The Chinese calendar is based on five cycles of 12 years each, with each cycle tempered by one of the five Chinese elements - Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. Each year features one of the 12 animal signs, and the year of 2022 is that of the Water Tiger.

The year 2022 marks the reign of the Tiger and the third animal in the Zodiac series on the Chinese calendar. This independent, dynamic and confident Tiger is depicted on this set of stamps (1st Local and S1.40).

There are a total of 12 animal signs in the Chinese calendar based on five cycles of 12 years each, with each cycle tempered by one of the five Chinese elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. According to Chinese astrology and belief, the traits of these zodiac animals not only shape the personalities of people born under the respective sign but also their lives and the events of the year. Apart from the Tiger, the other Chinese zodiac animals are the Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

The independent, dynamic and confident Tiger, third in the Zodiac Cycle starts off yet another New Year on the Chinese zodiac calendar in 2022. Two graphical illustrations of this dynamic Tiger ushering in the new Lunar Year 2022 are shown in this set of stamps of 1st Local and $1.40.

People born in the year of the Tiger are usually independent and perceived as having strong personalities. They tend to be happy working and going about alone or being the leader in team dynamics. Tiger individuals enjoy a good debate and dislike to lose in arguments. It is difficult to convince them to see a point beside their own as they can be more judgemental than most. They do not like rules, unless they are rules set by themselves.

Individuals born in the year of the Tiger may be more compulsive due to their high levels of self-confidence. They can achieve breakthroughs and successes due to their agility and never giving up spirit. They have a strong sense of right and wrong, preferring to get to the point quickly. They cannot tolerate injustice and will make their points heard if misunderstood or insulted. It is common for people born in the year of the Tiger to strive for titles, recognition or powerful positions. They may be perceived as the brave one in the face of challenges at work. Money doesn't attract them as much as the job satisfaction and recognition behind work.

As 2022 is the Year of Water Tiger, they will have strong learning ability and are full of innovative spirit. They will have accurate judgment with clear insights, which help them to seize opportunities. They enjoy challenging and exciting life, and they can go all out to face difficulties and will not be easily affected by the external environment.