Dog and Ox Compatibility
Challenging match · 40/100
Dog and Ox: challenging match — compatibility score 40/100. In the twelve-branch system the Dog is 戌 (Earth) and the Ox is 丑 (Earth); between them the classical tables record Punishment 三刑.
The score is not a prediction. It is a fixed sum: every pair starts at 60, then each relationship in the six tables adds or subtracts a set amount (Six Harmony +30, Three Harmony +25, Clash −30, Harm −20, Punishment −20, Destruction −10, same sign +5, self-punishment −10). The table below shows exactly which rules fired for this pair and where each comes from.
Which rules apply to Dog and Ox
| Relationship | Source | Effect on score | Traditional reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punishment (Xing) 相刑 | 三刑 — 地支三刑 | -20 | Friction over duty and obligation; read as a pair that argues about who owes what. |
Dog and Ox in 2027
2027 is the Fire Goat year. For the Dog the year reads mixed: a minor tai sui affliction (Punishment 三刑 + Destruction 六破 with the Tai Sui); for the Ox it reads challenging: a major tai sui affliction (Clash 六冲 + Punishment 三刑).
The Ox carries the year's affliction while the Dog does not; tradition reads this as the Dog being the steadier hand this year — decisions about shared money and housing go better when the Dog leads them.
Read the year pages: Dog in 2027 (Mixed — a minor Tai Sui affliction) and Ox in 2027 (Challenging — a major Tai Sui affliction).
Classical partners of each sign
| Sign | Six Harmony partner | Three Harmony allies |
|---|---|---|
| Dog | Rabbit | Tiger, Horse |
| Ox | Rat | Snake, Rooster |
Frequently asked questions
- Are the Dog and the Ox compatible?
- Challenging match: 40/100. Friction over duty and obligation; read as a pair that argues about who owes what.
- What is the relationship between 戌 (Dog) and 丑 (Ox)?
- Punishment 三刑. 三刑 — 地支三刑.
- Who is the best match for the Dog?
- By the tables, the Dog's Six Harmony partner is the Rabbit and its Three Harmony allies are the Tiger and Horse.
- How do the Dog and Ox fare together in 2027?
- 2027 is the Fire Goat year. For the Dog the year reads mixed: a minor tai sui affliction (Punishment 三刑 + Destruction 六破 with the Tai Sui); for the Ox it reads challenging: a major tai sui affliction (Clash 六冲 + Punishment 三刑). The Ox carries the year's affliction while the Dog does not; tradition reads this as the Dog being the steadier hand this year — decisions about shared money and housing go better when the Dog leads them.