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Compatibility
Aries Snake and Scorpio Ox

The gently mysterious pairing of firstwest and secondwest contributes creative and intimate potential here, while the combination of the firsteast and secondeast provides some of the most dependable and nourishing energy in the Chinese zodiac.

Western Zodiac sign, Aries
Western Zodiac sign, Scorpio

Western Zodiac

Aries and Scorpio

Compatibility overview

This mysterious match is a bit like a riddle without an answer. Neither confrontational nor directly aligned, firstwest and secondwest tend to move in almost completely separate orbits. This leads some astrologers to claim they have nothing in common. Yet such a superficial reading misses the great potential of this match for creative collaboration and individual growth.

Aries and Scorpio - Relationship Horoscope

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The interval of five steps around the Western zodiac wheel, as between Aries and Scorpio, is known as a Quincunx (or inconjunct) aspect. This is a minor aspect, so the energy is gentler and more malleable than other influences.

These two were traditionally thought of as astrological strangers, having little connection between them at all. It is true that the elements here—Fire for Aries, Water for Scorpio—can be quite discordant. Aries is blessed with super-abundant, explosive energy, and child-like innocence. Scorpio's power, on the other hand, stems from a darker, more fluid, all-encompassing perspective. Hence Scorpio sometimes strikes Aries as heavy and depressing, where Aries can appear to Scorpio as noisily selfish and annoying. Both signs will probably think topics dearest to the other's heart are at best mildly interesting, if not basically a waste of time. The Quincunx aspect, however, means that tensions here are rarely too serious or aggressive. Instead, the relationship has a non-plussed, mystified quality: a sense of whatever, you do you.

As strange as it may seem, mutual puzzlement is one of this relationship's great strengths. Aries is a Cardinal modality sign, associated with purity and inception, which forms a perfect compliment to Scorpio's Fixed energy, with its focus on realization and achievement. These two signs are therefore ideal collaborators and partners, provided they respect each other's boundaries and operate within their own spheres of interest. Creative exploration is highly favoured, precisely because the relationship favours teamwork and individuality. Let's also not forget that these signs are among the Western zodiac's most prepossessing, each capable of lighting up a room with incredibly potent energy. It is important for conflicts to be addressed quickly, to avoid the dissimilarities between these two forming too wide a gulf.

With the right blend of separation and togetherness, this relationship can be a genuine delight, allowing both signs to achieve great personal fulfilment while forging a dependable and deeply rewarding shared connection.

Celebrity Aries/Scorpio Pairings*

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Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey
Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey (click for attribution/s)

Robert Downey Jr. (4/4/1965, Aries Snake), Susan Downey (11/6/1973, Scorpio Ox) : The actor and film producer have been married since 2005 and have two children. Susan Downey described in a joint interview: "[Some 'me' time is] key in any relationship. Whether you’re working together all of the time or not, you always have to give each other space and kind of read it. He’s a little bit of a slower start in the morning than I am. So I have to make sure that there’s enough coffee in his system before I start throwing questions his way." Robert added: "There is always that thing of love and respect. It is work, but it’s just so nice."

Quentin Tarantino (3/27/1963, Aries Rabbit), Daniella Pick (11/21/1983, Scorpio Pig) : The director and singer first met in 2009 during promotions for Tarantino's film, Inglourious Basterds. They married in 2018. Pick has been quoted as saying, "Quentin really loves my cooking...We spend a lot of time during the day together, laughing, talking. He’s a gentleman, romantic, funny, and a hunk."

Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian
Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian (click for attribution/s)

Kourtney Kardashian (4/18/1979, Aries Sheep), Travis Barker (11/14/1975, Scorpio Rabbit) : The media personality/model and musician have been close friends since at least 2018 and married in 2022. Together they share six children from previous relationships. Speaking in 2021, Barked described: "I dated girls who didn't have kids and I find it hard because they would have trouble understanding like, 'Why don't you want to go to dinner every night with me?' or 'Why don't you want to see me every night?' And now I'm spending time with a woman who's a great mom, who's a great friend and you don't have to worry about any of those things. It just comes natural, it's like a maturity thing. And I also really like missing someone and cherishing the time that I spend with them instead of every day being with them."

Ethel Kennedy (4/11/1928, Aries Dragon), Robert F. Kennedy (11/20/1925, Scorpio Ox) : The former United States Attorney-General and human rights advocate were married for 18 years and had 11 children, before his assassination in 1968. One biographer has written: "There’s a reason that Ethel has lived with these rumors [of infidelity] for 50 years and has stopped listening to or reading about them...What she cared about is not only did Bobby always come home, but that he came home to her and the kids...He hugely loved Ethel Kennedy. They’re one of the great romances of American politics."

Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan
Owen Wilson and Jackie Chan (click for attribution/s)

Jackie Chan (4/7/1954, Aries Horse), Owen Wilson (11/18/1968, Scorpio Monkey) : The two actors starred memorably in the films Shanghai Noon and Shanghai Knights. The chemistry between the leads was widely praised. Wilson described after the sequel: "I'd gotten to be friends with Jackie on the first [film]. I knew what a hard worker he was...[Chan] goes on the set, he kind of looks around and he sees something and he incorporates that into the scene. That was a really nice way for me to work too because I don't like to be tied down to necessarily how the script is if the scene doesn't work when you get on set. I like it free."

Elton John (3/25/1947, Aries Pig), David Furnish (10/25/1962, Scorpio Tiger) : The legendary musician and film-maker have been together for over 20 years. In 2005, they were one of the first couples in the UK to enter into the then-recently-introduced concept of a civil partership, and they married in 2014 shortly after the legalization of same-sex marriage in the UK. Elton posted in 2016, "23 years ago when I met this extraordinary man, I never dreamed that one day I would be able to legally marry the man I love. 2 years ago that dream became a reality. I want to thank everyone that fought to make that dream possible. I also want to thank all the wonderful friends and family who loyally stand by us and support us every day."

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

Chinese Zodiac

Snake and Ox

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.

Snake and Ox - 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 Snake/Ox 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

As a Quincunx connection, the pairing of firstwest and secondwest may sometimes feel as if they are in different orbits from one another, yet they have great potential for collaboration and tenderness. This relationship’s prospects are further enhanced by the superb match between the firsteast and secondeast, a Trine combination as harmonious as any in the Chinese zodiac. On balance, this is likely to prove a delightful and dependable relationship, whatever the context.

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