Ox and Tiger compatibility —
A clean slate — no fixed link
| Compatibility score | 54/100 — needs work |
|---|---|
| Branch link | no fixed link (neutral) |
| Elements | Earth (丑) · Wood (寅) — elements control |
| Ox years | 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021 |
| Tiger years | 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 |
| Ox’s best matches | Rat (84), Snake (84), Rooster (84) |
| Tiger’s best matches | Horse (84), Pig (81), Dog (72) |
The Ox (丑) and the Tiger (寅) have neither a harmony nor a clash between their branches. The Tiger’s Wood controls the Ox’s Earth, as roots break through soil.
The two signs
How the branches meet — A clean slate
The Ox (丑) and the Tiger (寅) have neither a harmony nor a clash between their branches. Nothing pulls you together and nothing pushes you apart, so the temperature of the relationship is up to the two of you. In pairings like this, the elements and your individual characters matter more. It suits people who get to know each other slowly.
The elements
The Tiger’s Wood controls the Ox’s Earth, as roots break through soil. The Tiger tends to lead while the Ox adapts; balance comes when the Tiger eases off and the Ox speaks up. The tension also tempers you both.
In love and marriage
The kind of match that shows its worth on the second or third date, not the first. An Ox rarely makes grand declarations; they love by staying — showing up the same way, year after year. Tigers court openly and like to lead. They are loyal and passionate, but feeling controlled will make them bolt.
As friends and colleagues
Starts as a pleasant acquaintance and grows into a long friendship. Give an Ox a clear responsibility and they will carry it to the end. They shine in operations, engineering, farming, finance and any role where trust is the product. Tigers thrive when they can pioneer — founding, leading, selling a vision. Repetitive work drains them fast.
As family
An easygoing relationship, warmer still when the elements nourish each other. The Ox’s weak spot is stubbornness once a view is set; the Tiger’s is impatience. Knowing that solves half the problem.
Making it work
- Look at what your elements add to each other
- Agree on expectations early
- Find one interest you share
Does it matter who is the man and who is the woman?
Not in the branch reading — the relationship between 丑 and 寅 is the same either way, and so is the score. What does change the picture is the rest of each birth chart: the Day Masters, the elements each of you is missing, and when your ten-year luck cycles turn. Two full birth dates on the match page read all of that.
Questions about this match
Are the Ox and the Tiger compatible?
The Ox and the Tiger score 54 out of 100 — needs work. The Ox (丑) and the Tiger (寅) have neither a harmony nor a clash between their branches. The Tiger’s Wood controls the Ox’s Earth, as roots break through soil.
Is Ox–Tiger a good match for marriage?
The kind of match that shows its worth on the second or third date, not the first. An Ox rarely makes grand declarations; they love by staying — showing up the same way, year after year. Tigers court openly and like to lead.
Does it matter which one is the man?
Not for the branch reading — the link between 丑 and 寅 is the same either way, and so is the score. What changes the picture is the rest of each chart: the Day Masters, the missing elements and the timing of the ten-year luck cycles.
Who is the Ox most compatible with?
The Ox’s best matches are the Rat (84/100), the Snake (84/100) and the Rooster (84/100); the hardest are the Goat (29) and the Horse (45).
Other matches for the Ox
Other matches for the Tiger
Your sign comes from your birth year, but the year starts at Lunar New Year, not January 1 — check yours on the zodiac calculator. More: Ox years and personality · Tiger years and personality · Ox in 2027 · How Korean couples read compatibility · 한국어
