Rat and Dragon Compatibility
鼠 + 龙
The Rat and the Dragon score 90 out of 100, an excellent match. The Rat and the Dragon belong to the same trine group, signs four years apart. Tradition sees shared aims and easy support.
- Excellent
- Trine partner
Rat and Dragon at a Glance
- Score
- 90 / 100
- Match
- Excellent
- Rule
- Trine partner
- Own elements
- Water and Earth
- Yin or Yang
- Yang and Yang
- Recent Rat years
- 1996, 2008, 2020
- Recent Dragon years
- 2000, 2012, 2024
How Well Do the Rat and the Dragon Match?
Tradition sees a natural fit.
The Rat and the Dragon belong to the same trine group with the Monkey, which tradition sees as a very natural pairing. The Dragon brings vision and confidence and the Rat brings the cleverness to make it work.
Why the Rat and Dragon 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 Rat and the Dragon belong to the same trine group, signs four years apart. Tradition sees shared aims and easy support.
The Elements
- Own elementsThe Rat's own element is Water and the Dragon's is Earth. In the five-element cycle Earth controls Water, which tradition reads as a test of balance. This site scores only the animal rules and treats elements as extra color.
- The third sign of the groupThe Rat, the Dragon and the Monkey make up one trine group. Bringing the Monkey into the picture is said to strengthen the bond.
Rat and Dragon in Love, Friendship and Work
In Love
Energetic and admiring. The Rat is drawn to the Dragon's presence and the Dragon values the Rat's loyalty and good sense. Few couples in the chart start with so much goodwill.
In Friendship
Easy and supportive. They cheer for each other, and the Rat often ends up as the Dragon's most trusted adviser.
At Work
A strong team: the Dragon sets the aim and the Rat finds the route. Keep the Dragon from taking all the credit.
Tips for a Rat and Dragon Pair
- Dragon, thank the Rat for the groundwork.
- Rat, speak up when a plan is too big.
- Take on a shared project together.
More Rat and Dragon Pairings
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Rat and Dragon Compatibility FAQ
Are the Rat and the Dragon compatible?
The Rat and the Dragon score 90 out of 100, which is an excellent match. The Rat and the Dragon belong to the same trine group, signs four years apart. Tradition sees shared aims and easy support.
Can a Rat and a Dragon be a good couple?
Tradition sees a natural fit. Energetic and admiring. The Rat is drawn to the Dragon's presence and the Dragon values the Rat's loyalty and good sense. Few couples in the chart start with so much goodwill.
Are the Rat and the Dragon good friends or colleagues?
Easy and supportive. They cheer for each other, and the Rat often ends up as the Dragon's most trusted adviser. A strong team: the Dragon sets the aim and the Rat finds the route. Keep the Dragon from taking all the credit.
What is the best match for the Rat?
See the full list on the Rat compatibility page: every pairing is ranked with its rule.
How is Rat and Dragon compatibility scored?
Every pair starts at 60 and each traditional rule that applies adds or removes points. Here: trine partner +30.