Ox and Rat Compatibility
Excellent match · 90/100
Ox and Rat: excellent match — compatibility score 90/100. In the twelve-branch system the Ox is 丑 (Earth) and the Rat is 子 (Water); between them the classical tables record Six Harmony 六合.
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 Ox and Rat
| 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. |
Ox and Rat in 2027
2027 is the Fire Goat year. For the Ox the year reads challenging: a major tai sui affliction (Clash 六冲 + Punishment 三刑 with the Tai Sui); for the Rat it reads mixed: a minor tai sui affliction (Harm 六害).
The Ox carries the year's affliction while the Rat does not; tradition reads this as the Rat being the steadier hand this year — decisions about shared money and housing go better when the Rat leads them.
Read the year pages: Ox in 2027 (Challenging — a major Tai Sui affliction) and Rat in 2027 (Mixed — a minor Tai Sui affliction).
Classical partners of each sign
| Sign | Six Harmony partner | Three Harmony allies |
|---|---|---|
| Ox | Rat | Snake, Rooster |
| Rat | Ox | Monkey, Dragon |
Frequently asked questions
- Are the Ox and the Rat compatible?
- Excellent match: 90/100. The two branches "combine" into one element; read as natural ease, mutual support and loyalty.
- What is the relationship between 丑 (Ox) and 子 (Rat)?
- Six Harmony 六合. 六合 — 《渊海子平》地支六合.
- Who is the best match for the Ox?
- By the tables, the Ox's Six Harmony partner is the Rat and its Three Harmony allies are the Snake and Rooster.
- How do the Ox and Rat fare together in 2027?
- 2027 is the Fire Goat year. For the Ox the year reads challenging: a major tai sui affliction (Clash 六冲 + Punishment 三刑 with the Tai Sui); for the Rat it reads mixed: a minor tai sui affliction (Harm 六害). The Ox carries the year's affliction while the Rat does not; tradition reads this as the Rat being the steadier hand this year — decisions about shared money and housing go better when the Rat leads them.