HORIZON ASTROLOGY

Chinese Zodiac Compatibility
Tiger and Rabbit

Compatibility overview

This kindly, supportive connection is a true quiet achiever in Chinese astrology. While other matches may have a higher profile, the combination of firsteast and secondeast attracts favourable energy and a strong likelihood of shared values. Hence this can be a terrific foundation for all kinds of relationships.

Tiger and Rabbit - Relationship Horoscope

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

Among the four Trine Families that essentially define Eastern astrology (similar to the elements in Western astrology), there are two pairs of compatible families. One such pair is made up of the Rabbit family (with the Pig and Sheep) and the Tiger family (with the Dog and Horse). The combination of Rabbit and Tiger thus benefits from beautiful surrounding energy.

The Rabbit is known above all for their artistry and gentle nature. While the Tiger tends to be somewhat more abrasive, they are likely to feel great respect for the Rabbit's aspirations and tender-heartedness. The Tiger, of course, is an ambitious leader who prides themselves on the pursuit of justice and equality. The demure Rabbit is likely to admire greatly the Tiger's noble instincts and to believe them complementary to their own aesthetic ideals. In early interactions, this atmosphere of admiration and respect can be conducive to amiable conversation, flirtatiousness, and dependable trust. Over time, the relationship has the potential to go from strength to strength, as the Rabbit and Tiger discover that their compatible outlooks can easily be accommodated together into joint projects or lifestyles.

There is always the possibility that mutual admiration might not always translate into closeness. Indeed, occasional distance may be advisable or necessary. The Rabbit's acute sensitivity means they may sometimes find the Tiger too dictatorial, direct, or wilfull. In the eyes of the Tiger, the Rabbit may seem overly fragile, as lacking determination or too easily knocked off course. Whatever the context, a clear division of labor may be helpful. This can allow each sign to manage their own business in their own way, with the other sign offering advice without interference. Strategies of this nature can fall into place relatively easily, however, such is the natural affinity between these signs.

At the end of the day, whether their connection is a brief interlude or a lifelong commitment, a match between the Rabbit and Tiger has great potential for warmth and wisdom, and may enrich both of their lives profoundly.

Celebrity Tiger/Rabbit Pairings^*

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

Jack and Meg White (click for attribution/s)

Meg White (12/10/1974, Sagittarius Tiger), Jack White (7/9/1975, Cancer Rabbit) : For many years, the two-piece band The White Stripes (1997-2011) presented themselves as brother and sister, until it was discovered that they had been married from 1996 to 2000. Though Jack White was usually regarded as the band's driving force before their break-up, he has emphasized Meg's critical contribution: "I would often look at her onstage and say, 'I can't believe she's up here.' I don't think she understood how important she was to the band, and to me and to music. She was the antithesis of a modern drummer. So childlike and incredible and inspiring. All the not-talking didn't matter, because onstage? Nothing I do will top that."

Caitlin McHugh (5/13/1986, Taurus Tiger), John Stamos (8/19/1963, Leo Rabbit) : The actor and actor/model were engaged in 2017 and married in 2018. After the birth of their son in 2018, Stamos published on Instagram: "From now on, the best part of me will always be my wife and my son. Welcome Billy Stamos (named after my father) #NotJustanUncleAnymore #Overjoyed."

Gabriel García Márquez and Julio Cortázar (click for attribution/s)

Julio Cortázar (8/26/1914, Virgo Tiger), Gabriel García Márquez (3/6/1927, Pisces Rabbit) : The Colombian and Argentinian (nationalized French) novelists were close friends. Years after Cortázar's death in 1984, Márquez described: "I preferred to go on thinking of him as he undoubtedly would have wanted, with immense rejoicing that he had existed, with deep joy at having known him, and gratitude for his having left the world a body of work that may be incomplete but is as beautiful and indestructible as his memory."

Robert Graham (8/19/1938, Leo Tiger), Anjelica Huston (7/8/1951, Cancer Rabbit) : The actor and sculptor were married from 1992 until Graham's death in 2008. Huston has described: "[N]othing is perfect, particularly when you’ve had a life like mine and the imperfections are as interesting as the perfections, if not more so. It wasn’t that Bob wasn’t perfect, because he was close to perfect, but he was an artist. One of the things that I really liked about Bob was I thought, Well, if I croak tomorrow, it certainly wouldn’t be the end of his life. There was a lot that Bob had that did not depend on me. He was off on his own plane in a way. I could look at something that Bob made and go, 'How the [expletive] did he do that?'"

Victoria and David Beckham (click for attribution/s)

Victoria Beckham (4/17/1974, Aries Tiger), David Beckham (5/2/1975, Taurus Rabbit) : The footballer/businessman and singer/fashion designer married in 1999 and have four children together. As former members of Manchester United/England and The Spice Girls, and now fashion icons, they have one of the most famous relationships in the world. David Beckham has described: "We’re a strong family unit. We’ve got strong parents. We were brought up with the right values. Of course you make mistakes over the years, and we all know marriage is difficult at times. It’s about working through it. We know each other better than anybody. People have talked about, 'Do we stay together because it’s a brand?' Of course not. We stay together because we love each other, because we have four amazing children."