HORIZON ASTROLOGY

Chinese Zodiac Compatibility
Ox and Tiger

Compatibility overview

Much of Chinese astrology is about extremes of positive or negative energy. The combination of firsteast and secondeast, however, falls in the middle ground. Although these signs can have quite different instincts, meaning there is potential for conflict and tension at times, there are also some strong affinities that can foster a warm and supportive relationship.

Ox and Tiger - Relationship Horoscope

Read more about the OX and TIGER zodiac signs...

Compatibility in the Chinese zodiac is generally based on four Trine Families (like the elements in Western astrology). The families of the Ox (with the Rooster and Snake) and the Tiger (with the Dog and Horse) have a reputation for not being very close, and in fact there are some problematic matches among them (e.g., Ox and Horse, or Tiger and Snake). The Ox and Tiger themselves, however, have much in common.

Both of these signs are drawn to leadership, and they each have a strong commitment to the values they hold dear. In early conversations, these two may well be greatly impressed by each other's ambitions and principles. Lively banter or sexual tension would be par for the course. The Ox will almost certainly respect the Tiger's nobility and dedication to causes, while the Tiger cannot help but admire the extraordinary strength and determination of the Ox. In fact, it is the similarities between these two that may prove the clearest source of potential tension.

Tasked with working together, the leadership styles of the Ox and Tiger may not always co-exist easily. The Tiger tends towards a varied pace, mixing idleness with blazing bursts of activity, whereas the Ox is known for steadiness and relentless willpower. The Ox inclines towards group efforts, where the Tiger's style is more independent. Most importantly, neither of these signs will be comfortable deferring to the other, and both will believe themselves entitled to deference.

Ultimately, it may be crucial for these two to arrange things so each can be in charge of their own projects, rather than collaborating all the time. If such an accord can be arranged, then the Ox and Tiger both have a deeply caring side to their personalities, and the relationship may prove a deeply warm and supportive connection.

Celebrity Ox/Tiger Pairings^*

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

Ted Turner and Jane Fonda (click for attribution/s)

Jane Fonda (12/21/1937, Sagittarius Ox), Ted Turner (11/19/1938, Scorpio Tiger) : The actor and media entrepreneur were married between 1991 and 2001. Speaking about the marriage in 2021, an 83-year-old Fonda explained: "I’m attracted to people who can teach me things and whose lives are different from mine...marrying Ted is like marrying 15 people — you have to learn how to hunt, so I did. You have to learn how to fly-fish, so I did."

Rooney Mara (4/17/1985, Aries Ox), Joaquin Phoenix (10/28/1974, Scorpio Tiger) : The two actors met in 2012 and have been a couple since 2017. Their son, named River Lee after Phoenix's late brother, was born in 2020. "She’s the only girl I ever looked up on the internet," Phoenix has said about Mara. "We were just friends, email friends. I’d never done that. Never looked up a girl online."

Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney (click for attribution/s)

George Clooney (5/6/1961, Taurus Ox), Steven Soderbergh (1/14/1963, Capricorn Tiger) : The director and actor/director have collaborated on multiple occasions, including Out of Sight, Solaris, and the Ocean's Eleven series. Speaking about the his first film as a director, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Clooney described: "My first cut was about half an hour longer, and the first time I showed it to [Soderbergh] all together, he said, 'It's great, you're gonna cut, like, three of your favourite shots,' and I'm like, 'You're stoned, dude.' About a month later, I cut those shots, which killed me, but Steven was infinitely helpful ... it's a story told from three different narratives of a guy in three different periods in his life and sort of coming to terms with the idea of having a specific one that you could really focus on and that was where [Soderbergh] was really helpful in understanding that. It's a wild process."

Camila Cabello (3/3/1997, Pisces Ox), Shawn Mendes (8/8/1998, Leo Tiger) : The two singer/songwriters were in a relationship from 2019-2021. Despite rumors that the couple formed as a publicity stunt, both Cabello and Mendes insisted the relationship was real. Mendes described: "She is completely all in or nothing. And I think that’s something that I wasn’t at the beginning of our relationship. And I think that a lot of people maybe are afraid to be all in, because if you’re all in, then you kind of, it hurts it. The blow hurts that much more if it ends, you know? ... She’s so absolutely patient with me, especially when I’m stressed or anything is kind of getting to me. She’ll text me. And if I ever am kind of just being bite-y with her and she’d be like, ‘It’s okay. I love you. No matter what, I love you, no matter what.’ And it’s like, that’s real strength and patience and love. But it’s amazing. It’s like a movie."