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Chinese Zodiac Compatibility

Pick two signs to see how they match. Each score comes from the traditional rules, and the card shows which rule gave it.

Check Two Signs

Not sure of a sign? Use the Chinese zodiac calculator with a birth date.

Chinese Zodiac Compatibility Chart

The score for every pair of signs out of 100. Read across for one sign and down for another, and select a score to see the pair.

RatOxTigerRabbitDragonSnakeHorseGoatMonkeyRoosterDogPig
RatRat and Rat compatibility: 70, GoodRat and Ox compatibility: 85, ExcellentRat and Tiger compatibility: 60, FairRat and Rabbit compatibility: 40, ChallengingRat and Dragon compatibility: 90, ExcellentRat and Snake compatibility: 60, FairRat and Horse compatibility: 30, ChallengingRat and Goat compatibility: 35, ChallengingRat and Monkey compatibility: 90, ExcellentRat and Rooster compatibility: 45, ChallengingRat and Dog compatibility: 60, FairRat and Pig compatibility: 60, Fair
OxRat and Ox compatibility: 85, ExcellentOx and Ox compatibility: 70, GoodOx and Tiger compatibility: 60, FairOx and Rabbit compatibility: 60, FairOx and Dragon compatibility: 45, ChallengingOx and Snake compatibility: 90, ExcellentOx and Horse compatibility: 35, ChallengingOx and Goat compatibility: 10, DifficultOx and Monkey compatibility: 60, FairOx and Rooster compatibility: 90, ExcellentOx and Dog compatibility: 40, ChallengingOx and Pig compatibility: 60, Fair
TigerRat and Tiger compatibility: 60, FairOx and Tiger compatibility: 60, FairTiger and Tiger compatibility: 70, GoodTiger and Rabbit compatibility: 60, FairTiger and Dragon compatibility: 60, FairTiger and Snake compatibility: 15, DifficultTiger and Horse compatibility: 90, ExcellentTiger and Goat compatibility: 60, FairTiger and Monkey compatibility: 10, DifficultTiger and Rooster compatibility: 60, FairTiger and Dog compatibility: 90, ExcellentTiger and Pig compatibility: 70, Good
RabbitRat and Rabbit compatibility: 40, ChallengingOx and Rabbit compatibility: 60, FairTiger and Rabbit compatibility: 60, FairRabbit and Rabbit compatibility: 70, GoodRabbit and Dragon compatibility: 35, ChallengingRabbit and Snake compatibility: 60, FairRabbit and Horse compatibility: 45, ChallengingRabbit and Goat compatibility: 90, ExcellentRabbit and Monkey compatibility: 60, FairRabbit and Rooster compatibility: 30, ChallengingRabbit and Dog compatibility: 85, ExcellentRabbit and Pig compatibility: 90, Excellent
DragonRat and Dragon compatibility: 90, ExcellentOx and Dragon compatibility: 45, ChallengingTiger and Dragon compatibility: 60, FairRabbit and Dragon compatibility: 35, ChallengingDragon and Dragon compatibility: 50, FairDragon and Snake compatibility: 60, FairDragon and Horse compatibility: 60, FairDragon and Goat compatibility: 60, FairDragon and Monkey compatibility: 90, ExcellentDragon and Rooster compatibility: 85, ExcellentDragon and Dog compatibility: 30, ChallengingDragon and Pig compatibility: 60, Fair
SnakeRat and Snake compatibility: 60, FairOx and Snake compatibility: 90, ExcellentTiger and Snake compatibility: 15, DifficultRabbit and Snake compatibility: 60, FairDragon and Snake compatibility: 60, FairSnake and Snake compatibility: 70, GoodSnake and Horse compatibility: 60, FairSnake and Goat compatibility: 60, FairSnake and Monkey compatibility: 50, FairSnake and Rooster compatibility: 90, ExcellentSnake and Dog compatibility: 60, FairSnake and Pig compatibility: 30, Challenging
HorseRat and Horse compatibility: 30, ChallengingOx and Horse compatibility: 35, ChallengingTiger and Horse compatibility: 90, ExcellentRabbit and Horse compatibility: 45, ChallengingDragon and Horse compatibility: 60, FairSnake and Horse compatibility: 60, FairHorse and Horse compatibility: 50, FairHorse and Goat compatibility: 85, ExcellentHorse and Monkey compatibility: 60, FairHorse and Rooster compatibility: 60, FairHorse and Dog compatibility: 90, ExcellentHorse and Pig compatibility: 60, Fair
GoatRat and Goat compatibility: 35, ChallengingOx and Goat compatibility: 10, DifficultTiger and Goat compatibility: 60, FairRabbit and Goat compatibility: 90, ExcellentDragon and Goat compatibility: 60, FairSnake and Goat compatibility: 60, FairHorse and Goat compatibility: 85, ExcellentGoat and Goat compatibility: 70, GoodGoat and Monkey compatibility: 60, FairGoat and Rooster compatibility: 60, FairGoat and Dog compatibility: 25, DifficultGoat and Pig compatibility: 90, Excellent
MonkeyRat and Monkey compatibility: 90, ExcellentOx and Monkey compatibility: 60, FairTiger and Monkey compatibility: 10, DifficultRabbit and Monkey compatibility: 60, FairDragon and Monkey compatibility: 90, ExcellentSnake and Monkey compatibility: 50, FairHorse and Monkey compatibility: 60, FairGoat and Monkey compatibility: 60, FairMonkey and Monkey compatibility: 70, GoodMonkey and Rooster compatibility: 60, FairMonkey and Dog compatibility: 60, FairMonkey and Pig compatibility: 35, Challenging
RoosterRat and Rooster compatibility: 45, ChallengingOx and Rooster compatibility: 90, ExcellentTiger and Rooster compatibility: 60, FairRabbit and Rooster compatibility: 30, ChallengingDragon and Rooster compatibility: 85, ExcellentSnake and Rooster compatibility: 90, ExcellentHorse and Rooster compatibility: 60, FairGoat and Rooster compatibility: 60, FairMonkey and Rooster compatibility: 60, FairRooster and Rooster compatibility: 50, FairRooster and Dog compatibility: 35, ChallengingRooster and Pig compatibility: 60, Fair
DogRat and Dog compatibility: 60, FairOx and Dog compatibility: 40, ChallengingTiger and Dog compatibility: 90, ExcellentRabbit and Dog compatibility: 85, ExcellentDragon and Dog compatibility: 30, ChallengingSnake and Dog compatibility: 60, FairHorse and Dog compatibility: 90, ExcellentGoat and Dog compatibility: 25, DifficultMonkey and Dog compatibility: 60, FairRooster and Dog compatibility: 35, ChallengingDog and Dog compatibility: 70, GoodDog and Pig compatibility: 60, Fair
PigRat and Pig compatibility: 60, FairOx and Pig compatibility: 60, FairTiger and Pig compatibility: 70, GoodRabbit and Pig compatibility: 90, ExcellentDragon and Pig compatibility: 60, FairSnake and Pig compatibility: 30, ChallengingHorse and Pig compatibility: 60, FairGoat and Pig compatibility: 90, ExcellentMonkey and Pig compatibility: 35, ChallengingRooster and Pig compatibility: 60, FairDog and Pig compatibility: 60, FairPig and Pig compatibility: 50, Fair
  • Difficult under 30
  • Challenging 30+
  • Fair 50+
  • Good 70+
  • Excellent 85+

How the Scores Are Made

Every pair starts at 60. Each traditional rule that applies adds or takes away points, and the total is kept between 10 and 95. Two rules can apply to one pair, so Snake and Monkey, a Secret Friend pair that also has a punishment and a break, score 50.

RulePointsWhat it isPairs
Trine partner 三合+30Signs four years apartRat, Dragon, Monkey; Ox, Snake, Rooster; Tiger, Horse, Dog; Rabbit, Goat, Pig
Secret Friend 六合+25Six traditional best-match pairsRat and Ox; Tiger and Pig; Rabbit and Dog; Dragon and Rooster; Snake and Monkey; Horse and Goat
Same sign +10The same sign twiceAny sign with itself
Break 破-15Six pairs whose plans tend to come looseRat and Rooster; Ox and Dragon; Tiger and Pig; Rabbit and Horse; Snake and Monkey; Goat and Dog
Punishment 刑-20Punishment groups and self-punishmentOx, Dog and Goat; Tiger, Snake and Monkey; Rat and Rabbit; and Dragon, Horse, Rooster or Pig with its own sign
Harm 害-25Six pairs that wear on each otherRat and Goat; Ox and Horse; Tiger and Snake; Rabbit and Dragon; Monkey and Pig; Rooster and Dog
Clash 冲-30Signs opposite on the wheelRat and Horse; Ox and Goat; Tiger and Monkey; Rabbit and Rooster; Dragon and Dog; Snake and Pig
  • Excellent 85 and over. Tradition sees a natural fit.
  • Good 70 and over. Tradition sees an easy match with a little effort.
  • Fair 50 and over. Tradition sees no strong pull either way, so the people matter more than the signs.
  • Challenging 30 and over. Tradition expects friction that takes patience.
  • Difficult under 30. Tradition expects the hardest pairing and advises extra care.

These are traditional readings of two signs. They are for cultural interest and say nothing certain about two people. The full method is on the methodology page.

Compatibility for Popular Pairs

Full pages for the pairs people look up most, with the rule behind each score and how the two do in love, friendship and work.

Compatibility by Sign

Pick a sign to see its best matches, its enemy sign and all 12 pairings ranked.

Chinese zodiac enemy signs and enemy years

Chinese Zodiac Compatibility FAQ

Which Chinese zodiac signs are most compatible?

Tradition favors signs in the same trine group (Rat, Dragon, Monkey; Ox, Snake, Rooster; Tiger, Horse, Dog; Rabbit, Goat, Pig) and the six Secret Friend pairs (Rat and Ox, Tiger and Pig, Rabbit and Dog, Dragon and Rooster, Snake and Monkey, Horse and Goat).

How do I check Chinese zodiac compatibility?

Pick the two signs in the calculator above, or find the pair in the 12 by 12 chart. If you do not know a sign, use the Chinese zodiac calculator on the home page and enter the birth date, because January and February births may belong to the year before.

How is Chinese zodiac compatibility scored?

Every pair starts at 60. Each traditional rule that applies adds or removes points: trine +30, Secret Friend +25, same sign +10, break -15, punishment -20, harm -25, clash -30. Scores stay between 10 and 95.

What is the worst Chinese zodiac match?

The lowest scores go to pairs that break several rules at once: Tiger and Monkey (a clash and a punishment) and Ox and Goat (a clash and a punishment). They are traditional readings, not rulings on any two people.

Do the Chinese zodiac signs decide whether a couple will last?

No. The zodiac is a traditional system for cultural interest. How two people treat each other matters far more than their signs, and many couples with a hard match do well.

Does the element matter for compatibility?

Some readers also look at the elements: Wood feeds Fire, Fire feeds Earth, Earth feeds Metal, Metal feeds Water and Water feeds Wood. This site scores only the animal rules above, and treats elements as extra color.

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