Compatibility
Chinese Zodiac Compatibility — All 12 Animals
Chinese astrology judges a match on two systems: the Six Harmonies (六合, six natural pairs) and the Three Harmonies (三合, four trines of three). Clashes matter too — and they are not the verdict most people assume.
Start with one animal
鼠
Rat matches
How the Rat pairs with all eleven other animals, scored by harmony and clash.
牛
Ox matches
How the Ox pairs with all eleven other animals, scored by harmony and clash.
虎
Tiger matches
How the Tiger pairs with all eleven other animals, scored by harmony and clash.
兔
Rabbit matches
How the Rabbit pairs with all eleven other animals, scored by harmony and clash.
龙
Dragon matches
How the Dragon pairs with all eleven other animals, scored by harmony and clash.
蛇
Snake matches
How the Snake pairs with all eleven other animals, scored by harmony and clash.
马
Horse matches
How the Horse pairs with all eleven other animals, scored by harmony and clash.
羊
Goat matches
How the Goat pairs with all eleven other animals, scored by harmony and clash.
猴
Monkey matches
How the Monkey pairs with all eleven other animals, scored by harmony and clash.
鸡
Rooster matches
How the Rooster pairs with all eleven other animals, scored by harmony and clash.
狗
Dog matches
How the Dog pairs with all eleven other animals, scored by harmony and clash.
猪
Pig matches
How the Pig pairs with all eleven other animals, scored by harmony and clash.
The six harmony pairs
About the clash
Six pairs sit opposite each other in the cycle and are said to clash: Rat–Horse, Ox–Goat, Tiger–Monkey, Rabbit–Rooster, Dragon–Dog and Snake–Pig. A clash means two people who pull in genuinely different directions. Handled consciously that is productive — it means someone is always questioning the plan. Handled unconsciously it is corrosive.
And remember: your animal is one pillar out of four. Two people with clashing animals and compatible day masters often do perfectly well.