Chinese Zodiac Compatibility Calculator
Compare two Chinese zodiac signs and see which traditional compatibility pattern appears: Three Harmonies, Six Harmonies, Six Conflicts, same-sign pairing, or a neutral mixed pattern.
This is a cultural learning tool, not relationship advice. For the full explanation of how the system works, read the Chinese Zodiac Compatibility guide.
Check two zodiac signs
Select two animal signs below. The result gives a traditional compatibility pattern and a careful reading note.
If either person was born in January or February, confirm the Chinese New Year boundary before using the calculator. A Gregorian birth year shortcut can give the wrong animal sign.
How this calculator reads compatibility
The calculator checks the two selected signs against the most common traditional patterns. It does not score love, marriage, friendship, or future success.
| Result type | Traditional pattern | What it usually suggests |
|---|---|---|
| Three Harmonies | 三合 · San He | Shared rhythm, group support, and easier cooperation. |
| Six Harmonies | 六合 · Liu He | Complementary one-to-one support, sometimes called secret friend energy. |
| Six Conflicts | 六冲 · Liu Chong | Contrast, friction, or different priorities that need more communication. |
| Same sign | Same animal | Familiar rhythm, but similar habits can be amplified. |
| Neutral or mixed | No main harmony/conflict pattern | No major traditional label; real context matters even more. |
Before you use the result
- Do not treat harmony as destiny. A favorable pattern does not guarantee an easy relationship.
- Do not treat conflict as disaster. A conflict pattern points to contrast, not automatic failure.
- Check January and February birthdays. Chinese zodiac years start around Lunar New Year, not January 1.
- Add the element layer when needed. Animal signs are only one part of a fuller 60-year cycle reading.
Read it for two real charts
Everything above is the general pattern. If you want it for two specific people — not a generic match score — these go a step further:
Couple Compatibility Report — both birth charts side by side: how the two signs and their elements read together, where they harmonize and where they clash. See the report →
Personalized Reading — one person’s full stem-branch write-up: element balance, the signs they traditionally match or clash with, and the year ahead. See the reading →
Compatibility Calculator FAQ
What does this Chinese zodiac compatibility calculator do?
It compares two zodiac animal signs and shows whether they fall into a Three Harmonies group, a Six Harmonies pair, a Six Conflicts pair, same-sign pairing, or a neutral mixed pattern.
Is this calculator relationship advice?
No. It is a cultural learning tool. Real relationships depend on communication, values, maturity, timing, and everyday behavior.
What should I do if I was born in January or February?
Check the exact Chinese New Year date for your birth year first. You may belong to the previous zodiac year.
What is the difference between this tool and the compatibility guide?
This page gives a quick calculator result. The Chinese Zodiac Compatibility guide explains the whole system in more detail.
Next steps
Editorial note
This calculator explains Chinese zodiac compatibility as a traditional cultural system. It is written for educational reference and should not be used as relationship, marriage, medical, financial, legal, or life-decision advice.