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The tiger is unique of all the big cats, in that water is part of his habitat.
The first image that comes to mind for me is Shere Khan of the Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling – the King and Tyrant of the forest – greedy, top of the food chain, ruthless. But there is nobility there, too.
Both Scott Alexander King and Kim Krans associate Tiger with the fire element.
Scott Alexander King addresses the Shere Khan aspects of Tiger, and writes that the Tiger is perfectly camouflaged for the tall grass where it stalks its prey. Apparently rubber harvesters who work in the jungle where Tiger lives, wear a mask on the back of their head, because Tiger likes to attack from behind – when he comes upon the back of the human – but sees the face-mask, the human is safe. Tiger is apprehensive about attacking, and 80% of the time, he pulls back from less than ideal circumstances.
King goes on (in “World Animal Dreaming”) to say that Tiger encourages you to look at that which you dread the most and take it on, tackle it directly. “Tiger also reminds you of your inherent beauty, inner strength and sense of resolve…walk your talk and face your demons head on.”
In “The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Guidebook,” Kim Krans talks about Tiger as harnessing lunar force – intuition, ease in darkness and feminine energy.
The Tiger hunts at night, at one with the silence…fearing nothing. Tiger reminds us to take in the wild darkness, to allow the lunar forces to soothe and heal our spirits. Sensuality, receptivity, and devotion are all heightened in the midnight hour, and the Tiger takes advantage of these boons. Spend some time in silence, drinking in the potent calm. There is nothing to fear in the stillness except the awakening of your own power.A different viewpoint is presented by Alexis Cartwright in “Transference Healing Animal Magic.”
Cartwright talks about the majesty, agility, and magnificence of Tiger, and her Power is Righteousness.
In Asia, Tiger is associated with the power, might and fearlessness of kings, and also destruction, violence, ruthlessness, judgement and punishment…The Koreans call Tiger the “King of the Animals”; the Chinese call it “Lord of the Land Animals.Asian Tiger is identified with the ambivalent but masterful spirits of shamanism…associated with power, ferocity, passion and sensuality. ..In Chinese legend, Tiger also represents the constellation of Orion…and Tiger attacks are thought to be punishment by a supreme being.
Tiger helps replenish your energy to deal with the issues in front of you. Embrace your power, without fear, and use it to your benefit, and the benefit of others. Tiger can also awaken new feelings of devotion, commitment and passion, including love and relationships – or your personal or professional life.
Tiger teaches you to be true to your heart. It enhances the intensity of your feelings so you can become more passionate in your life, relationships and causes close to your heart. Tiger gives you the courage to follow your passion and utilise it to make more positive changes within yourself and reality. Tiger people are leaders or activists for the greater good of all.
The light and dark of his coat suggest the balance of Yin/Yang, dark/light, sun/moon, male/female aspects of duality. Both are present, and balanced energetically.
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