Tiger and Pig
Tiger and Pig are one of the “Six Harmonies” (六合) of the Chinese zodiac; their fixed elements are Wood and Water. 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 Tiger, courage, zest and a readiness to defend their own; the Pig, generosity, good nature and the ability to forgive.
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 Tiger falls in love passionately and cools off quickly when controlled. The Pig loves openly and trusts more than is wise.
The Tiger wants freedom and acknowledgment that they're in charge; the Pig, calm, comfort and peace at home.
In marriage and at home
The Tiger handles the household in bursts: a grand renovation one month, nothing at all the next. The Pig keeps a generous, hospitable home and doesn't economize where they could.
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 Tiger flares up instantly and says things they later regret. The Pig puts up with things for too long, then explodes over a trifle.
The main risk is habit: closeness comes easily to this couple, and they stop taking care of it.
Advice for the pair
- The Tiger should give themselves an hour to cool down before an important conversation.
- The Pig should set a boundary early, not after the tenth concession.
- For both: cherish what came easily — shared plans and small rituals hold such a union together.