申 × 亥

Monkey and Pig Compatibility in Chinese Astrology

Six Harm (六害)

Monkey and Pig form a Six Harm (六害) relation in Chinese astrology, a pattern associated with crossed wires and indirect misunderstandings. Even though yang Metal naturally feeds yin Water, you two benefit from speaking directly to each other so mismatched timing or outside opinions do not cloud your goodwill.

How this pairing tends to go

People born in the Year of the Monkey carry the brisk, inventive energy of yang Metal, enjoying fast-moving plans, mental puzzles, and quick pivots. People born in the Year of the Pig embody the deep, easygoing flow of yin Water, valuing unhurried comfort, sincere connection, and a peaceful home. In daily life, Monkey people gladly step in to untangle complicated errands or logistics for Pig people, while Pig people offer a warm, accepting harbor where Monkey people can drop their restless pace. Crossed wires happen when assumptions replace direct talk: Pig people may say yes to a busy plan out of kindness and quietly feel stretched thin, while Monkey people may switch schedules on the fly or take a third party's comment at face value, leaving Pig people feeling overlooked.

As partners

In a relationship, there is plenty of natural warmth when you keep communication direct. Because Six Harm often shows up as mixed signals or letting relatives' and friends' opinions weigh too heavily, make a habit of checking in privately first. When Pig people state their boundaries early and Monkey people slow down to listen, home life stays relaxed.

As friends

As friends, you two combine Monkey's lively ideas with Pig's generous hospitality. You can enjoy everything from trying a new restaurant to lounging over a long conversation. Confirming plans directly with each other—rather than relying on group chats or assumptions—keeps your timing in sync.

Working together

At work, Monkey people drive fast problem-solving and technical ingenuity, while Pig people build trust and steady cooperation across the team. To avoid crossed wires on shared tasks, put expectations in writing and check in one-on-one before changing a workflow that affects the other person's workload.

Where it flows

• Combining practical problem-solving with warm hospitality
• Offering each other patience and quick help

Where it takes effort

• Checking in directly before changing shared plans
• Speaking up early instead of quietly accommodating

Ask each other

• Did we talk this through directly with each other, or are we reacting to outside noise?
• Before we say yes to this plan, does the pace actually feel comfortable for both of us?

The traditional link

With Six Harm (六害), one sign clashes with the natural partner of the other, creating a subtle sense of crossed wires. In everyday life, misunderstandings often happen indirectly, such as through mixed messages, mismatched timing, or letting outside opinions from family and friends cloud a private conversation. Talking directly to each other first keeps small assumptions from turning into quiet distance.

Explained in San Ming Tong Hui (《三命通会·论六害》) through the six pairs 子未, 丑午, 寅巳, 卯辰, 申亥, and 酉戌, where one branch disrupts the Six Harmony (六合) partner of the other.

The two signs

申 · Monkey

People born in the Year of the Monkey carry the agile, inventive edge of Metal. Curious and versatile, Monkey people enjoy untangling complex problems, learning new skills, and finding clever shortcuts when standard paths stall. They bring humor and mental flexibility to everyday challenges. Their growth edge is following through on long, repetitive commitments once the puzzle has been solved and the novelty wears off.

亥 · Pig

People born in the Year of the Pig carry the deep, generous flow of Water. Openhearted and easygoing, Pig people appreciate simple pleasures, sincere company, and a peaceful home life, making others feel welcome without pretense. They approach relationships with patience and goodwill. Their growth edge is setting clear boundaries early rather than saying yes out of kindness until they feel quietly stretched too thin.

A zodiac pairing compares birth years only. Treat it as a conversation starter, not a verdict: your full birthdays say much more, and how you treat each other matters most.