Love Compatibility Matcher
Select two Chinese Zodiac signs to reveal their celestial compatibility — love, friendship, and destiny alignment based on 2,000 years of Taoist wisdom.
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| 鼠 | 牛 | 虎 | 兔 | 龍 | 蛇 | 馬 | 羊 | 猴 | 雞 | 狗 | 豬 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鼠 | — | 70 | 40 | 30 | 95 | 50 | 20 | 45 | 95 | 50 | 40 | 70 |
| 牛 | 70 | — | 25 | 60 | 50 | 90 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 95 | 30 | 60 |
| 虎 | 40 | 25 | — | 55 | 60 | 20 | 95 | 50 | 20 | 40 | 95 | 55 |
| 兔 | 30 | 60 | 55 | — | 30 | 40 | 65 | 90 | 50 | 20 | 90 | 85 |
| 龍 | 95 | 50 | 60 | 30 | — | 55 | 60 | 30 | 95 | 50 | 20 | 50 |
| 蛇 | 50 | 90 | 20 | 40 | 55 | — | 55 | 30 | 50 | 95 | 50 | 20 |
| 馬 | 20 | 20 | 95 | 65 | 60 | 55 | — | 65 | 55 | 40 | 90 | 55 |
| 羊 | 45 | 30 | 50 | 90 | 30 | 30 | 65 | — | 30 | 40 | 30 | 90 |
| 猴 | 95 | 40 | 20 | 50 | 95 | 50 | 55 | 30 | — | 40 | 30 | 30 |
| 雞 | 50 | 95 | 40 | 20 | 50 | 95 | 40 | 40 | 40 | — | 30 | 60 |
| 狗 | 40 | 30 | 95 | 90 | 20 | 50 | 90 | 30 | 30 | 30 | — | 80 |
| 豬 | 70 | 60 | 55 | 85 | 50 | 20 | 55 | 90 | 30 | 60 | 80 | — |
The Science of Chinese Zodiac Compatibility
Chinese Zodiac compatibility is rooted in the classical Six Harmonies (六合), Four Trines (三合), and Clash pairs (六沖) of traditional Chinese metaphysics. The Six Harmonies are natural soulmate pairs: Rat-Ox, Tiger-Pig, Rabbit-Dog, Dragon-Rooster, Snake-Monkey, and Horse-Sheep. The Four Trines — three groupings of four signs sharing the same core energy — create powerful alliances.
Earthly Branches (Di Zhi) Interaction: Underneath the animal archetypes lies a rigorous mathematical system of 12 Earthly Branches. Compatibility is literally a calculation of elemental interactions (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) based on the angle and polarity of these branches. When two signs form a "Harmony" angle (like the 120-degree trine), their elemental energies naturally feed into each other, creating an effortless flow of Qi (life force). Conversely, a "Clash" angle creates elemental friction.
True compatibility in Chinese Astrology, however, goes far deeper than zodiac year alone. The full Four Pillars BaZi chart considers the Day Master (your true self), Hour Pillar (inner world), Month Pillar (social expression), and Year Pillar (generational energy) — creating a far more precise and personalized compatibility reading.
Frequently Asked Questions About Zodiac Compatibility
What are the Six Harmonies (Liu He) in Chinese Astrology?
The Six Harmonies are the six most compatible animal pairs: Rat-Ox, Tiger-Pig, Rabbit-Dog, Dragon-Rooster, Snake-Monkey, and Horse-Sheep. They share natural magnetic harmony and deep mutual support.
What are Six Clashes (Liu Chong)?
Six Clashes occur between animals situated directly opposite each other on the 12-year wheel (e.g. Rat-Horse, Ox-Sheep, Tiger-Monkey). Clashes generate friction but can also spark intense growth when managed with awareness.
Can incompatible Chinese Zodiac signs have a successful marriage?
Yes. Year sign compatibility accounts for only 25% of relationship dynamics. A complete BaZi comparison examines your Day Master, 5 Elements interaction, and Month/Hour pillars, often revealing strong underlying harmony despite year clashes.
How do you figure out Chinese Zodiac compatibility for a love match?
You can easily figure out your Chinese zodiac love compatibility by selecting your birth year sign and your partner's sign in our Chinese compatibility calculator above. It instantly references the ancient San He (Three Harmonies) and Liu He (Six Harmonies) charts to determine your match percentage.