2010 Chinese zodiac: year of the Metal Tiger
2010 was the year of the Metal Tiger in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 14 February 2010 and ended on 2 February 2011.
2010 is the year of the Metal Tiger (Yang). The Chinese year of the Tiger ran from 14 February 2010 to 2 February 2011, so anyone born between those dates is a Metal Tiger. Babies born in 2010 before 14 February 2010 belong to the Earth Ox of 2009.
2010 Metal 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 Metal element adds determination, strength and self-discipline, so the Metal Tiger of 2010 combines the Tiger's nature with metal 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 2010?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 2010, Chinese New Year fell on 14 February 2010.
- Born 14 February 2010 or later in 2010: Metal Tiger.
- Born 1 January – 13 February 2010: Earth Ox (2009 sign).
Tiger compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Horse, Dog |
| Secret friend | Pig |
| Traditional clash | Monkey |
Other Tiger years
1974, 1986, 1998, 2022, 2034. The Metal Tiger itself returns in 2070.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 2010?
The Metal Tiger, for births from 14 February 2010 to 2 February 2011.
What if I was born in January or early February 2010?
If you were born before 14 February 2010, your sign is the Earth Ox of 2009, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 2010 in the Chinese zodiac?
Metal (Yang). Metal is linked with determination, strength and self-discipline; its colour is white and gold.
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 Metal Tiger year?
2070. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 2010 in 2026?
They turn 16 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.