CHINESE ZODIAC COMPATIBILITY
Rat compatibility with the 12 Chinese zodiac signs
Are you a Rat, or is the other person? Here is what the Chinese tradition of the animals says about each match, as a couple, as friends or at work. No percentage: two people are worth more than a number.
Rat and Ox: the secret harmony
The Rat and the Ox form one of the six “secret harmonies” of the tradition: a quiet accord, felt more than seen. Each completes the other effortlessly. The Rat brings liveliness and solutions; the Ox brings stability and steadiness. The Rat needs stimulation, the Ox needs time and routine.
Rat and Dragon: the trio
The Rat and the Dragon belong to the same trio in the tradition: they share a direction and naturally move the same way. The Rat brings liveliness and solutions; the Dragon brings energy and ambition. The Rat needs stimulation, the Dragon needs recognition.
Rat and Monkey: the trio
The Rat brings liveliness and solutions; the Monkey brings humour and inventiveness. The Rat needs stimulation, the Monkey needs novelty.
Rat and Rat: the mirror
Same sign: you recognise each other at once, with the same impulses and the same blind spots. The bond is easy, but nobody balances the other out.
Rat and Tiger: open ground
The tradition links the Rat and the Tiger by no particular relation: no harmony written in advance, no friction foretold. The bond will be what you make of it. The Rat brings liveliness and solutions; the Tiger brings drive and courage. The Rat needs stimulation, the Tiger needs freedom and challenges.
Rat and Rabbit: open ground
The Rat brings liveliness and solutions; the Rabbit brings tact and gentleness. The Rat needs stimulation, the Rabbit needs calm and harmony.
Rat and Snake: open ground
The Rat brings liveliness and solutions; the Snake brings depth and discernment. The Rat needs stimulation, the Snake needs trust and discretion.
Rat and Rooster: open ground
The Rat brings liveliness and solutions; the Rooster brings high standards and frankness. The Rat needs stimulation, the Rooster needs clarity and sincerity.
Rat and Dog: open ground
The Rat brings liveliness and solutions; the Dog brings loyalty and protection. The Rat needs stimulation, the Dog needs security and trust.
Rat and Pig: open ground
The Rat brings liveliness and solutions; the Pig brings generosity and warmth. The Rat needs stimulation, the Pig needs sharing and pleasure.
Rat and Goat: the misunderstanding
The Rat and the Goat form one of the six pairs of “harm”: no great conflict, but small misunderstandings that pile up if nobody names them. The Rat brings liveliness and solutions; the Goat brings sensitivity and creativity. The Rat needs stimulation, the Goat needs tenderness and attention.
Rat and Horse: the opposition
The Rat and the Horse face each other across the circle of animals: the tradition’s opposition. Plenty of attraction and plenty of sparks: what one does by instinct, the other does the other way round. The Rat brings liveliness and solutions; the Horse brings enthusiasm and movement. The Rat needs stimulation, the Horse needs space and air.
FAQ
Which Chinese sign is the Rat most compatible with?
According to the tradition: Ox, Dragon and Monkey. These are the smoothest matches, not a guarantee: the animal comes from the year of birth alone.
Which signs should the Rat be more careful with?
Horse and Goat: the tradition sees more friction there. Many of these duos get on very well once each knows the other’s reflexes.
Is Chinese zodiac compatibility enough?
No. It only looks at the year. The duo test compares your two full dates, and ENTRE NOUS reads both your charts.