1998 Chinese zodiac: year of the Earth Tiger
1998 was the year of the Earth Tiger in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 28 January 1998 and ended on 15 February 1999.
1998 is the year of the Earth Tiger (Yang). The Chinese year of the Tiger ran from 28 January 1998 to 15 February 1999, so anyone born between those dates is a Earth Tiger. Babies born in 1998 before 28 January 1998 belong to the Fire Ox of 1997.
1998 Earth 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 Earth element adds stability, practicality and patience, so the Earth Tiger of 1998 combines the Tiger's nature with earth 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 1998?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1998, Chinese New Year fell on 28 January 1998.
- Born 28 January 1998 or later in 1998: Earth Tiger.
- Born 1 January – 27 January 1998: Fire Ox (1997 sign).
Tiger compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Horse, Dog |
| Secret friend | Pig |
| Traditional clash | Monkey |
Other Tiger years
1962, 1974, 1986, 2010, 2022, 2034. The Earth Tiger itself returns in 2058.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1998?
The Earth Tiger, for births from 28 January 1998 to 15 February 1999.
What if I was born in January or early February 1998?
If you were born before 28 January 1998, your sign is the Fire Ox of 1997, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1998 in the Chinese zodiac?
Earth (Yang). Earth is linked with stability, practicality and patience; its colour is yellow and brown.
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 Earth Tiger year?
2058. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1998 in 2026?
They turn 28 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.