Tiger and Dragon compatibility —
Same season — a Seasonal Harmony pair
| Compatibility score | 62/100 — a comfortable match |
|---|---|
| Branch link | Same season (方合) |
| Elements | Wood (寅) · Earth (辰) — elements control |
| Tiger years | 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 |
| Dragon years | 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024 |
| Tiger’s best matches | Horse (84), Pig (81), Dog (72) |
| Dragon’s best matches | Rooster (88), Monkey (84), Rat (72) |
The Tiger (寅) and the Dragon (辰) sit in the spring trio of Tiger, Rabbit and Dragon (east). The Tiger’s Wood controls the Dragon’s Earth, as roots break through soil.
The two signs
How the branches meet — Same season
The Tiger (寅) and the Dragon (辰) sit in the spring trio of Tiger, Rabbit and Dragon (east). Sharing a season, they have similar moods and rhythms, and each understands the other’s way of doing things without being told. The pull is gentler than a trine, but over the years it feels easy. Because they are alike, their weak spots are alike too — bring in an outside view now and then.
The elements
The Tiger’s Wood controls the Dragon’s Earth, as roots break through soil. The Tiger tends to lead while the Dragon adapts, so the Tiger should ease off and the Dragon should speak up. Control is not all bad: in work that needs discipline, this tension helps.
In love and marriage
Similar tastes and routines make for an easy, steady relationship — more comfort than fireworks. Tigers court openly and like to lead. They are loyal and passionate, but feeling controlled will make them bolt. Dragons find it hard to bend first, but when they give their heart, they give it grandly.
As friends and colleagues
Friends for the long haul; just don’t cover for each other’s shared weaknesses until they grow. Tigers thrive when they can pioneer — founding, leading, selling a vision. Repetitive work drains them fast. Dragons belong on big stages and big projects — leadership, entrepreneurship, performance and public life. Small, fiddly tasks bore them.
As family
Similar habits mean little friction at home. The Tiger’s weak spot is impatience; the Dragon’s is pride that finds it hard to back down. Knowing that solves half the problem.
Making it work
- Look outside the pair for a different perspective
- Take each other’s weak spots seriously
- Plan your busy seasons together
Does it matter who is the man and who is the woman?
Not in the branch reading — the relationship between 寅 and 辰 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 Tiger and the Dragon compatible?
The Tiger and the Dragon score 62 out of 100 — a comfortable match. The Tiger (寅) and the Dragon (辰) sit in the spring trio of Tiger, Rabbit and Dragon (east). The Tiger’s Wood controls the Dragon’s Earth, as roots break through soil.
Is Tiger–Dragon a good match for marriage?
Similar tastes and routines make for an easy, steady relationship — more comfort than fireworks. Tigers court openly and like to lead. Dragons find it hard to bend first, but when they give their heart, they give it grandly.
Does it matter which one is the man?
Not for the branch reading — the link between 寅 and 辰 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 Tiger most compatible with?
The Tiger’s best matches are the Horse (84/100), the Pig (81/100) and the Dog (72/100); the hardest are the Monkey (25) and the Rooster (42).
Other matches for the Tiger
Other matches for the Dragon
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