Ox and Tiger Compatibility
牛 + 虎
The Ox (also called the Cow) and the Tiger score 60 out of 100, a fair match. The Ox and the Tiger have no named link in the traditional rules, so the match depends more on the two people than on their signs.
- Fair
- No named link
Ox and Tiger at a Glance
- Score
- 60 / 100
- Match
- Fair
- Rule
- No named link
- Own elements
- Earth and Wood
- Yin or Yang
- Yin and Yang
- Recent Ox years
- 1997, 2009, 2021
- Recent Tiger years
- 1998, 2010, 2022
How Well Do the Ox and the Tiger Match?
Tradition sees no strong pull either way, so the people matter more than the signs.
The Ox and the Tiger have no named link in the traditional rules. The Ox is patient and the Tiger is impatient, and both are strong-willed, so the pair needs respect more than harmony.
Why the Ox and Tiger Get on, or Do Not
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
- No named linkThe Ox and the Tiger have no named link in the traditional rules, so the match depends more on the two people than on their signs.
The Elements
- Own elementsThe Ox's own element is Earth and the Tiger's is Wood. In the five-element cycle Wood controls Earth, which tradition reads as a test of balance. This site scores only the animal rules and treats elements as extra color.
Ox and Tiger in Love, Friendship and Work
In Love
Loyal and strong when the two are on the same side. The Tiger should not push the Ox, and the Ox should not dig in.
In Friendship
Respectful friends who rely on each other in a crisis.
At Work
The Tiger starts things and the Ox carries them through. Agree who decides.
Tips for a Ox and Tiger Pair
- Take turns deciding.
- Tiger, let the Ox finish.
- Ox, be open to a change of plan.
More Ox and Tiger Pairings
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Ox and Tiger Compatibility FAQ
Are the Ox and the Tiger compatible?
The Ox and the Tiger score 60 out of 100, which is a fair match. The Ox and the Tiger have no named link in the traditional rules, so the match depends more on the two people than on their signs.
Can a Ox and a Tiger be a good couple?
Tradition sees no strong pull either way, so the people matter more than the signs. Loyal and strong when the two are on the same side. The Tiger should not push the Ox, and the Ox should not dig in.
Are the Ox and the Tiger good friends or colleagues?
Respectful friends who rely on each other in a crisis. The Tiger starts things and the Ox carries them through. Agree who decides.
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 Tiger compatibility scored?
Every pair starts at 60 and each traditional rule that applies adds or removes points. Here: no rule applies, so the score stays at 60.