Chinese Zodiac Six Conflicts: Liu Chong Pairs Explained
Six Conflicts, or Les six chocs Liù Chōng, are six opposition pairs in the Chinese zodiac. They are traditionally read as contrast, pressure, or different rhythm between two animal signs.
This page explains the six conflict pairs, how to read them without exaggeration, and how they differ from Three Harmonies and Six Harmonies.
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The six Six Conflicts pairs are Rat–Horse, Ox–Goat, Tiger–Monkey, Rabbit–Rooster, Dragon–Dog, and Snake–Pig. These pairs are traditionally read as opposite branch positions, not as guaranteed bad relationships.
Six Conflicts point to symbolic contrast. They do not mean two real people cannot cooperate, love, work, or understand each other.
Find your Six Conflicts pair
Choose your zodiac sign below. The finder shows your traditional Liu Chong pair, the Chinese branch pair, and a careful cultural reading.
The six Six Conflicts pairs
Often read as quick strategy meeting open, direct momentum.
Often read as tension between structure, softness, duty, and emotional nuance.
Often read as bold force meeting clever change and shifting movement.
Often read as soft social instinct meeting sharp order or critique.
Often read as grand vision meeting grounded caution, duty, or skepticism.
Often read as private strategy meeting open feeling or emotional directness.
Six Conflicts branch table
| Pair | Chinese branch pair | Useful way to read it | What to avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rat · Cheval | 子午冲 | Planning and momentum may need clearer timing. | Do not assume caution is manipulation or speed is carelessness. |
| Bœuf · Chèvre | 丑未冲 | Structure and softness may need better emotional translation. | Do not turn duty into pressure or sensitivity into avoidance. |
| Tigre · Singe | 寅申冲 | Direct courage and clever flexibility may need trust rules. | Do not let boldness become dominance or wit become games. |
| Lapin · Coq | 卯酉冲 | Tact and correction may need better tone. | Do not confuse gentleness with weakness or honesty with harshness. |
| Dragon · Chien | 辰戌冲 | Vision and caution may need a shared standard of trust. | Do not let ambition dismiss loyalty, or realism dismiss possibility. |
| Serpent · Cochon | 巳亥冲 | Privacy and openness may need slower trust-building. | Do not treat guardedness as dishonesty or openness as naivety. |
For the Earthly Branch structure behind these opposition pairs, read Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches.
Six Conflicts vs Six Harmonies vs Three Harmonies
| Motif | Chinois | Structure | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six conflits | 六冲 · Liù Chōng | Six one-to-one opposition pairs | Contrast, friction, or different priorities. |
| Les Six Harmonies | 六合 · Liù Hé | Six one-to-one harmony pairs | Complementary pairing and quieter cooperation. |
| Les trois harmonies | 三合 · Sān Hé | Four groups of three signs | Shared rhythm, group support, and similar direction. |
Check the correct sign before comparing
A conflict pair only makes sense if both signs are correct. January and February birthdays should be checked against Chinese New Year, because the zodiac year does not begin on January 1.
Utilisez le Calculateur du zodiaque chinois ou Tableau des années du zodiaque chinois before comparing conflict pairs.
Common mistakes
- Reading 六冲 as guaranteed disaster. Conflict means contrast, not certain failure.
- Using it as relationship advice. Zodiac conflict is cultural symbolism, not a real compatibility test.
- Forgetting January and February birthdays. The wrong zodiac year gives the wrong compatibility result.
- Ignoring harmony and element layers. A full cultural reading is more than one conflict label.
- Confusing contrast with incompatibility. Different rhythm can create tension, but it can also become growth.
FAQ
What are the Six Conflicts in Chinese zodiac?
They are six traditional opposition pairs: Rat–Horse, Ox–Goat, Tiger–Monkey, Rabbit–Rooster, Dragon–Dog, and Snake–Pig.
Does a Six Conflicts pair mean a bad relationship?
No. It means the pair has a traditional contrast pattern. Real relationships depend on people, communication, values, maturity, and context.
Is Six Conflicts the opposite of Six Harmonies?
They are different traditional patterns. Six Harmonies describes supportive pairs; Six Conflicts describes opposition pairs. Neither should be treated as a final judgment.
Should I check my element too?
Yes. A careful reading should include the correct zodiac year, element label, and cultural context of the pairing.
Can conflict signs still work well together?
Yes. The pattern suggests contrast, not failure. Real relationships depend on behavior and context.
Where should I start if I do not know my sign?
Start with the Chinese Zodiac Calculator or the Zodiac Years Chart.
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Note de la rédaction
This page explains Six Conflicts as a traditional Chinese zodiac and Earthly Branch pattern. It is written for cultural and educational reference. It should not be used as relationship, marriage, medical, financial, legal, or life-decision advice.