Pig compatibility Best and most challenging matches for the Pig

The Pig gets on best with the Rabbit, Goat and Tiger, and finds the Snake and Monkey the hardest to live with. Here is how the Pig matches with every sign.

Best: Rabbit, Goat, Tiger
Opposite sign: Snake

Pig matches at a glance

Pig compatibility chart

Pairing	Rating	Why
Pig and Rat	Good	A workable match. The Pig’s sincere nature and the Rat’s resourceful nature can balance well when both make room for the other.
Pig and Ox	Good	A workable match. The Pig’s sincere nature and the Ox’s patient nature can balance well when both make room for the other.
Pig and Tiger	Excellent	Traditional “secret friends”. The Tiger quietly supports the Pig, and trust builds quickly between them.
Pig and Rabbit	Excellent	Same compatibility triangle. The generous Pig and the gentle Rabbit see the world in a similar way and bring out the best in each other.
Pig and Dragon	Good	A workable match. The Pig’s sincere nature and the Dragon’s charismatic nature can balance well when both make room for the other.
Pig and Snake	Challenging	Opposite signs on the zodiac wheel. The generous Pig and the wise Snake want different things, so this match needs patience and compromise.
Pig and Horse	Good	A workable match. The Pig’s sincere nature and the Horse’s independent nature can balance well when both make room for the other.
Pig and Goat	Excellent	Same compatibility triangle. The generous Pig and the gentle Goat see the world in a similar way and bring out the best in each other.
Pig and Monkey	Difficult	A pairing that can rub the wrong way. Misunderstandings come easily between the Pig and the Monkey, so clear communication matters.
Pig and Rooster	Good	A workable match. The Pig’s sincere nature and the Rooster’s hard-working nature can balance well when both make room for the other.
Pig and Dog	Good	A workable match. The Pig’s sincere nature and the Dog’s honest nature can balance well when both make room for the other.
Pig and Pig	Mixed	Two Pigs understand each other instinctively but share the same blind spots. Tradition warns that this pairing can bring out each other’s stubborn side.

How Chinese zodiac compatibility works

Traditional compatibility is based on where two signs sit on the zodiac wheel.

Triangles of affinity: signs four years apart share a similar temperament. The Pig belongs with the Rabbit and the Goat.
Secret friends: each sign has one quiet ally. The Pig’s is the Tiger.
Opposite signs: signs six years apart pull in different directions. The Pig’s opposite is the Snake.
Uneasy pairs: a few pairings tend to misread each other. For the Pig that is the Monkey.

These are tendencies, not verdicts. A challenging match can work very well when both people understand where the friction comes from. See the full Chinese zodiac compatibility chart.

The Pig in love

Pigs are affectionate, devoted partners who love creating a comfortable home. They give freely and need a partner who does not exploit that.

What works

A partner who appreciates that the Pig is generous and sincere
Shared goals with the Rabbit or Goat
The steady support of the Tiger

What to watch

Can be naive or too trusting
Overindulges
Different priorities with the Snake

Read the full Year of the Pig guide →

Pig compatibility questions, answered

Who is the Pig most compatible with?

The Pig is most compatible with the Rabbit, Goat and Tiger. The first two share the Pig’s compatibility triangle, and the Tiger is its traditional secret friend.

Who should the Pig avoid?

The hardest matches for the Pig are the Snake, its opposite sign, and the Monkey. These pairings are not doomed, but they take more patience and compromise.

Are two Pigs compatible?

Two Pigs understand each other instinctively but share the same blind spots. Tradition warns that this pairing can bring out each other’s stubborn side.

Does my element affect compatibility?

Yes. The animal sign gives the broad picture, and the element of each birth year adds detail. Elements that generate each other, such as Wood and Fire, tend to get on more easily than elements that control each other, such as Water and Fire.