Relationship type: Trine
The Ox and Snake belong to the same trine (san he), a group of three animals four years apart that think alike. This is considered one of the luckiest pairings in Chinese astrology.
Elements: Earth and Fire
Fire (Snake) feeds Earth (Ox) in the generating cycle, so one partner naturally nourishes the other.
Ox and Snake in love
The Ox commits slowly but stays loyal for the long haul, while the Snake is deeply private and devoted once trust is earned. This works best when the Ox gets stability, routine and honesty and the Snake gets depth, loyalty and intellectual respect.
Watch-outs
- The Ox's weak spot is stubborn silence when upset.
- The Snake's weak spot is jealousy and secrecy.
- Astrology is for fun; respect and communication matter most.
Birth years
Ox: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021.
Snake: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025.
Years begin at Lunar New Year, between late January and mid-February.