Rat and Snake Compatibility
鼠 + 蛇
The Rat and the Snake score 60 out of 100, a fair match. The Rat and the Snake 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
Rat and Snake at a Glance
- Score
- 60 / 100
- Match
- Fair
- Rule
- No named link
- Own elements
- Water and Fire
- Yin or Yang
- Yang and Yin
- Recent Rat years
- 1996, 2008, 2020
- Recent Snake years
- 2001, 2013, 2025
How Well Do the Rat and the Snake Match?
Tradition sees no strong pull either way, so the people matter more than the signs.
The Rat and the Snake have no named link in the traditional rules. Both are clever and watchful, so they understand each other's thinking quickly. The Rat is more open and the Snake is more private.
Why the Rat and Snake 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 Rat and the Snake 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 Rat's own element is Water and the Snake's is Fire. In the five-element cycle Water controls Fire, which tradition reads as a test of balance. This site scores only the animal rules and treats elements as extra color.
Rat and Snake in Love, Friendship and Work
In Love
An absorbing match with plenty to talk about. The Rat should not push the Snake to open up, and the Snake should share more than it thinks it needs to.
In Friendship
A friendship of ideas. They trade plans and observations and respect each other's space.
At Work
Sharp and strategic as a team. The Rat finds the angle and the Snake checks the risk.
Tips for a Rat and Snake Pair
- Snake, share your thinking before the decision.
- Rat, give the Snake time to answer.
- Agree what stays private and what is shared.
More Rat and Snake Pairings
Other Rat Pairings
Rat and Snake Compatibility FAQ
Are the Rat and the Snake compatible?
The Rat and the Snake score 60 out of 100, which is a fair match. The Rat and the Snake have no named link in the traditional rules, so the match depends more on the two people than on their signs.
Can a Rat and a Snake be a good couple?
Tradition sees no strong pull either way, so the people matter more than the signs. An absorbing match with plenty to talk about. The Rat should not push the Snake to open up, and the Snake should share more than it thinks it needs to.
Are the Rat and the Snake good friends or colleagues?
A friendship of ideas. They trade plans and observations and respect each other's space. Sharp and strategic as a team. The Rat finds the angle and the Snake checks the risk.
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 Snake 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.