Monkey and Rat Compatibility
Excellent match · 85/100
Monkey and Rat: excellent match — compatibility score 85/100. In the twelve-branch system the Monkey is 申 (Metal) and the Rat is 子 (Water); between them the classical tables record Three Harmony 三合.
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 Rat
| Relationship | Source | Effect on score | Traditional reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Harmony (San He) 三合 | 三合 — 《三命通会》三合局 | +25 | Both belong to the same three-branch frame; read as shared goals, teamwork and long-term alliance. |
Monkey and Rat 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 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: Monkey in 2027 (Steady — no direct relationship with the Tai Sui) and Rat in 2027 (Mixed — a minor Tai Sui affliction).
Classical partners of each sign
| Sign | Six Harmony partner | Three Harmony allies |
|---|---|---|
| Monkey | Snake | Rat, Dragon |
| Rat | Ox | Monkey, Dragon |
Frequently asked questions
- Are the Monkey and the Rat compatible?
- Excellent match: 85/100. Both belong to the same three-branch frame; read as shared goals, teamwork and long-term alliance.
- What is the relationship between 申 (Monkey) and 子 (Rat)?
- Three Harmony 三合. 三合 — 《三命通会》三合局.
- 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 Rat 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 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.