Rooster Compatibility
Overview
Compatibility follows the earthly branches through the affinity groups and the six harmonies.
Meaning
The rooster is conventionally paired with the ox, snake and dragon, and set against the rabbit.
Traditional Interpretation
The ox-snake-rooster group is one of the four three-fold affinities.
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FAQ
What does rooster compatibility cover in the Chinese zodiac database?
The rooster is conventionally paired with the ox, snake and dragon, and set against the rabbit. Compatibility follows the earthly branches through the affinity groups and the six harmonies.
How much does rooster compatibility actually determine?
It is one factor among several in the traditional system. The rooster is conventionally paired with the ox, snake and dragon, and set against the rabbit. 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 rabbit is a branch opposition and is stated as a dynamic rather than as a prohibition.
How is rooster compatibility read in Chinese tradition?
The ox-snake-rooster group is one of the four three-fold affinities. It is grouped under Metal (金) in the five-element system.
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