Snake and Monkey compatibility —
Secret friends — a Six Harmony pair
| Compatibility score | 57/100 — needs work |
|---|---|
| Branch link | Secret friends (六合) · Friction (刑) · Break (破) |
| Elements | Fire (巳) · Metal (申) — elements control |
| Snake years | 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025 |
| Monkey years | 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 |
| Snake’s best matches | Ox (84), Goat (74), Rooster (72) |
| Monkey’s best matches | Rat (84), Dragon (84), Dog (74) |
The Snake (巳) and the Monkey (申) form one of the six harmony pairs, the branches that recognize each other as partners. The Snake’s Fire controls the Monkey’s Metal, as fire forges metal.
The two signs
How the branches meet — Secret friends
The Snake (巳) and the Monkey (申) form one of the six harmony pairs, the branches that recognize each other as partners. Conversation comes easily and the relationship feels older than it is. When one of you wobbles, the other steadies things, so love and business partnerships both start smoothly. The one risk is taking each other for granted — say thank you out loud and this bond lasts. They also form a punishment (刑) link, which adds some friction to the mix. They also form a break (破) link, which adds some friction to the mix.
The elements
The Snake’s Fire controls the Monkey’s Metal, as fire forges metal. The Snake tends to lead while the Monkey adapts, so the Snake should ease off and the Monkey should speak up. Control is not all bad: in work that needs discipline, this tension helps.
In love and marriage
Attraction comes quickly and arguments blow over. Tradition counts it among the best signs for marriage. Snakes warm up slowly and then love with great intensity. Once they trust you, they protect the bond fiercely. Monkeys win people over with wit and cannot stand boredom. In serious moments they may deflect with a joke.
As friends and colleagues
Friends and colleagues who understand each other without explanation. Split the roles and you work like one team. Snakes do their best work in analysis, strategy, research, finance and specialist fields, where long preparation pays off. Ideas and improvisation are the Monkey’s tools: technology, trading, marketing, entertainment — anything with many moving parts.
As family
As parent and child, a close and supportive bond — just keep expectations realistic. The Snake’s weak spot is suspicion; the Monkey’s is restlessness. Knowing that solves half the problem.
Making it work
- Keep comfort from turning into indifference — say what you appreciate
- Take turns making the big decisions
- Tackle big things together and let each other handle the small ones
Does it matter who is the man and who is the woman?
Not in the branch reading — the relationship between 巳 and 申 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 Snake and the Monkey compatible?
The Snake and the Monkey score 57 out of 100 — needs work. The Snake (巳) and the Monkey (申) form one of the six harmony pairs, the branches that recognize each other as partners. The Snake’s Fire controls the Monkey’s Metal, as fire forges metal.
Is Snake–Monkey a good match for marriage?
Attraction comes quickly and arguments blow over. Snakes warm up slowly and then love with great intensity. Monkeys win people over with wit and cannot stand boredom.
Does it matter which one is the man?
Not for the branch reading — the link between 巳 and 申 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 Snake most compatible with?
The Snake’s best matches are the Ox (84/100), the Goat (74/100) and the Rooster (72/100); the hardest are the Pig (32) and the Tiger (45).
Other matches for the Snake
Other matches for the Monkey
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: Snake years and personality · Monkey years and personality · Snake in 2027 · How Korean couples read compatibility · 한국어
