1998 Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Tiger
The 1998 Year of the Tiger (虎) officially starts on January 28, 1998 (Lunar New Year) and ends on February 15, 1999. People born between January 1, 1998 and February 15, 1999 are actually of the Ox zodiac sign, Because it still falls within the Chinese Lunar Year 1997 during this period. You can find your Chinese zodiac sign by your Gregorian birth date: Find Your Zodiac.
Year Details
Gregorian Year
1998
Zodiac Sign
Tiger (虎)
Ganzhi Calendar
Wu Yin (戊寅)
Five Elements
Earth (土)
Start Date
January 28, 1998
End Date
February 15, 1999
Lucky Numbers
5, 0
Lucky Colors
Yellow, Brown
Compatible Zodiacs
Horse, Dog, Pig
Incompatible Zodiacs
Monkey
Positive Traits
Confident, courageous, decisive, enterprising, independent, resourceful, loyal, justice-oriented
Negative Traits
Arrogant, impulsive, short-tempered, subjective, reckless, stubborn, easily irritable
Personality
The 1998 Wu Yin Earth Tiger is confident, courageous, decisive and enterprising, combining the dominance of the Tiger with the stability of the Earth element. They are independent, resourceful, good at leading and pioneering, with strong adaptability and a pioneering spirit. They are loyal to friends, have a strong sense of justice and are willing to help others. However, they may be arrogant, impulsive, short-tempered, and sometimes overly subjective and reckless.
Folk Meaning
In Chinese zodiac culture, the Tiger symbolizes courage, power, vitality and leadership. The 1998 Earth Tiger combines earth's stability with tiger's vigor, representing a life of bold exploration, steady progress, strong will and the ability to overcome difficulties.
Fortune
People born in 1998 have a dynamic overall fortune, with strong leadership and pioneering ability. They are suitable for challenging, creative and management-oriented careers. Wealth fortune is promising, but they need to avoid blind investment and overconfidence. Emotionally, they are passionate and straightforward, yet need to control their tempers and communicate more patiently. Health should focus on liver, gallbladder, joint health and stress management.
Historical Events in 1998
- 1. 1998 FIFA World Cup held in France (June 10 – July 12, 1998)
- 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets published in the UK (July 2, 1998)
- 3. China's J-10 fighter jet made its maiden flight (March 23, 1998)
- 4. Indonesia riots (May 13 – 15, 1998)
- 5. Macao SAR Preparatory Committee established (May 5, 1998)
- 6. China's Yangtze River and Songhua River catastrophic floods (July – September 1998)