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Compatibility
Aries Pig and Aries Monkey

The own-sign match of firstwest and secondwest puts this relationship on a solid footing, which may be vital to help manage the more disturbing influence of 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 Pig
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Monkey

Chinese Zodiac

Pig and Monkey

Compatibility overview

Chinese astrology can be unforgiving about matches considered to attract challenging energy. Unfortunately for the firsteast and the secondeast, these two have a difficult reputation for tension, miscommunication, and conflict. This energy will need to be carefully managed.

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Among all the combinations in the Chinese zodiac, the six Adversary pairings along the fourth degree axis are the most notorious for unstable energy. The Monkey and Pig are one of these.

The Monkey's defining characteristics are their ingenuity and energy, where the Pig's heart is trusting and faithful. A meeting between these signs can bring forth tensions between openness and guile, dependability and inconstancy, or naivety and manipulation. The Pig may feel as if they are powerless to avoid being made fun of or tripped up. The Monkey may find it impossible not to seem like they are taking advantage of the Pig, even if quite unintentionally.

Undesirable traits may surface for both signs. The Monkey could be prone to deceitfulness, conceit, or power-plays. The Pig could seem disengaged, slothful, or overindulgent. The particular challenge of this Adversary energy is that it is more indirect than direct, so antagonism is more likely to fester than erupt. Dispute resolution can be especially challenging in this context, as both the Monkey and Pig may have the impression that whatever they say, however well-intended, just makes things worse. No astrological energy is insurmountable, of course. Collaborations that capture the contrasting instincts of the Monkey and Pig may be quite fascinating.

With self-awareness and acceptance, counterbalancing positive energy on the Western side, or effective compartmentalization, it may be possible to forge a fulfilling relationship in spite of the troubling undercurrents of this energy.

Celebrity Pig/Monkey Pairings*

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Edward James Olmos and Danny Trejo
Edward James Olmos and Danny Trejo (click for attribution/s)

Danny Trejo (5/16/1944, Taurus Monkey), Edward James Olmos (2/24/1947, Pisces Pig) : Actor Trejo was at one time associated with actor/director Olmos' directorial debut, American Me, about the Mexican mafia. Trejo refused to be involved after he read the script and later asserted that the film caused the deaths of ten people: "I couldn't believe how casual [Olmos] was about details that were so critical...Olmos was like a kid playing with a grenade, thinking the whole time it was a sparkler."

Robert Vaughn (11/22/1932, Sagittarius Monkey), Matthew Vaughn (3/7/1971, Pisces Pig) : The English filmmaker known professionally as Matthew Vaughn grew up thinking that his father was the actor Robert Vaughn. In what a news report referred to as "hideous timing", Robert Vaughn revealed publicly that he was not Matthew's biological father shortly before Matthew's marriage to model/actress Claudia Schiffer in 2002. Matthew has since changed his official name to Matthew de Vere Drummond.

Michael Douglas and Val Kilmer
Michael Douglas and Val Kilmer (click for attribution/s)

Michael Douglas (9/25/1944, Libra Monkey), Val Kilmer (12/31/1959, Capricorn Pig) : The two actors were co-stars in The Ghost and the Darkness in 1996. In 2016, Douglas made public statements that Kilmer was battling cancer, which at the time Kilmer denied, saying, "Michael Douglas wrote me a nice note apologizing for suggesting to the press overseas, I wasn't doing too well and was grateful to hear I am doing well." Kilmer has since documented his experience of cancer in a memoir, I'm Your Huckleberry. He referred to Douglas' disclosure on Reddit in 2017, saying: "He was probably trying to help me 'cause press probably asked where I was these days, and I did have a healing of cancer."

Jennifer Aniston (2/11/1969, Aquarius Monkey), Tig Notaro (3/24/1971, Aries Pig) : The two actors starred together in First Ladies, a fictional movie about the first lesbian president of the United States. In an interview between them, Aniston said: "I think it’s incredible to be the first to play something of any kind, but especially a female president who happens to be gay. I think it’s long overdue." Notaro replied: "It is long overdue. People have been waiting a long time to see me and you in a presidential romantic comedy."

Barbara Hershey and Naveen Andrews
Barbara Hershey and Naveen Andrews (click for attribution/s)

Naveen Andrews (1/17/1969, Capricorn Monkey), Barbara Hershey (2/5/1948, Aquarius Pig) : The two actors were together for 12 years, in spite of Hershey being 21 years older. During 2005 they separated briefly, and Andrews fathered a child with another woman. Hershey described Andrews by saying, "Naveen is full of contradictions. He's truly well-read, yet he's very street. He kind of gives off this quality of danger at times, and yet he's very vulnerable. He's extremely serious and he's very funny."

Thom Yorke (10/7/1968, Libra Monkey), Jonny Greenwood (11/5/1971, Scorpio Pig) : The two musicians have been members of Radiohead since 1985 and also recently teamed up for the collaboration The Smile. Greenwood has described how he joined Radiohead: "The rest of the band were basically friends. So it was me following them around and begging them to let me be in their band for two or three years. And they finally let me in on the harmonica, actually, and then the keyboards, and finally the guitar."


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Final Words

The own-sign combination of firstwest and secondwest raises inevitable challenges of overfamiliarity, but it also offers plenty of shared values and common ground. The firsteast and secondeast pairing, however, has a notorious reputation for poor communication and resentment. It may be essential for these two to leverage the benefits of the Western match, for this relationship to flourish.

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