Rat Compatibility
Year of the Rat
Multi-talented, perceptive, and deeply attached to family life, the Rat is a devoted partner once trust is established. Rats show love through attentiveness and practical support, and do best alongside someone who can match their sincerity. They fare poorly when paired with a sign whose life values point in a fundamentally different direction — particularly those whose impulsiveness or emotional distance leaves the Rat feeling unsettled and unappreciated.
Strongest matches: Ox, Dragon, Monkey
Most challenging: Goat, Rooster, Horse
Ox Compatibility
Year of the Ox
Steadfast, principled, and deeply loyal, the Ox gives fully in a relationship once committed — though rarely in words. They tend to show love through reliability, provision, and a quiet, dependable presence. Oxen thrive with partners who respect their values and match their work ethic. They struggle most with those who are impulsive, emotionally demanding in ways they cannot read, or who mistake the Ox’s reserve for indifference.
Strongest matches: Rat, Snake, Rooster
Most challenging: Horse, Dragon, Goat
| Partner Sign |
Score |
Reading |
| Rat |
100 — A Match Made in Heaven |
Ox & Rat |
| Ox |
70 — A Forward-Moving Pair |
Ox & Ox |
| Tiger |
60 — A Quietly Devoted Pair |
Ox & Tiger |
| Rabbit |
55 — A Pair That Holds Each Other Back |
Ox & Rabbit |
| Dragon |
20 — An Outwardly Matched but Inwardly Distant Pair |
Ox & Dragon |
| Snake |
90 — A Perfectly Compatible Pair |
Ox & Snake |
| Horse |
10 — A Tormenting Pair |
Ox & Horse |
| Goat |
35 — An Incompatible Pair |
Ox & Goat |
| Monkey |
80 — A Pair That Brings Out the Best in Each Other |
Ox & Monkey |
| Rooster |
90 — A Perfectly Compatible Pair |
Ox & Rooster |
| Dog |
40 — A Bickering Pair |
Ox & Dog |
| Pig |
50 — A Pair That Holds Each Other Back |
Ox & Pig |
Tiger Compatibility
Year of the Tiger
Passionate and self-assured, Tigers love with great intensity and expect to be met with equal energy. They need a partner who can hold their own without trying to dominate — someone who grounds the Tiger’s fire rather than competing with it. Tigers grow restless and difficult when confined or undermined, and find the most lasting happiness with signs who channel their energy rather than clash against it.
Strongest matches: Horse, Dog, Rat
Most challenging: Snake, Monkey, Pig
Rabbit Compatibility
Year of the Rabbit
Gentle, emotionally intelligent, and quietly observant, the Rabbit keeps their deepest feelings guarded until they feel genuinely safe. They seek stability and tenderness above all else, and connect most naturally with patient, emotionally present partners. Rabbits can become withdrawn under pressure — a mismatch in emotional style can quietly erode a relationship before either partner realises what has gone wrong.
Strongest matches: Dog, Goat, Pig
Most challenging: Dragon, Horse, Rooster
Dragon Compatibility
Year of the Dragon
Ambitious, charismatic, and driven, Dragons bring tremendous momentum to a relationship and expect admiration and ambition in return. They pair best with signs who can complement their forward drive without competing for dominance, and who offer real warmth alongside intellectual substance. The Dragon’s challenge in love is finding a partner willing to match their pace without losing themselves in the process.
Strongest matches: Rooster, Rat, Monkey
Most challenging: Rabbit, Ox, Dog
Snake Compatibility
Year of the Snake
Enigmatic, perceptive, and slow to trust, Snakes approach love with great caution and deep instincts. They are drawn to partners who offer steadiness and sincerity, and who don’t push them to reveal themselves before they are ready. Snakes can become quietly possessive when insecure, and find it genuinely difficult to build lasting connection with those whose personality clashes with their need for depth and composure.
Strongest matches: Ox, Rooster, Rabbit
Most challenging: Tiger, Pig, Rat
Horse Compatibility
Year of the Horse
Free-spirited, energetic, and restless by nature, Horses need a relationship that feels expansive rather than constraining. They bring great vitality and warmth into a partnership but require a partner who channels that energy rather than competes with it. Horses do best with someone grounding and emotionally generous; they struggle most with those who are equally headstrong, emotionally cold, or unwilling to give them space to breathe.
Strongest matches: Goat, Tiger, Dog
Most challenging: Ox, Rabbit, Rat
Goat Compatibility
Year of the Goat
Tender, romantic, and inwardly rich, Goats rarely put their feelings into words — preferring to show love through devotion and quiet acts of care. They need a partner who is emotionally attentive enough to draw them out gently. Without that sense of safety, Goats tend to retreat into silence rather than address what is wrong, allowing distance to grow between them gradually and without either partner fully noticing.
Strongest matches: Horse, Rabbit, Pig
Most challenging: Rat, Dog, Ox
Monkey Compatibility
Year of the Monkey
Clever, self-assured, and quick to read a room, Monkeys bring a particular kind of energy into relationships — engaging, but often centred on their own perspective. They thrive with partners who are intellectually stimulating and who offer genuine recognition of their abilities. Monkeys can struggle to sustain relationships that require consistent yielding, and are at their worst when trapped in a dynamic where power is constantly contested.
Strongest matches: Rat, Dragon, Dog
Most challenging: Pig, Tiger, Rabbit
Rooster Compatibility
Year of the Rooster
Precise, dedicated, and quietly proud, Roosters hold themselves to a high standard in every area of life — including love. They pair well with those who appreciate their thoroughness and match their commitment. Roosters can be critical when they feel let down, and need a partner who understands this as an expression of high expectations rather than harsh judgment — and who can offer consistent warmth in return.
Strongest matches: Dragon, Ox, Snake
Most challenging: Dog, Rat, Rabbit
Dog Compatibility
Year of the Dog
Loyal, honest, and deeply principled, Dogs are devoted partners who give fully in love and expect the same sincerity in return. They are most at ease with someone who is emotionally open and consistent — and who values the Dog’s steadiness rather than taking it for granted. Dogs become withdrawn when let down, and find it difficult to sustain relationships with partners who are deceptive, domineering, or unwilling to meet them halfway.
Strongest matches: Rabbit, Tiger, Horse
Most challenging: Rooster, Dragon, Goat
Pig Compatibility
Year of the Pig
Warm-hearted, generous, and emotionally sincere, Pigs give themselves fully in love and expect that depth of care to be returned in kind. They flourish in relationships built on mutual warmth and uncomplicated honesty, and struggle greatly with partners who are calculating, withholding, or self-serving. The same openness that makes Pigs so appealing as partners is also what makes them vulnerable — trust, once betrayed, is not easily restored.
Strongest matches: Rabbit, Goat, Rooster
Most challenging: Monkey, Snake, Tiger