Expert: Bill Hajdu - 12/15/2009

Question
Hi, My birthdate is 4th February 1988, 5am and my partner is 25th September 1961. Can you please tell me how compatible we are in a relationship?

Answer
Hi Amanda,

You were born during the year of the Fire Rabbit, month of the Water Ox, and day of the Earth Ox. Your partner was born during the year of the Metal Ox, month of the Fire Rooster and day of the Metal Rooster.

From a Chinese Astrology perspective this match has an 83% favorable compatibility rating, which is excellent. Assuming neither of you is "damaged goods" (drug, alcohol, or mental problems), this match has a great chance of lasting and bringing you the happiness you seek.

There is one thing of which you need to be aware. There are a lot of Ox signs in your two charts. You can expect a lot of stubbornness and more than a few clashes of will through the years. Also, your partner has two Rooster signs. It is the one associated with a person who likes to argue, nag and nitpick. So, your partner is going to rub you the wrong way probably more than you would like. This is especially troubling since your year sign is Rabbit, the one most likely to hate and run away from arguments and disquieting situations.

Because of the horrible double Rooster-Rabbit cross sign match, I would drop the compatibility rating on this match to about 68%, which is still very good.

You would, however, probably be happier with a partner born during the year of the Pig, four years older or eight years younger than you.

If you would like to know more about relationships, I highly recommend Shelly Wu's Chinese Sexual Astrology. By the way, she says Rooster is the sign most likely into fetishes, which is not a Rabbit thing. Also, please visit my web site, www.firepig.com. If you would like a detailed analysis of this relationship, you can order one at the site for a modest charge.

Thank u for your question.