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Compatibility
Cancer Pig and Libra Pig

The argumentative yet productive combination of firstwest and secondwest is likely to reveal many of its most hopeful qualities, when complemented as here by the solid shared foundation of firsteast and secondeast.

Western Zodiac sign, Cancer
Western Zodiac sign, Libra

Western Zodiac

Cancer and Libra

Compatibility overview

The match between firstwest and secondwest summons powerful energy that is frequently hard to control, but also deeply rewarding. These two tend to spar like champions, as their instincts on most subjects could hardly be more different. Yet few combinations are able to produce the transformative positive effects that these two signs can bring out in one another.

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In Western astrology, an interval of three steps, as there is between Cancer and Libra, is known as a Square aspect. This hard 90° angle brings forth some punishing energy. At times it may feel as if no topic or field of endeavour is safe from disagreement or contestation.

Libra's all-encompassing, deliberative attitude is highly intellectual, and they are keenly interested in social institutions and practices. Cancer's instincts, on the other hand, tend to be much more private and emotional, focusing on empathy, the home, and nurturing a comfortable identity. For Libra, Cancer can therefore seem vague or distracted, whereas Cancer may think Libra is preoccupied with superficial concerns that obscure more foundational elements of life. The intensity of Libra's interest in ideas and society usually produces a highly extroverted and at times harshly critical personality, while Cancer is naturally far more introverted, sensitive, and moody. These tensions can be traced in part to the respective elements. Libra's Air always emphasizes cerebral, social concerns, where Cancer's Water is essentially fluid and abstract. Further, these signs share a Cardinal modality, meaning they both express the pure energy of inception, when any project is at its most inchoate and raw. Without a counterbalancing modality, Cancer and Libra have little choice but to face head-on the differences between them.

In spite of these challenges, however, the true gift of Square energy is that it is highly conducive to growth. For one thing, the sheer power of this connection can be intoxicating or enchanting. Personal or sexual chemistry is strongly indicated. Further, the sparring between Cancer and Libra can provoke extraordinary personal development for both parties. There is a quality of having one's feet held to the fire about interactions between these signs. Few matches in the Western zodiac can so potently crystallize for Cancer and Libra exactly what they most desire in life.

Not all Square matches survive without evolving in form, and strategies for compartmentalization can be helpful in many cases. Yet ultimately this energy can be a blessing for both signs, and if it can be controlled, it may lead to a life-changing and deeply rewarding relationship.

Celebrity Cancer/Libra Pairings*

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Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts (click for attribution/s)

Billy Crudup (7/8/1968, Cancer Monkey), Naomi Watts (9/28/1968, Libra Monkey) : The actors became a couple around 2017 and appeared together on the red carpet at the SAG Awards in February 2022. Both have children from previous relationships. In an Instagram post after the Emmy awards, Watts said simply: "What a night... What a dress... What a gent... ❤️✨"

Willem Dafoe (7/22/1955, Cancer Sheep), Giada Colagrande (10/16/1975, Libra Rabbit) : The actor and film-maker have been married since 2005. "I met [Colagrande] on the street in Rome in 2004. I knew of her because I'd seen her films and we had some mutual friends. Getting married was very impulsive and romantic. We were having lunch and I said: 'Do you want to get married tomorrow?' I called up City Hall and they said: 'If you get here in the next couple of hours, you can register and then you can get married tomorrow.' So we ran down there."

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird (click for attribution/s)

Megan Rapinoe (7/5/1985, Cancer Ox), Sue Bird (10/16/1980, Libra Monkey) : The basketball and soccer players have been a couple since 2017. Individually and together, they have been credited with "[B]oundary-obliterating levels of achievement on and off the field." Speaking about their lives together after they retire from professional sports, Rapinoe described: "I’m excited. Because there’s like [miming separate boxes with her hands] Megan, and Sue. And then there’s Megan and Sue. And I think that there’s so much to be done in all of those three buckets...I hope [our legacy is that] people see it doesn’t have to be this slog where you’re just a selfless servant. You can have fun, you can be successful. You can do it your own way."

Courtney Love (7/9/1964, Cancer Dragon), Carrie Fisher (10/21/1956, Libra Monkey) : The actor and musician/actor shared a strong friendship after they met at the Oscars ceremony in 1997. In the Foreword to Love's book, Dirty Blonde: The Diaries of Courtney Love, Fisher wrote: "There’s a saying: 'Some of us can’t find heaven without backing away from hell.' Well, it seems to me that that’s been part of Courtney Love’s experience—not that she’s found heaven, but I’m sure she has seen glimpses of the place. How could she not, with all her experience fighting her demons?…After all is said and done—whenever that is—she is a survivor. Unfortunately, the only thing wrong with being a survivor is you have to keep getting in trouble to show off your gift. Getting in trouble and then getting out again, bearing gifts."

Will Smith and Jaden Smith
Will Smith and Jaden Smith (click for attribution/s)

Jaden Smith (7/8/1998, Cancer Tiger), Will Smith (9/25/1968, Libra Monkey) : The father and son actors have appeared together on screen several times. Will Smith's memoir, Will, described: "After Earth was an abysmal box office and critical failure, and what was worse was that Jaden took the hit. Fans and the press were absolutely vicious; they said and printed things about Jaden that I refuse to repeat. Jaden had faithfully done everything that I'd instructed him to do, and I had coached him. We never discussed it, but I know he felt betrayed. He felt misled, and he lost his trust in my leadership. At fifteen years old, when Jaden asked about being an emancipated minor, my heart shattered. He ultimately decided against it, but it sucks to feel like you've hurt your kids."

Paul Schrader (7/22/1946, Cancer Dog), Mary Beth Hurt (9/26/1946, Libra Dog) : The director and actor have been married since 1983 and have two children together. They have rarely spoken in public about their relationship, but in 1989, Mary Beth Hurt said simply, "I have everything I want, everything I need. And more. Paul and the kids are the best thing that ever happened to me."

Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield
Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield (click for attribution/s)

Mike Tyson (6/30/1966, Cancer Horse), Evander Holyfield (10/19/1962, Libra Tiger) : The two former world champion boxers fought for the WBA heavyweight title in 1996, with Tyson infamously biting Holyfield's ear. Years later they reconciled, with both speaking warmly about the other. Tyson said, "We're both at a stage in our lives where we can work together and make really a good thing happen. He's a beautiful person. I've known Evander since I was 15." Holyfield commented, "He appreciates that I forgave him. He's forgiven himself. That's how you make adjustments in life."

Cheryl Cole (6/30/1983, Cancer Pig), Simon Cowell (10/7/1959, Libra Pig) : The two media personalities were both judges on The X Factor in the UK. They had a public falling out when Cole was dropped from the US version of the show after one episode, then reconciled and appeared together again in the UK edition. Often described as "frenemies", Cole described one exchange as follows: "[Cowell] said the same thing to my face about me manipulating him. I said: 'Simon, seriously – you've become so cynical that you think people manipulate you, but I'm not one of those people. Maybe what confuses you is that I don't play with you; you can't buy me.' And he said to me: 'When I say you manipulate, I mean it in the sincerest form of a compliment. Meaning: you're highly intelligent, and I don't even think you know you're doing it.'"

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

Chinese Zodiac

Pig and Pig

Compatibility overview

A genuine treasure trove if ever there was one, two souls born in the year of the Pig typically share an incredible generosity of spirit. These two know how to have a good time! As with any own-sign combination, they will need to manage a lack of balance. Competitiveness, over-indulgence, and occasionally spectacular naivety would not be unexpected. Nevertheless, these two kindred spirits typically share a multitude of gifts and good fortune, making for a generally delightful relationship.

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Underlying the Chinese zodiac is the basic concept of the four Trine Families, like the elements in Western astrology. The Pig belongs to the same peace-loving, generous, and idealistic family as the Rabbit and Sheep. Hence two Pig souls will often find they get along easily from the get-go, as they share a bedrock of common values, and have a naturally gregarious character that makes socializing a joy.

Even given their reputation for generosity, most Pig natives can still surprise and delight their friends with their selflessness and amiable, magnanimous personalities. Two Pigs together can find they effortlessly create an atmosphere rich with merriment and conviviality. In quick time, they could literally be falling over each other to share such wealth as they possess, both material and immaterial. It is rare indeed for a Pig to find themselves more receiving than giving, so part of the excitement for these two when they get together is likely to involve trying to outdo each other's compliments and self-sacrifice. Nor is the public-spiritedness of the Pig confined to intimate or local settings. The Pig is often tirelessly devoted to social causes and remedying injustice. Two Pigs will typically bond over a common desire to improve the lives of everyone around them, and to advocate fiercely for the underprivileged or disenfranchised.

To be sure, own-sign matches are always faced with an overabundance of some energy, and a lack of corrective balance. The benevolent Pig usually cannot help but be the life of the party, so two Pigs may sometimes find it hard to accommodate each other's largesse without feeling cramped or eclipsed. Self-discipline is rarely the Pig's strongest suit, so a pair of this sign will need to be careful to avoid potentially stunning indulgence, lest they over-extend themselves physically, financially, or otherwise. The Pig's trusting nature can be a powerful asset, but it can leave them vulnerable to exploitation. Two souls born under this sign will need to be doubly careful to avoid being taken advantage of by others, or perhaps on occasion by each other.

Ultimately, some Pig duos may find that a healthy dose of independence relieves the pressure of an intensely close connection. That said, many people born under this sign are blessed by an abundance of good fortune. Hence two members of this sign may find they are able to leverage the significant affinities between them into a lasting and extremely lucky connection.

Celebrity Pig/Pig Pairings*

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Michael McKean and Christopher Guest
Michael McKean and Christopher Guest (click for attribution/s)

Christopher Guest (2/5/1948, Aquarius Pig), Michael McKean (10/17/1947, Libra Pig) : Director/actor/musician/comedian/screenwriter Guest and actor/musician/comedian/screenwriter McKean are friends who have been working together since the 1960s. Their collaborations include the films, This is Spinal Tap (1984), Best in Show (2000), and A Mighty Wind (2003), and the TV series, Family Tree (2013). McKean described in 2013, "Chris and I have known each other since 1967, and we’ve done a lot of stuff together. We started writing songs together immediately. We have a handful of songs that nobody has ever heard and probably will never hear. But we just kind of hit it off right away...Chris Guest is a conductor. He’s a conductor of kind of a jazz orchestra. He wants you to go wherever you want to go, but he also knows how to keep time, and he knows when you need more of something or less of something. And that’s how he does it."

Dolly Wells (12/5/1971, Sagittarius Pig), Emily Mortimer (12/1/1971, Sagittarius Pig) : The two actor/writers are lifelong friends, who co-wrote and co-starred in the British TV series, Doll & Em (2014-2015). They subsequently collaborated on the film, Good Posture (2019, written and directed by Wells). Mortimer described in 2015: "Part of the reason that we have a good rapport as writing partners – and as friends – is that we talk about everything. There’s no stone that goes unturned. Even when we got irritated with each other we talk about it immediately and analyse it compulsively and so any problem that arises gets talked out quite quickly, and it goes away."

Shante Broadus* and Snoop Dogg
Shante Broadus* and Snoop Dogg (click for attribution/s)

Snoop Dogg (10/20/1971, Libra Pig), Shante Broadus (10/30/1971, Scorpio Pig) : The legendary rapper Snoop Dogg and businesswoman Broadus were a couple in high school, and married in 1997. They have four children. After a separation during the 2000s, they renewed their vows in 2008. After appointing Broadus as his official manager in 2021, Snoop described, "Shante has been guiding my career behind the scenes from day one. She has always been my final gut check with all my decisions, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without her. I am grateful to have her as my official manager, helping to build the Snoop Dogg empire together." He previously said in 2013, "[Broadus is] always right. Because you gotta understand the turmoil and stuff that I put her through, in my journey on becoming successful, because I had no understanding of how I was doing her, how I was hurting her, and how I was betraying myself, until I became a man and realized that I had to love this woman who loved me and had my kids, and put my life in perspective and let my music and my business be secondary."

Nicholas L. Ashe (5/1/1995, Taurus Pig), Justice Smith (8/9/1995, Leo Pig) : The two actors announced in 2020 that they were queer, and in a relationship. In a 2022 advertising campaign, Ashe told Smith, "I remember when my mom passed, I asked you to not be further than like, two inches from me for a while. And you just really like honored that."

Emma Thompson and Hugh Laurie
Emma Thompson and Hugh Laurie (click for attribution/s)

Emma Thompson (4/15/1959, Aries Pig), Hugh Laurie (6/11/1959, Gemini Pig) : The two actors dated at university in the 1970s and have remained good friends. In 2000, Thompson described whimsically, "[Laurie] is very loveable. He is one of those rare people who manages to be lugubriously sexy, like a well-hung eel." In a speech celebrating Thompson's induction to the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010, Laurie said, "[Thompson has always] oozed talent. She said talented things, she wore talented clothes, she rode a talented bicycle, she made talented spaghetti. She is a truly remarkable person, a very good friend, and I could not be prouder."

Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson
Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson (click for attribution/s)

Chris Hemsworth (8/11/1983, Leo Pig), Tessa Thompson (10/3/1983, Libra Pig) : The two actors have formed a strong and popular friendship, after working together on blockbuster films including, Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Men in Black: International (2019), and Thor: Love and Thunder (2022). Thompson described in 2019, "[M]y whole trajectory since I’ve started [on blockbusters] has been with Chris. I feel really lucky because he’s so good at it and so giving and has taught me so much about the stamina it takes to make these kinds of movies, the imagination, the sense of humor, and how important it is to keep morale up on set, which he does so well. In the history of Hollywood movies there’s been so many duos that get to work on tons of films together in this line of Hepburn and Tracy. So I loved that idea of taking two people and putting them in different kinds of circumstances." Hemsworth said, "Having this great friendship that continues to grow through each of these experiences has been a huge advantage...[W]e were lucky enough from day one on ‘Ragnarok’ to notice that we’re like-minded and have similar approaches to our work. It’s definitely one of my favorite working relationships."


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Final Words

The Square combination of firstwest and secondwest attracts powerful and explosive energy, with heated disagreements just about unavoidable. Yet this energy also has rare potential as a teacher, illuminating which qualities and directions in life are essential, and which can be forsaken. The positives of this Square connection are especially likely to surface here, given the sympathetic shared connection of the firsteast and secondeast. This own-sign combination may prove somewhat exhausting from time to time, owing to the lack of balance, but these two will likely share their most core values and attitudes—an ideal way to ensure the wildness of the Square can be kept under control, more or less.

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