Start with the Chinese zodiac compatibility chart people actually search for: animal signs, triads, harmony, and clashes. Then go one layer deeper with a birth-derived compatibility read for how the two patterns interact.
Which Chinese zodiac signs are compatible?
In Chinese zodiac compatibility, the strongest quick matches usually come from triad groups: Rat, Dragon, and Monkey; Ox, Snake, and Rooster; Tiger, Horse, and Dog; Rabbit, Goat, and Pig. Six-harmony pairs such as Rat and Ox or Dragon and Rooster are also considered supportive. VIPA shows that quick-match layer first, then adds a deeper relationship read from the full birth-derived pattern.
How is this calculated from birth dates?
The calculator reads each person's Chinese zodiac animal from the year branch in their birth-derived pattern. It checks triads, six-harmony pairs, and clashes for the quick match, then uses the fuller birth information to describe relationship dynamics: where pace, pressure, and recovery tend to line up or rub against each other.
Is this the same as a Chinese zodiac compatibility chart?
It includes the chart logic, but it does not stop there. A chart can tell you that two signs sit in a triad, a harmony pair, a clash, or a neutral zone. The read below the chart layer looks at the fuller pattern between the two people, so the result is less about a label and more about how the relationship may feel in motion.
What if I don't know the exact birth time?
The calculator still works with just the dates. The zodiac quick match comes from the year branch, so it does not require a birth time. Without an exact time, the deeper read stays at the level of core temperament and structural fit — still useful, just less fine-grained. Adding exact birth times sharpens it.
What happens to the birthdays I enter?
Nothing is stored. The birthdays are used once, in memory, to compute the read, and discarded. No account is created, no profile is saved, and the inputs are not logged or used for anything else.
Does this tell me whether the relationship will work out?
No. VIPA is designed for self-reflection and relationship conversations, not scientific certainty. The read describes how two patterns interact — where energy flows easily, where friction tends to surface, and what may need clearer handling between the two of you.
How is this different from Western astrology compatibility?
Western astrology compatibility often starts with planets and signs. VIPA starts from Chinese astrology lineage: zodiac animals as the visible layer, then a fuller birth-derived pattern behind it. The goal is not a fixed score. It is a clearer read on how the two people's patterns meet under everyday pressure.