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Understanding Chinese Zodiac Compatibility
The Chinese Zodiac is a fascinating system based on a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by an animal. These animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. According to Chinese astrology, the animal sign ruling your birth year influences your personality, characteristics, and even your relationships.
Compatibility between zodiac signs is a key aspect of Chinese astrology, offering insights into how well two individuals might harmonize in relationships, be it romantic, professional, or platonic. This calculator provides a simplified overview of compatibility based on general principles of Chinese zodiac interactions.
How Compatibility is Determined (General Principles):
The compatibility system is often visualized through various theories, including:
The Three Harmonies: Signs that are compatible and support each other.
The Six Combinations (Union of Earthly Branches): Specific pairs of signs that form a harmonious or opposing relationship.
The Clash/Conflict: Signs that are fundamentally opposed and may face challenges.
The Self-Punishment: Signs that might bring misfortune or self-inflicted issues upon each other.
The Combination of Three: Certain groups of three signs are believed to form a very strong, harmonious bond.
This calculator uses a common interpretation of these relationships to provide a compatibility score. Keep in mind that this is a general guide, and individual relationships are complex and influenced by many factors beyond just the birth year animal.
Disclaimer
This calculator is for entertainment and informational purposes only. It is based on general interpretations of Chinese astrology and should not be considered definitive or a substitute for professional advice.
function calculateCompatibility() {
var person1Sign = document.getElementById("person1Sign").value;
var person2Sign = document.getElementById("person2Sign").value;
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
if (!person1Sign || !person2Sign) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please select both zodiac signs.";
resultDiv.className = ""; // Reset class
return;
}
var compatibilityScore = 0;
var compatibilityMessage = "";
var resultClass = "";
// Basic Compatibility Logic (Simplified – based on common pairings)
// This is a simplified model. Real Chinese astrology is far more nuanced.
var compatibilityMap = {
"Rat": {
"Ox": 4, "Tiger": 1, "Rabbit": 1, "Dragon": 3, "Snake": 3,
"Horse": 1, "Goat": 1, "Monkey": 4, "Rooster": 3, "Dog": 2, "Pig": 4
},
"Ox": {
"Rat": 4, "Tiger": 1, "Rabbit": 2, "Dragon": 2, "Snake": 3,
"Horse": 1, "Goat": 4, "Monkey": 1, "Rooster": 3, "Dog": 3, "Pig": 1
},
"Tiger": {
"Rat": 1, "Ox": 1, "Rabbit": 4, "Dragon": 3, "Snake": 1,
"Horse": 3, "Goat": 3, "Monkey": 2, "Rooster": 1, "Dog": 4, "Pig": 2
},
"Rabbit": {
"Rat": 1, "Ox": 2, "Tiger": 4, "Dragon": 1, "Snake": 3,
"Horse": 1, "Goat": 3, "Monkey": 1, "Rooster": 2, "Dog": 3, "Pig": 4
},
"Dragon": {
"Rat": 3, "Ox": 2, "Tiger": 3, "Rabbit": 1, "Snake": 3,
"Horse": 2, "Goat": 1, "Monkey": 4, "Rooster": 3, "Dog": 1, "Pig": 2
},
"Snake": {
"Rat": 3, "Ox": 3, "Tiger": 1, "Rabbit": 3, "Dragon": 3,
"Horse": 1, "Goat": 2, "Monkey": 1, "Rooster": 4, "Dog": 2, "Pig": 1
},
"Horse": {
"Rat": 1, "Ox": 1, "Tiger": 3, "Rabbit": 1, "Dragon": 2,
"Snake": 1, "Goat": 3, "Monkey": 3, "Rooster": 1, "Dog": 4, "Pig": 2
},
"Goat": {
"Rat": 1, "Ox": 4, "Tiger": 3, "Rabbit": 3, "Dragon": 1,
"Snake": 2, "Horse": 3, "Monkey": 1, "Rooster": 2, "Dog": 3, "Pig": 4
},
"Monkey": {
"Rat": 4, "Ox": 1, "Tiger": 2, "Rabbit": 1, "Dragon": 4,
"Snake": 1, "Horse": 3, "Goat": 1, "Rooster": 3, "Dog": 2, "Pig": 1
},
"Rooster": {
"Rat": 3, "Ox": 3, "Tiger": 1, "Rabbit": 2, "Dragon": 3,
"Snake": 4, "Horse": 1, "Goat": 2, "Monkey": 3, "Dog": 4, "Pig": 1
},
"Dog": {
"Rat": 2, "Ox": 3, "Tiger": 4, "Rabbit": 3, "Dragon": 1,
"Snake": 2, "Horse": 4, "Goat": 3, "Monkey": 2, "Rooster": 4, "Pig": 3
},
"Pig": {
"Rat": 4, "Ox": 1, "Tiger": 2, "Rabbit": 4, "Dragon": 2,
"Snake": 1, "Horse": 2, "Goat": 4, "Monkey": 1, "Rooster": 1, "Dog": 3
}
};
// Get score from map (handle both directions)
var score1 = compatibilityMap[person1Sign] ? compatibilityMap[person1Sign][person2Sign] : 0;
var score2 = compatibilityMap[person2Sign] ? compatibilityMap[person2Sign][person1Sign] : 0;
// Use the average or the lower score for a more conservative result
compatibilityScore = Math.max(score1, score2); // Use the highest score for a more positive outlook
// Assign message based on score
if (compatibilityScore >= 4) {
compatibilityMessage = "Excellent Compatibility! You are a highly compatible match.";
resultClass = "compatible";
} else if (compatibilityScore === 3) {
compatibilityMessage = "Good Compatibility. You share many common interests and can build a strong bond.";
resultClass = "compatible";
} else if (compatibilityScore === 2) {
compatibilityMessage = "Moderate Compatibility. There may be some challenges, but with effort, a relationship can work.";
resultClass = "";
} else { // score 1 or 0
compatibilityMessage = "Low Compatibility. You may face significant challenges due to fundamental differences.";
resultClass = "incompatible";
}
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Compatibility between " + person1Sign + " and " + person2Sign + ": " + compatibilityMessage;
resultDiv.className = resultClass; // Apply class for styling
}