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Compatibility
Aries Dragon and Gemini Pig

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, Gemini

Western Zodiac

Aries and Gemini

Compatibility overview

Fortune smiles on this happy, relaxed combination. Western signs that are two steps apart, as firstwest and secondwest are, bring together truly harmonious energy. There may be limits to how far this combination goes—think teammates more often than soulmates—but this match should not be underestimated. With little rivalry, and a meaningful and dependable trust, this can be a special connection indeed.

Aries and Gemini - Relationship Horoscope

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Aries and Gemini natives will likely find themselves laughing along together in no time. This match rarely involves extremes, positive or negative. Instead, it represents a secure haven for warmth, humour, and gentle affection. Geminis usually find the energy and idealism of Aries to be genuinely fascinating, while Aries are encouraged and excited by Gemini's infectious enthusiasm.

The respective elements at play here—the Air of Gemini and Fire of Aries—blend harmoniously together. Moreover, the raw energy of Aries' Cardinal modality is beautifully counterbalanced by the contemplative Mutable quality of Gemini. The result is a pairing as efficient as it is enjoyable. Indeed, these two are often amazed by their own productivity together, given how pleasurably time races by.

If there is a qualification, this relationship is perhaps a little too easily taken for granted. With little tension to resolve or heart-pounding urgency, either or both parties may find they shy away from exclusive closeness or commitment. Fortunately, disagreements here are usually resolved quickly. Above all, sympathetic trust is what typifies this energy match, and all manner of family, professional or intimate relationships are likely to prove nourishing and rewarding.

Celebrity Aries/Gemini Pairings*

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Jackie Chan and Maggie Q
Jackie Chan and Maggie Q (click for attribution/s)

Jackie Chan (4/7/1954, Aries Horse), Maggie Q (5/22/1979, Gemini Sheep) : Actress Maggie Q, star of the action film The Protégé, has been described as a real-life protégé of martial arts and movie legend Jackie Chan. Said Q in 2021, "Observing him and the way he earned not only his career, but his place at the table in Hollywood, was very inspiring. Obviously, he has unique skills. But in addition to that, he’s the hardest-working man I know. For him, it’s never really enough. He’s always striving for excellence."

Nancy McKeon (4/4/1966, Aries Horse), Michael J. Fox (6/9/1961, Gemini Ox) : The actors dated for three years after they met in 1983. "He and I were very private people," McKeon has said. "We didn't tell a lot of people and we kind of kept to ourselves."

Annette Bening and Warren Beatty
Annette Bening and Warren Beatty (click for attribution/s)

Warren Beatty (3/30/1937, Aries Ox), Annette Bening (5/29/1958, Gemini Dog) : For much of his life, Beatty was one of the world's most famous bachelors, but he and Bening have now been married since 1992. Beatty has described: "It didn’t really surprise me. I always felt I wasn’t trying to avoid marriage, I was trying to avoid divorce. I had no doubt when I met Annette that it was time to get married."

Claire Danes (4/12/1979, Aries Sheep), Hugh Dancy (6/19/1975, Gemini Rabbit) : The actors have been married for 12 years and have two children together. Danes described in 2012: "I like marriage. I feel very secure. It helps when you are in love with the person you are married to. I do sometimes look at [Dancy] and think: 'You are really handsome.' He keeps me sane and happy."

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick
Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick (click for attribution/s)

Kourtney Kardashian (4/18/1979, Aries Sheep), Scott Disick (5/26/1983, Gemini Pig) : The two media personalities and stars of Keeping Up With the Kardashians were involved in an on-off romantic relationship from 2006 to 2015 and have three children together. Disick said in 2019: "Just because [our children's] mother and I couldn’t make it as a perfect, romantic couple shouldn’t have anything to do with the kids. They don’t deserve our mistakes, so we figured out a way. We still need to be as honest and as good to each other as if we were together. Let’s raise these children together and that’s it."

Eddie Murphy (4/3/1961, Aries Ox), Paige Butcher (6/10/1979, Gemini Sheep) : The comedian/actor and actor have been together since 2012. They have two children together. About maintaining her privacy, Butcher has said: "I’m in a relationship with a celebrity, so I felt like there’s already enough of me out there. I felt like I was giving out too much information [before quitting social media]. I was giving people too much access. I like to keep as much private as possible now."

Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock
Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock (click for attribution/s)

Herbie Hancock (4/12/1940, Aries Dragon), Miles Davis (5/26/1926, Gemini Tiger) : The two musicians famously collaborated in the late 1960s, when Hancock formed part of what has been called Davis' "Second Great Quintet". Hancock has described: "[Davis] said [hoarse, Miles-ish whisper]: 'I don’t pay you to just play to get applause.' He told us he paid us to experiment on stage. He said: 'I want you to try new things, brand new stuff.' And I told him, some of it’s maybe not going to work, so what about the audience then? He said: 'Don’t worry about it. I got the audience.' He loved being challenged, being stimulated, being thrown a curveball. It’s like playing baseball: he was the homerun king, ready to strike any ball and send it over the stands."

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

Chinese Zodiac

Dragon and Pig

Compatibility overview

In theory, there is not much obvious fortune—either good or bad—at play in the relationship between firsteast and secondeast. Yet there is potentially a diamond-in-the-rough quality to this combination. With the right compromises, these two together can make an impressive and fulfilling relationship.

Dragon and Pig - Relationship Horoscope

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According to the Chinese zodiac, the pairing of Pig and Dragon exists outside the classical matches to pursue or avoid. These signs' respective Trine families—which for the Dragon includes the Monkey and Rat, and for the Pig, the Rabbit and Sheep—are not generally known for harmonious relations. Indeed, there are some troubling matches between them, such as the Pig and Monkey, or the Dragon and Rabbit.

Fortunately, however, the Dragon and Pig themselves avoid the most difficult aspects of the energy that surrounds them. In fact, the specific characteristics of these two signs can bring forth surprisingly strong synergies. The Pig's trustworthy nature is liable to be taken advantage of, so the power and confidence of the Dragon offers the Pig great reassurance. This in turn fills the Dragon with pride. The Dragon's awesome energy occasionally leaves them feeling isolated or unappreciated, and at such times the boundless generosity of the Pig can nourish and relax them. Often the sweetest moments for this pair have intimate overtones, as the Pig's sensual nature fulfils the Dragon's insatiable desire for attention.

On the other hand, matters of organization may provoke some challenging disagreements for this pair. The Pig is more likely to prefer to stay close to home, whereas the Dragon is instinctively a rolling stone, always on the lookout for the next adventure. Although these two together can be consummate entertainers, the Pig will rarely be able to match the Dragon's stamina in any department. Care will need to be taken to prevent the Pig feeling exhausted all the time.

All things considered, however, there are some truly lovely aspects to this match. If the two signs can accommodate their sometimes starkly different motives, there are considerable prospects for enrichment and success. Indeed, these are ultimately two of the luckiest signs in the Chinese zodiac—for them to share their luck together can be simply spectacular.

Celebrity Dragon/Pig Pairings*

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Annette O'Toole and Michael McKean
Annette O'Toole and Michael McKean (click for attribution/s)

Annette O'Toole (4/1/1952, Aries Dragon), Michael McKean (10/17/1947, Libra Pig) : The actor and actor/screenwriter/comedian/musician have been married since 1999. They each have two children from a previous marriage. Their co-written song, "A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow", was nominated for an Oscar In a recent joint interview, they spoke about their love of reading together, with O'Toole describing: "Michael has a very mellifluous voice. I get up really early in the morning, so, I’m really tired by the end of the night, and his voice completely puts me to sleep, not because I’m bored, but because it’s so soothing. When we’re trying to remember who read last and he says it’s in the middle of the chapter, that means I must have read last, meaning I fell asleep."

Aaron Lohr (4/7/1976, Aries Dragon), Idina Menzel (5/30/1971, Gemini Pig) : The actor/singer and actor collaborated together in 2005, in the movie version of the Broadway production, Rent (2005), and the off-Broadway musical, See What I Wanna See (2005). They later became romantic partners, buying a house together in 2015, and marrying in 2017. Menzel has described: "Family, to me, means being able to be yourself, sit back on the couch and relax, and watch a movie with the people that know you better than anyone else in the world."

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bruce Lee
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bruce Lee (click for attribution/s)

Bruce Lee (11/27/1940, Sagittarius Dragon), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (4/16/1947, Aries Pig) : The basketball legend and martial artist/actor were friends and collaborators. They were to have appeared together in the film, Game of Death, which was incomplete at the time of Lee's death in 1973. Abdul-Jabbar wrote in 2022: "Bruce Lee was my friend and teacher...I first met Bruce when I was a student at UCLA looking to continue my martial arts studies...We quickly developed a friendship as well as a student-teacher relationship. He taught me the discipline and spirituality of martial arts, which was greatly responsible for me being able to play competitively in the NBA for 20 years with very few injuries."

Al Pacino (4/25/1940, Taurus Dragon), John Cazale (8/12/1935, Leo Pig) : The two actors shared a supportive friendship and were frequent collaborators, notably in The Godfather (1972), The Godfather Part II (1974), and Dog Day Afternoon (1975). Pacino said in 2022: "John Cazale, in general, was one of the great actors of our time — that time, any time. I learned so much from him. I had done a lot of theater and three films with him. He was inspiring, he just was. And he didn’t get credit for any of it. He was in five films, all Oscar-nominated films, and he was great in all of them. He was particularly great in Godfather II and I don’t think he got that kind of recognition."

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky (click for attribution/s)

Elsa Pataky (7/18/1976, Cancer Dragon), Chris Hemsworth (8/11/1983, Leo Pig) : The model and actor have been married since 2010 and have three children together. Pataky was quoted as saying in 2020, "It's funny that people think of us as a perfect couple. No way. It's been ups and downs, and we still keep working at the relationship."


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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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