1962 Chinese zodiac: year of the Water Tiger
1962 was the year of the Water Tiger in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 5 February 1962 and ended on 24 January 1963.
1962 is the year of the Water Tiger (Yang). The Chinese year of the Tiger ran from 5 February 1962 to 24 January 1963, so anyone born between those dates is a Water Tiger. Babies born in 1962 before 5 February 1962 belong to the Metal Ox of 1961.
1962 Water Tiger personality
People born in the year of the Tiger are brave, competitive and confident. Their strengths are courage, leadership and a strong sense of justice; their watch-outs are impulsiveness and impatience.
The Water element adds wisdom, flexibility and good communication, so the Water Tiger of 1962 combines the Tiger's nature with water qualities. Yang years are traditionally seen as outgoing and active.
Careers that suit the Tiger: leadership, sport, the armed forces, entrepreneurship.
Born in January or February 1962?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1962, Chinese New Year fell on 5 February 1962.
- Born 5 February 1962 or later in 1962: Water Tiger.
- Born 1 January – 4 February 1962: Metal Ox (1961 sign).
Tiger compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Horse, Dog |
| Secret friend | Pig |
| Traditional clash | Monkey |
Other Tiger years
1926, 1938, 1950, 1974, 1986, 1998. The Water Tiger itself returns in 2022.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1962?
The Water Tiger, for births from 5 February 1962 to 24 January 1963.
What if I was born in January or early February 1962?
If you were born before 5 February 1962, your sign is the Metal Ox of 1961, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1962 in the Chinese zodiac?
Water (Yang). Water is linked with wisdom, flexibility and good communication; its colour is black and blue.
Which signs are compatible with the Tiger?
Best matches are the Horse and Dog, plus the Pig as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Monkey.
When is the next Water Tiger year?
2082. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1962 in 2026?
They turn 64 during 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.