Monkey and Ox Compatibility
Mixed — strengths and frictions · 60/100
Monkey and Ox: mixed — strengths and frictions — compatibility score 60/100. In the twelve-branch system the Monkey is 申 (Metal) and the Ox is 丑 (Earth); 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 Monkey and Ox
| 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. |
Monkey and Ox in 2027
2027 is the Fire Goat year. For the Monkey the year reads steady: no direct relationship with the tai sui (None 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 Monkey does not; tradition reads this as the Monkey being the steadier hand this year — decisions about shared money and housing go better when the Monkey leads them.
Read the year pages: Monkey in 2027 (Steady — no direct relationship with 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monkey | Snake | Rat, Dragon |
| Ox | Rat | Snake, Rooster |
Frequently asked questions
- Are the Monkey and the Ox 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 申 (Monkey) and 丑 (Ox)?
- no formal relationship. No entry in the six tables.
- Who is the best match for the Monkey?
- By the tables, the Monkey's Six Harmony partner is the Snake and its Three Harmony allies are the Rat and Dragon.
- How do the Monkey and Ox fare together in 2027?
- 2027 is the Fire Goat year. For the Monkey the year reads steady: no direct relationship with the tai sui (None 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 Monkey does not; tradition reads this as the Monkey being the steadier hand this year — decisions about shared money and housing go better when the Monkey leads them.