Zodiac Almanac

Monkey and Tiger Compatibility

Difficult match · 10/100

Monkey and Tiger: difficult match — compatibility score 10/100. In the twelve-branch system the Monkey is 申 (Metal) and the Tiger is 寅 (Wood); between them the classical tables record Clash 六冲 + Punishment 三刑.

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 Tiger

Base 60 plus the effects listed = 10. Only relationships recorded in the six classical tables are counted.
RelationshipSourceEffect on scoreTraditional reading
Clash (Liu Chong) 六冲六冲 — 地支六冲-30Opposite branches; read as attraction with volatility — strong pull, frequent friction, changes of direction.
Punishment (Xing) 相刑三刑 — 地支三刑-20Friction over duty and obligation; read as a pair that argues about who owes what.

Monkey and Tiger 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 Tiger 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 Tiger in 2027 (Steady — no direct relationship with the Tai Sui).

Classical partners of each sign

SignSix Harmony partnerThree Harmony allies
MonkeySnakeRat, Dragon
TigerPigHorse, Dog

Frequently asked questions

Are the Monkey and the Tiger compatible?
Difficult match: 10/100. Opposite branches; read as attraction with volatility — strong pull, frequent friction, changes of direction. Friction over duty and obligation; read as a pair that argues about who owes what.
What is the relationship between 申 (Monkey) and 寅 (Tiger)?
Clash 六冲 + Punishment 三刑. 六冲 — 地支六冲; 三刑 — 地支三刑.
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 Tiger 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 Tiger 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.