Ox and Goat Compatibility
牛 + 羊
The Ox (also called the Cow) and the Goat (also called the Sheep or Ram) score 10 out of 100, a difficult match. The Ox and the Goat sit opposite each other on the zodiac wheel. Tradition expects friction in style and pace, and calls it a clash.
- Difficult
- Clash, Punishment
Ox and Goat at a Glance
- Score
- 10 / 100
- Match
- Difficult
- Rule
- Clash, Punishment
- Own elements
- Earth and Earth
- Yin or Yang
- Yin and Yin
- Recent Ox years
- 1997, 2009, 2021
- Recent Goat years
- 1991, 2003, 2015
How Well Do the Ox and the Goat Match?
Tradition expects the hardest pairing and advises extra care.
The Ox and the Goat sit opposite each other on the zodiac wheel and also share a punishment group, so tradition names this the hardest pairing. The Ox is firm and literal, the Goat is soft and flexible, and each reads the other's style as a fault.
Why the Ox and Goat 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
- Clash 冲 -30The Ox and the Goat sit opposite each other on the zodiac wheel. Tradition expects friction in style and pace, and calls it a clash.
- Punishment 刑 -20The Ox and the Goat fall in the same punishment group. Tradition links it to strain over rules, trust and promises.
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 Goat in Love, Friendship and Work
In Love
The Ox wants plans kept and the Goat wants room to feel its way. It can work when the Ox learns to bend on small things and the Goat learns to be clear, but it asks for patience on both sides.
In Friendship
As friends they do better, since neither needs to agree. They tend to enjoy each other in small doses and over shared routines.
At Work
Expect friction over pace and detail: the Ox wants it done properly and the Goat wants it done comfortably. Written agreements help most.
Tips for a Ox and Goat Pair
- Put promises and plans in writing.
- Ox, let small things go.
- Goat, say no early instead of retreating.
More Ox and Goat Pairings
Other Ox Pairings
Other Goat Pairings
- Goat compatibility: all matches ranked
- Rat and Goat compatibility
- Tiger and Goat compatibility
- Rabbit and Goat compatibility
- Dragon and Goat compatibility
- Snake and Goat compatibility
- Horse and Goat compatibility
- Goat and Monkey compatibility
- Goat and Rooster compatibility
- Goat and Dog compatibility
- Goat and Pig compatibility
Ox and Goat Compatibility FAQ
Are the Ox and the Goat compatible?
The Ox and the Goat score 10 out of 100, which is a difficult match. The Ox and the Goat sit opposite each other on the zodiac wheel. Tradition expects friction in style and pace, and calls it a clash.
Can a Ox and a Goat be a good couple?
Tradition expects the hardest pairing and advises extra care. The Ox wants plans kept and the Goat wants room to feel its way. It can work when the Ox learns to bend on small things and the Goat learns to be clear, but it asks for patience on both sides.
Are the Ox and the Goat good friends or colleagues?
As friends they do better, since neither needs to agree. They tend to enjoy each other in small doses and over shared routines. Expect friction over pace and detail: the Ox wants it done properly and the Goat wants it done comfortably. Written agreements help most.
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 Goat compatibility scored?
Every pair starts at 60 and each traditional rule that applies adds or removes points. Here: clash -30, punishment -20.