The Tiger

The Five Tigers are symbols of strong protection in China. You will both be protected during your life, but also the protector of others. Tigers are powerful in nature, and so can you be – financially. After all, money is power.

Our late queen was a Tiger. Her head was on the currency. She was also a philanthropist. Charity and monarchy go together. You may be born into money and able to give it, lend it or pay it out.

During your lifetime, though, you will also be in a position where you must gratefully receive. This was also the case with the late queen, who depended partly on taxes.

Tigers are at the top of the food chain. So can you be, and it is only fair that you distribute what you have, because you often have more than enough.

This may be with your family, friends, staff, or the beneficiaries of your charitable nature.

Tigers do represent money. A lot of money. They are illegally poached for their skins, for example. Tigers make money for zoos and circuses.

There is something splendid about a tiger – charismatic – and the same is true of you. At your brilliant best when you are shining brightly, you are a beacon for people. You are the focus and the centre.

In ancient China the tiger was seen as the king of the forest and symbolised the power of the emperor. You have that too. Shere Khan in The Jungle Book has a name which translates to ‘ruler.’ You do so frequently rule in life; very commonly thanks to your career.

The tiger appears on old currency from Southern India, extending the idea that you are (at your most fortunate) able to donate, pay and give quite freely. However, it is also quite true that you will know the other side of life too – being dependent.

Blake wrote, ‘Tyger, tyger, burning bright’ and you have what it takes to shine, when you are most devoted to helping others who cannot help themselves.

Blake also wrote about the tiger’s fearful symmetry, but the symmetry in your world is nothing to fear. There is a great concern with justice here – what is fair and right. You believe that the haves, should help the have-nots.

Given the remarkable example of our late queen again, you also know what it is like to be in need. To be dependent on others.

In Australia, for example, the Queen’s representatives are funded by taxpayers, via the government. In Britain, every person pays for royal protection. The Sovereign Grant pays for Charles III – again from the taxpayer.

Tiger, your personality and life reflects this duality. You are needed but also needy, sometimes at the same time!