Chinese Zodiac Marriage Combinations
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Chinese zodiac marriage combinations are similar to Western astrological combinations. These combinations are a good starting place for determining if you have any astrological aspects in common.
Legends: Origin of the Chinese Zodiac
One legend states Buddha named the twelve animals in the zodiac while another claims it was a Chinese Emperor.
During his birthday party, the Chinese Emperor challenged his animal guests to a race. The prize would be awarded to only twelve of the animals. One animal would be assigned to each month in the year and would be selected according to how each placed in the race. The rat and cat were very close friends and agreed to start the race together the next morning. However, the rat didn’t wake his friend and sneaked off to the race without the cat. During the race course, the rat came to a river and tricked the ox into giving him a ride on the larger animal’s back. Before the ox could climb out of the river, the rat jumped to the bank and dashed off to the palace where he was declared the winner of first place. The cat woke up after the race was over and ever since has been after the rat in a rage of vengeance.
Compatible and Incompatible Signs
In modern interpretation of Chinese Zodiac compatibility combinations, you’ll find that compatibility charts typically match the signs either by groupings of twos or threes with one group being compatible and the other incompatible. While this makes for very easy understanding and is a great way to approach Chinese astrology and compatibility, there is another way to designate the signs that are compatible. Many of the non-paired signs fall into various levels of compatibility.
Chart: Chinese Zodiac Compatibility
Below is a chart based on the ancient division of compatibility which is divided into four distinct categories. You’ll notice some categories have only one match while others may have several matches for a single category. While this method is more difficult to remember or memorize, it tends to be more accurate and takes into account that all things are not always equal in the human equation.
| ANIMAL | TRAITS | IDEAL MATCH | GOOD MATCH | DIFFICULT MATCH | WORST MATCH |
| RAT | No long-lasting friendships, determined, ambitious | Rat, Ox, Pig | Dragon, Monkey, Tiger | Snake, Ram, Rooster | Rabbit, Horse, Dog |
| OX | Loner, inspiration to others, wonderful parent | Monkey, Snake, Rat | Ox, Rooster, Rabbit | Dragon, Ram, Dog, Pig | Tiger, Horse |
| TIGER | Brave, aggressive yet caring | Horse, Dog, Pig | Rat | Tiger, Dragon, Snake, Rooster | Rabbit, Ram, Monkey, Ox |
| RABBIT | Lucky and rather shy by affectionate | Dragon, Pig, Ram | Rabbit, Snake, Ox, Dog, Monkey | Horse, Rooster | Rat, Tiger |
| DRAGON | Robust and passionate about life | Snake, Ram, Monkey, Rabbit | Pig, Rooster, Rat | Horse, Dog, Ox, Tiger | Dragon |
| SNAKE | Hard-worker, friendly, calm | Rooster, Dragon, Ox | Rabbit | Snake, Tiger, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rat | Dog, Pig |
| HORSE | Goal-oriented, See all sides, sense of humor | Ram, Dog, Tiger | Dragon | Horse, Rooster, Pig, Rabbit, Snake | Monkey, Rat, Ox |
| RAM | Homebody, social, artistic | Rabbit, Pig, Dragon, Horse | Monkey | Ram, Rat, Ox, Snake | Rooster, Dog, Tiger |
| MONKEY | Curious, playful, prankster | Dragon, Ox | Monkey, Rat, Rabbit, Ram | Rooster, Dog, Pig, Snake | Tiger, Horse |
| ROOSTER | Multi-Taskers, ambitious, expectant | Pig, Snake | Ox, Dragon | Dog, Rat, Tiger, Rabbit, Horse, Monkey | Rooster, Ram |
| DOG | Loyal, honest, leader | Pig, Tiger Horse | Rabbit | Dog, Ox, Dragon, Monkey, Rooster | Rat, Snake, Ram |
| PIG | Planner, leader, family-oriented | Pig, Rat, Ram, Rabbit, Tiger, Rooster, Dog | Dragon | Ox, Horse, Monkey | Snake |
The Most Compatible Sign: Pig
You’ll notice that out of all of the signs, the Pig seems to be most compatible with the most signs. This is because the pig tends to be a very generous sign, sometimes to a fault. The pig is also loyal and very accepting of others and life in general, making the person born under this sign someone who can easily get along with most people. There is no competitiveness in the pig and the ego has little control over the pig’s heart. This lack of aggressiveness however can turn the pig into a doormat if matched with the wrong sign. There’s also a tendency to being rather naive and vulnerable to those who would take advantage of the pig’s good nature.
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Comments
Hi Sarantos,
That's a great question! Yes, both can be correct. Even though you may not be a traditional pairing in Chinese astrology, your western astrology charts will probably show some very good aspects. For example:
- Sun trine Venus
- Sun trine Neptune
- Sun sextile Pluto (this is a very strong pull; almost magnetic).
So in this sense we can see how your pairing works well. However, there are some stressful aspects between your Mercury and Uranus. This can show up as difficulty in communicating and understanding where the other person is coming from in everyday situation.
There's actually a great trine between Uranus and Mercury as well, so when you talk about things outside of the everyday, the two of you can communicate quite well. In this way, we can see how the Chinese astrology is playing itself out (in terms of the more stressful aspects). Does that make a bit more sense? You'll want to consider both parts, so that you can come up with a complete picture.
-- Contributed by: Jacqueline DautajHello, thanks for offering to help.
I am male, born June 22, 1956. My fiance was born November 25, 1956. According to Western astrology, we are not compatible. According to chinese astrology we ar every comaptible. Is there an correct answer?
Thank you.
-- Contributed by: SarantosHi FireDragon,
I don't believe that any signs are natural enemies. It's just that the characteristics of some signs do not naturally mesh well with each other. However, any two people can get along if they are considerate of each other's feelings and needs, and this can be the case with a fire dragon and a water dog just as much as with any other sign and element combination. You're good friends now because you obviously treat each other well. There's no reason anything has to change unless one of you suddenly begins to take the other person for granted. The power to continue with this friendship lies with the two of you. Good luck. :)
-- Contributed by: Kelly Roper
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