Chinese Zodiac

1938: Year of the Earth Tiger

Chinese New Year 1938 fell on Monday, January 31.

Yang Earth Tiger (戊寅)

  • By Chinese New Year: January 31, 1938 to February 18, 1939
  • By Lichun (Start of Spring): February 4, 1938 to February 4, 1939

Chinese New Year follows the lunisolar calendar, so its date moves between January 21 and February 20. Lichun is a solar term that falls on February 3, 4 or 5, and it is where Ba Zi astrology starts the year.

Born from January 31 to February 3, 1938? By Chinese New Year you are already in the Year of the Earth Tiger; by Lichun, the boundary Ba Zi astrology uses, you are still in the Year of the Fire Ox.

People born in 1938 turn 89 in 2027.

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About the Earth Tiger

Earth tempers the Tiger's impulsive boldness with grounding stability and practical judgment. The Earth Tiger retains the Tiger's courage and leadership ability but exercises these gifts with greater patience and reliability. This element gives the Tiger a more measured approach to risk, producing someone who is both daring and dependable. The Earth Tiger is often a trusted authority figure whose combination of strength and steadiness commands deep respect.

The Yang Earth Tiger leads with grounded authority, taking bold but calculated action and building stable institutions that reflect their strength.

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Famous People Born in 1938

Listed by calendar year of birth. People born before Lichun (February 4, 1938) belong to the previous zodiac year in Ba Zi astrology, so their sign is shown after the date.

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