Are Rat and Tiger compatible?

Yes — Rat and Tiger have a 63% overall compatibility rating, considered Fair match. Their relationship is shaped by a Neutral pairing bond in traditional Chinese astrology.

How is Chinese zodiac compatibility calculated?

We analyze the earthly branch relations between two signs — San He (trine alliance), Liu He (six harmony), Liu Chong (clash), Liu Hai (harm), and Xing (punishment) — then adjust for the fixed five-element association of each animal. Romance, friendship, and business scores weight these factors differently.

Does birth date matter or just the zodiac year?

Your Chinese zodiac sign follows the lunar calendar year, which begins at Lunar New Year — not January 1. If you were born in January or early February, use the birth date mode so we convert your Gregorian date to the correct lunar zodiac year.

Rat and Tiger Compatibility

Rat and Tiger share a Fair match overall compatibility score of 63%. Below is a detailed breakdown for love, friendship, and business based on traditional Chinese zodiac branch relations and five-element harmony.

Overall compatibility

63%

Fair match

Neutral pairing

Rat and Tiger have no major classical clash or harmony — compatibility depends more on individual effort and elemental balance.

Their fixed elements are in a generating (相生) cycle — one nourishes the other, adding natural support.

Love & Marriage

63%

Rat and Tiger have no classical harmony or clash — romance depends on shared values and daily effort.

Friendship

63%

Neutral pairs like Rat and Tiger build friendship gradually through shared experiences.

Business & Partnership

63%

Rat and Tiger can succeed in business when skills complement each other, regardless of zodiac relation.

About the Rat

People born in the Year of the Rat are clever, quick-witted, and resourceful. They are versatile and can adapt to any environment. Rats are known for their sharp instincts and keen observation. Though sometimes cautious, they are generous to those they love and are excellent at managing finances.

Fixed Element: Water
Yin/Yang: Yang

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About the Tiger

Tiger people are brave, competitive, and confident. They are natural leaders who are passionate about life and unafraid of challenges. Tigers possess a magnetic charm and a rebellious streak. They are generous, courageous, and always ready to fight for what they believe is right.

Fixed Element: Wood
Yin/Yang: Yang

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Example birth year pairings

People born in these years belong to the Rat and Tiger zodiac signs:

1996 (Rat) & 1998 (Tiger)
2008 (Rat) & 2010 (Tiger)
2020 (Rat) & 2022 (Tiger)
2032 (Rat) & 2034 (Tiger)

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Rat compatibility with every sign

Rat

Tig

Rab

Dra

Sna

Hor

Goa

Mon

Roo

Dog

Pig

Rat

67 86 63 53 84 49 28 28 89 63 49 59

86 67 49 49 59 89 33 22 63 89 49 49

Tiger

63 49 67 59 49 23 89 49 20 49 84 91

Rabbit

53 49 59 67 28 63 63 84 49 28 86 89

Dragon

84 59 49 28 57 63 63 59 89 91 31 49

Snake

49 89 23 63 63 67 59 63 76 84 63 28

Horse

28 33 89 63 63 59 57 91 49 49 89 49

Goat

28 22 49 84 59 63 91 67 63 63 49 84

Monkey

89 63 20 49 89 76 49 63 67 59 63 33

Rooste

63 89 49 28 91 84 49 63 59 57 33 63

Dog

49 49 84 86 31 63 89 49 63 33 67 49

Pig

59 49 91 89 49 28 49 84 33 63 49 57

Rat and Tiger — Common Questions

For cultural and educational purposes only. Branch relations follow traditional Chinese astrology; percentage scores are an interpretive guide, not professional relationship or business advice.