Tiger and Rooster
Tiger and Rooster are neutral neighbors in the Chinese zodiac; their fixed elements are Wood and Metal. The nominal compatibility score is 68%. Below is how it's arrived at under the traditional rules and what it means in practice.
How compatible they are
The signs share no triangle and don't oppose each other. Chinese tradition considers this combination neutral: there are no special rules for it, and everything comes down to the personalities, not their positions on the circle.
What each brings to the pair: the Tiger, courage, zest and a readiness to defend their own; the Rooster, order, honesty and a readiness to say the truth out loud.
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 Rooster courts conspicuously and expects clear commitment in return.
The Tiger wants freedom and acknowledgment that they're in charge; the Rooster, recognition and attention to their work.
In marriage and at home
The Tiger handles the household in bursts: a grand renovation one month, nothing at all the next. The Rooster runs the household by the rules and demands the same of the partner.
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 Rooster criticizes out loud without noticing how much it hurts.
The main risk is underestimating the differences: without an open conflict, they're easy to miss until they pile up.
Advice for the pair
- The Tiger should give themselves an hour to cool down before an important conversation.
- For every criticism, the Rooster should find one word of appreciation.
- For both: don't mistake calm for indifference; this pair benefits from coming up with shared projects.