Chinese Zodiac Compatibility

The Chinese Zodiac Compatibility is a way to judge whether the marriage or love relationship between two people is harmonious based on the traditional Chinese zodiac signs. Initially, the twelve Chinese zodiac signs were just symbols used by ancient people to record years, without specific meanings. Nowadays, people incorporate them into the concept of Eight Characters marriage matching to see if the personalities of the two individuals complement each other and if the relationship is harmonious.

However, it should be noted that zodiac compatibility is just one aspect of the traditional “Eight Characters marriage matching.” If Eight Characters marriage matching is likened to a filtering mechanism, the Chinese zodiac signs are only the most basic layer with relatively limited filtering effects. A more in-depth and accurate marriage judgment often requires a comprehensive analysis based on the year, month, day, and hour of birth.

From the perspective of Chinese zodiac signs, most people’s zodiac signs can actually be compatible. Cases of “zodiac signs not being compatible” are often due to misunderstandings caused by significant age differences. Generally, a six-year age difference is considered appropriate, and if combined with Chinese Zodiac Sign compatibility, it is an ideal match.

In traditional beliefs, the most favored “highly compatible marriage” is when the man is slightly older than the woman (although there are individual cases where it is the opposite), and the Chinese zodiac signs and Five Elements attributes of the two individuals are compatible. Such marriages are not only considered emotionally stable but also symbolize happiness and fulfillment in marriage.

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Chinese Zodiac Compatibility Chart

Chinese Zodiac Best Matches (Harmony) Incompatible Matches (Conflict)
Rat Dragon, Monkey, Ox Horse, goat, Rooster, Rabbit
​Ox​ Rat, Snake, Rooster Dragon, Dog, Goat
Tiger Horse, Dog Snake, Pig, Monkey
​Rabbit​ Goat, Pig, Dog Rat, Horse, Dragon, Rooster
​Dragon​ Ox, Rooster Tiger, Pig
​Snake​ Ox, Rooster Tiger, Monkey, Pig
​Horse​ Tiger, Goat, Dog Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Rooster
​Goat​ Rabbit, Horse, Pig, Monkey Dragon, Ox, Dog
​Monkey​ Rat, Dragon Tiger, Pig, Snake
​Rooster​ Ox, Dragon, Snake Rat, Horse, Rabbit
​Dog​ Tiger, Rabbit, Horse Ox, Dragon, Goat, Rooster
​Pig​ Goat, Rabbit Snake, Monkey, Tiger

The Three Harmonies in the Chinese Zodiac

Principle of Three Harmonies: Three Harmonies Setup (four groups), the energy fields of the three come together, creating a “noble person environment,” enabling the couple to grow together.

Three Harmonious Zodiac Pairings (4 Groups):

Monkey, Rat, Dragon: A wise combination that excels at resource integration, making it ideal for entrepreneurial families.
Snake, Rooster, Ox: A pragmatic combination that is great at budgeting and likely to achieve a comfortable lifestyle.
Tiger, Horse, Dog: An action-oriented combination that dares to take risks, resulting in a life full of passion.
Pig, Rabbit, Goat: A warm-hearted combination that emphasizes quality of life and has strong bonds with children.

Advantages of Marriage:
Complementary personalities that can bring out each other’s potential; when one partner faces challenges, the other often steps in as a supporter.
For example: Horse (enthusiastic) + Dog (loyal) → A stable marriage with mutual support.