Dog and Rat Compatibility
Mixed — strengths and frictions · 60/100
Dog and Rat: mixed — strengths and frictions — compatibility score 60/100. In the twelve-branch system the Dog is 戌 (Earth) and the Rat is 子 (Water); between them the classical tables record no formal relationship.
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 Rat
| Relationship | Source | Effect on score | Traditional reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | No entry in the six tables | 0 | The two branches are neither combined nor opposed; the pairing is read as neutral and depends on the two charts, not the two signs. |
Dog and Rat 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 Rat it reads mixed: a minor tai sui affliction (Harm 六害).
Neither sign has a strong Tai Sui relationship this year, so the pair's reading follows the tables above rather than the year: an ordinary working year for the two of you.
Read the year pages: Dog in 2027 (Mixed — a minor Tai Sui affliction) and Rat in 2027 (Mixed — a minor Tai Sui affliction).
Classical partners of each sign
| Sign | Six Harmony partner | Three Harmony allies |
|---|---|---|
| Dog | Rabbit | Tiger, Horse |
| Rat | Ox | Monkey, Dragon |
Frequently asked questions
- Are the Dog and the Rat compatible?
- Mixed — strengths and frictions: 60/100. The two branches are neither combined nor opposed; the pairing is read as neutral and depends on the two charts, not the two signs.
- What is the relationship between 戌 (Dog) and 子 (Rat)?
- no formal relationship. No entry in the six tables.
- 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 Rat 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 Rat it reads mixed: a minor tai sui affliction (Harm 六害). Neither sign has a strong Tai Sui relationship this year, so the pair's reading follows the tables above rather than the year: an ordinary working year for the two of you.