Chinese Zodiac Compatibility Chart and Love Calculator
Traditional Chinese zodiac compatibility is based on fixed relationships between the 12 signs. The best matches are the "six harmony" pairs and signs in the same trine. The most challenging is the "clash" between opposite signs. Pick any two signs below to see their relationship.
Best and worst matches for each sign
| Sign | Traditionally best matches | Traditionally challenging |
|---|---|---|
| Rat | Ox, Dragon, Monkey, Pig | Rabbit, Horse, Goat, Rooster |
| Ox | Rat, Snake, Rooster, Pig | Dragon, Horse, Goat, Dog |
| Tiger | Rabbit, Dragon, Horse, Dog | Snake, Monkey |
| Rabbit | Tiger, Goat, Dog, Pig | Rat, Horse, Rooster |
| Dragon | Rat, Tiger, Monkey, Rooster | Ox, Dog |
| Snake | Ox, Horse, Goat, Rooster | Tiger, Pig |
| Horse | Tiger, Snake, Goat, Dog | Rat, Ox, Rabbit |
| Goat | Rabbit, Snake, Horse, Pig | Rat, Ox, Dog |
| Monkey | Rat, Dragon, Rooster, Dog | Tiger, Pig |
| Rooster | Ox, Dragon, Snake, Monkey | Rat, Rabbit |
| Dog | Tiger, Rabbit, Horse, Monkey | Ox, Dragon, Goat |
| Pig | Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Goat | Snake, Monkey |
How Chinese zodiac love compatibility works
- Six harmonies (六合), the "secret friend" pairs: Rat–Ox, Tiger–Pig, Rabbit–Dog, Dragon–Rooster, Snake–Monkey, Horse–Goat. Traditionally the closest one-to-one bond.
- Trines (三合), four groups of three: Rat–Dragon–Monkey, Ox–Snake–Rooster, Tiger–Horse–Dog, Rabbit–Goat–Pig. They share values and momentum.
- Clashes (冲), opposite signs: Rat–Horse, Ox–Goat, Tiger–Monkey, Rabbit–Rooster, Dragon–Dog, Snake–Pig. They pull in opposite directions.
- Harms, breaks and penalties: subtler frictions, such as misunderstandings, plans coming apart, and rules and fairness.
All 78 zodiac pairings
Show every pairing and its traditional relationship
| Pair | Relationship | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rat & Rat | Same sign (同) | Good |
| Rat & Ox | Six harmony (六合) + Seasonal group (三会) | Excellent |
| Rat & Tiger | None | Neutral |
| Rat & Rabbit | Penalty (刑) | Challenging |
| Rat & Dragon | Three harmony (trine) (三合) | Excellent |
| Rat & Snake | None | Neutral |
| Rat & Horse | Clash (冲) | Most challenging |
| Rat & Goat | Harm (害) | Challenging |
| Rat & Monkey | Three harmony (trine) (三合) | Excellent |
| Rat & Rooster | Break (破) | Challenging |
| Rat & Dog | None | Neutral |
| Rat & Pig | Seasonal group (三会) | Good |
| Ox & Ox | Same sign (同) | Good |
| Ox & Tiger | None | Neutral |
| Ox & Rabbit | None | Neutral |
| Ox & Dragon | Break (破) | Challenging |
| Ox & Snake | Three harmony (trine) (三合) | Excellent |
| Ox & Horse | Harm (害) | Challenging |
| Ox & Goat | Clash (冲) + Penalty (刑) | Most challenging |
| Ox & Monkey | None | Neutral |
| Ox & Rooster | Three harmony (trine) (三合) | Excellent |
| Ox & Dog | Penalty (刑) | Challenging |
| Ox & Pig | Seasonal group (三会) | Good |
| Tiger & Tiger | Same sign (同) | Good |
| Tiger & Rabbit | Seasonal group (三会) | Good |
| Tiger & Dragon | Seasonal group (三会) | Good |
| Tiger & Snake | Harm (害) + Penalty (刑) | Challenging |
| Tiger & Horse | Three harmony (trine) (三合) | Excellent |
| Tiger & Goat | None | Neutral |
| Tiger & Monkey | Clash (冲) + Penalty (刑) | Most challenging |
| Tiger & Rooster | None | Neutral |
| Tiger & Dog | Three harmony (trine) (三合) | Excellent |
| Tiger & Pig | Six harmony (六合) + Break (破) | Mixed |
| Rabbit & Rabbit | Same sign (同) | Good |
| Rabbit & Dragon | Seasonal group (三会) + Harm (害) | Mixed |
| Rabbit & Snake | None | Neutral |
| Rabbit & Horse | Break (破) | Challenging |
| Rabbit & Goat | Three harmony (trine) (三合) | Excellent |
| Rabbit & Monkey | None | Neutral |
| Rabbit & Rooster | Clash (冲) | Most challenging |
| Rabbit & Dog | Six harmony (六合) | Excellent |
| Rabbit & Pig | Three harmony (trine) (三合) | Excellent |
| Dragon & Dragon | Same sign (同) + Self-penalty (自刑) | Mixed |
| Dragon & Snake | None | Neutral |
| Dragon & Horse | None | Neutral |
| Dragon & Goat | None | Neutral |
| Dragon & Monkey | Three harmony (trine) (三合) | Excellent |
| Dragon & Rooster | Six harmony (六合) | Excellent |
| Dragon & Dog | Clash (冲) | Most challenging |
| Dragon & Pig | None | Neutral |
| Snake & Snake | Same sign (同) | Good |
| Snake & Horse | Seasonal group (三会) | Good |
| Snake & Goat | Seasonal group (三会) | Good |
| Snake & Monkey | Six harmony (六合) + Break (破) + Penalty (刑) | Mixed |
| Snake & Rooster | Three harmony (trine) (三合) | Excellent |
| Snake & Dog | None | Neutral |
| Snake & Pig | Clash (冲) | Most challenging |
| Horse & Horse | Same sign (同) + Self-penalty (自刑) | Mixed |
| Horse & Goat | Six harmony (六合) + Seasonal group (三会) | Excellent |
| Horse & Monkey | None | Neutral |
| Horse & Rooster | None | Neutral |
| Horse & Dog | Three harmony (trine) (三合) | Excellent |
| Horse & Pig | None | Neutral |
| Goat & Goat | Same sign (同) | Good |
| Goat & Monkey | None | Neutral |
| Goat & Rooster | None | Neutral |
| Goat & Dog | Break (破) + Penalty (刑) | Challenging |
| Goat & Pig | Three harmony (trine) (三合) | Excellent |
| Monkey & Monkey | Same sign (同) | Good |
| Monkey & Rooster | Seasonal group (三会) | Good |
| Monkey & Dog | Seasonal group (三会) | Good |
| Monkey & Pig | Harm (害) | Challenging |
| Rooster & Rooster | Same sign (同) + Self-penalty (自刑) | Mixed |
| Rooster & Dog | Seasonal group (三会) + Harm (害) | Mixed |
| Rooster & Pig | None | Neutral |
| Dog & Dog | Same sign (同) | Good |
| Dog & Pig | None | Neutral |
| Pig & Pig | Same sign (同) + Self-penalty (自刑) | Mixed |
The Horse, sign of 2026
For the Horse's matches in detail, see Horse compatibility. For how each sign fares in the Fire Horse year, see Chinese zodiac 2026 predictions.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chinese zodiac signs are most compatible?
The six-harmony pairs (Rat–Ox, Tiger–Pig, Rabbit–Dog, Dragon–Rooster, Snake–Monkey, Horse–Goat) and signs in the same trine.
Which Chinese zodiac signs are least compatible?
Opposite signs that clash: Rat–Horse, Ox–Goat, Tiger–Monkey, Rabbit–Rooster, Dragon–Dog and Snake–Pig.
Is Chinese zodiac compatibility accurate?
It's a traditional framework, not a scientific test. Many couples with 'clashing' signs are happy, and practitioners compare full birth charts for a real match.