Chinese Zodiac Compatibility

All 78 zodiac pairings, scored the way the old system actually works: from the relations between the twelve earthly branches — harmony, trine, clash, punishment, harm — not from vibes. Each guide covers love, friendship, and work, with honest scores and practical fixes.

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36 of 78 pairings published — new guides added weekly.

How the six relations work

Six Harmony (六合)
Six Harmony (六合): the 'secret friend' bond — six pairs of branches that combine and support each other. The most favorable pairing relation.
Trine (三合)
Trine (三合): three branches forming an elemental alliance (e.g. Monkey–Rat–Dragon → Water). Natural teammates with shared momentum.
Same Sign (比和)
Same sign (比和): two of the same branch — instant understanding, but strengths and blind spots double up.
Clash (六冲)
Clash (六冲): branches 180° apart with opposing instincts. The most challenging relation — friction, but also strong mutual awareness.
Punishment (相刑)
Punishment (相刑): a subtler friction of testing and needling that erodes trust unless it is talked about openly.
Harm (六害)
Harm (六害): quiet undermining — small letdowns that accumulate. Less dramatic than a clash, but wearing.

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