Ox Compatibility
Overview
The compatibility scheme is a property of the twelve branches and applies uniformly; the animals are the mnemonic.
Meaning
The ox is conventionally paired with the rat, snake and rooster, and set against the goat.
Traditional Interpretation
The scheme uses the six harmonies and the four three-fold affinities of the branches.
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FAQ
What does ox compatibility cover in the Chinese zodiac database?
The ox is conventionally paired with the rat, snake and rooster, and set against the goat. The compatibility scheme is a property of the twelve branches and applies uniformly; the animals are the mnemonic.
How much does ox compatibility actually determine?
It is one factor among several in the traditional system. The ox is conventionally paired with the rat, snake and rooster, and set against the goat. The year animal is the coarsest of the four pillars — the month, day and hour carry equal weight, and the classical sources never read the year alone. The mechanism matters more than the animal: two people whose branches harmonise are said to harmonise whatever their animals' reputations.
How is ox compatibility read in Chinese tradition?
The scheme uses the six harmonies and the four three-fold affinities of the branches. It is grouped under Earth (土) in the five-element system.
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