Chinese Zodiac Compatibility Calculator for Marriage
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Rabbit
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Dog
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Enter the Chinese Zodiac signs for both individuals to see their compatibility score and description.
Understanding Chinese Zodiac Compatibility for Marriage
The Chinese Zodiac, known as Sheng Xiao (生肖), is a fascinating system based on a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by an animal and its reputed attributes. This system is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture and is often consulted for various aspects of life, including personality traits, fortune-telling, and, importantly, marital compatibility.
The core principle of Chinese Zodiac compatibility is that certain animal signs have inherent harmonic or conflicting relationships with others. These relationships are often categorized into several types:
Trines (Groups of Three): Signs within the same trine are considered highly compatible as they share similar characteristics and complement each other well. For example, the first trine includes Rat, Dragon, and Monkey. The second trine is Ox, Snake, and Rooster. The third trine is Tiger, Horse, and Dog. The fourth trine consists of Rabbit, Goat, and Pig.
Pairs of Three Animals (Three Harmonies): These are combinations of three signs that form a harmonious relationship, often representing support and understanding. For example, Rat, Dragon, and Monkey; Snake, Rooster, and Ox; Tiger, Horse, and Dog; and Hare, Goat, and Pig.
Pairs of Six Animals (Six Combinations): These are specific pairings that create a balanced and supportive relationship, often indicating mutual growth and understanding. For example, Rat and Ox; Tiger and Pig; Rabbit and Dog; Dragon and Rooster; Snake and Monkey; Horse and Goat.
Clashes and Conflicts: Some signs are considered to be in direct opposition or conflict, which can lead to challenges in a relationship. The most common clashes are between signs that are six positions apart in the 12-year cycle (e.g., Rat and Horse, Ox and Goat, Tiger and Monkey, Rabbit and Rooster, Dragon and Dog, Snake and Pig).
How the Compatibility Calculator Works
This calculator simplifies the complex traditional methods by assigning a compatibility score based on established Chinese Zodiac relationship dynamics. The logic is as follows:
Maximum Score (10/10): Awarded to signs that are part of the same Trine or the Six Combinations, indicating exceptionally strong natural harmony and mutual support.
High Score (8/10): Awarded to signs that are in a Three Harmonies combination, suggesting excellent synergy and understanding.
Moderate Score (6/10): Awarded to signs that have some complementary traits or are considered neutral.
Low Score (3/10): Awarded to signs that are in a direct clash or have significant opposing elements, indicating potential challenges that require conscious effort to overcome.
Minimum Score (1/10): Awarded for the most challenging pairings, often the direct opposite sign (six positions apart), indicating a relationship that is inherently difficult but can still be managed with great effort and compromise.
The description accompanying the score provides a general interpretation of the relationship dynamics based on the assigned score, highlighting potential strengths and areas that might require attention.
Interpreting the Results
It's important to remember that Chinese Zodiac compatibility is a traditional guide, not a definitive prophecy. A lower score doesn't necessarily mean a relationship is doomed, nor does a high score guarantee everlasting bliss. Compatibility is influenced by countless factors, including individual personalities, shared values, communication, and effort put into the relationship. This calculator serves as a fun and insightful tool to explore potential dynamics based on this ancient wisdom.
Consulting this calculator can be a great starting point for couples wanting to understand their relationship better from a cultural perspective. It can spark conversations about how your respective zodiac energies might interact and what areas to focus on for a harmonious marriage.
function calculateCompatibility() {
var person1Zodiac = document.getElementById("person1Zodiac").value;
var person2Zodiac = document.getElementById("person2Zodiac").value;
var score = 0;
var description = "";
// Define zodiac order
var zodiacOrder = ["Rat", "Ox", "Tiger", "Rabbit", "Dragon", "Snake", "Horse", "Goat", "Monkey", "Rooster", "Dog", "Pig"];
// Map signs to their index for easier calculation
var index1 = zodiacOrder.indexOf(person1Zodiac);
var index2 = zodiacOrder.indexOf(person2Zodiac);
// Ensure indices are valid
if (index1 === -1 || index2 === -1) {
document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "Invalid zodiac signs selected.";
return;
}
// Avoid self-comparison
if (person1Zodiac === person2Zodiac) {
score = 5; // Neutral for same sign
description = "Being the same sign can mean deep understanding, but also potential for shared stubbornness. Focus on communication.";
} else {
// Calculate difference, wrap around the 12-year cycle
var diff = Math.abs(index1 – index2);
var effectiveDiff = diff > 6 ? 12 – diff : diff;
// Define compatibility rules based on effective difference and specific pairs
// Trines: (Rat, Dragon, Monkey), (Ox, Snake, Rooster), (Tiger, Horse, Dog), (Rabbit, Goat, Pig)
var trine1 = ["Rat", "Dragon", "Monkey"];
var trine2 = ["Ox", "Snake", "Rooster"];
var trine3 = ["Tiger", "Horse", "Dog"];
var trine4 = ["Rabbit", "Goat", "Pig"];
// Six Combinations: Rat & Ox, Ox & Rat; Tiger & Pig, Pig & Tiger; Rabbit & Dog, Dog & Rabbit; Dragon & Rooster, Rooster & Dragon; Snake & Monkey, Monkey & Snake; Horse & Goat, Goat & Horse
var sixCombinations = {
"Rat": "Ox", "Ox": "Rat",
"Tiger": "Pig", "Pig": "Tiger",
"Rabbit": "Dog", "Dog": "Rabbit",
"Dragon": "Rooster", "Rooster": "Dragon",
"Snake": "Monkey", "Monkey": "Snake",
"Horse": "Goat", "Goat": "Horse"
};
// Three Harmonies: (Rat, Dragon, Monkey), (Ox, Snake, Rooster), (Tiger, Horse, Dog), (Rabbit, Goat, Pig)
// These are essentially the same as Trines for this scoring model.
// Direct Clashes (6 positions apart)
var clashes = {
"Rat": "Horse", "Horse": "Rat",
"Ox": "Goat", "Goat": "Ox",
"Tiger": "Monkey", "Monkey": "Tiger",
"Rabbit": "Rooster", "Rooster": "Rabbit",
"Dragon": "Dog", "Dog": "Dragon",
"Snake": "Pig", "Pig": "Snake"
};
var sign1 = person1Zodiac;
var sign2 = person2Zodiac;
if (sixCombinations[sign1] === sign2 || sixCombinations[sign2] === sign1) {
score = 10;
description = "Excellent compatibility! You are a Six Combination pair, indicating strong mutual support, attraction, and balanced growth.";
} else if (
(trine1.includes(sign1) && trine1.includes(sign2)) ||
(trine2.includes(sign1) && trine2.includes(sign2)) ||
(trine3.includes(sign1) && trine3.includes(sign2)) ||
(trine4.includes(sign1) && trine4.includes(sign2))
) {
score = 10;
description = "Highly compatible! You belong to the same Trine, sharing similar fundamental traits and complementing each other effortlessly.";
} else if (clashes[sign1] === sign2 || clashes[sign2] === sign1) {
score = 3;
description = "Challenging compatibility. You are in direct clash, which can lead to significant disagreements. Success requires strong effort, compromise, and mutual understanding.";
}
// Check for remaining pairs – if not a clash or a strong combo, assign moderate
else {
score = 6;
description = "Good potential for compatibility. While not a direct clash or a strong harmonic pair, you likely have complementary traits that can foster a stable relationship with effort.";
}
}
// Refine descriptions based on score
if (score === 10) {
description = "Exceptional compatibility! This is a highly harmonious match, suggesting a relationship built on strong mutual understanding, support, and attraction. Your energies complement each other beautifully.";
} else if (score === 6) {
description = "Good compatibility. You share many common grounds or complementary strengths. With open communication and effort, this can be a stable and fulfilling partnership.";
} else if (score === 3) {
description = "Challenging compatibility. This pairing faces inherent friction. Significant effort, compromise, and a deep commitment to understanding each other's differences are crucial for success.";
} else if (score === 5 && person1Zodiac === person2Zodiac) {
description = "Neutral compatibility. Similar signs can lead to deep empathy but also potential repetition or stubbornness. Focus on individual growth and dynamic communication.";
} else {
description = "Moderate compatibility. There are areas of synergy and potential conflict. Open dialogue and a willingness to adapt will be key to a thriving relationship.";
}
var resultHTML = "Your Compatibility Score:";
resultHTML += "