Rabbit and Dog
Rabbit and Dog are one of the “Six Harmonies” (六合) of the Chinese zodiac; their fixed elements are Wood and Earth. The nominal compatibility score is 85%. Below is how it's arrived at under the traditional rules and what it means in practice.
How compatible they are
These signs share no triangle and don't oppose each other; instead, they form one of the six classic harmony pairs (六合). Tradition considers such a union one of the most fortunate: the signs complement each other like two halves and easily agree on what matters most.
What each brings to the pair: the Rabbit, gentleness, good taste and a knack for sidestepping conflict without casualties; the Dog, loyalty, fairness and a readiness to protect.
An important caveat: in this horoscope the Chinese year doesn't start on January 1 but on the day of Lichun — February 3, 4 or 5. If you were born in January or early February, check your sign with the calculator, or you may be reading someone else's page.
In love
The Rabbit opens up cautiously and is very sensitive to rudeness. The Dog bonds for the long haul and tests the partner's decency.
The Rabbit wants coziness, a calm tone and no pressure; the Dog, honesty and the certainty that they won't be deceived.
In marriage and at home
The Rabbit creates a home that's a pleasure to come back to. The Dog runs the household conscientiously and without show.
In friendship and at work this pair is usually calmer than in marriage: at work the job sets the boundaries, while at home they have to be talked through.
The pair's weak spots
In a conflict, the Rabbit avoids confrontations and backs off instead of objecting. The Dog worries and suspects where there's no reason to.
The main risk is habit: closeness comes easily to this couple, and they stop taking care of it.
Advice for the pair
- The Rabbit should, just once, say something unpleasant directly without softening it beyond recognition.
- The Dog should voice their fears before they turn into accusations.
- For both: cherish what came easily — shared plans and small rituals hold such a union together.