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Chinese Zodiac Compatibility
Rooster and Rat

Chinese Zodiac sign, the Rooster
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Rat

Compatibility overview

There is an under-the-radar quality to this match, which quietly attracts some marvellously fortunate energy. The firsteast and secondeast are naturally sympathetic creatures, sharing similar concerns and having compatible ways of being in the world. The energy here can sometimes favor arm's length admiration over eternal love, but this is a dependable, enjoyable, and often deeply rewarding connection.

Rooster and Rat - Relationship Horoscope

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Like the elements in Western astrology, the four Trine Families of the Chinese zodiac divide into two compatible pairs. The families of the Rat (with the Dragon and Monkey) and Rooster (with the Ox and Snake) make up one of these kindred pairs. There may be higher profile matches between their families, but the Rat and Rooster benefit generously from the enchanting atmosphere that surrounds them.

These signs both share a fascination with society and group dynamics—not from an academic or bystander's perspective, but as active participants, manoeuvring and pressing for change. The Rat, one of the craftiest of all the signs, will likely sense immediately the vast potential of the Rooster's flamboyance and fashion sense. The Rooster's gifts, of course, extend to great dedication and determination, and they will be equally drawn to the Rat's wisdom and strategic know-how. Causes that reflect or anticipate current fashions or the state of society at large will appeal immensely to this socially aware duo, and their combined talents can be awesomely effective. Financial concerns and successes are also strongly indicated here, as the Rooster is predestined to be business-oriented, while the Rat's financial acumen is legendary.

Tensions may arise from time to time in connection with individualism or secretiveness. The Rooster is an all-or-nothing type of character, very much accustomed to doing their own thing, whereas the Rat craves close social connection. Hence there may be times when the Rooster's tendency towards self-absorption makes the Rat feel lonely, or when the Rat seems overly clingy to the Rooster. These signs' instincts for problem-solving can also be quite different, with the Rooster having a more in-your-face attitude and the Rat excelling at delicacy and concealment. Both may find the other's approach occasionally jarring.

Happily these two are usually much more in tune than discord, and conflicts can mostly be dealt with quickly. Successful pairings may emphasise collaboration and mutual admiration, with plenty of scope for both parties to grow outside as well as within the relationship.

In whatever form and context, this is a special connection, which provides a strong foundation for lasting devotion, respect, and achievement.

Celebrity Rooster/Rat Pairings*

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

Nastassja Kinski and Quincy Jones
Nastassja Kinski and Quincy Jones (click for attribution/s)

Nastassja Kinski (1/24/1961, Aquarius Rat), Quincy Jones (3/14/1933, Pisces Rooster)  : The actor and music producer lived together for four years until 1995 and had a daughter, the model Kenya Kinski-Jones. Kinski described in 1997, "For me, Quincy was someone who told me what to do and what was right...He was always there when I needed him and someone I could talk to and argue with. In a Freudian way he was the father I never had...It is a bit of an obstacle because you want to grow together in a healthy relationship...But I'm grateful for the time we had. I'm sure being with Quincy helped me become a better mother, a better human being."

Marlon Brando (4/3/1924, Aries Rat), Elia Kazan (9/7/1909, Virgo Rooster)  : The actor and director collaborated multiple times, including on the classic films A Streetcar Named Desire and On the Waterfront. Speaking about the legendary scene in On the Waterfront where Brando's character says, "I could've been a contender," Kazan described: "I didn't direct that scene, really....They're perfectly-written lines [by screenwriter Budd Schulberg]. And Marlon naturally took to them....I think [Brandon and I] had a instinctive fraternity. I think we understood each other, almost from the word go, very well. And we would talk a lot about other things, but not a hell of a lot about the role...[H]e didn't need much instruction....[I'm not] being falsely modest. I think I'm a damn good director and have been a damn good director. But in this scene, I didn't direct that scene much - very little. I just put them there and so on."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (click for attribution/s)

Meghan Markle (8/4/1981, Leo Rooster), Prince Harry (9/15/1984, Virgo Rat)  : The British prince and US actor married in 2018 and have two children. They have dominated the news during the early 2020s, including notably an interview with Oprah Winfrey, the Netflix documentary series Harry & Meghan, and the publication of Harry's book, Spare. Early in the relationship, Prince Harry described: "I fell in love with Meghan so incredibly quickly — it was a confirmation to me that all the stars were aligned. This beautiful woman literally tripped and fell into my life. I fell into her life and the fact that she will be unbelievably good at the job part of it as well is obviously a huge relief to me because she'll be able to deal with everything else that comes with it."

Thandie Newton (11/6/1972, Scorpio Rat), Ol Parker (6/2/1969, Gemini Rooster)  : The actor and director married in 1998 and have three children together. Newton has described: "[Parker is] [s]oooo calm. And we laugh, because I take the piss out of him. You know: shoulder-shrugging: 'It’s OK, babe.' And he takes the piss out of my … What would you describe it as? Highly emotional. As I’m thinking, the words will come. I don’t stop and think.' [with mock grandeur] Never been my way! That’s what it’s like in our house. A lot of music as well."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez (click for attribution/s)

Ben Affleck (8/15/1972, Leo Rat), Jennifer Lopez (7/24/1969, Leo Rooster)  : The two actors were one of the highest-profile couples in the world when they dated and got engaged in the early 2000s. After separating and building families with other partners, they reunited in 2021 and married in 2022. Lopez wrote about their wedding: "When he saw me appear at the top of the stairs that moment it both made absolute sense while seeming still impossibly hard to believe, like the best dream, where all you want is never to awaken...when I got close enough to see his face, it made the same wonderful sense to me. Some old wounds were healed that day and the weight of the past finally lifted off our shoulders. Full-circle — and not at all the way we planned it. Better."

Bridget Everett (4/21/1972, Taurus Rat), Amy Schumer (6/1/1981, Gemini Rooster)  : The two comedians have been frequent collaborators, with Everett appearing in the Schumer-written film Trainwreck and all three finales of the show Inside Amy Schumer. Everett was asked in an interview about Schumer's rejection of the label "plus-size" being applied to her. Everett responded: "[Schumer's] reaction was just she's not plus size because she's not plus-sized...I am plus size. I am a big girl...Amy was the first person to tell me that I look beautiful and strong. There is no negative connotation to her about somebody being plus size. We never discussed this, but knowing Amy, I know that she doesn't want young girls or women that look up to her thinking that they are plus size — or fat — when they are a physically fit, strong size six to eight. It makes no sense...Amy is slim and trim and rock-hard and ready to go."

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