Tiger and Monkey Compatibility
Tiger and Monkey share a Challenging match overall compatibility score of 20%. Below is a detailed breakdown for love, friendship, and business based on traditional Chinese zodiac branch relations and five-element harmony.
Overall compatibility
20%
Challenging match
Liu Chong — Direct Clash (六冲)
Tiger and Monkey sit in Liu Chong (Direct Clash) — opposite branches that spark intensity, debate, and dramatic highs and lows.
This pair also carries a Xing (punishment) overlay — a traditional warning of occasional friction or stubborn clashes despite their primary bond.
Their fixed elements are in a controlling (相克) cycle — one restrains the other, requiring conscious balance.
Love & Marriage
15%
The Liu Chong clash between Tiger and Monkey creates magnetic attraction but also sharp conflict — passion with volatility.
Friendship
27%
Tiger and Monkey can be stimulating friends who challenge each other, though arguments need careful management.
Business & Partnership
17%
Business between Tiger and Monkey is risky under Liu Chong — strong opinions clash unless roles are clearly divided.
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
About the Monkey
Monkey people are witty, intelligent, and have a magnetic personality. They are energetic and playful, with a mischievous streak. Monkeys are quick learners and highly adaptable. Their curiosity and versatility make them excellent problem solvers, though they can sometimes be too clever for their own good.
- Fixed Element
- Metal
- Yin/Yang
- Yang
Example birth year pairings
People born in these years belong to the Tiger and Monkey zodiac signs:
- 1998 (Tiger) & 2004 (Monkey)
- 2010 (Tiger) & 2016 (Monkey)
- 2022 (Tiger) & 2028 (Monkey)
- 2034 (Tiger) & 2040 (Monkey)
Related compatibility guides
Tiger compatibility with every sign
Tiger and Monkey — 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.