Ox and Snake Compatibility
Excellent match · 85/100
Ox and Snake: excellent match — compatibility score 85/100. In the twelve-branch system the Ox is 丑 (Earth) and the Snake is 巳 (Fire); 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 Ox and Snake
| 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. |
Ox and Snake 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 Snake it reads steady: no direct relationship with the tai sui (None).
The Ox carries the year's affliction while the Snake does not; tradition reads this as the Snake being the steadier hand this year — decisions about shared money and housing go better when the Snake leads them.
Read the year pages: Ox in 2027 (Challenging — a major Tai Sui affliction) and Snake in 2027 (Steady — no direct relationship with the Tai Sui).
Classical partners of each sign
| Sign | Six Harmony partner | Three Harmony allies |
|---|---|---|
| Ox | Rat | Snake, Rooster |
| Snake | Monkey | Rooster, Ox |
Frequently asked questions
- Are the Ox and the Snake 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 丑 (Ox) and 巳 (Snake)?
- Three Harmony 三合. 三合 — 《三命通会》三合局.
- 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 Snake 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 Snake it reads steady: no direct relationship with the tai sui (None). The Ox carries the year's affliction while the Snake does not; tradition reads this as the Snake being the steadier hand this year — decisions about shared money and housing go better when the Snake leads them.