Ox and Tiger: zodiac compatibility
Based only on the animals of your birth years. Including full dates of birth changes the score.
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1.The branch relationship
There is no special branch relationship (trine, harmony or clash) between the Ox and the Tiger. In the five elements, though, the Tiger (Wood) restrains the Ox (Earth), so different ways of thinking can collide. Respect each other's pace and the relationship settles.
2.The element relationship
The Ox is Earth and the Tiger is Wood. Seen from the Ox: they restrain you (controlling cycle).
3.Love and marriage
Love grows slowly as you get closer. A shared hobby or goal brings you much closer together.
4.How you each love
The Ox: You let love grow slowly over time. Faithful and sincere, you are the kind of partner people stay with for life. The Tiger: Passionate and direct, you make the first move. You look for a partner you can respect. You can build trust calmly over time.
5.Work and friendship
You respect each other's territory. Careful reporting, updating and consulting builds trust.
Working together
The Ox: Crafts, research, farming, medicine and public service, where expertise is built over many years. The Tiger: Entrepreneurship, sport, sales, journalism and adventurous projects that need nerve and drive. Divide the work by strengths and you make a strong team.
6.By age difference
The Ox and the Tiger are 1, 11, 13, 23, 25 years apart (people in the same school year can still have different animals if one was born early in the year). The branch relationship stays the same whatever the age gap.
7.As parent and child, or boss and colleague
In terms of the elements, this pair tends toward the Tiger leading and setting the direction for the Ox. A Tiger parent or boss is dependable, but too much interference makes the Ox feel cramped. Make a point of handing over responsibility.
8.When arguments start
The Ox: you can be stubborn and dislike having your pace disturbed. The Tiger: you can be short-tempered and pushy when things don't go your way. These sides tend to come out when you are tired and stretched. If you start arguing, don't rush to a conclusion; sleep on it and talk again. When you face each other calmly, the Ox's strong sense of responsibility and the Tiger's sense of justice help you both.
9.Tips for getting along
- Your elements (Earth and Wood) are in a controlling relationship. Bringing in Fire, the element that mediates between them (its color is red), smooths things over; this is called tsūkan, “bridging”.
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10.Their personalities
Ox: Like an ox ploughing a field, you are patient, honest and hard-working, and you build results one furrow at a time.
Tiger: A tiger is said to run a thousand ri and return a thousand ri. Tiger people are bold, brave challengers overflowing with energy.