Expert: Bill Hajdu - 6/27/2009

Question
It would be the 3rd marriage for both of us. I believe we're both loyal types but chose poor partners previously (we're both naive regarding partners, I think). We've been together nearly 3 years and he'd really like to marry. I do trust him but am not certain I trust marriage. Our families are supportive of us. What kind of longer term marital compatibility might you see? Thank you.

Me: 9/28/71 11:20 a.m. Largo, Florida, U.S.A.
He: 11/29/68 (Possibly 2:30 a.m.) Plant City, Florida, U.S.A.

Answer
Hi Sheila,

You were born during the year of the Metal Pig, month of the Fire Rooster, day of the Wood Rabbit and hour of the Water Horse.

He was born during the year of the Earth Monkey, month of the Water Pig, day of the Earth Rabbit and possibly the hour of the Water Ox.

From a Chinese astrology perspective this match has a 53% favorable, compatibility rating disregarding hour of birth. If his time is between 1 and 3 am, that rating drops to 46%.

All we can say for certain, then, is this match has about a 50% favorable, compatibility rating, which is normal normal and in line with the divorce statistics.

The only significant problem I see is he was born during the year of the Monkey, and you have no signs from the Rat-Dragon-Monkey compatibility group. It will not be easy for you to satisfy his needs as symbolized by this group. For example, he is likely to enjoy mental stimulus and playing mental games. He could, thus, later be tempted by someone from that group.

The short answer to your question is your chances for long term success are 50-50.

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Thank u for your question.