Snake and Rooster Compatibility
蛇 + 鸡
The Snake and the Rooster (also called the Chicken) score 90 out of 100, an excellent match. The Snake and the Rooster belong to the same trine group, signs four years apart. Tradition sees shared aims and easy support.
- Excellent
- Trine partner
Snake and Rooster at a Glance
- Score
- 90 / 100
- Match
- Excellent
- Rule
- Trine partner
- Own elements
- Fire and Metal
- Yin or Yang
- Yin and Yin
- Recent Snake years
- 2001, 2013, 2025
- Recent Rooster years
- 1993, 2005, 2017
How Well Do the Snake and the Rooster Match?
Tradition sees a natural fit.
The Snake and the Rooster share a trine group with the Ox. Both are intelligent, tidy and quietly ambitious, and tradition sees this as one of the easiest and most rewarding pairings.
Why the Snake and Rooster 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 Snake and the Rooster belong to the same trine group, signs four years apart. Tradition sees shared aims and easy support.
The Elements
- Own elementsThe Snake's own element is Fire and the Rooster's is Metal. In the five-element cycle Fire controls Metal, 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 Snake, the Rooster and the Ox make up one trine group. Bringing the Ox into the picture is said to strengthen the bond.
Snake and Rooster in Love, Friendship and Work
In Love
A refined, loyal match. They respect each other's standards and tend to plan a shared future. The risk is that two perfectionists become critical, so appreciation should be said aloud.
In Friendship
A close friendship built on shared taste and mutual respect.
At Work
Excellent for work needing care: the Snake sees the strategy and the Rooster sees the details. Few mistakes get past them.
Tips for a Snake and Rooster Pair
- Say thank you more than you say what could be better.
- Make space for rest, not just goals.
- Plan the long term together.
More Snake and Rooster Pairings
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Snake and Rooster Compatibility FAQ
Are the Snake and the Rooster compatible?
The Snake and the Rooster score 90 out of 100, which is an excellent match. The Snake and the Rooster belong to the same trine group, signs four years apart. Tradition sees shared aims and easy support.
Can a Snake and a Rooster be a good couple?
Tradition sees a natural fit. A refined, loyal match. They respect each other's standards and tend to plan a shared future. The risk is that two perfectionists become critical, so appreciation should be said aloud.
Are the Snake and the Rooster good friends or colleagues?
A close friendship built on shared taste and mutual respect. Excellent for work needing care: the Snake sees the strategy and the Rooster sees the details. Few mistakes get past them.
What is the best match for the Snake?
See the full list on the Snake compatibility page: every pairing is ranked with its rule.
How is Snake and Rooster compatibility scored?
Every pair starts at 60 and each traditional rule that applies adds or removes points. Here: trine partner +30.

