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Chinese Zodiac Compatibility
Rabbit and Monkey

Chinese Zodiac sign, the Rabbit
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Monkey

Compatibility overview

This uneven yet charming match has the potential to bring a good deal of happiness. The firsteast and secondeast are not classically thought of as an ideal match, but their combination does not ring alarm bells either. Instead, these two together summon a gentle, creative, and quite esoteric energy, that in the right circumstances can be very supportive and pleasurable.

Rabbit and Monkey - Relationship Horoscope

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The Eastern zodiac is underpinned by four Trine Families. Truth be told, the families of the Monkey (with the Dragon and Rat) and the Rabbit (with the Pig and Sheep) are not known for great harmony, and some of the matches between them have a risky reputation (e.g., the Monkey and Pig, or the Rabbit and Dragon). The Monkey and Rabbit can therefore be expected to experience some uncertainty and miscommunication, and to question each other's priorities from time to time. Fortunately, however, they share some strong synergies that can bring much enjoyment and closeness.

Creativity is a defining attribute for both of these signs. The Monkey's ingenuity and sparkling wit can provide boundless inspiration for the Rabbit's artistic soul, while the Monkey will rarely fail to be impressed by the Rabbit's selfless devotion and natural-born expressive skills. Indeed, the creative instincts of these signs can give the relationship itself a highly original, idiosyncratic quality. These two also have a tendency to be naturally guarded or defensive. The Monkey's lively exterior can mask recurrent feelings of despondency, while the Rabbit's sensitivity means they instinctively shy away from confrontation or drama. With each other, however, both signs may be encouraged to open up more than usual, the Monkey revealing a softer side than they ordinarily reveal, and the Rabbit becoming less inhibited and more socially confident.

There are likely to be limits to this mutual admiration and relaxation, of course. The Monkey is by nature a far less placid, more excitable creature than the Rabbit. Hence the Monkey's appetite for stimulation may destabilize or overwhelm the Rabbit, while the Rabbit's desire for calm could depress or stultify the Monkey. If things get too difficult, the Monkey could find themselves making fun of or taunting the Rabbit, while the Rabbit's escapist tendencies may leave the Monkey neglected or unfulfilled.

Ultimately, while relationships that are more casual or give each party plenty of space often work best here, in any context the creativity, quirkiness, and warmth of this connection can greatly enrich the lives of both signs.

Celebrity Rabbit/Monkey Pairings*

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Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill
Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill (click for attribution/s)

Mark Hamill (9/25/1951, Libra Rabbit), Carrie Fisher (10/21/1956, Libra Monkey)  : The two actors became Hollywood royalty after appearing as Luke and Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy, and they developed a lasting friendship. Hamill described: "I wasn’t her best friend – she had so many friends and I’d go to parties with her and I would be the only one there I’d never heard of. But there was a comfort level that we’d achieved because she knew I wasn’t ever angling for a favour or trying to get her to introduce me to this agent or this director. We became like real siblings over the years."

Rick Rubin (3/10/1963, Pisces Rabbit), Johnny Cash (2/26/1932, Pisces Monkey)  : The music producer and country music icon collaborated on the bare-bones acoustic American Recordings series in the 1990s/2000, which led to a significant late-career revival for Cash. Rubin described: "[Cash] didn’t know who I was, but he wanted to understand why I would want to work with him because why would anyone want to work with him? In his mind, he was done. I didn’t convince him. We just sat and talked for a while, and I said, ‘Well, let’s just sit down and play me songs you love, and we’ll figure out what to do.’ He sat in my living room and he just started playing me these songs, most of which I had never heard, old country songs, or old folk songs, and it was magnificent."

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt (click for attribution/s)

Brad Pitt (12/18/1963, Sagittarius Rabbit), Jennifer Aniston (2/11/1969, Aquarius Monkey)  : The two actors shared one of the most famous marriages in the world between 2000 and 2005—then one of the most famous break-ups, as Pitt began another high-profile relationship with Angelina Jolie shortly afterwards. Asked about Pitt and Jolie appearing in a 60-page photo-spread within months of her own divorce, Aniston described: "I can also imagine Brad having absolutely no clue why people would be appalled by it. Brad is not mean-spirited; he would never intentionally try to rub something in my face. In hindsight, I can see him going, 'Oh—I can see that that was inconsiderate.' But I know Brad. Brad would say, 'That’s art!'. There’s a sensitivity chip that’s missing." Fifteen years later, after the two were photographed chatting amiably in 2020, Aniston commented: "You know, Brad and I are buddies. Like, we're friends and we speak."

Nicolas Cage (1/7/1964, Capricorn Rabbit), Patricia Arquette (4/8/1968, Aries Monkey)  : The two actors were married from 1995 to 2001. When Cage initially pursued Arquette in the 1980s, he reportedly asked her to provide a list of valuables he could obtain to prove his devotion—including a J.D. Salinger signature and a "black orchid"—many of which he provided. Nearly a decade later, they encountered one another again and were married within two weeks.

Alicia Keys and Whitney Houston
Alicia Keys and Whitney Houston (click for attribution/s)

Whitney Houston (8/9/1963, Leo Rabbit), Alicia Keys (1/25/1981, Aquarius Monkey)  : The two singers were close friends, with Houston acting as a mentor for Keys over many years. Speaking at Houston's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020, Keys described their relationship as, "A beautiful friendship that was so genuine, and so sincere. We were kindred spirits and instant sisters." Keys recounted: "When I first met [Houston]...I was still in awe of this crazy world I was newly welcomed into, and she marched right up to me, and she said, 'You are gonna write a song for me.' I couldn’t believe it! Had the greatest voice of all time just demanded that of little ole me? I was shocked and completely overjoyed, and slightly scared."

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