Dragon and Rooster: compatibility in Saju
Dragon (presence, ambition and creative energy) and Rooster (precision, pride and discipline): in Saju this is a “Harmony (六合)” relationship. It is a picture to talk about affinities, not a verdict on any relationship.
The relationship: Harmony (六合)
Dragon and Rooster form one of the six harmony pairs (六合) of Saju. The tradition describes it as a complementary union: each brings what the other finds hard.
Elements and polarity
Earth nourishes Metal: Dragon tends to give support and Rooster to receive it and grow. It helps when the exchange goes both ways.
Dragon is Yang and Rooster is Yin: one tends to push and the other to hold steady, a mix that usually balances well when both recognize it.
What can bring them together
- Natural complementarity: one adds what the other lacks.
- Willingness to agree and collaborate.
- Comfort and trust that grow over time.
What to look after
- Accommodating so much that uncomfortable topics get avoided.
- Depending too much on each other.
- Mistaking harmony for the absence of disagreement: say what you think.
How each one experiences love
Dragon: It loves with enthusiasm and generosity, and admires those who help it grow. It benefits from a partner who tells it the truth with affection.
Rooster: It loves with loyalty and expects reciprocity and order. It helps to soften criticism with appreciation and to thank what does work.
At work
Dragon: It excels in leadership, entrepreneurship, creation, politics, art and large-scale projects.
Rooster: It does well in administration, finance, communication, medicine, fashion, management and jobs that require precision.
A tip for the relationship
Use the ease of reaching agreement to also talk about the hard things.
The two signs in numbers
| Fact | 🐉 Dragon | 🐓 Rooster |
|---|---|---|
| Earthly branch | 辰 (Chén) | 酉 (Yǒu) |
| Element | Earth | Metal |
| Polarity | Yang | Yin |
| Years (Saju) and element | 1952 (Water) · 1964 (Wood) · 1976 (Fire) · 1988 (Earth) · 2000 (Metal) · 2012 (Water) · 2024 (Wood) | 1957 (Fire) · 1969 (Earth) · 1981 (Metal) · 1993 (Water) · 2005 (Wood) · 2017 (Fire) · 2029 (Earth) |
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