Snake Compatibility
Overview
Compatibility follows the earthly branches, using both the affinity groups and the six harmonies.
Meaning
The snake is conventionally paired with the ox, rooster and monkey, and set against the pig.
Traditional Interpretation
The snake, ox and rooster form one of the four three-fold affinity groups.
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FAQ
What does snake compatibility cover in the Chinese zodiac database?
The snake is conventionally paired with the ox, rooster and monkey, and set against the pig. Compatibility follows the earthly branches, using both the affinity groups and the six harmonies.
How much does snake compatibility actually determine?
It is one factor among several in the traditional system. The snake is conventionally paired with the ox, rooster and monkey, and set against the pig. 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 monkey pairing comes from a six-harmony relationship, which is a separate mechanism from the affinity group.
How is snake compatibility read in Chinese tradition?
The snake, ox and rooster form one of the four three-fold affinity groups. It is grouped under Fire (火) in the five-element system.
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