Rat and Snake Compatibility
Mixed — strengths and frictions · 60/100
Rat and Snake: mixed — strengths and frictions — compatibility score 60/100. In the twelve-branch system the Rat is 子 (Water) and the Snake is 巳 (Fire); between them the classical tables record no formal relationship.
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 Rat and Snake
| Relationship | Source | Effect on score | Traditional reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | No entry in the six tables | 0 | The two branches are neither combined nor opposed; the pairing is read as neutral and depends on the two charts, not the two signs. |
Rat and Snake in 2027
2027 is the Fire Goat year. For the Rat the year reads mixed: a minor tai sui affliction (Harm 六害 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: Rat in 2027 (Mixed — a minor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rat | Ox | Monkey, Dragon |
| Snake | Monkey | Rooster, Ox |
Frequently asked questions
- Are the Rat and the Snake compatible?
- Mixed — strengths and frictions: 60/100. The two branches are neither combined nor opposed; the pairing is read as neutral and depends on the two charts, not the two signs.
- What is the relationship between 子 (Rat) and 巳 (Snake)?
- no formal relationship. No entry in the six tables.
- Who is the best match for the Rat?
- By the tables, the Rat's Six Harmony partner is the Ox and its Three Harmony allies are the Monkey and Dragon.
- How do the Rat and Snake fare together in 2027?
- 2027 is the Fire Goat year. For the Rat the year reads mixed: a minor tai sui affliction (Harm 六害 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.