Opposite animals: strong attraction, strong friction
The Ox and the Goat 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 Ox in love
- Patient
- Hardworking
- Reliable
- Honest
- Resilient
- Stubborn
The Ox shows love through calm, steady attention. It takes relationships seriously; marriage and starting a family are a long-term responsibility to it. Although it struggles to express its feelings, its loyalty is beyond question. It can be jealous or stubborn; once it learns to talk with its partner and be flexible, the relationship gains a very solid footing. It is traditionally compatible with the Snake and Rooster and may experience friction with the Goat and Horse.
The Goat in love
- Creative
- Gentle
- Empathetic
- Artistic
- Shy
- Indecisive
In love the Goat is tender, artistic and loyal. It does not enter a relationship without an emotional bond and expects support, kindness and thoughtfulness. When it feels insecure, it shuts down or quietly accumulates hurt. It is sensitive to its partner and makes its home beautiful and peaceful. It is compatible with the Rabbit, Pig and Horse; with the Ox, expectations may clash.
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.