The Year of the Tiger begins on February 14, Valentine’s Day. Naturally, inquiring minds want to know. How will my love life be in 2010? Are things finally going to heat up? Will I find my soul mate? Is marriage in the cards?

Plenty of questions--- but there are answers. Some depend on that Tiger, others on your Chinese zodiac sign. The Tiger will affect you personally, so learning something about that mighty beast is a great place to start.

Passion and adventure abound wherever you find the Tiger. There is no escaping the fact. This is going to be some year in the annals of your love life. It may not be all good, but it is going to be memorable! So, hold on to your hat for a wild ride and go with the feeling.

Such action may not be your thing. Not to worry. You would be foolish to try and keep up with the Tiger all year long. That doesn’t mean, however, you can’t hop on and off the roller coaster. Pick your spots. Let things heat up for a while and enjoy it. Then go back to your usual persona.

You can already see the Tiger affects people differently, and you are probably thinking, what about me? There’s more to me than either being wild or not. And so there is. According to Chinese Astrology you belong to one of four groups, the Tiger-Horse-Dog group being the most important for 2010.

If you are a member of this in-group, any of the possibilities mentioned in the first paragraph could well be yours.  So, you Tiger (born in 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986), Horse (1954, 1966, 1978, 1990), and Dog (1958, 1970, 1982) sign people, go for it! What? That leaves you out?

OK. That does make things a bit more complicated. If you were born during the year of the Rabbit, Dragon or Pig, odds are greatly in your favor of having success this year. If you are one of the other signs (Rat, Ox, Snake, Sheep, Monkey and Rooster) your love life is likely to experience both ups and downs, the Monkey being an exception.

Each year people of one sign have to be especially careful. This year it’s the Monkey’s turn. If that is you, you want to avoid playing games.  Be loving; be honest; and, above all, be true. This is not a year you want to risk losing or failing to meet and win the love of your life.

A final word to you if you are not in the in-group. Regardless how kindly the Tiger smiles upon, you will have some lucky months and plenty of lucky days this year. Pay attention to your annual love horoscope and the Chinese Almanac so you know when those are. Make your biggest efforts during favorable months. Plan your dates and other major occasions on days when your sign fares best.

May 2010 bring you the love and happiness you seek!