Chinese Zodiac

1998: Year of the Earth Tiger

Chinese New Year 1998 fell on Wednesday, January 28.

Yang Earth Tiger (戊寅)

  • By Chinese New Year: January 28, 1998 to February 15, 1999
  • By Lichun (Start of Spring): February 4, 1998 to February 3, 1999

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 28 to February 3, 1998? 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 1998 turn 29 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 1998

Listed by calendar year of birth. People born before Lichun (February 4, 1998) belong to the previous zodiac year in Ba Zi astrology, so their sign is shown after the date.

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