Chinese Zodiac Conflict Compatibility Table

Chinese Zodiac Conflict Compatibility Table

This table shows which Chinese zodiac signs are in conflict, including which signs are considered incompatible for marriage and which should avoid cooperation. Of course, these are just folk beliefs—take them as entertainment rather than absolute truth. In real life, many couples with 'clashing' zodiac signs have happy marriages, and many friends with 'incompatible' signs share strong friendships.

Chinese Zodiac Compatibility Conflict Table summarizes the key clashes (opposition, harm, and punishment) among the 12 animal signs, based on traditional Chinese metaphysics:

Zodiac Opposition (冲) Harm (害) Punishment (刑) Common Remedies
Rat Horse Goat Rabbit Wear Ox symbol
Ox Goat Horse Goat/Dog Wear Rat/Rooster
Tiger Monkey Snake Snake/Monkey Wear Pig/Horse
Rabbit Rooster Dragon Rat Wear Dog/Pig
Dragon Dog Rabbit (Self-punish) Wear Monkey/Rat
Snake Pig Tiger Tiger/Monkey Wear Rooster/Ox
Horse Rat Ox (Self-punish) Wear Tiger/Dog
Goat Ox Rat Ox/Dog Wear Rabbit/Pig
Monkey Tiger Pig Tiger/Snake Wear Dragon/Rat
Rooster Rabbit Dog (Self-punish) Wear Snake/Ox
Dog Dragon Rooster Ox/Goat Wear Rabbit/Horse
Pig Snake Monkey (Self-punish) Wear Tiger/Rabbit

Key Notes:

  • Opposition (冲): Direct clash, prone to arguments.
  • Harm (害): Hidden friction, may cause distrust.
  • Punishment (刑): Includes self-conflict ("self-punish") or multi-party tension, often linked to bad luck.
  • Remedies: Traditional solutions involve wearing allies (e.g., Rat’s ally is Ox).

✨ To learn about your Chinese zodiac sign, check out our Zodiac Year Transition Table.

Disclaimer: These conflicts stem from ancient folklore. Modern relationships depend on mutual effort—take this as cultural fun! 🌟

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Explanation and Notes

Modern Practical Functions of the Chinese Zodiac Calendar

1. Personal Fortune Inquiry
By entering one’s birth year, month, day, and hour, the following can be generated:

BaZi Natal Chart: Analyzes the strength of the Five Elements (Wu Xing), and offers insights into career and marriage.

Annual Luck Forecast:
For example, in 2025 (Yi Si Year – Year of the Snake), those born under the Monkey sign benefit from the “Si-Shen Combination” indicating help from benefactors; those under the Pig sign face the “Si-Hai Clash,” indicating potential change or instability.

2. Folk Custom Applications

Marriage Matching: Check for compatible zodiac combinations such as the “Three Harmonies” (e.g., Rat, Dragon, Monkey) or “Six Harmonies” (e.g., Rat and Ox).

Name Selection: Choose names that balance the Five Elements. For example, if the Water element is lacking, use characters with the “氵” water radical.

Choosing Auspicious Dates for Events: Such as opening a business or moving house. For example, those born under the Horse sign may choose a day ruled by the Tiger or Dog (signs in harmony).

3. Taoist Practices Reference

Ritual Timing: For example, those born under the Rooster sign should recite the Beidou Sutra during “Si Hour” (Snake Hour), as Rooster, Snake, and Ox form a Three Harmony group.

Talisman Activation: Zodiac talismans should be updated on Lichun (Beginning of Spring), as this is considered the zodiac turnover point.

Zodiac Start Date in Chinese Tradition

1. Based on Spring Festival (Lunar New Year's Day)
This is the most widely accepted method in modern times and is the official and mainstream standard. The zodiac sign changes on Lunar New Year's Day (the first day of the first lunar month).
For example, a child born after January 22, 2023 (Lunar New Year) is considered a Rabbit; one born the day before is still a Tiger.

2. Based on Lichun (Beginning of Spring)
Some traditional metaphysical systems (e.g., BaZi, Zi Wei Dou Shu) and folklorists believe the zodiac should follow the Ganzhi calendar and use Lichun as the dividing line.
For instance, in 2023, Lichun fell on February 4. Those born before this date are considered Tigers, while those born after are Rabbits.
This viewpoint holds that Lichun, the first of the 24 solar terms, marks the true energetic beginning of the new year.

Debate and Current Practice

Official Usage (e.g., ID cards, household registration) typically follows the Spring Festival system for administrative simplicity.

Metaphysical Fields (e.g., fortune-telling, feng shui) often adhere to the Lichun-based system, emphasizing its alignment with astronomical seasons.

Note

On Xuanxudao.com, the zodiac is calculated based on Lichun, to assist our masters in making accurate assessments.

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