Horse Compatibility
Overview
Compatibility follows the earthly branches through the affinity groups and the six harmonies.
Meaning
The horse is conventionally paired with the tiger, dog and goat, and set against the rat.
Traditional Interpretation
The tiger-horse-dog group is one of the four three-fold affinities; the goat pairing is a six-harmony one.
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FAQ
What does horse compatibility cover in the Chinese zodiac database?
The horse is conventionally paired with the tiger, dog and goat, and set against the rat. Compatibility follows the earthly branches through the affinity groups and the six harmonies.
How much does horse compatibility actually determine?
It is one factor among several in the traditional system. The horse is conventionally paired with the tiger, dog and goat, and set against the rat. 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 clash with the rat is the most frequently cited in popular use, and it is a branch opposition rather than an animal judgement.
How is horse compatibility read in Chinese tradition?
The tiger-horse-dog group is one of the four three-fold affinities; the goat pairing is a six-harmony one. It is grouped under Fire (火) in the five-element system.
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