Tiger - Tiger Love Compatibility in Chinese Astrology

The Tiger is one of the most fascinating characters of the Chinese zodiac. Like the creature of the animal world, those born in the Year of the Tiger are mysterious, powerful and attractive personalities. When two such beings come together in a love match, anything is possible – a couple ready to blaze new equations in the world of relationships or capable of driving each other insane.

High Points of a Tiger-Tiger love match

The chief characteristic of the Tiger is their attraction to an active intellectual life. Thus for partners of this zodiac, being in love primarily means being able to roam unhindered in the free heaven of ideas and intellect in the company of a like-minded partner. And who better to understand such compulsions than a fellow Tiger. These are people who are neither interested in deep emotional interaction nor in mutually beneficial material partnerships. Instead they wish to look beyond the superficialities of appearance and accessories into the minds of their partners and wish to engage in a lively intellectual exchange.

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For all their intellectual fire and originality, the Tiger possesses a curious emotional detachment from the world of emotions and feelings. They are not comfortable dissecting emotions and sharing feelings but would rather have their actions governed by their rational mind. As a result a Tiger may appear emotionally distant even to people they are fond of and particularly heartless to a Rooster or Pig who expects wholehearted emotional involvement in love. While a Tiger is happy chatting with friends and exchanging notes about the merits of the latest theatrical production, they will rarely let anybody into what they are feeling inside. This is a person who is cool and collected in his/her personal life and will move away from entangled, messy affair. For all these reason a Tiger is best suited to someone similar who can understand their aversion to emotional complexities and preference for uncomplicated, open-minded partnerships.

Then again the Tiger is the original rebel of the Chinese zodiac system. Both Tiger men and women are driven by a deep need to be different. This may be expressed through their choice in clothes and lifestyle but more importantly in their beliefs and outlook to life. Thus while a conventional partner might be expecting a bouquet of red roses and chocolates on Valentine’ Day, a Tiger partner just might surprise him/her with a special edition of Classical Roman history and look forward to an evening of long, animated discussion. This is something that very few signs can be expected to understand even fewer to appreciate. Only another Tiger will look forward to a lively intellectual exchange as an expression of romantic interest. Or perhaps be willing to set house in a jungle clearing or a commune. In fact this animal sign’s partiality for a colorful lifestyle might not do down well with rather conventional signs like the Ox and Rooster. Even a flamboyant personality like the Dragon actually cares deeply about their public image and might be embarrassed by a lot that their Tiger partner openly displays in thought or lifestyle. Thus a Tiger couple is best placed to understand each other’s highly individualistic personalities and appreciate the mutual ability to anticipate the trends and systems of the future.

Challenges of a Tiger-Tiger love match

However despite so many similarities in personal traits and priorities, a Tiger couple might face a few obstacles down the line. Primary among them is a lack of emotional connection which is necessary to anchor the partners into a relationship. With both partners given to a high degree of individualism, there might be an absence of warmth and intimacy in the relationship. If a partnership is to become something more substantial than a mere companionship, it needs to be firmly grounded in emotional belonging without which it becomes rather superficial and lightweight.

While being open-minded, the Tiger can become quite obstinate too when met with opposition to their ideas. What this means for their relationship is when two Tiger partners clash in their opinions and lifestyles, neither might be willing to back down. This makes the couple less flexible and willing to adapt to various circumstances and personalities which is necessary if a relationship is to survive in the long run.

In the end however, Tigers are best suited to one another because of their similar take on commitment. The Tiger cannot be held down - they need the freedom to range widely in the worlds of thoughts and ideas and don’t take well to be tied to conventional demands of a relationship. Very often Tigers can be found to engage in active intellectual exchanges with members of the opposite sex which can seem to veer into light-hearted flirtation. So if a partner is of the jealous type like the Dog or Monkey, they may have difficulty in understanding why their partner craves the society of others when they are right beside them. The truth is that the Tiger needs to be surrounded by a lively circle of friends and acquaintances since this is important for the free and productive exchange of ideas which they thrive on. And this is something that only a fellow Tiger can understand and appreciate. On the upside, Tigers are some of the most free-wheeling lovers in the zodiac. Just as they love their own privacy, they are equally willing to offer everyone, including their partner, equal freedom. Thus the Tiger-Tiger couple is best suited for some fairly unconventional arrangements when it comes to partnership and romance.