Lai see, mandarins, red lanterns are all back! 2022 – the year of the Water Tiger – a symbol of strength, ambition and competitiveness. According to Feng Shui masters new opportunities, career change, relationships and fresh ventures or even a return to long-standing pending projects is due. Let’s hone in all this auspicious energy the year has to offer by match your lucky colours with zodiac signs.
Yang Zodiac Animals: Tiger, Monkey, Dog, Rat, Dragon and Horse
Yin Zodiac Animals: Ox, Snake, Rooster, Rabbit, Goat and Pig
Those born in the year of the Tiger, Monkey, Rat, Horse, Dog and Dragon are considered to be of Yang energy and possess traits that align with masculine energy. On the other hand, those who belong to the Rabbit, Pig, Snake, Ox and Goat are more aligned with feminine energy, Yin.
While Yang animals enjoy an extra boost of luck through more cooler, neutral and metallic hues such as white, gold, silver, black, grey and blue; Yin animals are said to gain more from dressing in warmer and brighter tones – red, orange, purple, green and turquoise, for example.
Year of the Tiger (1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010)
Burberry FW21 Coat; Buccellati Hawaii 18K gold earrings; Balenciaga Hourglass XS croc-effect leather tot; Dodo Bar Or Dodo Bar or Gabrielle HW Metallic Knit; Alexander McQueen Neoprene ankle boots
Lucky Colours:
White: Fertility and Creativity
Gold / Yellow: Growth, Energy and Prosperity
Silver /Gray: Social Support, Harmony, Wisdom and Adventure
Black: Career
Blue: Social Interaction, Wisdom and Calmness
Neutral Colours:
Pink: Love and Relationship
Yellow: Happiness, Warmth, Focus and Optimism
Year of the Rabbit (1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)
Gucci FW21 blazer and trousers; Aquazzura Carrie 75mm leather mules; Giorgio Armani handbag; Ananya Scatter Energy 18-karat rose and white gold, diamond and ruby ring; Buccelati Prestigi silver cuff
Lucky Colours:
Red: Courage, Passion, Fame and Reputation
Orange: Abundance and Good Fortune
Purple: Wealth, Spirituality and Abundance
Green / Turquoise: Family, Growth, Energy and Prosperity
Neutral Colours:
Pink: Love and Relationship
Yellow: Happiness, Warmth, Focus and Optimism
Year of the Dragon (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)
Tom Ford black floral-lace high neck blouse; Versace Virtus quilted leather clutch; JIMMY CHOO Aveline 100 bow-detailed mirrored-leather sandals; Alberta Ferretti high-waisted flared trousers
Lucky Colours:
White: Fertility and Creativity
Gold / Yellow: Growth, Energy and Prosperity
Silver /Gray: Social Support, Harmony, Wisdom and Adventure
Black: Career
Blue: Social Interaction, Wisdom and Calmness
Neutral Colours: Pink and Yellow
Year of the Snake (1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)
Salvatore Ferragamo cropped top and pants; Christian Louboutin Hot Chick 100 patent-leather pumps and Red Show refillable lipstick; Breguet Reine de Naples watch; Hourglass Scattered Light glitter eyeshadow
Lucky Colours:
Red: Courage, Passion, Fame and Reputation
Orange: Abundance and Good Fortune
Purple: Wealth, Spirituality and Abundance
Green / Turquoise: Family, Growth, Energy and Prosperity
Neutral Colours:
Pink: Love and Relationship
Yellow: Happiness, Warmth, Focus and Optimism
Year of the Horse (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014)
Versace jacket and pants; Jimmy Choo Zania 65mm mules; Bottega Veneta Octagon-frame gold-tone metal sunglasses and The Snap clutch; By Pariah The Sabine large recycled gold vermeil clip hoops earrings;
Lucky Colours:
White: Fertility and Creativity
Gold / Yellow: Growth, Energy and Prosperity
Silver /Gray: Social Support, Harmony, Wisdom and Adventure
Black: Career
Blue: Social Interaction, Wisdom and Calmness
Neutral Colours:
Pink: Love and Relationship
Yellow: Happiness, Warmth, Focus and Optimism
Year of the Goat (1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)
Ferragamo FW21 sweater; Victoria Bekham Cropped crepe flared pants; Palm Angels scalloped cossbody bag; Shiseido Camellia Compact Limited Edition
Lucky Colours:
Red: Courage, Passion, Fame and Reputation
Orange: Abundance and Good Fortune
Purple: Wealth, Spirituality and Abundance
Green / Turquoise: Family, Growth, Energy and Prosperity
Neutral Colours:
Pink: Love and Relationship
Yellow: Happiness, Warmth, Focus and Optimism
Year of the Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)
Giorgio Armani cropped floral jacket and high waist pants; Jimmy Choo Spruce 110mm pumps; Saint Laurent Sade puffer envelope clutch bag
Lucky Colours:
White: Fertility and Creativity
Gold / Yellow: Growth, Energy and Prosperity
Silver /Gray: Social Support, Harmony, Wisdom and Adventure
Black: Career
Blue: Social Interaction, Wisdom and Calmness
Neutral Colours:
Pink: Love and Relationship
Yellow: Happiness, Warmth, Focus and Optimism
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Year of the Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)
Gucci top, pants, medium top handle bag with Bamboo and Link to Love rubellite ring; Burberry Checked canvas and rubber rain boots
Lucky Colours:
Red: Courage, Passion, Fame and Reputation
Orange: Abundance and Good Fortune
Purple: Wealth, Spirituality and Abundance
Green / Turquoise: Family, Growth, Energy and Prosperity
Neutral Colours:
Pink: Love and Relationship
Yellow: Happiness, Warmth, Focus and Optimism
Year of the Dog (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018)
Burberry Metallic Paillette-embellished Mesh Asymmetric Dress, Bullion Fringing Paillette-embellished Silk Flag Bag and Paillette-embellished Heel Stretch Tulle Sock Boots
Lucky Colours:
White: Fertility and Creativity
Gold / Yellow: Growth, Energy and Prosperity
Silver /Gray: Social Support, Harmony, Wisdom and Adventure
Black: Career
Blue: Social Interaction, Wisdom and Calmness
Neutral Colours:
Pink: Love and Relationship
Yellow: Happiness, Warmth, Focus and Optimism
Year of the Pig (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)
Fendi men’s FW21 jacket and pants; IWC Schaffhausen Big Pilot’s Spitfire Automatic 43mm Bronze and Leather Watch; Gucci Logo-Embellihed leather belt; Valentino Garavani Roman Stud Quilted Leather Messenger Bag
Lucky Colours:
Red: Courage, Passion, Fame and Reputation
Orange: Abundance and Good Fortune
Purple: Wealth, Spirituality and Abundance
Green / Turquoise: Family, Growth, Energy and Prosperity
Neutral Colours:
Pink: Love and Relationship
Yellow: Happiness, Warmth, Focus and Optimism
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Year of the Rat (1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)
Tom Ford blue velvet blazer and trousers, Loro Piana Andre Garment-Dyed Silk Shirt; Blacpain Villeret Quantieme Complet; Balenciaga 4cm Leather and Silver-Tone Belt; Gucci Jordaan leather loafer
Lucky Colours:
White: Fertility and Creativity
Gold / Yellow: Growth, Energy and Prosperity
Silver /Gray: Social Support, Harmony, Wisdom and Adventure
Black: Career
Blue: Social Interaction, Wisdom and Calmness
Neutral Colours:
Pink: Love and Relationship
Yellow: Happiness, Warmth, Focus and Optimism
Year of the Ox (1937 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021)
Giorgio Armani FW21 jacket and shoes; Yves Saint Laurent latex leggings; David Koma embellished candy crop top; ALAÏA Angèle 20 XS laser-cut leather tote
Lucky Colours:
Red: Courage, Passion, Fame and Reputation
Orange: Abundance and Good Fortune
Purple: Wealth, Spirituality and Abundance
Green / Turquoise: Family, Growth, Energy and Prosperity
Neutral Colours:
Pink: Love and Relationship
Yellow: Happiness, Warmth, Focus and Optimism
