Horse and Ox Compatibility
Challenging match · 40/100
Horse and Ox: challenging match — compatibility score 40/100. In the twelve-branch system the Horse is 午 (Fire) and the Ox is 丑 (Earth); 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 Horse and Ox
| 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. |
Horse and Ox in 2027
2027 is the Fire Goat year. For the Horse the year reads favourable: supported by the tai sui (Six Harmony 六合 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 Horse does not; tradition reads this as the Horse being the steadier hand this year — decisions about shared money and housing go better when the Horse leads them.
Read the year pages: Horse in 2027 (Favourable — supported by the Tai Sui) and Ox in 2027 (Challenging — a major Tai Sui affliction).
Classical partners of each sign
| Sign | Six Harmony partner | Three Harmony allies |
|---|---|---|
| Horse | Goat | Tiger, Dog |
| Ox | Rat | Snake, Rooster |
Frequently asked questions
- Are the Horse and the Ox 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 午 (Horse) and 丑 (Ox)?
- Harm 六害. 六害 — 地支六害.
- Who is the best match for the Horse?
- By the tables, the Horse's Six Harmony partner is the Goat and its Three Harmony allies are the Tiger and Dog.
- How do the Horse and Ox fare together in 2027?
- 2027 is the Fire Goat year. For the Horse the year reads favourable: supported by the tai sui (Six Harmony 六合 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 Horse does not; tradition reads this as the Horse being the steadier hand this year — decisions about shared money and housing go better when the Horse leads them.