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Aries Dragon and Aquarius Sheep

firstwest and secondwest naturally share an easygoing, pleasurable connection, adding humor and cheerfulness to the respectful, if at times reticent, combination of the firsteast and secondeast.

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.

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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 Sheep

Chinese Zodiac

Dragon and Sheep

Compatibility overview

In the often polarized teachings of Eastern astrology, the match between the firsteast and secondeast is not usually classified as either very positive or very negative. While the profound differences between these two can cause some destabilizing tensions, there are also some important synergies, capable of yielding a rewarding and happy relationship.

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In contrast to Western astrology, the Eastern zodiac often tends towards extremes of positivity or negativity. The combination of Dragon and Sheep, however, exists outside traditional notions of the best and worst matches.

It is true that these signs' respective Trine Families (like the elements in Western astrology)—which for the Dragon includes the Rat and Monkey, and for the Sheep the Rabbit and Pig—are not thought of as particularly harmonious. Indeed, there are some potentially disturbing combinations in this matrix (e.g., Sheep and Rat, or Dragon and Rabbit). There are, however, important affinities between Dragon and Sheep that can help them to build a successful relationship. First and foremost, the Dragon loves the limelight, while the Sheep is an artist to their bones. Hence there can be a natural synergy between the Sheep's comfortable command of abstract ideas and the Dragon's incredible talents for actualization. Also, when Sheep natives are at ease, they are quite capable of being the life of a party, and can revel in displaying their wit and charm. These talents play right into the Dragon's wheelhouse. Expect a Sheep and Dragon pairing to entertain like champions!

It must be said that there is potential for at least occasional tension. Dragon natives are typically larger than life at every hour of the day, and their instinctive methods tend towards brazen assertiveness and high-energy outbursts. The Sheep, on the other hand, can be fretful even in relatively weak cross-currents. Hence in this combination the Sheep may at times be completely overwhelmed, and the Dragon could find themselves vacillating between being overbearing and guilt-ridden. Successful partnerships may be able to offset these risks, however, through their mutual admiration, and by developing clear strategies to foster belonging and security.

In often radically different ways, these signs are both capable of pure brilliance in their chosen fields. By carving out independent spaces where they are comfortable growing in their own distinctive ways, the Dragon and Sheep may be able to unite for periods of great happiness and entertainment.

Celebrity Dragon/Sheep Pairings*

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Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman
Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman (click for attribution/s)

Reese Witherspoon (3/22/1976, Aries Dragon), Nicole Kidman (6/20/1967, Gemini Sheep) : The two actors are friends who co-starred in the successful series, Big Little Lies (2017-2019). Presenting Kidman with the Tribute Actress Award at the Gotham Awards in 2017, Witherspoon described: "[L]ast year, you guys, I was really lucky. I got the chance to work with [Kidman], finally. I managed also to coerce my line producer to make sure I was in the same makeup trailer with her at all times while she was getting ready so I could ask her anything I wanted to. She was captive for two hours and I asked her a lot of questions...I’ve worked in Hollywood for 25 years and I’ve never seen anyone transform so completely [into their role]...She gives you her whole heart, her whole soul, her whole body. Every side of a character. The light, the dark. She’s unwaveringly passionate. She gives of herself. She stands up for what she believes in and she pushes the envelope with every single role she takes. So there it is, now you know it. She’s a magician."

Carlos Moyá (8/27/1976, Virgo Dragon), Carolina Cerezuela (1/14/1980, Capricorn Sheep) : The professonal tennis player and Spanish actor married in 2011 and have three children together. Cerezuela has described: "For me, the success and wealth of my life has been having what I have always wanted, my family, and being able to dedicate myself to them...[Moya] is achieving wonderful professional successes, but he will tell you that his greatest achievement is always personal. He is very jealous of his privacy, very simple, you will never see him wanting to stand out or acknowledging merit. [translated from Spanish]"

Carice van Houten and Guy Pearce
Carice van Houten and Guy Pearce (click for attribution/s)

Carice van Houten (9/5/1976, Virgo Dragon), Guy Pearce (10/5/1967, Libra Sheep) : The two actors have been in a relationship since around 2015. They have one child. The couple have avoided discussing their relationship publicly, but in 2016, Pearce posted photos of himself with van Houten and their child, with the caption: "Finally a nice quiet stroll out in the world."

James Coburn (8/31/1928, Virgo Dragon), Paula Murad Coburn (10/31/1955, Scorpio Sheep) : The two actors were married from 1993 until his death in 2002. Together they established the James and Paula Coburn Foundation, dedicated to improving the community through music, art and education. Speaking about their five-storey home in Beverley Hills, California, US, the designer Craig Wright said: "The house is a stage set. It's about their friends and the things they've found on their travels. It's the theater of their life."

Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson
Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson (click for attribution/s)

Colin Farrell (5/31/1976, Gemini Dragon), Brendan Gleeson (3/29/1955, Aries Sheep) : The two Irish actors became good friends after they co-starred in the film, In Bruges (2008). They later collaborated in The Banshees of Inisherin (2022), with both being nominated for Academy Awards. In a joint interview, Farrell described about their first meeting: "I was sober about a year and a half or something like that...[Gleeson] said, 'Will you have a drink?’… and he went to a mini bar that looked like it hadn’t worked since the ‘50s and he opened it up and he pulled out two bottles of water and he went: ‘I have still or sparkling’. I swear to God, it was the sweetest thing. In that moment, the simplicity of that gesture told me, 'There’s a man that will look after you. There’s a man that will take care of you, there’s a man that considers people'." Gleeson said, "I’ve known a lot of kind men in my life, I’ve been lucky about that. My father was a kind man, and I knew kind friends who were there for you. I don’t find it odd but I knew immediately with [Farrell]. That’s why the friendship lasted. He’s somebody who considers people to an extraordinary degree."

Colin Friels (9/25/1952, Libra Dragon), Judy Davis (4/23/1955, Taurus Sheep) : The two Australian actors have been married since 1984 and have two children together. In 2018, Friels said, "I don't like to be sycophantic, but Judy's wonderful. She's great company, the best friend I've ever had. I love Jude. She's a bewdy."

Herbie Hancock and Joni Mitchell
Herbie Hancock and Joni Mitchell (click for attribution/s)

Herbie Hancock (4/12/1940, Aries Dragon), Joni Mitchell (11/7/1943, Scorpio Sheep) : The two musicians are friends who collaborated on Mitchell's albums, Mingus (1979), and Both Sides Now (2000). Hancock's tribute album, River: The Joni Letters (2007), which comprised mostly Mitchell's compositions and to which she also contributed as a singer, was a surprise winner of the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2008. Mitchell described about their shared background: "We have the same problem from two different approaches. [Hancock] was going too far into pop and I was going too far into jazz. They accused him of commercialism and me like if you do that we're going to lose sales. [With the River album,] I guess Herbie found this challenging to do my music. Harmonically it's wide like jazz, so you got a lot of freedom for choice of notes ... but it's not within the laws of jazz." Hancock said: "[Mitchell] has the courage to express what she really feels and believes in. She's not afraid to openly voice her viewpoint on the crises of the era ... and she does it in such a beautiful and imaginative way. ... And so as a humanitarian, Joni Mitchell really reflects her belief in the dignity of human life and its relationship to our environment."

Courtney Love (7/9/1964, Cancer Dragon), Kurt Cobain (2/20/1967, Pisces Sheep) : The two celebrated rock musicians were famously married for almost two years before Cobain died in 1994. They had one child. In a 1992 interview, Love described: "[Cobain] thought I was too demanding, attention-wise. He thought I was obnoxious. I had to go out of my way to impress him."


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Final Words

The Sextile connection between firstwest and secondwest is perhaps the most uniquely joyful and low-maintenance in the Western zodiac, offering both any-kind-of-weather reliability and belly-laughs in spades. This injects welcome lightness to the dynamic between the firsteast and secondeast in this relationship, two signs who often admire and care about each other greatly, but can also experience a sense of not being fully appreciated or understood. Overall, this is an energy matrix that bodes well for trustworthiness and humor, accentuating the highs, and smoothing quickly over the lows.

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