Monkey and Snake Compatibility
Mixed — strengths and frictions · 60/100
Monkey and Snake: mixed — strengths and frictions — compatibility score 60/100. In the twelve-branch system the Monkey is 申 (Metal) and the Snake is 巳 (Fire); between them the classical tables record Six Harmony 六合 + Punishment 三刑 + Destruction 六破.
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 Snake
| Relationship | Source | Effect on score | Traditional reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Harmony (Liu He) 六合 | 六合 — 《渊海子平》地支六合 | +30 | The two branches "combine" into one element; read as natural ease, mutual support and loyalty. |
| Punishment (Xing) 相刑 | 三刑 — 地支三刑 | -20 | Friction over duty and obligation; read as a pair that argues about who owes what. |
| Destruction (Liu Po) 六破 | 六破 — 地支六破 | -10 | Plans made together tend to be interrupted; read as a pair that needs redundancy, not romance. |
Monkey and Snake 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 Snake it reads steady: no direct relationship with the tai sui (None).
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 Snake in 2027 (Steady — no direct relationship with the Tai Sui).
Classical partners of each sign
| Sign | Six Harmony partner | Three Harmony allies |
|---|---|---|
| Monkey | Snake | Rat, Dragon |
| Snake | Monkey | Rooster, Ox |
Frequently asked questions
- Are the Monkey and the Snake compatible?
- Mixed — strengths and frictions: 60/100. The two branches "combine" into one element; read as natural ease, mutual support and loyalty. Friction over duty and obligation; read as a pair that argues about who owes what. Plans made together tend to be interrupted; read as a pair that needs redundancy, not romance.
- What is the relationship between 申 (Monkey) and 巳 (Snake)?
- Six Harmony 六合 + Punishment 三刑 + Destruction 六破. 六合 — 《渊海子平》地支六合; 三刑 — 地支三刑; 六破 — 地支六破.
- 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 Snake 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 Snake it reads steady: no direct relationship with the tai sui (None). 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.