Tiger - Snake Love Compatibility in Chinese Astrology

The Tiger and Snake are two of the most intriguing characters of the Chinese zodiac. Each has both a sociable and intensely private side. But then again each is driven by different inner compulsions and life-goals. Thus while chances of romantic compatibility are not entirely absent, there are significant challenges to be encountered by the couple.

High points of a Tiger-Snake love match

Even though each personality is driven by different inner motivations, the end result in terms of behavior is often the same. Thus both the Tiger and Snake are easy-going, non-interfering people which is why they will allow each other ample breathing space and freedom to pursue individual interests. The Tiger is often given to bouts of isolation when they prefers to be by themselves so as to be able to think, study and explore. The Snake likewise is a very private creature who is fond of leading a relaxed, unhurried pace of life. This is unlike a relationship with the Dragon who wants to leave his/her stamp on a partner or perhaps the Rooster who wants to arrange every aspect of a partner’s life. With enough love and trust between the two, both the Tiger and Snake will simply let each other be and take pleasure in the pursuits that they genuinely share.

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And of these, the most significant is perhaps a love of the arts and creative life. The Snake according to Chinese astrology, is a purveyor of the finer things of life and he/she owes this to an essentially sensual nature. They take great pleasure in appeasing their senses and  good food, fine wine and high culture are among the things that he/she finds worth living for.

At any party or social gathering the Snake is apt to engage in polite social discourse and impress others with their high level of sophistication. Similarly the Tiger is both knowledgeable and appreciative of fine arts and cultural pursuits. They are often highly creative people themselves. Most have an inborn ear for music and can sing or play instruments while many are gifted with a knack for fine arts and sculpture. Thus a perfect date for the Tiger and Snake couple could well mean an evening at the theater or opera or perhaps a cultural soiree among like-minded friends. In fact this common love of the finer things of life also extends to personal appearance for the couple – the Tiger and Snake are two of the most personable characters in the Chinese zodiac and though their notions of style and beauty may not always coincide, each can be trusted to be turned out fashionably.

One of the most important dimensions of any personal relationship with the Snake is the sex life of the couple. In this case, sex will take place sooner than later, not only because of the Snake’s marked sexual appetite but also because of the Tiger’s adventurous nature. Lovemaking will be a fantastic experience for both, fuelled by the intensity of the Snake’s desires and the lack of inhibitions on the part of the Tiger.

Challenges of a Tiger-Snake love match

The chief source of incompatibility between the Tiger and Snake lies in radically different ways of viewing the world. The Tiger wishes to be involved in large projects and intellectual activities. The need to do something different and extraordinary is an over-riding motivation with the Tiger and is part of the reason why so many visionaries, reformers and leaders seem to be born in the Year of the Tiger. The Snake on the other hand has a strong instinct for self-interest which ranges much further than self-preservation. While the Tiger has a genuinely altruistic nature and honestly believes in employing the gifts of knowledge and thought in ways that can be best used for humanity, the Snake on the other hand is not above using their skills and intuitive powers for personal ends and even to destroy those they consider their opponents. Emotional manipulation of others is abhorrent to the high-minded Tiger and nothing will put them off more easily than evidence of mean-mindedness or petty behavior in a fellow human; indeed they often reveal a weakness for the underdog and will continue to support a person or cause on which others have long given up – something that the Snake sees no point in doing.

What such widely diverging approaches to life means for the Tiger and Snake couple is that they have very different expectations from love. Despite appearing calm and collected on the outside, the Snake brings much more intensity to a relationship and can even get possessive about a partner. On the other hand the Tiger is primarily looking for an intellectual companion in life – someone to discuss their high-flying thoughts and ideas with as well as to accompany them on new, interesting experiences in life. Due to such widely diverging expectations in love, Tiger and Snake partner are extremely likely to fall out after the effects of the initial attraction are over.  Also the Tiger cannot be tied down to conventional notions of love and commitment and are even less ready to give up their personal freedom, something which the Snake may not be able to understand or accept and may end up perceiving as an inability to commit on the part of the Tiger.