Tiger and Pig compatibility —
Secret friends — a Six Harmony pair
| Compatibility score | 81/100 — a strong match |
|---|---|
| Branch link | Secret friends (六合) · Break (破) |
| Elements | Wood (寅) · Water (亥) — elements nourish |
| Tiger years | 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 |
| Pig years | 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 |
| Tiger’s best matches | Horse (84), Dog (72), Rabbit (71) |
| Pig’s best matches | Rabbit (84), Goat (72), Rat (71) |
The Tiger (寅) and the Pig (亥) form one of the six harmony pairs, the branches that recognize each other as partners. The Pig’s Water feeds the Tiger’s Wood, as rain grows a tree.
The two signs
How the branches meet — Secret friends
The Tiger (寅) and the Pig (亥) 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 break (破) link, which adds some friction to the mix.
The elements
The Pig’s Water feeds the Tiger’s Wood, as rain grows a tree. The Pig looks after and the Tiger grows; it lasts when the Tiger says so out loud and the Pig remembers to look after themselves too.
In love and marriage
Attraction comes quickly and arguments blow over. Tradition counts it among the best signs for marriage. Tigers court openly and like to lead. They are loyal and passionate, but feeling controlled will make them bolt. Pigs love sincerely and accept partners as they are. They are happiest with someone as straightforward as they are.
As friends and colleagues
Friends and colleagues who understand each other without explanation. Split the roles and you work like one team. Tigers thrive when they can pioneer — founding, leading, selling a vision. Repetitive work drains them fast. Pigs do well with people and in teams — hospitality, healthcare, charity and sales — and quietly build wealth through consistency.
As family
As parent and child, a close and supportive bond — just keep expectations realistic. The Tiger’s weak spot is impatience; the Pig’s is difficulty saying no. 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 寅 and 亥 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 Pig compatible?
The Tiger and the Pig score 81 out of 100 — a strong match. The Tiger (寅) and the Pig (亥) form one of the six harmony pairs, the branches that recognize each other as partners. The Pig’s Water feeds the Tiger’s Wood, as rain grows a tree.
Is Tiger–Pig a good match for marriage?
Attraction comes quickly and arguments blow over. Tigers court openly and like to lead. Pigs love sincerely and accept partners as they are.
Does it matter which one is the man?
Not for the branch reading — the link between 寅 and 亥 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 Pig
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: Tiger years and personality · Pig years and personality · Tiger in 2027 · How Korean couples read compatibility · 한국어
