Goat and Rat Compatibility
Challenging match · 40/100
Goat and Rat: challenging match — compatibility score 40/100. In the twelve-branch system the Goat is 未 (Earth) and the Rat is 子 (Water); between them the classical tables record Harm 六害.
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 Goat and Rat
| Relationship | Source | Effect on score | Traditional reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harm (Liu Hai) 六害 | 六害 — 地支六害 | -20 | Quiet undermining rather than open conflict; read as trust that has to be built deliberately. |
Goat and Rat in 2027
2027 is the Fire Goat year. For the Goat the year reads challenging: a major tai sui affliction (Same branch 同 with the Tai Sui); for the Rat it reads mixed: a minor tai sui affliction (Harm 六害).
The Goat carries the year's affliction while the Rat does not; tradition reads this as the Rat being the steadier hand this year — decisions about shared money and housing go better when the Rat leads them.
Read the year pages: Goat in 2027 (Challenging — a major 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Goat | Horse | Pig, Rabbit |
| Rat | Ox | Monkey, Dragon |
Frequently asked questions
- Are the Goat and the Rat compatible?
- Challenging match: 40/100. Quiet undermining rather than open conflict; read as trust that has to be built deliberately.
- What is the relationship between 未 (Goat) and 子 (Rat)?
- Harm 六害. 六害 — 地支六害.
- Who is the best match for the Goat?
- By the tables, the Goat's Six Harmony partner is the Horse and its Three Harmony allies are the Pig and Rabbit.
- How do the Goat and Rat fare together in 2027?
- 2027 is the Fire Goat year. For the Goat the year reads challenging: a major tai sui affliction (Same branch 同 with the Tai Sui); for the Rat it reads mixed: a minor tai sui affliction (Harm 六害). The Goat carries the year's affliction while the Rat does not; tradition reads this as the Rat being the steadier hand this year — decisions about shared money and housing go better when the Rat leads them.