Monkey Compatibility
Overview
Compatibility follows the earthly branches through the affinity groups and the six harmonies.
Meaning
The monkey is conventionally paired with the rat, dragon and snake, and set against the tiger.
Traditional Interpretation
The rat-dragon-monkey group is one of the four three-fold affinities.
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FAQ
What does monkey compatibility cover in the Chinese zodiac database?
The monkey is conventionally paired with the rat, dragon and snake, and set against the tiger. Compatibility follows the earthly branches through the affinity groups and the six harmonies.
How much does monkey compatibility actually determine?
It is one factor among several in the traditional system. The monkey is conventionally paired with the rat, dragon and snake, and set against the tiger. 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 tiger is one of the best-known oppositions and is a branch relationship rather than an animal one.
How is monkey compatibility read in Chinese tradition?
The rat-dragon-monkey group is one of the four three-fold affinities. It is grouped under Metal (金) in the five-element system.
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