Compatibility
Aries Ox and Gemini
Dragon
The firstwest and secondwest match attracts some of the most relaxing and reliable energy in the Western zodiac, and in this combination is beautifully complemented by the instinctual camaraderie between the firsteast and secondeast.
The firstwest and secondwest match attracts some of the most relaxing and reliable energy in the Western zodiac, and in this combination is beautifully complemented by the instinctual camaraderie between the firsteast and secondeast.
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.
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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 (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."
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 (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."
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
Ox and Dragon
Compatibility overview
It may not be the most headline-grabbing match in the Chinese zodiac, but the combination of firsteast and secondeast has very strong prospects. These two are likely to have a great deal in common, and with ample good fortune surrounding them, they are well placed to forge a strong and nurturing bond. Not to mention having plenty of fun along the way.
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Similar to the elements in Western astrology, the four essential Trine Families of the Chinese zodiac separate naturally into pairs that are harmonious with each other. The families of the Dragon (with the Monkey and Rat) and Ox (with Rooster and Snake) combine to form one of these highly congenial inter-family groups. While the Ox and Dragon may not receive quite as much attention as some other combinations between their families, they benefit considerably from the wonderful energy that surrounds them.
Early encounters between the Ox and Dragon will tend to be relaxed affairs, with both parties slipping easily into a comfortable groove. Dragon natives are so brilliantly captivating that they often overwhelm others with the sheer force of their personalities, so the Ox's strength and self-assurance can immediately put them at ease. Ever proud and ambitious, the Ox hates the idea of wasting their time on anyone undeserving, so keeping company with the majestic Dragon fulfils their deep-seated sense of purpose. As these two become closer, the promise of their initial connection can mature become a terrific source of meaning and fun.
These are two of the most powerful signs in the Eastern zodiac, which for the Dragon in particular can be intensely demanding and lead to occasional feelings of isolation from other signs. The Ox's prodigious abilities, by contrast, are balanced by a desire to build secure spaces for themselves and those close to them. Many Dragon/Ox pairings are thus able to leverage the vitality and dazzling appeal of the Dragon alongside the determination and caring instincts of the Ox. There may sometimes be limits to how far this can go. The Dragon's freedom-loving spirit always resists restraint, which may at times make the Ox feel distant, even rejected. The Dragon may sometimes feel the Ox's demands are too controlling or impossible to satisfy. There is so much good fortune and common ground between these two, however, that one way or another positive outcomes are highly favoured.
It will come as no surprise if this combination yields a lasting, pleasurable, and deeply nourishing relationship.
Celebrity Ox/Dragon Pairings*
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Adrien Brody (4/14/1973, Aries Ox), Elsa Pataky (7/18/1976, Cancer Dragon) : The couple dated between 2006 and 2009. Pataky famously bought Brody a castle in upstate New York for his birthday. About their meeting, Brody said, "It was a miracle...The first time I saw her I was completely spellbound. I told Elsa later that I was so uncomfortable because she was so beautiful and so lovely and sweet. I became very self-conscious."
Dana Reeve (3/17/1961, Pisces Ox), Christopher Reeve (9/25/1952, Libra Dragon) : The couple—both actors and activists—were married in 1992. After Christopher Reeve was paralyzed in an accident in 1995, they founded the Reeve Foundation to treat and cure spinal cord injury. Their relationship was later chronicled in the New York Times bestseller, Somewhere in Heaven: The Remarkable Love Story of Dana and Christopher Reeve.
Alexandra Grant (4/4/1973, Aries Ox), Keanu Reeves (9/2/1964, Virgo Dragon) : The visual artist and actor have been close for many years. In 2011, they published a book together, Ode to Happiness, containing Grant's drawings and Reeves' poetic text. After they revealed they were a couple in November 2019, Grant said:" “I think every single person I knew called me in the first week of November, and that’s fascinating. But the question I’ve been asking in all of this is: 'What is the opportunity for good?'"
Gore Vidal (10/3/1925, Libra Ox), Howard Austen (1/28/1929, Aquarius Dragon) : The writer and advertiser/stage manager were partners from 1950 until Austen's death in 2003. Burr Steers, Vidal's nephew, described: "They were as close as any married couple. It was a really tight relationship. They were connected in a fundamental way. Howard took the piss out of him. He really protected Gore. Gore lost a big chunk of himself when Howard died. He couldn't really function as a person on his own."
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Final Words
As a Sextile combination, firstwest and secondwest typically share an effortless, joy-filled dynamic, with the only real problem the possibility that they might not take it as seriously as other matches in their lives. For this pair, there is a similarly stress-free combination on the Chinese zodiac side as well, for the firsteast and secondeast share a natural affinity that is highly compatible, even if at times it seems more akin to friendly repartee than star-crossed-lover intensity. Overall, this is a beautiful foundation for any relationship, one with perhaps even greater potential than might appear.
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