Zodiac trines, harmonies and clashes of the 12 animals

To judge partnership or marriage, Vietnamese ask whether ages "match". It rests on relations among the 12 branches.

Trines (best)

Monkey–Rat–Dragon (Water), Tiger–Horse–Dog (Fire), Snake–Rooster–Ox (Metal), Pig–Cat–Goat (Wood).

Six harmonies

Rat–Ox, Tiger–Pig, Cat–Dog, Dragon–Rooster, Snake–Monkey, Horse–Goat.

Four-clash groups

Tiger–Monkey–Snake–Pig, Dragon–Dog–Ox–Goat, Rat–Horse–Cat–Rooster. Opposite pairs clash most (e.g. Rat–Horse).

Check a specific pair

Use age compatibility, business partners or the 12 animals.