Wild and free, it is impossible ever to fully tame the Tiger, which
even after many years in captivity can turn on and maim, or even
kill its keeper. Part of the reason is the Tiger's unpredictability,
a trait which it holds in common with its human counterparts. Of
course, the similarity doesn't end here; both sorts of Tigers have a
tremendous love of freedom, each is courageous, quick and intrepid.
The human Tiger is a person apart, and it takes a great deal of
probing and more than a little intuition before it would be possible
to announce, with any truth, that you really know one. Originality
seems to be the key, some would say to the point of being
deliberately different. There is no doubt that the Tiger revels in
his or her ability to keep the world guessing, and most of these
felines also have a distinct preference for their own company. The
latter is something of a paradox, since the Tiger is also capable of
being very socially minded. In some ways this aspect of the nature
could be considered a 'front', probably one of the reasons why the
Tiger makes such a splendid actor or actress.
The Tiger is not only a very refined person, who loves nothing more
than a night out at the ballet or theatre, but is also quite
creative in his or her own right. A love of music is often evident
and many Tigers are also excellent at fine art or sculpture. The
home of the feline is apt to be tasteful, stylish and yet genuinely
original. Regular alterations in decor do not reflect a respect for
trends, but are more a sign of the Tiger's need to ring the changes.
Miss Tiger especially, is immaculate in her own right, as well as
being liberated, independent and even radical on occasions.
All Tigers have deep humanitarian instincts and can often be found
slaving away on behalf of the poor or politically downtrodden of the
world. Others will be found forging a path through uncharted wastes
or perhaps being the first to cross the Atlantic in an eggcup. The
need to do the extraordinary is almost second-nature to the Tiger, a
fact that is just as important on an intellectual level as it is
with regard to the more physical aspects of life. Whatever might be
considered to be different in life is meat and drink to the very
original, free thinking and independent Tiger.
