Relationship type: Harm
The Tiger and Snake form a Harm (liu hai) pairing. Small misunderstandings can pile up, so honest check-ins keep this relationship healthy.
Elements: Wood and Fire
Wood (Tiger) feeds Fire (Snake) in the generating cycle, so one partner naturally nourishes the other.
Tiger and Snake in love
The Tiger loves with intensity and protective energy, while the Snake is deeply private and devoted once trust is earned. This works best when the Tiger gets adventure and a partner who won't try to cage them and the Snake gets depth, loyalty and intellectual respect.
Watch-outs
- The Tiger's weak spot is acting on impulse.
- The Snake's weak spot is jealousy and secrecy.
- Astrology is for fun; respect and communication matter most.
Birth years
Tiger: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022.
Snake: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025.
Years begin at Lunar New Year, between late January and mid-February.