The Chinese zodiac, also called the Shengxiao(生肖 Shēngxiào) in Chinese, is composed of 12 zodiacal animal signs. Unlike Western Astrology which is based on 12 months, the Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle.

According to the Chinese folklore, the Buddha gathered all the animals to have a final celebration before he left the world. With unknown reasons, only 12 animals (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig) showed up. Buddha was so grateful to the 12 animals that he decided to name each year after an animal.

It is believed that the Chinese zodiac is linked to one’s luck. People who were born under a particular sign are said to have a particular personality trait unique to that sign. Your Chinese zodiac sign can explain your characters as well as the compatibility with other signs. One of the significant uses Chinese zodiac signs is to determine whether people are compatible with each other. Those who are faithful to Chinese zodiac will usually consult it with experts before starting a relationship or work. Here are some tips for Chinese zodiac compatibility.

Compatible Signs

Those Chinese zodiac signs that are 4 years apart from each other are said to be the most compatible ones.

The first group

Rat, Dragon, Monkey

They are the most powerful and passionate signs among the zodiac. People of these signs are action oriented. When it comes to relationships, they are quite overwhelming.

The second group

Ox, Snake, Rooster

They are the most calm and patient signs among the zodiac. People of these signs are great thinkers. When it comes to relationships, their nature is usually only attracted to one another.

The third group

Tiger, Horse, Dog

They are the most individualistic and energetic signs among the zodiac. People of these signs are free men. When it comes to relationships, they seek for true soul mate.

The forth group

Rabbit, Ram, Pig

They are the most selfless and sympathetic signs among the zodiac. People of these signs love peace. When it comes to relationships, they look for those who share the similar characters with them.

Incompatible Signs

Those Chinese zodiac signs that are 3 years or 6 years apart from each other are said to be the most incompatible ones.

3 years apart

Rat, Rabbit, Horse, Rooster
Ox, Dragon, Ram, Dog
Tiger, Snake, Monkey, Pig

6 years apart

Rat and Horse
Ox and Ram
Tiger and Monkey
Rabbit and Rooster
Dragon and Dog
Snake and Pig

These are some knowledge about compatibility of Chinese Zodiac.