In Chinese Zodiac, there are 12 animal signs.  A person who is born under a particular animal sign is believed to assume the characteristics of that animal.
 
For 2010, it is the Year of the Tiger (February 14, 2010 - February 2, 2011). Tiger is the third sign in the 12-year cycle. However, a full cycle is 60 years (12 animals plus 5 elements). For example, 2010 is the metal year of the tiger. As a sign of bravery, the ancient Chinese believes that this zodiac sign will keep tigers away from fire, thieves and ghosts.

Characteristics of people born under the year of the tiger are:

• Well-liked because of their charismatic personalities
• Can be in a deep depression if they fall at a given duty or being unproductive
• Always at their happiest when they endeavour to climb the ladder of success
• Being in a position of power is their ultimate goal

• Quick learners, need to be challenged and often prefer to work alone
• Tend to change careers frequently as they get bored easily
• Natural born leaders and perform at their best towards positions of power and influence, until there is no further room for progression. Then, they'll move on to something else.
• Straightforward and outgoing by nature
• Never give up no matter how aggravated they may become
• Full of suspicion and at times will take hasty action
• Never lose sight of the fact
• Smart and instinctive
• Prefer to be different from others
• Their homes are typically filled with exotic possessions
• Their  favourite gemstones are the cat's eye, ruby and diamond
• Like to spend money and share things with others
• Can be very impulsive spenders
• Compatible with people who were born under the year of the horse, dog and dragons

Were you born in the Year of the Tiger?
You were, if you were born in one of these years:
1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, and 1998.

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! Roarrrrrr!!!

Extracted from:  http://www.yearofthetiger.net/