Expert: Bill Hajdu - 7/15/2007

Question
Hello, I am a Capricorn metal dog (01-13-71, 215pm birth) beginning a relationship with an Aries Wood Snake (04-18-65, unknown time of birth).  Can you offer indications of strengths/compatibility?  Thank you.

Answer
Hi Julie,

You were born during the year of the Metal Dog, month of the Earth Ox and day of the Earth Dog.

The other person was born during the year of the Wood Snake, month of the Metal Dragon and day of the Water Tiger.

From a Chinese astrology perspective this match has a 58% favorable compatibility rating, which is good but not great.

You both are probably strong personalities, which each other needs. This could, however, be a fatal attraction, as your partner's Dragon, month sign is the worst possible match for your Dog year and day signs. On many issues and ways of thinking you are polar opposites. Also, there is not much Water in your two charts. Communications could be a problem.

Looking at everything, I would have to say this match has about a 50-50 chance of lasting and bringing you the happiness you seek.

Having said that, I should also say there are a lot of good things about it, such as the Tiger-Dog and Ox-Snake cross matches. It is certainly worth pursuing as a friendship, but you will have to answer a lot of questions before deciding on a life time commitment. To be honest you can do better, but it will not be easy because the elements in your chart are very unbalanced. You have a huge amount of Earth in your chart and not much Wood or Water. This can make you inflexible.

If you would like to learn more about your signs, I highly recommend Theodora Lau's The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes. Also, please visit my site, www.firepig.com. If you would like a more detailed analysis, you can order one at the site for a modest cost.

p.s. You were born during the month of the Ox. The Ox lady is the lady most likely to choose the wrong guy. You should always get an outside opinion from someone you trust and who is wise before committing yourself.