Lunar New Year is annually linked to one of 12 zodiac animals – each possessing their own character traits. The animals are assigned based on a 12-year cycle, making 2022 the Year of the Tiger. The Tiger is known to be the king of all beasts, and is seated third in the Chinese zodiac order of animals. You're a Tiger sign if you were born in the following years: 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022.

2022 is the Year of the Water Tiger. Those born this year are said to have great interpersonal relationships, and be very family oriented. The last Water Tiger year was 1962. The elemental year is based on the 5-Element generating cycle in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The Tiger is fierce, stealthy, and quick to action. The water element brings out a more emotional, careful side to the usually intense reactive Tiger energy.

While the energy of this year can help you feel stronger and more resilient than usual, this feeling can change quickly. Check in with yourself regularly and adjust. When feeling energized enjoy activity in moderation. When feeling overwhelmed, embrace the calmer, more restorative energy of water with rest and self care such as acupuncture and massage. A suitable mantra for this year is pause, breathe, proceed.

Predictions for the Year:

Life can change on a dime. Tiger energy is quick; expect things to move quickly or shift without much notice.
Emotions will run wild. The water element is said to bring out our deeper emotions, which can be both liberating and challenging. Spend time this year learning to understand yourself better and find healthy ways to release pent-up emotions.
Health - the Water element is intimately tied to the Kidney and Bladder meridians. While hydration is always important, during the ever moving year of the Water Tiger maintaining adequate hydration levels is imperative to the flow of Qi (vital energy) in the body

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