Rat and Tiger compatibility —
A clean slate — no fixed link
| Compatibility score | 66/100 — a comfortable match |
|---|---|
| Branch link | no fixed link (neutral) |
| Elements | Water (子) · Wood (寅) — elements nourish |
| Rat years | 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 |
| Tiger years | 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 |
| Rat’s best matches | Ox (84), Monkey (84), Dragon (72) |
| Tiger’s best matches | Horse (84), Pig (81), Dog (72) |
The Rat (子) and the Tiger (寅) have neither a harmony nor a clash between their branches. The Rat’s Water feeds the Tiger’s Wood, as rain grows a tree.
The two signs
How the branches meet — A clean slate
The Rat (子) 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 Rat’s Water feeds the Tiger’s Wood, as rain grows a tree. The Rat gives and the Tiger grows, so the Rat becomes the steady support — and the balance depends on the Tiger giving thanks in return.
In love and marriage
The kind of match that shows its worth on the second or third date, not the first. A Rat in love shows it by looking after you — remembering, planning, fixing. When hurt, they go quiet rather than loud. 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. Rats gather information and see how the game is played, which makes them the backbone of a team: analysts, traders, organizers and founders of lean, careful businesses. 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 Rat’s weak spot is worry that delays decisions; 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 子 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 Rat and the Tiger compatible?
The Rat and the Tiger score 66 out of 100 — a comfortable match. The Rat (子) and the Tiger (寅) have neither a harmony nor a clash between their branches. The Rat’s Water feeds the Tiger’s Wood, as rain grows a tree.
Is Rat–Tiger a good match for marriage?
The kind of match that shows its worth on the second or third date, not the first. A Rat in love shows it by looking after you — remembering, planning, fixing. Tigers court openly and like to lead.
Does it matter which one is the man?
Not for the branch reading — the link between 子 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 Rat most compatible with?
The Rat’s best matches are the Ox (84/100), the Monkey (84/100) and the Dragon (72/100); the hardest are the Horse (32) and the Goat (33).
Other matches for the Rat
Other matches for the Tiger
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