeds Fire, so the Tiger gives out energy to the year.
| Type | Years | With the Tiger's Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Tiger Chinese zodiac | 1914, 1974, 2034, 2094 | Doubled |
| Fire Tiger | 1926, 1986, 2046 | Wood feeds Fire |
| Earth Tiger Chinese zodiac | 1938, 1998, 2058 | Wood restrains Earth |
| Metal Tiger Chinese zodiac | 1950, 2010, 2070 | Metal restrains Wood |
| Water Tiger Chinese zodiac | 1902, 1962, 2022, 2082 | Water feeds Wood |
Fire Tiger Compatibility
Compatibility follows the animal, not the element. Tradition favors the Horse, Dog and Pig for the Tiger, and the Monkey is its enemy sign.
2026, the Fire Horse Year: Supported
Link to the Horse: Trine partner (三合).
2027, the Fire Goat Year: Steady
No formal link to the Goat in the traditional rules.
Other Fire Signs
All twelve animals have a Fire year. Each is a different mix.
- Fire Rat Chinese zodiac1936, 1996
- Fire Ox Chinese zodiac1937, 1997
- Fire Rabbit Chinese zodiac1927, 1987
- Fire Dragon Chinese zodiac1976, 2036
- Fire Snake Chinese zodiac1917, 1977
- Fire Horse Chinese zodiac1966, 2026
- Fire Goat Chinese zodiac1967, 2027
- Fire Monkey Chinese zodiac1956, 2016
- Fire Rooster Chinese zodiac1957, 2017
- Fire Dog Chinese zodiac1946, 2006
- Fire Pig Chinese zodiac1947, 2007
Fire Tiger Chinese Zodiac FAQ
What is a Fire Tiger?
A Fire Tiger is someone born in a Tiger year that ends in 6 or 7. Fire Tiger years include 1926, 1986 and 2046. Tradition describes the Fire Tiger as passionate, adventurous and magnetic.
What years are Fire Tiger years?
1926, 1986 and 2046. The 1986 year ran from Feb 9, 1986 to Jan 28, 1987.
Is the Tiger a Fire sign?
The Tiger's own element is Wood, which never changes. Fire is the element of the birth year, so a Fire Tiger carries both. The two are different things.
How old is a Fire Tiger?
The most recent Fire Tiger years are 1926 and 1986. In 2026 someone born in 1986 turns 40.
When is the next Fire Tiger year?
2046. Tiger years return every 12 years and each element every 60.