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Snake and Monkey
An excellent match ★★★★★
蛇Snake
The Snake and the Monkey are secret friends (六合): the six pairs whose branches combine. The tradition reads it as a quieter, steadier bond than the trine, often described as the pair that look after each other.
The Snake and the Monkey are a punishing pair (相刑), which the tradition reads as friction of character: each sees the other's weakness clearly. Managed with humour it is a sharpening stone; left alone it grates.
The Snake: Thoughtful, elegant and private. The Snake is called the little dragon; it is the sign of wisdom that watches before it speaks.
The Monkey: Clever, playful and inventive. The Monkey solves problems sideways and keeps everyone laughing while it does.
猴Monkey
Snake and Monkey in love, friendship and work
In love
A quieter romance than the trine: less fireworks, more loyalty. Secret friends are the pairs who end up together after years of being each other's confidant.
As friends
As friends they are the ones who notice when something is wrong and say nothing in public. The bond is protective and lasts.
At work
At work a secret-friend pair make a reliable partnership: one covers what the other misses, and they are slow to fall out.
Other matches
For the Snake
Best: Ox and Rooster (trine), Monkey (secret friend). All twelve.
For the Monkey
Best: Rat and Dragon (trine), Snake (secret friend). All twelve.
Questions
Are the Snake and the Monkey compatible?
An excellent match. The Snake and the Monkey are secret friends (六合): the six pairs whose branches combine. The tradition reads it as a quieter, steadier bond than the trine, often described as the pair that look after each other.
Who is the best match for the Snake?
The Snake's trine partners, the Ox and the Rooster, and its secret friend, the Monkey.
Who is the best match for the Monkey?
The Monkey's trine partners, the Rat and the Dragon, and its secret friend, the Snake.
Is zodiac compatibility real?
It is a tradition two thousand years old, used for matchmaking in old China and for fun today. We present it as culture, not prediction; the relations between the branches are exact, the conclusions are folklore.
Not sure of your animal?
It depends on the exact birthday, not the year.