HORIZON ASTROLOGY

Chinese Zodiac Compatibility
Dog and Snake

Compatibility overview

In Chinese astrology, sign combinations are often described in either glowing or disapproving terms. The match of firsteast and secondeast is more equivocal, however. There are some challenging undercurrents, which may contribute at times to nervousness or distance. Yet there is also capacity for great warmth, especially of a protective nature, which can be deeply meaningful for both signs.

Dog and Snake - Relationship Horoscope

Read more about the DOG and SNAKE zodiac signs...

The four Trine Families in the Chinese zodiac work a lot like the elements in Western astrology. Between the families of the Dog (with the Tiger and Horse) and the Snake (with the Ox and Rooster), there is some quite challenging energy. Indeed, some matches among this group (e.g., the Dog and Rooster, or the Snake and Tiger) can be especially risky. The Dog and Snake, though, avoid the most troubling aspects of this energy. In fact, they can often find common ground quite easily.

The Dog is a physical sign who works hard and plays hard, and the sensual attractiveness of the Snake means there is a good chance of mutual admiration at least on the surface. More importantly, the Snake is the most famously philosophical of the signs, while the Dog prides themselves on their wholesome ethics. Hence these two can have a whale of a time debating and exploring abstract ideas about justice, religion, or love.

The lurking instability of the surrounding energy may arise in various ways. The Snake can be prideful at times and is watchful with their finances, to say the least, both of which may offend the Dog's egalitarian approach to life. The Dog's plainspokenness and lack of nuance may confound and upset the Snake, who prefers greater serenity and can be easily wounded. Above all, the Snake's instincts to charm and beguile potentially conflict with the Dog's blunter, more direct attitude. Often, the result for the Dog and Snake is a relationship that functions best with some independence or separation.

The Dog almost always has a nurturing instinct, and they can feel strongly protective of the Snake's physical and intellectual grace. The Snake, meanwhile, can find their attractiveness a cause of loneliness and vulnerability, as if people often do not appreciate them for who they are, so the earnest support of the Dog can be wonderfully reassuring.

Managed effectively, even in small doses this relationship can prove a source of invaluable warmth, tenderness, and ideological inspiration.

Celebrity Dog/Snake Pairings^*

^*Click on the names to see both Western and Chinese zodiac matches for that pairing.

Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw (click for attribution/s)

Kate Capshaw (11/3/1953, Scorpio Snake), Steven Spielberg (12/18/1946, Sagittarius Dog) : The director and actor have been married since 1991. Including from previous marriages and adoption, they have seven children. Capshaw has described: "I might not be comfortable pushing the limits in film the way he does, and he might not be as comfortable pushing the limits of our family. But I get to be the frontierswoman here, and he gets to be the frontiersman there...Steven and I are partners, and our life together is our production, so to speak. If I want to do something that affects that production, I want to have his support. If he doesn’t understand the piece, then I have to help explain it. Sometimes, in explaining it, I realize I don’t understand it. Then everybody’s saved a lot of work."

Brooke Shields (5/31/1965, Gemini Snake), Andre Agassi (4/29/1970, Taurus Dog) : The actor and tennis champion were a high-profile couple during the 1990s, and were married from 1997 to 1999. In his autobiography, Open, Agassi described one of their early dates: "Brooke knows exactly what she wants. She sees her dreams and doesn’t falter in describing them, even if she’s having trouble figuring out how to make them come true. Five years older than I, she’s more worldly, more aware, and yet she also gives off an airy innocence, a neediness, which makes me want to protect her."

David Bowie and Trent Reznor (click for attribution/s)

Trent Reznor (5/17/1965, Taurus Snake), David Bowie (1/8/1947, Capricorn Dog) : The legendary British musician and Nine Inch Nails frontman shared a meaningful collaboration and friendship. Reznor's band supported Bowie's 1995 US tour and the two collaborated again in 1997. When they reunited in 2001, Reznor had been sober for some time. Reznor described: "I wanted to thank [Bowie] in the way that he helped me. And I reluctantly went backstage, feeling weird and ashamed, like, 'Hey, I’m the guy that puked on the rug'. And again, I was met with warmth, and grace, and love. And I started to say, ‘Hey listen, I’ve been clean for …’ I don’t even think I finished the sentence; I got a big hug. And [Bowie] said, ‘I knew. I knew you’d do that. I knew you’d come out of that.’ I have goosebumps right now just thinking about it. It was another very important moment in my life."

John Cassavetes (12/9/1929, Sagittarius Snake), Seymour Cassel (1/22/1935, Aquarius Dog) : The director and actor shared a close friendship and collaborated multiple times, including on the films, Too Late Blues (1961), Faces (1968) (for which Cassel was nominated for an Oscar), Minnie and Moskowitz (1971), The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976), Opening Night (1977) and Love Streams (1984). Cassel began work on Cassevetes' first film as a director, Shadows (1959), as an unpaid crew member, but was then cast in the movie and given an executive producer credit. Cassel once described: "[Cassavetes was] the older brother I never had and the closest male friend I ever had. He was extremely influential in creating my career and guiding me."

MC Lyte and Lil Mama (click for attribution/s)

Lil Mama (10/4/1989, Libra Snake), MC Lyte (10/11/1970, Libra Dog) : The two rappers share a longstanding and mentoring friendship. They have collaborated multiple times, including on the songs "Ball" and "Easy", and performed together on the show, The Real (2013-2022). Discussing hardships including the death of her mother, Lil Mama described: "There were people around me that helped me and believed in me...I met my mentor MC Lyte. At one point, we were just really good friends. People would tell her, 'You know, Lil Mama really reminds me of you.' And they would tell me, 'You really remind me of MC Lyte.' And because of that connection from people comparing us all the time, we linked up. She would see how I was doing periodically. And more recently, she became a force in my life, a person who gives me direction, and a great mentor. Upon [MC Lyte’s] presence, I realized that a woman’s advice and a woman’s outlook is very important in my life."

Danica Patrick (3/25/1982, Aries Dog), Paul Hospenthal (6/5/1965, Gemini Snake) : The racecar driver and health professional were married from 2005 to 2013. Patrick described during their marriage: "Before we got married my husband asked, 'Are you ready? Have you done everything you want to do?' And I just thought, 'Am I going to throw this relationship away just to party more?' That seems boring, like a dead-end street."

Billie Eilish and Justin Bieber (click for attribution/s)

Billie Eilish (12/18/2001, Sagittarius Snake), Justin Bieber (3/1/1994, Pisces Dog) : The two superstar musicians share a sincere and supportive friendship. Eilish has described: "[Bieber's] just the sweetest baby ever. I love him. He's a good friend of mine. He has been so helpful for me, in terms of just, like, dealing with fame. He'll call me sometimes and just say stuff that makes me just feel heard and like there's somebody else that goes through the same stuff. So it's really nice to have him." Bieber has said similarly: "I don't want [Eilish] to lose it. I don't want her to go through anything I went through. I don't wish that upon anybody. If she ever needs me I'm just a call away."