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Chinese zodiac 1998
Born in 1998: Year of the Earth Tiger
Yang Earth · Brave · Confident · Competitive
Quick answer
If you were born between January 28, 1998 and February 15, 1999, your Chinese zodiac animal is the Tiger (土虎), a Yang Earth year. The Chinese year starts at Chinese New Year, not on January 1, so if your birthday is earlier in 1998 you are a Ox (牛) instead.
People born in 1998 turn 28 in 2026 (or 27, before their birthday).
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Tigers are bold, charismatic and love a challenge. They lead naturally and protect others, but can be impulsive and restless.
As a Yang Earth sign, your element adds its own flavor to the Tiger nature. Tradition pairs each animal with one of five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) in a repeating cycle, so the same animal has five different elemental versions over 60 years.
Lucky charms and compatibility
Lucky numbers: 1, 3, 4
Lucky colors: Blue, grey, orange
Best matches (San He): Horse, Dog
Secret friend (Liu He): Pig
Clashes with (Liu Chong): Monkey
Lucky numbers and colors vary between sources. These are commonly cited traditions, for entertainment.
Tiger in 2027 · Neutral
1998 Tiger outlook for 2027
Tiger has a neutral relationship with the year of the Goat. Outcomes depend on your own effort and choices, so steady planning pays off.
Tiger in 2028 · Clash (Liu Chong)
1998 Tiger outlook for 2028
Tiger clashes with Monkey. Traditionally a year of change and friction: stay flexible, avoid risky moves and keep your health and travel plans careful.