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Chinese zodiac compatibility

Ox and Dragon Compatibility

Needs work
  • Break

Tradition says these two animals 'break' each other: they tend to throw off each other's rhythm in small ways. Not a big conflict, more like frequent small friction.

Traditional relationship

Break

Five Elements

The Ox and the Dragon share the Earth element, so their ideas and pace feel familiar. Watch out: with so much in common, they may share blind spots too.

Love

Small things such as plans, habits or tone of voice can spark disagreements.

Friendship

An interesting friendship, with the occasional feeling of 'we're really not the same'.

Working together

Agree on process and standards before you start and you'll avoid a lot of rework.

Tips for getting along

Talk about the small stuff early. When you disagree, stick to the issue and don't bring up the past.

Each animal's personality

丑 · Year of the Ox

Before dawn, in the last of the hour of Chou, the ox is already in the field. People born in the Year of the Ox don't say much, but they are the ones you can count on: what they promise, they do, and the road they choose, they finish. Slow is fine; you know where you're going.

In love: Not one for grand words, you show love through years of steady presence.

Year of the Ox →

辰 · Year of the Dragon

In the hour of Chen the sun rises and the clouds lift. People born in the Year of the Dragon carry a certain presence: big ambitions, plenty of energy, and others willing to follow. You believe things can be better, and you are ready to change them yourself.

In love: Passionate and sincere, you want the two of you to rise together.

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FAQ

Are the Ox and the Dragon compatible?

Traditionally the Ox and the Dragon are a 'Break' pair, rated 'Needs work'. Tradition says these two animals 'break' each other: they tend to throw off each other's rhythm in small ways. Not a big conflict, more like frequent small friction.

Which animals are most compatible with the Ox?

Traditionally the Ox's Six and Three Harmony partners: Rat, Snake, Rooster.

Which animals are most compatible with the Dragon?

Traditionally the Dragon's Six and Three Harmony partners: Rooster, Monkey, Rat.

Your animal only reflects your birth year. A full compatibility reading uses both people's year, month, day and hour.

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For culture and fun: based on traditional branch relationships. Whether two people get along is up to them.