Ox and Dragon Compatibility
牛 + 龙
The Ox (also called the Cow) and the Dragon score 45 out of 100, a challenging match. The Ox and the Dragon are a break pair. Tradition says plans between them tend to come loose a little.
- Challenging
- Break
Ox and Dragon at a Glance
- Score
- 45 / 100
- Match
- Challenging
- Rule
- Break
- Own elements
- Earth and Earth
- Yin or Yang
- Yin and Yang
- Recent Ox years
- 1997, 2009, 2021
- Recent Dragon years
- 2000, 2012, 2024
How Well Do the Ox and the Dragon Match?
Tradition expects friction that takes patience.
The Ox and the Dragon are a break pair. The Ox is steady and slow and the Dragon is bold and fast, and plans between them tend to come loose a little if the pace is not agreed.
Why the Ox and Dragon Find It Harder
The score comes from the traditional rules between the two signs. Each rule that applies adds or takes away points from a starting score of 60.
The Rules
- Break 破 -15The Ox and the Dragon are a break pair. Tradition says plans between them tend to come loose a little.
The Elements
- Own elementsBoth signs carry Earth as their own element, so they share a nature. This site scores only the animal rules and treats elements as extra color.
Ox and Dragon in Love, Friendship and Work
In Love
The Ox admires the Dragon's confidence and the Dragon values the Ox's loyalty. They need to agree how fast the relationship moves and how money is handled.
In Friendship
A solid friendship with one rule: the Dragon should not trample the Ox's routines.
At Work
The Dragon dreams big and the Ox delivers. It works when the Dragon respects the time the Ox needs.
Tips for a Ox and Dragon Pair
- Agree the pace before starting.
- Ox, say what you need to feel safe.
- Dragon, keep the details in view.
More Ox and Dragon Pairings
Other Ox Pairings
Ox and Dragon Compatibility FAQ
Are the Ox and the Dragon compatible?
The Ox and the Dragon score 45 out of 100, which is a challenging match. The Ox and the Dragon are a break pair. Tradition says plans between them tend to come loose a little.
Can a Ox and a Dragon be a good couple?
Tradition expects friction that takes patience. The Ox admires the Dragon's confidence and the Dragon values the Ox's loyalty. They need to agree how fast the relationship moves and how money is handled.
Are the Ox and the Dragon good friends or colleagues?
A solid friendship with one rule: the Dragon should not trample the Ox's routines. The Dragon dreams big and the Ox delivers. It works when the Dragon respects the time the Ox needs.
What is the best match for the Ox?
See the full list on the Ox compatibility page: every pairing is ranked with its rule.
How is Ox and Dragon compatibility scored?
Every pair starts at 60 and each traditional rule that applies adds or removes points. Here: break -15.