Rat and Tiger Compatibility
鼠 + 虎
The Rat and the Tiger score 60 out of 100, a fair match. The Rat 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
Rat and Tiger at a Glance
- Score
- 60 / 100
- Match
- Fair
- Rule
- No named link
- Own elements
- Water and Wood
- Yin or Yang
- Yang and Yang
- Recent Rat years
- 1996, 2008, 2020
- Recent Tiger years
- 1998, 2010, 2022
How Well Do the Rat and the Tiger Match?
Tradition sees no strong pull either way, so the people matter more than the signs.
The Rat and the Tiger have no named link in the traditional rules, so the match rests on the two people. The Rat is clever and careful and the Tiger is bold and direct, which can feel like an exciting contrast or a tug of wills.
Why the Rat 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 Rat 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 Rat's own element is Water and the Tiger's is Wood. In the five-element cycle Water feeds Wood, which tradition reads as supportive. This site scores only the animal rules and treats elements as extra color.
Rat and Tiger in Love, Friendship and Work
In Love
Lively and full of ideas. The Tiger enjoys the Rat's wit and the Rat enjoys the Tiger's confidence. Problems come when the Tiger acts first and the Rat would rather have talked it through.
In Friendship
Good company: they egg each other on and both like a project. They get along best when neither needs to win.
At Work
The Rat finds the angle and the Tiger drives it forward. Agree early who has the last word on risk.
Tips for a Rat and Tiger Pair
- Tiger, tell the Rat the plan before you start.
- Rat, say it plainly when you disagree.
- Pick one shared goal each season.
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Rat and Tiger Compatibility FAQ
Are the Rat and the Tiger compatible?
The Rat and the Tiger score 60 out of 100, which is a fair match. The Rat 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 Rat and a Tiger be a good couple?
Tradition sees no strong pull either way, so the people matter more than the signs. Lively and full of ideas. The Tiger enjoys the Rat's wit and the Rat enjoys the Tiger's confidence. Problems come when the Tiger acts first and the Rat would rather have talked it through.
Are the Rat and the Tiger good friends or colleagues?
Good company: they egg each other on and both like a project. They get along best when neither needs to win. The Rat finds the angle and the Tiger drives it forward. Agree early who has the last word on 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 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.