
The Tiger is the third sign in the cycle of Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animal signs. It is featured in many Asian cultures as a manifestation of courage, power, passion and royalty. 虎虎生威(hu hu sheng wei) means awe-inspiring virtue of prosperity. Tiger images are used to ward off evil spirits and bring luck to families and businesses. The richly symbolic cherry blossoms have been utilized often in any art, as they are an omen of good fortune and is also an emblem of love, affection and represents spring.