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Aquarius Snake and Pisces Rabbit

The typically slow but steady progress of firstwest and secondwest towards inspiration and dedication may have a double benefit here, helping the respectful but reticent firsteast and secondeast energy develop closeness and dependability.

Western Zodiac

Aquarius and Pisces

Compatibility overview

The match between Aquarius and Pisces is not usually thought of as a home run, compatibility-wise. Truth be told, the Semi-sextile aspect—where two signs occur one after the other—generally has a pretty bad rap. Astrologers often say that, like real-life neighbors, these two tend to be watchful of each other, and quick to annoyance. Dig a bit deeper, though, and the situation is far less black and white, especially in the case of the old soul pairing, Aquarius and Pisces.

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When they first meet, Aquarius and Pisces may be superficially friendly, but they could well find it difficult to establish an easy back-and-forth. As is typical for Semi-sextile matches, the differences are likely to make a stronger first impression than the similarities. Pisces will likely be unsettled by Aquarius’ apparently dominating attitude and unpredictability. Aquarians will find Pisces distant, and wonder what they could really learn from someone so seemingly vague and shy.

However, while many meetings between these signs may never really progress beyond an initial standoffishness, for those that do, there is potential for a much deeper connection. The Mutable modality of Pisces is highly compatible with the Fixed nature of Aquarius. This harmony is most likely to be felt in the area of diplomacy, for both these signs have the potential to be extremely accommodating and forgiving. There is also scope for these two to share a meaningful creative or artistic vision, given the natural affinity both have for universal and abstract ideas.

Fortunately, in contrast to other minor aspects such as the Quincunx, the sense of difference here can be felt most strongly early in a relationship. Successful Pisces / Aquarius pairings have discovered that, if they are able to progress beyond initial wariness, their union can prove profoundly rewarding and long-lasting.

Celebrity Aquarius/Pisces Pairings^*

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Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward (click for attribution/s)

Paul Newman (1/26/1925, Aquarius Ox), Joanne Woodward (2/27/1930, Pisces Horse) : Sometimes nicknamed Hollywood's "golden couple", the two actors were married for over 50 years and had three children together. Newman was quoted as saying about their courtship, "She was modern and independent, whereas I was shy and a bit conservative. It took me a long time to persuade her that I wasn't as dull as I looked."

Oprah Winfrey (1/29/1954, Aquarius Snake), Stedman Graham (3/6/1951, Pisces Rabbit) : The talk show host/producer and educator/business entrepreneur have been together since 1986. Describing her initial impressions of Graham, Winfrey has written, "I thought he was nice enough, but I wasn't that impressed. He was polite, yes, and kind. The sort of guy who sits with an ailing friend. Tall and handsome, for sure. But actually too handsome, I thought, to be interested in me."

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake (click for attribution/s)

Justin Timberlake (1/31/1981, Aquarius Monkey), Jessica Biel (3/3/1982, Pisces Dog) : The singer/songwriter/actor and actor have been married since 2012. Timberlake has joked about how the relationship took a while to get off the ground, saying about their first date: "I had to be pretty persistent in order to get her to say yes...But I have a fair amount of tenacity and if I want something I stick to it. And in the end, she agreed."

Ashton Kutcher (2/7/1978, Aquarius Horse), Bruce Willis (3/19/1955, Pisces Sheep) : The two actors famously became friends during the time Kutcher was married to Willis' ex-wife, Demi Moore. Kutcher explained in 2010, "At first it was difficult. You think, 'He's the guy who used to sleep with my wife', but once you overcome the jealousy, which is just your own personal insecurity, it gets easier...[B]eing with Bruce is normal to me now. We go scuba-diving, skiing, we hang out with the girls together, we watch movies, we talk about sport."

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Chinese Zodiac

Snake and Rabbit

Compatibility overview

Compatibility in the Chinese zodiac often focuses on extremes of positivity or negativity, but the match between firsteast and secondeast presents a less straightforward picture. There are some challenging undercurrents, but these two can share a caring and respectful connection, with plenty of opportunity for a rewarding and close bond.

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The Rabbit and Snake may encounter both powerful affinities and tensions in this energy match.

At the heart of the Chinese zodiac is the concept of the four Trine Families, which naturally divide into two streams. The families of the Rabbit (with the Pig and Sheep) and the Snake (with the Ox and Rooster) belong to different streams, which contributes an underlying instability to their connection. However, while there are some seriously challenging matches between their families (e.g., the Rabbit and Rooster, or the Snake and Pig), the Rabbit and Snake manage to avoid the most disturbing aspects of this surrounding energy.

These two signs share some powerful affinities. The Rabbit is instinctively an artist, highly sensitive and attuned to the emotional realm, and these traits resonate profoundly with the deep-thinking, philosophically-minded Snake. The Snake exudes sensuality and usually possesses an other-worldly attractiveness that can be powerfully captivating for the imaginative, impressionable Rabbit. Indeed, it is perhaps the mutual appreciation of beauty that binds these signs together most strongly, and they often feel deeply protective towards each other, as if the preciousness of the other sign is something that should be carefully guarded and shielded from harm.

Tensions are likely to surface around issues of freedom and resources. The Rabbit usually seeks to avoid drama at all costs, while the Snake can be terribly vulnerable to jealousy, so these two are at risk of a vicious circle where the Snake's possessiveness moves the Rabbit to wander, which makes the Snake yet more possessive. One of the Snake's great strengths is their pragmatism and skill in shaping social dynamics, which the more innocent-minded Rabbit may interpret as manipulative or untrustworthy. These pressures on the relationship may be quite emotionally fraught, given the soulful nature of these signs' initial connection. It may take some time for them to reconcile themselves to the kind of independent and respectful distance that in fact enables their relationship to function best.

With that said, the Rabbit and Snake will rarely, if ever, lose the sense of aesthetic admiration that unites them, and there are strong prospects for an enduring and stirring relationship long into the future.

Celebrity Snake/Rabbit Pairings^*

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Candy Carson and Ben Carson (click for attribution/s)

Ben Carson (9/18/1951, Virgo Rabbit), Candy Carson (8/19/1953, Leo Snake) : The author and politician/former neurosurgeon have been married since 1975 and have three children together. In her memoir, A Doctor in the House: My Life with Ben Carson (2016), Candy Carson described: "The life of a neurosurgeon isn’t an easy one...The life of a neurosurgeon’s wife isn’t much easier. But it’s all been worth it."

Keely Shaye Smith (9/25/1963, Libra Rabbit), Pierce Brosnan (5/16/1953, Taurus Snake) : The actor and author/journalist have been married for 25 years and have two children. Brosnan has described how the couple, "[L]isten to the sounds of each other’s voices and [sort] out the world." Asked to describe the last perfect day in their relationship, Brosnan said: "It was yesterday. I painted in my studio, then I went down and sat on the beach, read and did some drawing — and then I had lunch with Keely."

Bridget Fonda and Danny Elfman (click for attribution/s)

Bridget Fonda (1/27/1964, Aquarius Rabbit), Danny Elfman (5/29/1953, Gemini Snake) : The composer and actor have been married since 2003 and have one child. Shortly before her 2003 engagement to Elfman, Fonda was involved in a serious car accident. She had previously starred in multiple high-profile movies, including Single White Female (1992), Singles (1992), Jackie Brown (1997), and A Simple Plan (1998), Since their engagement, Elfman has worked prolifically as a composer—including the award-winning soundtracks for Spider-Man 2 (2005), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2006), Alice in Wonderland (2010), Frankenweenie (2012), and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), and the TV show Desperate Housewives (2004-2012)—while Fonda has withdrawn from public life to focus on their family.

Kendrick Lamar (6/17/1987, Gemini Rabbit), Dr. Dre (2/18/1965, Aquarius Snake) : The rapper/producer and rapper have shared a mentoring friendship, including working together on Dre's as-yet-unreleased album, Detox. Lamar described in 2011: "Dre and I have a personal relationship. In the first studio session, we clicked so crazy. It was more like a uncle-nephew kind of vibe. Because everybody sees Dre as just a gangsta rapper, but he shares the same story that I have, a good kid in a mad city. When we sit in the studio, we talk about these different streets that we both lived on and experiences he had that I can relate to being two generations younger. I think that’s why people attach it so strongly because of the chemistry that we have outside the studio....Being under him and watching the passion, the same type of feel he has since the first early days of N.W.A., it’s crazy. It makes me go harder."

Blake Lively and Taylor Swift (click for attribution/s)

Blake Lively (8/25/1987, Virgo Rabbit), Taylor Swift (12/13/1989, Sagittarius Snake) : The music superstar and actor/director made friends in 2015. They have traded frequent affectionate social media posts and attended parties together. In 2021, Lively directed the video for Swift's song, "I Bet You Think About Me" (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault). At the 2022 American Music Awards, Swift said in a speech accepting her "Favorite Pop Album" award: "I want to take a moment to thank someone who directed the music video 'I Bet You Think About Me,' my beautiful, brilliant friend, my director Blake Lively."

Michael Jordan (2/17/1963, Aquarius Rabbit), Scottie Pippen (9/25/1965, Leo Snake) : The two celebrated basketballers formed one of the most successful pairings in NBA history, leading the Chicago Bulls to "three-peat" championships between 1990-1993 and 1995-1998. Pippen has described the closeness of their relationship at that time, saying: "[Jordan and I] grew up together and we defended each other. That respect we had on the court, that competitiveness we took through to the top – it was special. That was the respect we had for each other, because we had to be on the court to do what we did. We had to be dominant." Following the Jordan-led documentary, The Last Dance (2020), Pippen has expressed frustration on multiple occasions. In 2020, he said: "I don’t think [The Last Dance] was that accurate in terms of really defining what was accomplished in one of the greatest eras of basketball, but also by two of the greatest players...I thought it was more about Michael trying to uplift himself and to be glorified. I think it also backfired to some degree in that people got a chance to see what kind of personality Michael had."

Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra (click for attribution/s)

Frank Sinatra (12/12/1915, Sagittarius Rabbit), Dean Martin (6/7/1917, Gemini Snake) : The two legendary singer/actors were friends who formed part of the so-called "Rat Pack" in the 1960s. They toured together frequently and co-starred in films including Ocean’s 11 (1960) and Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964). Sinatra was reportedly "too overwrought" to attend Martin's funeral in 1995, but he released a statement saying, "Dean was my brother — not through blood but through choice. Good times and bad, we were there together."

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Final Words

The minor semi-Sextile aspect often needs a head start to find its feet, so it may take a while for firstwest and secondwest to progress beyond initial nervousness to the impactful and nourishing bond they are capable of. The influence of the firsteast and secondeast on the Chinese zodiac side will likely both aid and hinder this process, contributing a blend of caring admiration with respectful distance. Given sensitivity and perseverance, however, on balance the synergies here could lead to a bond that grows ever closer over time, yielding impressive impacts and an enjoyable, reliable bond.