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Chinese zodiac compatibility

Snake and Pig Compatibility

Challenging
  • Clash

Tradition calls these two animals a 'clash': they sit directly opposite each other among the twelve branches. It means strong, different personalities pulling in different directions. They can be together; it just takes more understanding.

Traditional relationship

Clash

Five Elements

The Pig is Water and the Snake is Fire; Water restrains Fire. Traditionally the Pig tends to lead and the Snake may feel pressure. Clear boundaries turn that friction into mutual polishing.

Love

A strong attraction that can also turn into sparks. The differences are both the excitement and the homework: learning to appreciate how you differ is the key.

Friendship

You often give each other a completely different point of view.

Working together

One looks east, the other west, and together you cover each other's blind spots, once you agree on the goal.

Tips for getting along

In a conflict, pause and talk once emotions settle. Treat each other as teammates, not opponents.

Each animal's personality

巳 · Year of the Snake

Toward noon, in the hour of Si, the snake lies coiled and still on a sun-warmed stone. People born in the Year of the Snake are composed and perceptive. They rarely take sides early, and when they speak, they get to the point. Quiet is your strength.

In love: Devoted and deep, you value an understanding that needs no words.

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亥 · Year of the Pig

Late at night in the hour of Hai, with the day's work set down, people born in the Year of the Pig know this calm best. You are sincere, kind and generous, happy to share the good things you have. In your hands, life is always warm and lively.

In love: Wholehearted and sincere, you are generous and considerate with your partner.

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FAQ

Are the Snake and the Pig compatible?

Traditionally the Snake and the Pig are a 'Clash' pair, rated 'Challenging'. Tradition calls these two animals a 'clash': they sit directly opposite each other among the twelve branches. It means strong, different personalities pulling in different directions. They can be together; it just takes more understanding.

Which animals are most compatible with the Snake?

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

Which animals are most compatible with the Pig?

Traditionally the Pig's Six and Three Harmony partners: Tiger, Rabbit, Goat.

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.