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Compatibility
Aries Ox and Aries Snake

Shared firstwest energy provides a trustworthy common outlook here, and any risk of overfamiliarity is likely to be kept in check by the usually rock-solid alliance between the firsteast and secondeast.

Western Zodiac sign, Aries
Western Zodiac sign, Aries

Western Zodiac

Aries and Aries

Compatibility overview

A fiery match, if ever there was one! There are some terrific possibilities here, with so much similar energy at play. All own-sign matches, however, are faced with the over-abundance versus deficit conundrum. This challenge can be keenly felt when two Aries join together, owing to the great potency and sometimes temperamental nature of this sign.

Aries and Aries - Relationship Horoscope

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In the Western zodiac, two natives of the same sign always share the same element, which in the case of Aries is Fire. A shared element is always an important gift for a relationship, because it provides an essential bedrock of shared attitudes and values. And Fire, of course, is the most explosively intense element of all. Two Aries will not need to tell each other the kinds of great adventures they think are important—they will already know!

Early meetings between these two are likely to find them swept up in a glorious communion of idealism, aspiration and ambition. Sparks could, almost literally, fly! Sexual attraction is strongly implicated, but strong first impressions of all kinds are likely, as Aries’ ruling planet Mars governs passion and desire, as well as action and conquest. As initial enthusiasm wanes, these two will need to negotiate how to manage their respective demands and drives. A pair of Aries share the Cardinal modality of Fire, so there is none of the softening influence that a mixture of modalities brings to a relationship. Indeed, as the first sign in the zodiac wheel, Aries could be described as the most Cardinal sign, whose compulsion to surge in exciting new directions is the most unbridled.

For two Aries together, questions will inevitably arise around how to manage their respective and ambitions and thirsts for adventure. Can they function as two stars, equally, side-by-side? How will they decide as a duo to prioritize between different projects that seem earth-shatteringly important to each of them? Perceived slights or selfishness could well be met with rage or miserableness. Indeed, the key to harnessing the potential of Aries' shared Fire element may be to establish independent orbits, from which each party can return to enjoying the inspirational aspects of the partnership, without feeling that their own vitality is threatened.

Celebrity Aries/Aries Pairings*

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Paul and Nancy Pelosi
Paul and Nancy Pelosi (click for attribution/s)

Nancy Pelosi (3/26/1940, Aries Dragon), Paul Pelosi (4/15/1940, Aries Dragon) : The first woman elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives and her businessman husband have been married since 1963. They have five children and nine grandchildren. Nancy Pelosi described in 2014: "A successful marriage is a decision. You decide it's going to work. You can't always be there, but you have to be there enough. And you have to make sure you are where you're needed most. Sometimes it's here, sometimes it's there; sometimes it's a tie and you have to prioritize. But it's always a decision. My husband and I met in college. We couldn't have thought of every possible thing back then. But here we are. We just had our 50th wedding anniversary. It's worked.

Eddie Murphy (4/3/1961, Aries Ox), Martin Lawrence (4/16/1965, Aries Snake) : The two actors appeared together in the films Boomerang (1992) and Life (1995). In 2021, Lawrence tweeted a photo of the two in costume, writing: "From driving all night to catch [Murphy's] show as a fan to becoming brothas and puttin in work. Truly an honor." The two have recently engaged in friendly banter about a romance between Murphy's son and Lawrence's daughter, with Murphy saying: "My daughter just got married, and I had to pay — really had to pay. You have to do the same, Martin. Don’t try to switch it up — don’t try to change no s—, do no Hollywood switch. You’re paying for the wedding. If it goes down, Martin is paying. And the wedding better be wonderful."

Lady Gaga and Elton John
Lady Gaga and Elton John (click for attribution/s)

Lady Gaga (3/28/1986, Aries Tiger), Elton John (3/25/1947, Aries Pig) : The two legendary singers formed a strong friendship after they performed together at the Grammy awards in 2010, with Lady Gaga later becoming godmother to Elton's two children (with husband David Furnish). Lady Gaga has described: "Elton’s always really challenged me to take care of my artistry and to really take care of myself. And I really, really honor that about him. He is so, so uniquely special. And I cannot tell you how instrumental in my life he’s been to showing me that you can go all the way in life and…be authentic and be you and do good things in the world and take care of yourself and be there. He’s such an inspiration."

Cobie Smulders (4/3/1982, Aries Dog), Taran Killam (4/1/1982, Aries Dog) : The two actors have been married since 2012 and have two children. Smulders described in 2019: "I’m a very lucky woman. This magic happened 14 years ago. We’ve been together since we were 22 years young. We were babies and we survived our 20s together — I don’t know how that’s possible, but we did. It’s crazy."

Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker
Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker (click for attribution/s)

Sarah Jessica Parker (3/25/1965, Aries Snake), Matthew Broderick (3/21/1962, Aries Tiger) : These two popular actors have been married since 1997. Said Parker in 2016, "I know this sounds nuts, but we have lives that allow us to be away and come back together."

David Hyde Pierce (4/3/1959, Aries Pig), Brian Hargrove (4/2/1956, Aries Monkey) : The two actors have been together for almost 40 years and married in 2008. Hyde Pierce described: "When Brian and I were first together, we were actors, we had the same agents, and we just ran into each other at auditions. We liked each other. We did not know at that time that either one of us was gay, and we just hung out as best friends. That went on for many months. Eventually, we figured it out. I've always felt that the fact that the relationship was built on friendship first is part of the reason why we've been together for 39 years."

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Chinese Zodiac sign, the Ox
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Snake

Chinese Zodiac

Ox and Snake

Compatibility overview

One of the greats. The combination between firsteast and secondeast is a true standout in the Chinese zodiac, with potential for both boundless joy and rock-solid dependability.

Ox and Snake - Relationship Horoscope

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At its heart, Chinese astrology is about four Trine Families. One such family comprises the Ox and Snake (with their close ally the Rooster). The energy that unites these two emphasises determination, perseverance, and sharp acumen.

The Ox is likely to be deeply impressed by the Snake's philosophical outlook, and being typically self-assured, the Ox is comfortable allowing themselves to be seduced by the Snake's other-worldly allure. The Snake, meanwhile, is instinctively drawn to the sense of security and strength of will that defines the Ox. Hence these two are natural partners, the Ox's legendary stubbornness interweaving beautifully with the Snake's patience and occasional guile. Together, they share deeply-held values around the importance of home, privacy, and duty. Indeed, as a pair they might occasionally be accused of a certain inflexibility, given the strength of their shared convictions, which other signs with less forceful energy may find challenging to navigate.

The ability of the Ox and Snake to work as a team, calmly anticipating and evaluating opportunities, then driving success with incredible reserves of physical and intellectual power, is perhaps unrivalled in all of astrology. As good as this relationship is in times of plenty, it is often even stronger in the face of adversity—which may be its greatest quality of all.

Celebrity Ox/Snake Pairings*

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George Clooney and Amal Clooney
George Clooney and Amal Clooney (click for attribution/s)

George Clooney (5/6/1961, Taurus Ox), Amal Clooney (2/3/1978, Aquarius Snake) : One-time legendary bachelor George Clooney was reinvented as half of a world-famous couple after entering a relationship with Amal Clooney (née Alamuddin). George Clooney has described: "The truth was I met this amazing woman, and she took my breath away. She was brilliant and funny and beautiful and kind. I was sort of swept off my feet."

Nas (9/14/1973, Virgo Ox), Dr. Dre (2/18/1965, Aquarius Snake) : Collaborations between these two Hip-Hop greats have been credited with helping to ease tensions during the East Coast/West Coast rap rivalry during the 1990s.

Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell
Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell (click for attribution/s)

Finneas O'Connell (7/30/1997, Leo Ox), Billie Eilish (12/18/2001, Sagittarius Snake) : The singer/songwriter and singer/songwriter/producer are sister and brother. The two have collaborated extensively, notably on Eilish's hugely successful and multi-award-winning albums When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? (2019) and Happier Than Ever (2021). In a joint interview, Connell described: "Then we were like, 'Let’s make some songs,' that kind of casual thing turned into this more serious thing, and so we had this excuse to see each other all the time. Most of the people that I’m closest to have a really close relationship with their siblings — I think that’s why I identify with them — but they just have no excuse to see them...And so I think that’s the other thing that has cemented our closeness, is just we have this excuse. It’s part of the reason I love going on tour with Billie — I have this excuse to get to spend months at a time with her." Eilish said, "We bicker so much, you would not believe it...Since we were babies, we fight all the time like siblings do. We’re so annoyed by each other and infuriated by things. But we also get along really well, and literally, no one on the earth makes me laugh the way that Finneas does. [O'CONNELL: Likewise]. I think that that part is probably the part that people say they don’t have with their siblings, which makes me sad because it’s the most amazing part of my life."

Sam Peckinpah (2/21/1925, Pisces Ox), Begoña Palacios (12/28/1941, Capricorn Snake) : The Mexican actor and famously troubled US director were married and divorced three times. Their daughter Lupita recalled, "They were so in love with each other but they were two people who couldn't be together but couldn't be separate. There was a lot of passion and love between them. She lived in the past and agonised about losing him. My mother always respected my father very much and she always told me great and beautiful things about him."

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle
Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle (click for attribution/s)

Dave Chappelle (8/24/1973, Virgo Ox), Chris Rock (2/7/1965, Aquarius Snake) : The two comedians are good friends who have expressed mutual admiration and appeared together on stage multiple times. Rock has described: "There was like a couple shows that were just me and Dave on stage for like two hours. He would call up my road manager, like, 'I'm coming.' ...I just love Dave, and I look at it like [Jean-Michel] Basquiat and [Andy] Warhol and we’re just collaborating."

Heidi Klum (6/1/1973, Gemini Ox), Tom Kaulitz (9/1/1989, Virgo Snake) : The model/entertainer/businesswoman and musician married in 2019. Kaulitz is Klum's third husband, and she has four children from previous relationships. She has described: "For the first time, [in Kaulitz] I have a partner who I can discuss everything with. Someone who shares duties that we all have in our life."

Jeff Bridges (12/4/1949, Sagittarius Ox), Beau Bridges (12/9/1941, Sagittarius Snake) : The two brothers are both screen actors, part of a dynasty with father Lloyd Bridges. In 2014, they appeared on stage together at a sold-out event entitled, "Beau and Jeff: A Tale of Two Bridges". Jeff has described their relationship and shared profession by saying, "It’s not a competition. It’s like we’re on the same team."


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Final Words

Own-sign combinations such as firstwest and secondwest have the great blessing of a shared element in their favor. There can be a surplus of common energy, though, which sometimes compromises excitement and or impedes progress. Happily, in this match the Chinese zodiac pairing of firsteast and secondeast contributes a wealth of benefits, including not only thrills and mutual advancement, but also any-kind-of-weather dependability. In all, this is a special match, likely to prove a gift in any context.

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