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Compatibility
Aquarius Rat and Gemini Monkey

The cherished match of firstwest and secondwest blends with the similarly revered combination of the firsteast and secondeast—making this one of the most favored energy matches in the whole combined Western and Chinese zodiac.

Western Zodiac sign, Aquarius
Western Zodiac sign, Gemini

Western Zodiac

Aquarius and Gemini

Compatibility overview

This is one of the most auspicious matches in the entire Western zodiac. With highly compatible ways of seeing the world, especially a shared love of ideas and freedom, firstwest and secondwest are as complementary as two signs can be. The sky is the limit for these two in whatever context they meet.

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Trine relationships, where signs are four steps apart, are beloved in both Western and Chinese astrology. For Aquarius and Gemini, the Trine interval means they share the element of Air. Air is the most highly cerebral and sociable element. Hence there is every chance these two will hit it off immediately, sharing witty banter and their mutual love of ideas from far and wide.

Aquarius is an intellectual at heart, with an endless interest in universal truths and wisdom. Gemini will likely be enthralled, not only by the subjects dearest to Aquarius' heart, but by the logical and rationalist way in which Aquarius' mind works. Aquarius will find similarly appealing the breadth of Gemini's interests, especially their fascination with travel and cultural diversity. Freedom—conceptual and physical—will likely prove especially fertile common ground for this pairing. Gemini's instinctive desire to explore and experiment with individual identity knits beautifully with Aquarius' tendency towards unorthodoxy and eternal acceptance of others.

Over time, the spontaneous harmony between these two can be expected to become ever deeper and richer. Gemini's reflective Mutable modality—always asking, What comes next?—forms a natural complement to Aquarius' Fixed energy, with its focus on real-world accomplishment. Hence these two are natural collaborators, encouraging each other when they speak directly, and fostering a supportive environment simply with their presence and attitudes. Affection, spoken and unspoken, may prove effortless in this combination. The challenges for Air signs, which can be fickle or bitter when stressed or rejected, are unlikely to surface much here at all.

In short, this is as fortuitous as any match in Western astrology, and may prove a blessing in whatever context Aquarius and Gemini encounter one another.

Celebrity Aquarius/Gemini Pairings*

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Ellen DeGeneres and Anne Heche
Ellen DeGeneres and Anne Heche (click for attribution/s)

Anne Heche (5/25/1969, Gemini Rooster), Ellen DeGeneres (1/26/1958, Aquarius Rooster) : The entertainer and actor dated between 1997 and 2000 and for a time were one of the most famous lesbian couples in the world. Heche (who died in 2022) described later: "This wasn’t a long-term love affair. This was a moment in my life when I was given the glory of being able to stand up for what I believe in and have since I was a kid."

Megan Thee Stallion (2/15/1995, Aquarius Pig), Normani (5/31/1996, Gemini Rat) : The singers teamed up for the track 'Diamonds' from the Birds of Prey soundtrack and have developed a strong friendship, with Teen Vogue describing: "Within the three years since they first met, they have become inseparable — or, as inseparable as two people could possibly be with superstar schedules."

Björn Borg and John McEnroe
Björn Borg and John McEnroe (click for attribution/s)

Björn Borg (6/6/1956, Gemini Monkey), John McEnroe (2/16/1959, Aquarius Pig) : The former professional tennis rivals, who played epic Wimbledon finals in 1980 and 1981, have developed a lasting friendship. McEnroe has described: "I think the best part for me personally is that Björn and I still get along. I think he is the only one of my rivals that I actually got along with. Everyone else, I was fighting all the time."

Jim Belushi (6/15/1954, Gemini Horse), John Belushi (1/24/1949, Aquarius Rat) : The two brothers achieved lasting fame for their respective achievements in films and entertainment. The death of the elder John Belushi at 33 in 1982 has been described as the "defining trauma" of younger Jim Belushi's life. In an interview, Jim remembered a trip they took to the Russian baths when he was 21: "The steam’s coming through the pipes, and a guy comes up with a bucketful of soap and starts smacking me with a bunch of oak leaves. Then John puts me in a cold shower, and I’m just standing there, naked. He takes some shampoo and washes my hair. That moment to me was like: 'This guy loves me.'"

Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford
Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford (click for attribution/s)

Carey Mulligan (5/28/1985, Gemini Ox), Marcus Mumford (1/31/1987, Aquarius Rabbit) : The singer and actor married in 2012 and have two children together. They knew each other as childhood pen pals, exchanging letters through their church. Mulligan has said that they still write to each other sometimes when apart: "Love letters are becoming a lost art form, which is very sad. To have a love letter from someone, to hold it in your hand and know you can keep it for your whole life, that's an amazing thing."

Kylie Minogue (5/28/1968, Gemini Monkey), Michael Hutchence (1/22/1960, Aquarius Pig) : The two legendary Australian musicians were romantically involved between 1989 and 1991. Minogue later described: "Sex, love, food, drugs, music, travel, books, you name it, he wanted to experience it. As his partner I got to experience a lot of that as well. If you're a sensual being, all of your senses need stimulation. He definitely awakened my desire for things in my world."

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Chinese Zodiac sign, the Rat
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Monkey

Chinese Zodiac

Rat and Monkey

Compatibility overview

What a wonderfully creative and pleasurable match this is. The combination of firsteast and secondeast brings together two of the cleverest and most compatible signs in the whole Chinese zodiac. This pairing offers a splendid opportunity for fun, dependability, and achievement.

Rat and Monkey - Relationship Horoscope

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At the heart of the Chinese zodiac lie four Trine Families, akin to the shared elements in Western astrology. One such family comprises the Monkey and Rat (along with their close ally, the Dragon). The binding energy between these two signs emphasises brilliant ingenuity, endless enthusiasm, and a keen appetite for achievement.

Early meetings are likely to be rollicking affairs, overflowing with witty repartee and lively adventures. The Monkey, who in other company is frequently bored, will probably be fascinated by the Rat's keen powers of observation and sparkling sense of humour—not to mention energy reserves almost on a par with their own! The Rat, meanwhile, whose personality usually seems more subtle than the Monkey's but is in truth similarly intense, usually finds the Monkey to be a simply marvellous creation, an ideal blend of giftedness, hilarity, and irrepressible energy. Sexual hijinks are strongly favoured, but wickedly entertaining banter and fun is likely in any context.

Given time and suitable circumstances, the bond between these two will tend to grow stronger and deeper. The Monkey may come to value enormously just how shrewd and insightful the Rat can be in strategizing for the future. The Rat will learn that the Monkey is as committed to actualization and accomplishment as they are a genius in developing conceptual ideas. There is potential for great emotional support here, too. The Rat, who can be guarded and secretive in some company, is likely to discover they do not need to be so cagy with their natural confidant, the Monkey. The Monkey's often temperamental soul will tend to be less prone to disturbance and more easily reassured when the soothing attentions of the Rat are nearby.

In all, this relationship offers a brilliant mixture of inspiration, delight, and comfort, making it one of the Eastern zodiac's absolute best.

Celebrity Rat/Monkey Pairings*

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Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman
Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman (click for attribution/s)

Rhea Perlman (3/31/1948, Aries Rat), Danny DeVito (11/17/1944, Scorpio Monkey) : The legendary comedic actors became a couple in 1971, have been married for forty years, and have three children together. After meeting they moved in together after two weeks. While they now live separately, they remain close friends who talk "a lot". Perlman has said, "I don’t know why it’s difficult for other people, but Danny and I have always loved each other and we have three amazing children together...We really agree on almost everything important."

Cameron Diaz (8/30/1972, Virgo Rat), Justin Timberlake (1/31/1981, Aquarius Monkey) : The famous actor and musician/actor had a romantic relationship between 2003 and 2007 and have maintained a friendly relationship since, working on and promoting the films Shrek the Third and Bad Teacher. Reflecting on their attraction despite a nine-year age gap, Diaz stated, "It's not like this is the first time in the history of human relationships that people were drawn to one another because of who they are, not what age they are."

Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash
Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash (click for attribution/s)

Kris Kristofferson (6/22/1936, Cancer Rat), Johnny Cash (2/26/1932, Pisces Monkey) : The two musicians and fellow members of the country supergroup the Highwaymen first met in the 1960s. Kristofferson credited Cash with inspiring him to commit his life to music. Speaking about their first meeting, Kristofferson said, "I was thunderstruck! [Cash] shook hands with me and he changed my life. I knew I was right where I belonged...He was a poet and an artist unlike anyone I have ever known...Johnny Cash never disappointed me. He had some hard times. He was not embarrassed to admit them. He was larger than life, all of the time."

Liam Gallagher (9/21/1972, Virgo Rat), Patsy Kensit (3/4/1968, Pisces Monkey) : The musician/founding member of Oasis and actor/model/singer were married from 1997 to 2000 and have a son together. Describing their connection, Kensit has said, "We just clicked on every level...He was protective and loving. When we were together there were fireworks, and a chemistry that lasted to the end."

Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny
Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny (click for attribution/s)

David Duchovny (8/7/1960, Leo Rat), Gillian Anderson (8/9/1968, Leo Monkey) : These two actors rose to fame as partners in the cult television show The X-Files. Fans of the show marvelled at the on-screen chemistry between the two leads. Although behind the scenes there was considerable tension between them at the time the original show was made, they developed a lasting friendship. Anderson described in 2020: "People know we are good friends now and that we’ve found our way into an adult friendship. But there is something that will always remain between us, a kinetic energy that is tangible when you see us in a room together."

Normani (5/31/1996, Gemini Rat), Cardi B (10/11/1992, Libra Monkey) : The singer and rapper collaborated on the acclaimed song, "Wild Side" (2021), which for Normani marked a return from a two-year hiatus. Normani described: "[Cardi B] brought such light to this experience and to me after not releasing for the last two years. I feel like she’s given me comfort and provided a safe space for me. Cardi has great energy and is such a genuine spirit. She really put her all into this record, and I feel like it’s hard to come across people that understand your vision the way you do. She even put her input into the artwork concept for 'Wild Side' too. We had so much fun on-set and she made it the easiest experience ever."

Jennifer Grey (3/26/1960, Aries Rat), Joel Grey (4/11/1932, Aries Monkey) : This actor and Broadway legend are a famous daughter/father duo. After Joel came out as gay in 2022, Jennifer reflected, "When he came out, I was so thrilled for him and for anybody who is able to fully be themselves without having any secrets and without having to make any excuses and without having any loss of self-esteem, and just declare, this is who I am." About Jennifer and their relationship, Joel has said, "She’s so connected to me in the best sense, and to everybody that she’s close to. She’s such an artist and she’s such a heart-filled person."


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Final Words

The single greatest synergy across Western and Chinese astrology is the pride of place given by both to Trine combinations. In this relationship, the Western Trine pairing of firstwest and secondwest unites with the Chinese zodiac Trine pairing of firsteast and secondeast. Thus good fortune and harmony encompass these two from both sides, creating limitless potential in any context for intimacy, nourishment, inspiration, and dependability. Simply as good as it gets.

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