Born in 1998
1998 is a year of the Tiger with the pillar 戊寅, which is Yang Earth over the Tiger.
- Sign
- Tiger
- Year pillar
- 戊寅
- Element
- Yang Earth
- Nayin
- 城头土
- Lunar New Year
- 28 January 1998
- Li Chun
- 4 February 1998 at 07:56 Jakarta time
- Kua, male
- 2
- Kua, female
- 4
Born early in the year
Those born before the Lunar New Year on 28 January 1998 read the Ox sign by the Lunar New Year count. In BaZi, the year 1998 only begins at Li Chun, 4 February 1998 at 07:56 Jakarta time.
| Birth | Lunar New Year count | BaZi count |
|---|---|---|
| Early January | Ox | Ox |
| Mid-year | Tiger | Tiger |
The character of the Tiger
The Tiger is known as brave and commanding. You tend to protect others and do not hesitate to go first.
The Earth element
Earth stands for footing and stability. In a BaZi chart, it is linked with the turning points between seasons, patience, and trust.
Lunar New Year or Li Chun?
The zodiac year by the Lunar New Year and the BaZi year do not always change on the same day. The Lunar New Year follows the moon, while BaZi changes at Li Chun, a solar point that falls around 4 February.
Frequently asked questions
What zodiac sign is 1998?
1998 is the year of the Tiger. Those born before the Lunar New Year on 28 January 1998 read the Ox sign by the Lunar New Year count.
When is the Lunar New Year in 1998?
The Lunar New Year of 1998 falls on 28 January 1998.
What is the Kua number for 1998 births?
The Kua number for 1998 births is 2 for men and 4 for women, if born after Li Chun.