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Compatibility
Aquarius Tiger and Pisces Snake

The slow-burn energy of firstwest and secondwest may lead to a powerfully dependable and nourishing bond, provided the signs can navigate difficult headwinds arising from the firsteast and secondeast combination.

Western Zodiac sign, Aquarius
Western Zodiac sign, Pisces

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
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
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 sign, the Tiger
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Snake

Chinese Zodiac

Tiger and Snake

Compatibility overview

Devotees of the Western zodiac are often surprised by how critical Chinese astrologers are of certain energy matches. Nowhere is the Chinese prognosis as bleak as with the Adversary matches along the fourth degree axis. One such pairing is that between Tiger and Snake, an unsettling combination that is likely to test even the most amiable personalities.

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An infamous adversarial energy surrounds the pairing between the Tiger and Snake.

A confounding aspect of this combination is that the Tiger and Snake both have strong visual appeal, and both naturally focus on abstract ideals over more everyday concerns. Someone who knows them separately could be forgiven for imagining they might get along famously! Yet appearances here can be quite deceptive. The Tiger's instincts favor speed, action, and decisiveness. The Snake, by contrast, leans towards restraint, patience, and reflection. This essential disconnect tends to produce instability and miscommunication. These two will likely vacillate between recklessness and procrastination, secrecy and tactlessness, miserliness and extravagance.

More challenging still, the conflict here is ambiguous rather than direct. Resentment is more likely to fester than to reveal itself through confrontation. There is a quicksand quality to communication, so even attempts at kindness and resolution can be misconstrued by the receiver, or make the giver feel as if they have surrendered or compromised their true self. Ultimately, for a Tiger and Snake to succeed together will likely require strong counterbalancing energy on the Western side, or highly-developed conflict resolution skills. Otherwise the personal growth of both parties may lead to limiting the relationship's scope, or even abandoning it altogether. If such countering forces are brought to bear, however, there is potential here for harmony, and for the relationship to inspire profound personal growth.

Celebrity Tiger/Snake Pairings*

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Slash and Axl Rose
Slash and Axl Rose (click for attribution/s)

Axl Rose (2/6/1962, Aquarius Tiger), Slash (7/23/1965, Leo Snake) : Before reconciling in 2015, the two founding members of Guns N' Roses were almost as famous for the feud between them as for their legendary collaborations. A lowpoint was Rose saying in 2009 that, "Slash either should not have been in Guns to begin with or should have left after [1988’s GNR Lies]. In a nutshell, personally I consider him a cancer and better removed, avoided — and the less anyone heard of him or his supporters, the better."

Marilyn Monroe (6/1/1926, Gemini Tiger), John F. Kennedy (5/29/1917, Gemini Snake) : Monroe's performance of "Happy Birthday" for John F. Kennedy is one of the most famous events in modern U.S. history. Rumours have abounded of a sexual relationship between the two, but according to reports any such liaison was not especially memorable for either of them. The only known photo of them together shows Kennedy looking down and away.

Megan Fox and Michael Bay
Megan Fox and Michael Bay (click for attribution/s)

Megan Fox (5/16/1986, Taurus Tiger), Michael Bay (2/17/1965, Aquarius Snake) : The actor and model Fox starred in the first two Transformers films directed by Bay, but was famously dropped from the third instalment after saying this about the director: "He’s like Napoleon and he wants to create this insane, infamous mad man reputation. He wants to be like Hitler on his sets, and he is. So he’s a nightmare to work for…"

Phil Collins (1/30/1951, Aquarius Tiger), Lily Collins (3/18/1989, Pisces Snake) : The celebrated musician and his model/actor daughter seemed to reconcile in 2020 after a well-publicised estrangement. Lily Collins wrote in her autobiographical essays collection, Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me (2017), addressing her father: "We all make choices and, although I don’t excuse some of yours, at the end of the day we can’t rewrite the past. I’m learning how to accept your actions and vocalize how they made me feel. I accept and honor the sadness and anger I felt toward the things you did or didn’t do, did or didn’t give me. I’ve learned a lot and my eyes and heart are wide open."

Barbara Walters and Rosie O’Donnell
Barbara Walters and Rosie O’Donnell (click for attribution/s)

Rosie O’Donnell (3/21/1962, Aries Tiger), Barbara Walters (9/25/1929, Libra Snake) : The two television personalities, both stars of The View, famously clashed during a dressing room confrontation in January 2007 following a dispute about Donald Trump. O'Donnell has since been quoted as saying, "I said something about her daughter, which I should not have said. But I did...Things that were way too personal to bring up, and I brought them up, and I felt regretful since."

Tom Cruise (7/3/1962, Cancer Tiger), Brooke Shields (5/31/1965, Gemini Snake) : The two actors starred together in the 1981 film, Endless Love. In 2005, Cruise criticized Shields' use of antidepressant medications to treat postpartum depression. She rebuked him: "[C]omments like those made by Tom Cruise are a disservice to mothers everywhere...If any good can come of Mr. Cruise's ridiculous rant, let's hope that it gives much-needed attention to a serious disease."


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Final Words

The neighborly semi-Sextile connection between firstwest and secondwest usually needs some time to see past their differences and initial nervousness, although in the long term they have quite wonderful potential for support and tenderness. Admittedly, in this case the firsteast and secondeast combination presents a difficult obstacle, often contributing a serious lack of sympathy or understanding. Yet semi-Sextile energy is nothing if not a quiet achiever. With determination and careful strategizing, these two may find that long-term dependability, nourishment, and reward prove less difficult to achieve than they first thought.

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