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Compatibility
Cancer Pig and Sagittarius Dog

Not a headline-grabber, perhaps, but this combination of the delightfully puzzling firstwest and secondwest with the naturally harmonious firsteast and secondeast can be a true unsung hero.

Western Zodiac sign, Cancer
Western Zodiac sign, Sagittarius

Western Zodiac

Cancer and Sagittarius

Compatibility overview

This intriguing match, equal parts bafflement and charm, can be one of Western astrology's undiscovered gems. firstwest and secondwest experience life in ways that often seem totally alien to each other. Yet the essential differences here can prove strangely magnetic, potentially paving the way for both individual fulfillment and an enduring bond.

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The interval of five steps between Cancer and Sagittarius is known as a Quincunx (or inconjunct) aspect. One of only two 'minor' aspects (with the Semi-Sextile), this energy provides a gentler influence than other combinations. From the beginning, these two are likely to experience both a sense of freedom and a certain indecisiveness.

Classical astrologers were doubtful about the 150° angle between these signs, believing they were cosmic strangers with nothing in common. Certainly, the respective elements are hard to reconcile. Cancer's Water offers an essentially fluid take on life, full of emotional depth, and centering on empathy and individual experience. Fire sign Sagittarius is typically more dynamic and intense, with a wholistic, philosophical outlook that prioritizes macro concepts over one-on-one sensitivity. Thus Cancer can seem fragile, moody, and at times cloying to the more willful Sagittarius, while Sagittarius' blunt directness can unsettle Cancer and make it hard for them to relax. Instinctively, these signs tend to approach personal bonds very differently. Cancer places a high value on loyalty, trust, and personal enrichment, whereas Sagittarius sees relationships more pragmatically, as opportunities to advance their farseeing wisdom and beyond-human idealism.

The surprising, often enchanting, quality of the Quincunx, however, means these tensions are usually not experienced as threatening or hostile. In fact, Cancer and Sagittarius can be quite captivated by each other. Chemistry of all kinds is frequent, and a natural openness means these two can often play off their differences in an atmosphere of humor, safety, and reassurance. Cancer's Cardinal modality brings a pure, always-beginning energy to their outlook that knits beautifully with the Mutable nature of Sagittarius, which is directed to consequences and effects. Some separation of roles may be key to accommodating their different orbits, but these two signs are in fact ideal collaborators. Shared ventures are likely to progress efficiently to completion, and by capturing their diversity as a pairing, can be stunningly creative and original.

Cancer and Sagittarius need to watch that frictions are addressed as they arise—in a Quincunx combination, fissures can become ravines if not attended to. With a balance of unity and independence, however, this mysterious energy can prove a treasure, and in any context may provide immeasurable benefits for both signs.

Celebrity Cancer/Sagittarius Pairings*

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Frances McDormand and Joel Coen
Frances McDormand and Joel Coen (click for attribution/s)

Frances McDormand (6/23/1957, Cancer Rooster), Joel Coen (11/29/1954, Sagittarius Horse) : The actor and director have been married since 1984. They have collaborated on films including Raising Arizona (1987), Barton Fink (1991), Fargo (1996), The Man Who Wasn't There (2001), Burn After Reading (2008), and Hail, Caesar! (2016). McDormand has described: "It was a revelation that I could have a lover who I could also work with and I wasn't intimidated by the person. It was: Wow! Really! Oh, my God! I can actually love and live — not subvert anything, not apologize for anything, not hide anything." On another occasion, she said: "Although we have often collaborated on films, we have both had really autonomous careers and so we have always had new things to tell each other."

Colin Jost (6/29/1982, Cancer Dog), Scarlett Johansson (11/22/1984, Sagittarius Rat) : The actor and comedian/writer have known each other since 2006 and been together since 2017. They married in October 2020 and have one child together. Presenting Saturday Night Live in 2019 (where Jost has been variously a writer and presenter since 2005), Johansson said: "This place means so much to me. I have so many friends here and I met the love of my life here."

Charlotte Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin
Charlotte Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin (click for attribution/s)

Charlotte Gainsbourg (7/21/1971, Cancer Pig), Jane Birkin (12/14/1946, Sagittarius Dog) : The mother and daughter are both actor/musicians. They collaborated on Gainsbourg's directorial debut, Jane by Charlotte (2021), an intimate documentary film comprising interviews between the two women. Gainsbourg described about making the film: "The thing is, it could have never ended and at one point, we don’t want it to end. Although the starting point was really tough, we ended in such a sweet place where it was so easy to be together and talk...[By the end] I was asking everything that I wanted without thinking about whether they were subjects that I should avoid. She didn’t feel uncomfortable about any of it and she was so helpful at the end of the shoot."

Charlamagne tha God (6/29/1978, Cancer Horse), Jessica Gadsden (11/29/1981, Sagittarius Rooster) : The radio host and fitness instructor/businesswoman have known each other since high school and married in 2014. Charlamagne tha God has described: "I don’t have a prenup because me and my wife have been together for twenty-three years. Literally, the first time I ever went to a radio station to fill out an application for an internship, my wife drove me because my license was suspended...When I was getting fired from radio...she was the one going to work everyday, paying the bills. When we were getting evicted, she was the one going down to the courthouse, and explaining to the judge why we couldn't get evicted."

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes (click for attribution/s)

Tom Cruise (7/3/1962, Cancer Tiger), Katie Holmes (12/18/1978, Sagittarius Horse) : The two actors shared one of the most famous marriages in the world between 2006 and 2012. They had one child, their daughter Suri. Holmes described in 2009: "[On a typical day we're] all together. We like to be together, so we use the house for our [business] meetings. [We] play Yahtzee, board games, Scrabble. We grill; have pool parties. We play 'The Three Little Pigs' and Suri is the Big Bad Wolf. [Tom] reads storybooks to Suri, and we all laugh. When a good song comes on, he'll break out in a dance. We'll watch movies in bed—recently Madagascar and Cinderella, for Suri. We really have a good time."

Mitch Mitchell (7/9/1946, Cancer Dog), Jimi Hendrix (11/27/1942, Sagittarius Horse) : The two musicians collaborated extensively as two thirds of the band The Jimi Hendrix Experience. They had planned to continue as the Experience or as 'Jimi Hendrix', with a new bass player, before Hendrix died in 1970. Mitchell later described: "There are a lot of things that we never said. I think what it comes down to is a kind of mutual respect for each other. Musically, I’d give him a hard time, he’d give me a hard time, though it was a very compatible situation from my side. It was very interesting to work with someone who would give you that ultimate freedom that seemed to have whatever time existed in your head. There were no boundaries, there were no limits at all. Jimi was irreplaceable, both as a friend and a musician. I miss him as much today."

Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande
Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande (click for attribution/s)

Ariana Grande (6/26/1993, Cancer Rooster), Nicki Minaj (12/8/1982, Sagittarius Dog) : The two musician/actors are friends who have collaborated on multiple occasions, including the songs 'Side to Side', 'The Light Is Coming', 'Bang Bang', 'Bed', and 'Bad To You'. They have also performed live together at Coachella, the European Music Awards, the Video Music Awards, the iHeart Radio Festival, and the American Music Awards. Grande tweeted to Minaj in 2018: "Remember when u called me at 5am and said get ur a— up n come to the stu [studio] b— and I propelled myself out the door at the speed of light wearing slippers that later got soaked in rain and we had the best morning of my life[?] I do."

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

Chinese Zodiac

Pig and Dog

Compatibility overview

Perhaps not classically a "perfect match", the combination of firsteast and secondeast is one of the unsung heroes of the Chinese zodiac. With plenty of chemistry to support them, and a strong likelihood of shared values, this is a great combination for all kinds of common causes and endeavours.

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Among the four Trine Families of the Chinese zodiac (like the elements in Western astrology), there are two generally compatible pairs. One such pair comprises the Dog family (with the Tiger and Horse) and the Pig family (with the Rabbit and Sheep). Thus, while the combination of Dog and Pig is not usually singled out as a stellar match, good fortune nevertheless swirls around these two loving, tireless characters.

What usually draws the Dog and Pig together is a bedrock of shared values. Both of these signs are capable of relentless hard work and dedication. The Dog might perhaps be more consistently reliable, but the Pig makes up for any occasional waywardness with incredible determination once they get into gear. The Pig's trusting, generous nature is the stuff of legend, so there is a natural affinity with the Dog's instinctive support of underdog people and causes.

These two will need to look out for sometimes surprising breakdowns in communication. The Pig may find the Dog's anxiety confusing and either respond with insensitivity or remain naively unaware. The Dog may sense that they are not wholly accepted in the relationship and sometimes adopt a secretive or distant attitude. Perhaps for these reasons, this is a relationship that functions especially well in professional settings, or in more intimate relationships that involve plenty of collaborative work.

Make no mistake, though, there is an abundance of respect and tenderness here. It is no surprise that Dog/Pig relationships from business partnerships to marriages exert a powerful influence that frequently lasts a lifetime and beyond.

Celebrity Pig/Dog Pairings*

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Kirsten Dunst and Sofia Coppola
Kirsten Dunst and Sofia Coppola (click for attribution/s)

Kirsten Dunst (4/30/1982, Taurus Dog), Sofia Coppola (5/14/1971, Taurus Pig) : The director and actor have are close friends who have collaborated multiple times, including the films The Virgin Suicides (1999), Marie Antoinette (2006), and The Beguiled (2017). In an interview with Coppola, Dunst described: "But [it was impactful] to have worked with you on a film [The Virgin Suicides] that was really a blossoming kind of movie for me. You don’t make your actors feel inhibited or wrong ever. You’re good at guiding and expressing what you want with an example, rather than, do this or do that. Not everyone knows how to do that. I think that’s an art in itself." Coppola responded: "I know exactly what you mean. I always want to give the space for everyone to be comfortable to find it themselves. But I feel like you and I don’t have to talk. There’s just a shorthand."

Veronica St Clair (4/6/1994, Aries Dog), Dove Cameron (1/15/1996, Capricorn Pig) : The actor and singer/actor share a close and intimate bond, evidenced by birthday posts they have shared via Instagram. In 2020, St Clair posted: "Happy Birthday, my Chlo!!! [Cameron's real name is Chloe Celeste Hosterman] To me you are moonlight swims; Parisian sunrises; tears of joy; giant spoonfuls of tapioca pudding; and laughing very hard, very often, and sometimes during very inappropriate moments (hehehe). I love you." In April 2021, Cameron posted: "Veronica, you are my most cherished. You are the highest example of what a human being can hope to be. you are my world. I can’t believe it’s you. I am so lucky, as is the [expletive] world. Happy birthday, Baby. See you so soon."

Bill and Hillary Clinton
Bill and Hillary Clinton (click for attribution/s)

Bill Clinton (8/19/1946, Leo Dog), Hillary Rodham Clinton (10/26/1947, Scorpio Pig) : The former President and First Lady of the United States are one of the most famous married couples in the world. Hillary Clinton said in 2020: "I’ve always loved Bill, and I always knew he loved me. I’ve always believed in our marriage, our relationship, the parenting of our daughter and our shared life."

Alec Baldwin (4/3/1958, Aries Dog), Hilaria Baldwin (1/6/1984, Capricorn Pig) : The actor and yoga instructor/entrepreneur married in 2012 and have since had six children together. Speaking of their courtship, Baldwin has described: "While she was in no hurry, she was very mature and clear about what she wanted — to be married someday."

Brian May and Freddie Mercury
Brian May and Freddie Mercury (click for attribution/s)

Freddie Mercury (9/5/1946, Virgo Dog), Brian May (7/19/1947, Cancer Pig) : The singer and guitarist were founding members of the band Queen, and worked together for over 20 years until Mercury's death in 1991. May has described: "Freddie wasn’t greedy for power. People have this image of him as a diva who insisted on getting his own way, but he was the mediator, the guy who could make sense out of opposite ends of arguments. He was very good at focusing on the important issues."

Will Arnett (5/4/1970, Taurus Dog), Amy Poehler (9/16/1971, Virgo Pig) : The two actor/comedians were married from 2003 to 2016 and had two children together. Speaking in 2022, Arnett said, "It’s been almost 10 years and my kids are so lucky that Amy is their mother and I’m so lucky that we’re such a huge part of each other’s lives, even more so than we were five years ago."

Sonny Bono and Cher
Sonny Bono and Cher (click for attribution/s)

Cher (5/20/1946, Taurus Dog), Sonny Bono (2/16/1935, Aquarius Pig) : The singer/actor and singer/politician were married from 1964 to 1975 and comprised the world-famous pop music duo, Sonny & Cher. Cher explained in 2017, "I was this massive amount of energy with no direction...I knew what I wanted to do, but I never would've gotten there without Sonny."

Fat Joe (8/19/1970, Leo Dog), Big Pun (11/10/1971, Scorpio Pig) : The two rappers formed a lifelong supportive and collaborative friendship after Fat Joe discovered Big Pun in the mid-90s. In 2022, on the 22nd anniversary of Big Pun's death, Fat Joe posted: "22 years later we still celebrate your greatness. My brother we miss you not a day goes by when we don’t think about or tell stories about you. The world got robbed of an incredible beautiful person 22 years ago was the worst day of my life. We try to hold it down for you as best as we can i know I’ll see you again."


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Final Words

The Quincunx may have its doubters, but the strange match of firstwest and secondwest often draws both signs into a pleasurable, inspiring, and dependable connection. Here, the relationship is further enhanced by the simpatico energy between the firsteast and secondeast, which may tend more towards mutual admiration than star-crossed lovers, but often provides a trustworthy bedrock for yearslong nourishment and pleasure.

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