Snake and Rooster compatibility —
Natural allies — a Three Harmony pair
| Compatibility score | 72/100 — a comfortable match |
|---|---|
| Branch link | Natural allies (三合) |
| Elements | Fire (巳) · Metal (酉) — elements control |
| Snake years | 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025 |
| Rooster years | 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 |
| Snake’s best matches | Ox (84), Goat (74), Horse (71) |
| Rooster’s best matches | Dragon (88), Ox (84), Monkey (71) |
The Snake (巳) and the Rooster (酉) belong to the Metal trine of Snake, Rooster and Ox. The Snake’s Fire controls the Rooster’s Metal, as fire forges metal.
The two signs
How the branches meet — Natural allies
The Snake (巳) and the Rooster (酉) belong to the Metal trine of Snake, Rooster and Ox. Point this pair at the same goal and their strength multiplies, which is why they do so well building a business, a project or a household together. They match because they face the same direction, not because they are alike. Keep a shared aim in view; without one, things can drift.
The elements
The Snake’s Fire controls the Rooster’s Metal, as fire forges metal. The Snake tends to lead while the Rooster adapts, so the Snake should ease off and the Rooster should speak up. Control is not all bad: in work that needs discipline, this tension helps.
In love and marriage
Love deepens when there is a plan or a passion you share. A goal-driven couple. Snakes warm up slowly and then love with great intensity. Once they trust you, they protect the bond fiercely. Roosters can be blunt enough to hurt, but few people take responsibility for a relationship as seriously.
As friends and colleagues
Excellent partners at work — on the same team you deliver; as rivals you exhaust each other. Snakes do their best work in analysis, strategy, research, finance and specialist fields, where long preparation pays off. Roosters earn trust in roles that need accuracy — management, accounting, quality control, medicine and law.
As family
A real strength when the family takes on something big together: a move, a business, exams. The Snake’s weak spot is suspicion; the Rooster’s is criticism that stings. Knowing that solves half the problem.
Making it work
- Write down one goal the two of you share
- Match your pace so one of you is not always out in front
- Share the credit when it works
Does it matter who is the man and who is the woman?
Not in the branch reading — the relationship between 巳 and 酉 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 Rooster compatible?
The Snake and the Rooster score 72 out of 100 — a comfortable match. The Snake (巳) and the Rooster (酉) belong to the Metal trine of Snake, Rooster and Ox. The Snake’s Fire controls the Rooster’s Metal, as fire forges metal.
Is Snake–Rooster a good match for marriage?
Love deepens when there is a plan or a passion you share. Snakes warm up slowly and then love with great intensity. Roosters can be blunt enough to hurt, but few people take responsibility for a relationship as seriously.
Does it matter which one is the man?
Not for the branch reading — the link between 巳 and 酉 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 Rooster
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 · Rooster years and personality · Snake in 2027 · How Korean couples read compatibility · 한국어
