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Aries Dragon and Aquarius Dragon

The beautifully relaxed and dependable energy of firstwest and secondwest enhances the solid foundation of the shared firsteast match in this highly promising combination.

Western Zodiac sign, Aries
Western Zodiac sign, Aquarius

Western Zodiac

Aries and Aquarius

Compatibility overview

Peace and relaxation tend to characterize this enviable combination. The match between firstwest with secondwest is often not as intense as other pairings, which sometimes means it gets less attention than it deserves. In fact, this energy can be a true gift for a relationship, with ample prospects for successful collaboration, pleasure, and devotion.

Aries and Aquarius - Relationship Horoscope

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An interval of two steps around the zodiac wheel, as there is between Aquarius and Aries, forms a Sextile combination. This energy is famously easygoing, providing plenty of space for both signs to be themselves without worrying that they will be judged or constrained.

Aquarius' intellectual nature and desire to seek out universal truths means they are usually fascinated, and greatly inspired, by the vast ambitions and dynamism of Aries. Aries, on the other hand, tends to both admire and be comforted by Aquarius' receptiveness to new ideas and free-thinking approach to life. Aries' impactful nature and child-like sense of wonder can be demanding for many signs, but Aquarius' famous capacity for acceptance means they are rarely disturbed by Aries' intensity. The result is often a relationship full of humor, pleasure, and relaxation.

Aquarius' Air is naturally the most compatible of the four elements, and is especially harmonious with Aries’ Fire. Further, Aries’ Cardinal modality blends beautifully with the Fixed energy of Aquarius, forming a natural sequence from initiation to realization. These two thus tend to respect rather than to feel threatened by each other's contrasting instincts, and may be naturally curious to see how combining forces might harness their prospects for mutual success. Collaborations tend not only to be great fun, but also productive and impactful.

Perhaps ironically, the risks for Sextile matches like this stem from the same features of the relationship that make it most enjoyable. This encouraging, enjoyable atmosphere can sometimes be taken for granted, particularly if other relationships seem more pressing. Sometimes both signs later regret not giving this connection the priority it deserved.

Fortunately, the energy between Aquarius and Aries is usually very reliable. Whether they see each other once a blue moon or every day, these two can be expected to access easily the nourishing warmth and mutual reassurance that characterizes their special connection.

Celebrity Aries/Aquarius Pairings*

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Gregory Peck and Veronique Passani
Gregory Peck and Veronique Passani (click for attribution/s)

Gregory Peck (4/5/1916, Aries Dragon), Veronique Passani (2/5/1932, Aquarius Sheep) : The Hollywood icon met his second wife when she interviewed him for a French publication. They were married for 48 years until his death in 2003 at age 87. During their marriage, Passani described: "Gregory can be as quiet as a meditating monk. But he can also talk a blue streak. He is very sophisticated; he also is a person of basically simple tastes. He is methodical—and also unregimented...He is conservative about financial matters. But he can spend money with reckless abandon. In other words, he [is] more complex and contradictory than Hollywood shows him." Peck said about their relationship, "When I’m overtaken with myself and think that something’s very heavy to deal with, she will pull off an imitation of me in a dark mood and suddenly I’ll find myself laughing."

Heath Ledger (4/4/1979, Aries Sheep), Heather Graham (1/29/1970, Aquarius Rooster) : The two actors dated in the early 2000s, and Graham continues to reflect fondly on her former love who died tragically young. "Just remembering this time," Graham wrote in 2021. "Heath Ledger was such a special person."

Michael Sheen and David Tennant
Michael Sheen and David Tennant (click for attribution/s)

David Tennant (4/18/1971, Aries Pig), Michael Sheen (2/5/1969, Aquarius Monkey) : The two British actors bonded during the making of the show Good Omens, then reunited for the successful lockdown TV series Staged. Discussing their collaboration on Good Omens, Sheen described: "I like the choices that David makes and I think he felt the same way, so there was a similar taste. So, it was a really lovely opportunity. But like I say, even with all of that, you still don't know if there's going to be actual chemistry - we've known each other for a long time so we knew we liked each other, but working together is a different thing...It is quite rare and we were very fortunate."

Matthew Broderick (3/21/1962, Aries Tiger), Nathan Lane (2/3/1956, Aquarius Sheep) : The two actors famously co-starred in the Broadway production, The Producers, which ran for 2,502 performances. They teamed up again on Broadway for It's Only a Play (2014). Asked about their frequent collaborations, Broderick described: "Nathan’s laser-like precision and his atomic-clock timing are exhilarating, and you know that this is a precious rare opportunity to mix it up with a great one. I can’t wait to see what he does in the years to come; I look forward to watching him and even more, taking the field right next to him."

Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn
Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn (click for attribution/s)

Vince Vaughn (3/28/1970, Aries Dog), Jennifer Aniston (2/11/1969, Aquarius Monkey) : These celebrity A-listers had a short-lived but high-profile relationship in the early 2000s, following Aniston's divorce from Brad Pitt. "I call Vince my defibrillator," Aniston said later. "He literally brought me back to life."

Reese Witherspoon (3/22/1976, Aries Dragon), Kerry Washington (1/31/1977, Aquarius Dragon) : The two actors memorably appeared together in Little Fires Everywhere. Washington described, "[I]t has been exciting for me to do this...To be working with a woman like Reese, who is not afraid to take up space, who's not afraid for the other women around her to take up just as much space and to have a voice as loud as hers."

Amy Wright (4/15/1950, Aries Tiger), Rip Torn (2/6/1931, Aquarius Horse) : The two actors were married for 30 years, from 1989 until his death in 2019, and had two children together. Their relationship was famously unconventional—they had a child together while Torn was married to the actor Geraldine Page (to whom Torn was married until Page's death in 1987), and both collaborated with Page on a series of stage productions. Wright described shortly before their marriage: "[Torn] is a lusty guy. He likes to have a good time, to laugh and drink and eat. He likes women. People think of him as a hot-tempered person, but he is really rather gentle. Our problem is that we come from different generations and different cultures. That makes it hard to communicate sometimes."

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Chinese Zodiac sign, the Dragon
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Dragon

Chinese Zodiac

Dragon and Dragon

Compatibility overview

In terms of sheer quantity of energy, this combination is the most blazing and abundant in the Chinese zodiac. To be sure, there can only be one sun in the sky. But if these two can somehow bring their combined dynamism under control, they can forge a mightily close and impactful bond.

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Naturally, matches between natives of the same Chinese zodiac sign involve the same Trine Family. Like the elements in Western astrology, this means that the relationship begins on a sure footing from the outset. The family of the Dragon—which also includes the Monkey and Rat—emphasizes creativity, enthusiasm, and expression. And the Dragon is the most expressive sign of all, blessed with such a commanding presence they are destined to be the center of attention, whether they like it or not.

Two Dragons together will thus most likely share immediately an understanding of what it is like to inspire awe in others, for better and worse. They will respect each other's eternal passion for performance and desire for impact. They will sympathize with the other's loneliness, knowing the isolation that can result from—through no real fault of their own—tending to outface and overwhelm less intense signs.

There are, of course, drawbacks to having so much in common. The absence of contrary, balancing energy is something all own-sign astrological matches have to deal with. For two Dragons, each will be accustomed to being the star of the show; sharing the limelight may sometimes require playing an unfamiliar supporting role. There is also the Dragon's instinct for independence to contend with. The Dragon is by nature a quintessential "rolling stone". A pair of Dragons may shine blindingly bright together but find they roam too freely when apart. Sensitivity is not the Dragon's strongest suit, so they may not pick up on the growing distance between them until it is already too late.

None of these potential tensions is insurmountable, however. If the relationship between two Dragons becomes the true source of their attention, impact, and reward, then the affinities and emotional understanding they share can provide incredible sustenance. Dragons simply do not do things by halves. If two Dragons forge a successful relationship—whether professional, familial, or intimate—then they are likely to be no less astonishing together than they are individually.

Celebrity Dragon/Dragon Pairings*

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A$AP Rocky and Rihanna
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna (click for attribution/s)

Rihanna (2/20/1988, Pisces Dragon), A$AP Rocky (10/3/1988, Libra Dragon) : The musician/businesswoman and rapper/record producer have been friends since at least 2012 and were first romantically linked in 2013. In 2021, they announced publicly they were a couple, and in 2022 Rihanna gave birth to their baby son. Previously a self-confessed ladies' man, A$AP was asked in 2021 what it was like being in a relationship: "So much better. So much better when you got the One. She amounts to probably, like, a million of the other ones. I think when you know, you know. She's the One."

Lil Dicky (3/15/1988, Pisces Dragon), Benny Blanco (3/8/1988, Pisces Dragon) : The rapper and music producer are close friends who starred memorably together in the show, Dave. Speaking of Lil Dicky's "No Stone Unturned Method" in the recording studio, Blanco has described: "[Lil Dicky's] the worst person I've ever been in the studio with. But also the best person."

Dionne Warwick and Burt Bacharach
Dionne Warwick and Burt Bacharach (click for attribution/s)

Burt Bacharach (5/12/1928, Taurus Dragon), Dionne Warwick (12/12/1940, Sagittarius Dragon) : The songwriter and singer shared an iconic collaboration (with lyricist Hal David), recording 33 hits between 1962 and 1971, including "I Say A Little Prayer" and "Walk on By". Though they fell out in the 1970s, they reconciled in 1985 to record a version of "That's What Friends Are For". Warwick described at the time: "We realized we were more than just friends. We were family. Time has a way of giving people the opportunity to grow and understand ... Working with Burt is not a bit different from how it used to be. He expects me to deliver and I can. He knows what I'm going to do before I do it, and the same with me. That's how intertwined we've been."

Joss Ackland (2/29/1928, Pisces Dragon), Rosemary Kirkcaldy (1/15/1929, Capricorn Dragon) : The two actors were married for over fifty years until Kirkcaldy's death in 2002. They had seven children and 32 grandchildren. In 2009, Joss Ackland wrote a moving tribute in which he described caring for Kirkcaldy as she suffered from motor neuron disease during her final years and the great bond they shared: "Sixty years ago, less was considerably more: the pleasure of being together, the joy of the first touch, the longing for the unobtainable—and then, when the unobtainable was obtained, more became considerably more. We were soulmates. We loved each other more than we loved ourselves." Ackland also quoted Kirkcaldy's diary entries from the year before she died: "I woke at seven this morning with Joss crying—he'd had a bad dream. We then had a lovely cuddle. I do love Joss so very much. We've had the most wonderful, exciting, romantic life together, and I really don't want to leave my soulmate."


Combined Relationship Horoscope

Final Words

The Sextile match of firstwest and secondwest is one of the most dependable combinations in the Western zodiac, so from the beginning these two will likely share a good-natured and pleasurable connection. This natural camaraderie may be enhanced by the own-sign combination of firsteast and secondeast, which offers plenty of scope for a shared outlook and mutual admiration. There are limitations—the Sextile is sometimes so easy-breezy both signs overlook its potential, while the lack of balance on the Eastern side may at times cramp the relationship or make dispute resolution difficult. On balance, though, these are two kindred spirits, with excellent prospects of providing each other with long-term support, tenderness, and enjoyment.

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