Ox and Snake Compatibility
牛 + 蛇
The Ox (also called the Cow) and the Snake score 90 out of 100, an excellent match. The Ox and the Snake belong to the same trine group, signs four years apart. Tradition sees shared aims and easy support.
- Excellent
- Trine partner
Ox and Snake at a Glance
- Score
- 90 / 100
- Match
- Excellent
- Rule
- Trine partner
- Own elements
- Earth and Fire
- Yin or Yang
- Yin and Yin
- Recent Ox years
- 1997, 2009, 2021
- Recent Snake years
- 2001, 2013, 2025
How Well Do the Ox and the Snake Match?
Tradition sees a natural fit.
The Ox and the Snake share a trine group with the Rooster. Both are patient, deliberate and private, so they understand each other's need for quiet and for doing things properly.
Why the Ox and Snake Match
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
- Trine partner 三合 +30The Ox and the Snake belong to the same trine group, signs four years apart. Tradition sees shared aims and easy support.
The Elements
- Own elementsThe Ox's own element is Earth and the Snake's is Fire. In the five-element cycle Fire feeds Earth, which tradition reads as supportive. This site scores only the animal rules and treats elements as extra color.
- The third sign of the groupThe Ox, the Snake and the Rooster make up one trine group. Bringing the Rooster into the picture is said to strengthen the bond.
Ox and Snake in Love, Friendship and Work
In Love
Steady and deep. Neither rushes, and both value loyalty. The Snake brings insight and the Ox brings reliability, and together they tend to build something that lasts.
In Friendship
A calm friendship built on trust. They do not need to talk daily to stay close.
At Work
A dependable pair: the Snake plans and the Ox executes. They can be slow to change course, so schedule a review now and then.
Tips for a Ox and Snake Pair
- Say what you feel, even if the other already guesses.
- Make room for one new thing a month.
- Share the money plan early.
More Ox and Snake Pairings
Other Ox Pairings
Ox and Snake Compatibility FAQ
Are the Ox and the Snake compatible?
The Ox and the Snake score 90 out of 100, which is an excellent match. The Ox and the Snake belong to the same trine group, signs four years apart. Tradition sees shared aims and easy support.
Can a Ox and a Snake be a good couple?
Tradition sees a natural fit. Steady and deep. Neither rushes, and both value loyalty. The Snake brings insight and the Ox brings reliability, and together they tend to build something that lasts.
Are the Ox and the Snake good friends or colleagues?
A calm friendship built on trust. They do not need to talk daily to stay close. A dependable pair: the Snake plans and the Ox executes. They can be slow to change course, so schedule a review now and then.
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 Snake compatibility scored?
Every pair starts at 60 and each traditional rule that applies adds or removes points. Here: trine partner +30.