Opposite animals: strong attraction, strong friction
The Snake and the Pig sit directly opposite each other in the Chinese zodiac (Liu Chong). Opposite animals often have needs, speeds and priorities that pull in different directions: one wants to move while the other wants to stay, one wants freedom while the other looks for security. So the relationship can be lively and at times tiring. Yet opposition also creates attraction; you have a lot to learn from each other.
Try to understand rather than to win; shared rules and open conversations keep this relationship in balance.
The Snake in love
- Wise
- Intuitive
- Calm
- Suspicious
- Elegant
- Mysterious
In love the Snake is a passionate but cautious partner. It is slow to reveal its feelings, but once someone earns its trust, it bonds deeply and loyally. It can be possessive and jealous, so open communication is important for the relationship's health. It is compatible with the Ox, Rooster and Monkey and may experience tension with the Pig and Tiger.
The Pig in love
- Generous
- Good-natured
- Hardworking
- Tolerant
- Naive
- Pleasure-loving
In love the Pig is generous, warm and sincere, devoting itself wholeheartedly to the one it loves. Home life, meals and shared pleasures are part of a relationship to it. Trusting too much can lead to disappointment. With an honest, supportive partner it builds a long and peaceful union. It is compatible with the Rabbit, Goat and Tiger and may experience tension with the Snake and Monkey.
Compatibility here is based on the animals of the two birth years. A full reading also looks at the elements and the month, day and hour pillars, so treat it as a starting point.