Year of the Tiger Healing Crystals

Understanding the Chinese Lunar Year

The Chinese Calendar is a lunisolar calendar that tracks both the moon and the sun.  Every month begins on the new moon and lasts 28 days.  To keep the lunar calendar aligned with the solar seasons, New Years Day isn’t a specific day like January 1^st, but rather a floating holiday that occurs between January 21^st and February 20^th.  Chinese New Year is celebrated when the new moon is closest to the midpoint between winter solstice and the spring equinox.  For example:

• In 2024, Chinese New Year began on February 10^th
• In 2025, Chinese New Year began on January 29^th
• In 2026, Chinese New Year will begin on February 17^th

For people born on February 20^th through December 31^st your Chinese Zodiac will match the western calendar year. For people born January 1-20^th, your Chinese Zodiac will always match the year before because you were born at the end of the Chinese lunar year.  The tricky dates are for people born between January 21^st and February 19^th.  For those birthdays, you will need to look up when the new moon arrived on your specific year.

Year of the Tiger Crystals

People born in the Year of the Tiger are bold and independent.  They dare to dance to their own drum and aren’t afraid to be different.  Tigers take risks and will fight for what they believe in. They can be rebels, but only if that path calls to them personally.  Tigers value freedom beyond all else and are willing to pay the price.

Tiger is a Yang Sign – associated with the sun and outward flowing energy.  Tigers are passionate lovers and exciting friends.  They have magnetic personalities that will draw people in.  They are loyal and quick to defend those that they love.  They feel all their emotions very keenly, and have strong highs and lows.  Crystals that resonate with the Year of the Tiger help us to embody these dynamic qualities.

Elemental Energy – What kind of Tiger are you?

In the Chinese Zodiac each year resonates with one of the elements: Earth, Fire, Mental, Water, and Wood.  A Fire Tiger and a Wood Tiger will share many similarities, but they’ll also have a unique flair from their elemental energy.  While the crystals above are recommended for all Tigers, you may also enjoy exploring crystals associated with your element.

Earth Tiger – You were born in 1938 or 1998.  Your wildest dreams are grounded in reality and that’s why the odds will be ever in your favor.  Working with earth energy crystals adds wisdom to your independent nature.  Earth signs can be cautious, by Earth Tigers have the right balance of passion and prudence.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 8, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 8.

Fire Tiger – You were born in 1986.  Your strength is mesmerizing, you pull people in and inspire them to break free from petty limitations.  Working with fire energy crystals adds fuels to your power.  Both Fire signs and Tigers can be impulsive and may act without thinking.  Despite this, a Fire Tiger will succeed far more often than not.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 6, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 6

Metal Tiger – You were born in 1950 or 2010.  You have an iron will and your mind is razor sharp, so its no surprise that you are often very successful in your career. Working with metal energy crystals sharpens your talents.  Both metal signs and Tigers shine brightly, and Metal Tigers have a natural gift for improvement and refinement.

Since you were born in a year that ends in a 0, single digit numerology doesn’t apply. However, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of 1960:  1+9+5+0= 16.  1+5 = numerology of the number 6 or the numerology of 2010: 2+0+1+0 = 3 = numerology of the number 3

Water Tiger – You were born in 1962 or 2022.  You know your own high value and expect others to treat you accordingly.  Working with water energy crystals increases your natural self-assuredness while encouraging honest introspection.  Water Tiger are quick to adapt and can hold their own in any situation. They are also quite playful and fun to be around.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 2, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 2.

Wood Tiger – You were born in 1974.  You are a generous leader and take good care of everyone inside your territory.  Working with wood energy crystals encourages steady healthy growth.  Wood Tigers are more empathetic than other Tigers, and are famous for their gentle strength.  Since you were born in a year that ends in a 4, you might also enjoy exploring the numerology of the number 4.