What they do not tell you about your Chinese zodiac animal, allies, secret friend and conflict animals.
How you can help protect and enhance your luck using your secret friend.
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Updated by Michael Hanna 23rd November-2020
In the Chinese zodiac twelve-year cycle, each year has a different Chinese animal sign, and those born in that particular year are said to inherit the characteristics of that Chinese zodiac animal. These animals, in order, are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig and this valuable document will reveal your secret friend, your two allies and your conflict animal.
In authentic Chinese astrology, the twelve Chinese animals can be categorised into four groups of three animal allies, also known as San He (three harmonies). Anyone born to a certain Chinese animal zodiac will get along very well with their two astrological ally friends in the group, as shown below.
As an example the Tiger, Horse and Dog form one of the four zodiac allies group and will have special affinities between them although the most powerful ally (secret friend) for the Tiger is the Pig who is also known as the Boar and ideally you should carry an image of your secret friend with you at all times
So to try and harness your horoscope secret friend, carry this horoscope ally talisman with you wherever you go. You can also place this lucky charm in your car, office or beside your bed, personally I keep one beside my bed and another in my wallet.
Doing this is said to help improve luck and success and help you avoid many problems, even if the horoscope prediction does not look good one year. Your zodiac secret friend is said to give you give you the power and energy to get through these tricky times as well as enhance your luck.
Every authentic Feng Shui Master and consultant will recommend this and it is something I have done as far back as I can remember, personally I have a gold plated Chinese Animal protection Talisman in my wallet, one in my car and one beside my bed. I have shown an example below.
You will notice from the graph below your Chinese animal will have two allies and these are also someone who is said to protect and enhance luck although a secret friend is someone you can always count on and will always protect and you should carry this talisman card close to you at all times.
Note that if your animal sign is yang, your secret friend will be yin and if your animal sign is yin your secret friend will be yang.
Every Chinese animal will have a conflicted animal, as you can tell at the first sight, is the opposite of what your allies and secret friends are. These are the animals directly opposite to you on the compass.
Your secret friend at a glance…
- Rat’s secret friend is Ox
- Ox’s secret friend is Rat
- Tiger’s secret friend is Pig
- Rabbit’s secret friend is Dog
- Dragon’s secret friend is Rooster
- Snake’s secret friend is Monkey
- Horse’s secret friend is Sheep
- Sheep’s secret friend is Horse
- Monkey’s secret friend is Snake
- Rooster’s secret friend is Dragon
- Dog’s secret friend is Rabbit
- Pig’s secret friend is Tiger
Chinese zodiac relationships – incompatible pairs:
Please do not take this incompatibility list below too seriously as in 40 years of practising Feng Shui and Chinese astrology I have seen many incompatible Chinese animals get on perfectly in love and business, please remember there are many important factors determining whether a partnership works so take this advice as a guide only:
- Rat and Horse
- Ox and Goat
- Tiger and Monkey
- Rabbit and Rooster
- Dragon and Dog
- Snake and Pig
Your Chinese animal, allies, secret friend and conflict animal:
| Animal Sign | 三合 Allies | 六合 Secret Friend | 冲 Conflict Animal |
| 鼠 Rat | 龍 Dragon, 猴 Monkey | 牛 Ox | 馬 Horse |
| 牛 Ox | 蛇 Snake, 雞 Rooster | 鼠 Rat | 羊 Sheep |
| 虎 Tiger | 馬 Horse, 狗 Dog | 豬 Boar | 猴 Monkey |
| 兔 Rabbit | 羊 Sheep, 豬 Boar | 狗 Dog | 雞 Rooster |
| 龍 Dragon | 鼠 Rat, 猴 Monkey | 雞 Rooster | 狗 Dog |
| 蛇 Snake | 牛 Ox, 雞 Rooster | 猴 Monkey | 豬 Boar |
| 馬 Horse | 虎 Tiger, 狗 Dog | 羊 Sheep | 鼠 Rat |
| 羊 Sheep/Ram | 兔 Rabbit, 豬 Boar | 馬 Horse | 牛 Ox |
| 猴 Monkey | 鼠 Rat, 龍 Dragon | 蛇 Snake | 虎 Tiger |
| 雞 Rooster | 牛 Ox, 蛇 Snake | 龍 Dragon | 兔 Rabbit |
| 狗 Dog | 虎 Tiger, 馬 Horse | 兔 Rabbit | 龍 Dragon |
| 豬 Pig/Boar | 兔 Rabbit, 羊 Sheep | 虎 Tiger | 蛇 Snake |
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Hi , My husband sign is earth snake and I am a fire rabbit.
Are we compatible?
Thank you
Hi Mimi,
In a romantic relationship, the Snake and Rabbit will find much happiness together. They both enjoy a quiet and peaceful lifestyle and will have a lot of interests that they can share with each other. They will support each other at all times and the Rabbit will admire having such a considerate and calm partner. They will be a great match.
Kind regards,
Daniel
Thank You So Much
Hi i have been in a relationship with a goat before it didn’t work out… he was to demanding and touchy in my eye I’m a water rooster. I have also had trouble with boars as well one of my family members is a boar and we clash so from my experience.
Whats the best match foe me?
DOB 20/07/93
Hi Jessie,
As a water Rooster, your best match is a Dragon, Ox or Snake.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Kind regards
Daniel
Hi
New to this
In the combinations I am in conflict with myself as
Iam dog year rat goat and a dragon
is their a explanation as your one sign chart compatibility for individuals combining all their animals
Can you enlighten me please
Cj
Hi Cj,
We offer an online report that goes into a lot more detail on the Chinese animals and their relationship with others along with much more information.
Here is the link for this if you would like to know more – https://www.fengshuiweb.co.uk/shop/cures2015/online-consultation/
Kind regards,
Daniel
I’m earth dragon man married to a fire rabbit woman. We have a 7month daughter earth dog. My wife and i love each other but she’s not so into making love in the bedroom as I am what’s the secret ? also how will our relationship be with our dog child parental wise ?
Hi Edwin,
I would suggest taking a look at the two links below as these can affect relationships, good and bad.
https://www.fengshuiweb.co.uk/advice/flyingstars2019/7star.htm
https://www.fengshuiweb.co.uk/advice/flyingstars2019/4star.htm
The Dragon and Dog could clash at times although patience and understanding can make things work. The Rabbit and Dog should have a close bond.
Kind regards,
Daniel
My husband is an Ox and I’m a Snake. Would a Pig baby be in conflict with us? We’re debating between a Pig baby (2018) or Rat baby (2019), then hoping to have a second child in Ox (2021) year. Should we aim for a Pig baby or Rat baby? What’s better?
Hi Sarah,
The relationship with an Ox, Snake and Pig will work well.
Kind regards,
Daniel
I’m a earth snake and my partner is a fire rabbit. We are thinking of having a second child in 2019. My first son was born as fire monkey in 2016. Should I wait to?
Hi,
I would recommend taking a look at the Chinese animal predictions to see how your year could be. Here is the link for this
https://www.fengshuiweb.co.uk/advice/chineseanimalpredictions2019.htm
Kind regards,
Daniel
I am feb sheep woman and my coming new partner in business is ox man..we going to start the business this coming feb 2019.. Since i read the your article says sheep not compatible with ox..what shall i do..? Should i continue…or stop before it going futher to worse or good? Please advice..thanks you so much
Hi Serine,
The hardest part of this relationship whether business or love is their inability to agree on anything. Although can work if you both work hard at resolving your apparent flaws.
Kind regards,
Daniel
Hello.
I came across your page and I find it very interesting. May I know the compatibility on my current relationship for more than a year now. I am a fire tiger man. She is earth snake woman. Positive or negative comments I’m all ears. Thank you!
Hi Sam,
In a romantic relationship, the Tiger will be attracted to the calm and appealing nature although this can be blocked out at times by the fact that the Tiger yearns for action while the Snake would much prefer a calmer lifestyle. These two animals will need to accept their differences and put them aside in order for this relationship to work.
Kind regards,
Daniel
Someone in told my dad that it is lucky to have three dragons in the family, but I recently learned from someone that it wasn’t due to the fact that dragonsdon’t get along with other dragons. Is the latter true? (Cuz, my mom, my sister and I are dragons)
Hi Mikan,
Dragons can get along fine so I would not worry about this.
Kind regards,
Daniel
I am a rabbit, and I was told to keep a jade horse with me. However, it is not my secret friend or ally. Please tell me why I was recommended to keep a horse with me.
Hi Ridhi,
The Rabbit should carry a Dog Protection talisman. I’m not sure why you were recommended to use a Horse charm, I’m afraid.
Kind regards,
Daniel
Please help me what animal sign should I keep, since me and my longtime leave-in partner,were not compatible with each other’s animal sign. I’m Ox,and his a Sheep ! His an attitude kind of a man to his partner,but i love him . I pray hard to keep my love and the relationship ’til now.
Thank you
Hi Melinda,
If you love someone, you can make anything work, even if your two animals are not compatible.
As an Ox, your most compatible animal is the Rat.
I hope this helps, Melinda.
Kind regards,
Daniel
My boy friend is fire sheep born on 1/2/1968 and I’m a Metal dog born on 8/22/1970.
What can we carry or place in the house to get along well?
We are having difficulties understanding and communicating.
Hi Jin,
Here is an extract from our Academy software – In a romantic relationship, these two animals may seem to find the future a bit challenging. The Goat will admire the Dogs affectionate ways but they may find it hard to build a good relationship at times. Both of these animals can be worriers and will need a more laid-back approach in order for their relationship to blossom.
I would recommend carrying your own personal protection animals on you both.
Kind regards,
Daniel
Hi .. im metal horse (1990) and my boyfriend snake (1989) and we been together almost 9 year ..are we compatible, and we decide to get married this year of rat ..
Hi GG,
In a romantic relationship, the preliminary attraction will be very strong. There will be a lot of passion and excitement between these two animals as they get to know each other especially as they both enjoy deep conversation. The Horse prefers a more lively life than the calm Snake although if they can reach an agreement on this, they can be a very compatible couple.
Kind regards,
Daniel
hi! is it a good idea to put a tattoo of your secret friend?
mine is rabbit and my bf’s horse.
for the horse they say if the front feet is up it is lucky. is it true?
thnks
Hi Grace,
I can’t see it doing any harm. I guess it would be similar as having a keyring of your protection animal!
I’d love to see pictures of the finished tattoo’s 🙂
Yes, the Horse with raised feet signifies luck.
Kind regards,
Daniel
Hi, my zodiac is a rabbit but had given birth to a rooster boy. What can I do to avoid conflicts with my own son and not let this conflict animal affect our relationship?
Hi,
Here is the synopsis from our Academy of Feng Shui software for the relationship between the rooster and rabbit:
Most books will tell you this combination will never work. Although in our opinion in more mature relationships whether personal or business they can make this work but hard work is needed on both sides. The biggest problem to overcome is the fact that Roosters arrogance will aggravate the Rabbit.
It can be challenging at times but when you are aware of potential problems, you can both work hard to overcome the problems.
Kind regards,
Daniel
What does it mean if you have started a user account in your enemy sign year if you are a Tiger and the account was started in 2013-07-07
Is it bad luck or does it have the opposite effect in this case? For some reason.
Hi Key,
Could you please explain what you mean by a user account?
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Daniel
Im a water monkey and my husband is fire tige i know were a bad match we have also good moments is there any chance this can work ?
Hi Monkey girl,
In a romantic relationship, the Tiger will be delighted with the Monkeys constant desire for fun and energetic nature, although problems can soon occur when they get to know each other better. The Monkey likes to keep a track on whatever is going on around them and the Tiger could start to dislike the Monkeys need to question everything. With both of these animals being strong-willed and their desire to hold sway could cause some difficult times. In my opinion, you have everything in both of your power to make this a great relationship.
Kind regards,
Daniel
Is it good to have a baby nextyear for a snake person to contradict misfortune event for 2019 unlucky year for snake year? Any knowledge about this guys? Thanks
Hi,
Although the Snake will be in conflict with the Pig, you should not see problems with childbirth. I am in the process of writing the 2019 animal predictions and will be publishing them in November so be sure to check back.
If you are flexible, it may be worth waiting until the year of the Rat although I would not let it bother you too much.
Kind regards,
Daniel
So I’m a monkey and my allies are the rat, dragon, and snake. If I have figurines, is there a certain placement you’d recommend? I just got these cute dragons from a furniture store and have no idea where to place them. Please help…
Hi Jab,
I would display them in your main living room or at a desk if you have one in your home. They are best placed where you spend the most time.
Kind regards,
Daniel
Hi,
My Secret friend is a Dragon, anyone knows where I can find dragon meat for breakfast.
Hope 2018 l will be able do a bit if renovation?
I am born in year of horse and i have 3 bosses who are born in year of Rat, Ox and Rabbit.
I am afraid we will clash at work. No matter what I do, my actions will always be seen as no good to them. What can I do do to mitigate this incompatibility?
Hi Andy,
The best thing you can do is to read up on their personalities and try to pick up on their hobbies, interests, and strengths to connect with them. My Dad and I are both in conflict with each other’s Chinese Animals and have a great relationship so I would not worry too much about this.
Kind regards,
Daniel
quit the job
Good luck with the next steps of your life, Andy!
Rabbit here! I’m glad to say I’ll be celebrating 9 years together with my sheep. My brother a Dragon his fiance an ox. I enjoy these sites and I appreciate you staying not to take it extremely seriously. I know some can. Thank you!
Our secret friend is Boar, Please advise do we eat them for our daily meal. My meal always consist of pig meat.
Hi,
This would not cause a problem eating pork although this also comes down to personal preference.
Kind regards,
Daniel
I totally agree about opposite zodiac signs being each other’s worst matches.
My bed is all mirrors???my front Door is straight to the back door???
Hi Sallie,
Ideally, you should cover the mirrored areas for the bed up if possible. For the front and back door, I would recommend placing something in between to slow the flow of energy down.
Kind regards,
Daniel
I placed my cures and enhancers as directed (or so I thought) in February. I was having difficulites before placing my kit out, and things only got worse. Then one night I couldn\’t sleep thinking about a enhancer my husband moved, so I got up to fix it and for some reason went back to reading the instruction sheet only to realize I had placed a few cures and enhancers incorrectly. I immediatly made the correct adjustments and I couldn\’t believe how quickly some negative situations I was in improved, drastically!
I hit a minor snag with a issue now and my first thought is one of my cures must have been moved!
Renovation
Sifu , need your advice, i am a wood tiger and my new boss is a metal monkey which is younger than me. I am worried we have conflict in work and office relationship, not romance. Please advice what should i do. Thank you in advance.
Hi Celine,
In the workplace the Monkey and Tiger both have many ideas and are both innovative but each of the animals will want to take the lead. The Tiger may be uncertain about the Monkeys approach and will have no faith in the Monkeys more crafty ideas. Without this trust and understanding, they do not make a compatible team; they will need to learn to work at the same pace and not try and jump ahead of each other.
I hope this helps.
Kind regards,
Daniel