Dog Compatibility
Overview
Compatibility follows the earthly branches through the affinity groups and the six harmonies.
Meaning
The dog is conventionally paired with the tiger, horse and rabbit, and set against the dragon.
Traditional Interpretation
The tiger-horse-dog affinity group is one of the four.
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FAQ
What does dog compatibility cover in the Chinese zodiac database?
The dog is conventionally paired with the tiger, horse and rabbit, and set against the dragon. Compatibility follows the earthly branches through the affinity groups and the six harmonies.
How much does dog compatibility actually determine?
It is one factor among several in the traditional system. The dog is conventionally paired with the tiger, horse and rabbit, and set against the dragon. The year animal is the coarsest of the four pillars — the month, day and hour carry equal weight, and the classical sources never read the year alone. The dragon opposition is stated as a branch relationship and the tradition treats it descriptively.
How is dog compatibility read in Chinese tradition?
The tiger-horse-dog affinity group is one of the four. It is grouped under Earth (土) in the five-element system.
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