Compatibility
Capricorn Rat and Pisces
Rat
The beautifully relaxed and dependable energy of firstwest and secondwest enhances the solid foundation of the shared firsteast match in this highly promising combination.
The beautifully relaxed and dependable energy of firstwest and secondwest enhances the solid foundation of the shared firsteast match in this highly promising combination.
Western Zodiac
Capricorn and Pisces
Compatibility overview
This calm and supportive energy is one of the treasures of the Western zodiac. The combination of firstwest and secondwest has an understated quality, usually more in the manner of a trusted confidant than Romeo and Juliet. However, the energy these two share has boundless potential for encouragement, kindness, and reliability.
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An interval of two steps around the Western zodiac wheel, as there is between Capricorn and Pisces, forms a Sextile connection. This famously relaxed, nurturing energy means these two typically enjoy a shared freedom from tension or constraints from the very beginning.
Capricorn's patient commitment to achieve mastery in their chosen field holds a visceral appeal for the wise, sensitive Pisces. Capricorn's intuition for power means they have a rare appreciation for the diplomatic and caring side of Pisces' nature, as well as the depth of insight and hard work Pisces can provide when they are comfortable. The elements here—Earth for Capricorn and Water for Pisces—are reliably harmonious, lending themselves to natural dependence and co-existence. The modalities are equally compatible. Capricorn is a Cardinal sign, an always-beginning energy synonymous with ideas and projects at their most pure and formative, while Pisces' Mutable nature brings a reflective emphasis on consequences, effects, and implications. Hence these two are extremely effective collaborators. In an easygoing atmosphere balancing good humor with comfortable silences, Capricorn contributes perseverance and astuteness, while Pisces brings perception and empathy.
Predictably for a Sextile coupling, both these signs usually retain a strong sense of their individual identity. This is often a relationship that these two can return to as regularly or infrequently as they choose, safe in the knowledge that the warmth and encouragement they share will be just as dependable as ever. In fact, if there is a qualification for Capricorn and Pisces, it is that the energy between them can be too relaxed at times. Affection here is more gently protective than intense or passionate, meaning this connection can sometimes be taken for granted or not prioritized. Capricorn and Pisces may find the very lack of pressure between them causes them to take a back seat in each other's lives, even when that might not be the path most conducive to their shared happiness.
On the plus side, the natural flexibility of this energy means it is capable of narrowing or widening as circumstances require. In whatever context, and however much or little time these two signs spend together, there is every chance the dependable qualities of reassurance, motivation, and tenderness will enrich both of their lives.
Celebrity Capricorn/Pisces Pairings*
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Cheryl Howard (12/23/1953, Capricorn Snake), Ron Howard (3/1/1954, Pisces Horse) : The actor/director and actor met in high school. They have been married since 1975 and have four children. Howard has described: "People say, ‘How’d you do it?’ There’s no technique. There’s no tactic other than communication is really important. You have to learn to communicate and have difficult conversations in constructive ways. Beyond that, there’s an element of luck because people either grow together or they don’t and I don’t think you can force that."
Rod Stewart (1/10/1945, Capricorn Monkey), Penny Lancaster (3/15/1971, Pisces Pig) : The singer and model have been married for 14 years and have two children. Stewart has described: "Intimacy is the most important thing in a relationship. Don't take it for granted. I'm not talking about sex, but a kiss and a cuddle and a hold. Penny and I do that every morning. We hug each other — sometimes in bed, sometimes out of bed, all throughout the day. It's a wonderful relationship."
Cary Grant (1/18/1904, Capricorn Rabbit), Jennifer Grant (2/26/1966, Pisces Horse) : The two actors were father and daughter. At one time one of the most famous actors in the world, Cary Grant famously retired from acting in 1966, after Jennifer was born, to devote himself to her upbringing. In her book, Good Stuff: A Reminiscence of My Father, Cary Grant, Jennifer describes: "To me, [my father] was like a marvelous painting. All the art historians wish to break down the motives, and the scheme, and so on. I would rather know, as I do, his essence. I believe that at the heart of a person lies passion. For the last twenty years of his life, I was given the extraordinary privilege to experience the full, vital passion of his heart. Dad used the expression 'good stuff' to declare happiness or, as one of his friends put it, he said it when pleased with the nature of things. He said it a lot. He had a happy way of life. His life was 'good stuff.'"
Mary Tyler Moore (12/29/1936, Capricorn Rat), Bernadette Peters (2/28/1948, Pisces Rat) : The two actors were close friends before Moore's death in 2017. Together, they co-founded Broadway Barks, an annual dog and cat adoption event benefiting New York City animal shelters and adoption agencies. About vacationing together, Peters described: "Mary was always the planner. Mary was always the one who would say, ‘We wanna go to the Bahamas, and we're gonna swim with the dolphins.' She was the one that always came up with the ideas and the adventures and things to do. Life was precious to her, and she knew if she kept moving that was healthy for her."
Lewis Hamilton (1/7/1985, Capricorn Rat), Niki Lauda (2/22/1949, Pisces Ox) : The two Formula One world champions became close friends, after Lauda was instrumental in luring Hamilton to drive for his Mercedes team in 2013. Speaking after Lauda's death in 2019, Hamilton described: "I just so miss talking to the dude, I miss his texts, the videos we shared. I still have them. I’ve kept them and still revisit them. Without his support I probably wouldn’t have made the switch to come to this team...That’s what he was best at – support and being real...To have someone talking to the [Formula One] board who understands and empathises how difficult it is to deliver weekend after weekend, when you make a mistake. That is where he was such a great pillar for me...When he took his hat off [in salute to an achievement in the car] or he goes like this [the finger/thumb gesture indicating something very close to a skirting disaster limit], you knew it was real, that you’d really done something. I miss him a lot."
James Earl Jones (1/17/1931, Capricorn Horse), Cecilia Hart (2/19/1948, Pisces Rat) : The two actors were married from 1982 until Hart's death in 2016, and had one child together. Receiving a Lifetime Achievement award at the Tony awards in 2017, Jones said: "I want to thank my wife Ceci for being such a wonderful companion in my life and in my work. And for being the great coproducer of our son Flynn and for being so dazzling on the red carpet."
David Bowie (1/8/1947, Capricorn Dog), Lou Reed (3/2/1942, Pisces Horse) : The two legendary musicians were friends who collaborated multiple times, including when Bowie co-produced (with Mick Ronson) Reed's landmark album, Transformer. Reed described in 2004: "How can I remember my first impression of David Bowie? That’s really… [smiles] Okay… I mean, David and I are friends to this day. He’s very smart and very, very talented, and I met him in New York and thought, ‘This guy would be a fun guy to work with; we could really bring something to the dance.’"
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Chinese Zodiac
Rat and Rat
Compatibility overview
Among all the Eastern signs, this combination stands out as one of the most compatible own-sign matches. With two natives of the same sign, some lack of balance is inevitable, and in this case friendship and solidarity may come more easily than heart-to-heart love affairs. That said, these two usually share a bedrock of similar values and compatible approaches to life, so in any context there is likely to be ample opportunity for closeness, humor, and support.
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Eastern astrology relies fundamentally on four Trine Families. The family of the Rat (which includes the Monkey and Dragon) emphasizes creativity above all—liveliness, ingenuity, and unpredictability. Though the Rat is no slouch when it comes to genius schemes, visionary expression, or surprising innovations, they are also the most consistent and stable member of their family. Two Rat natives together can thus be expected to find common ground easily. They will usually find much to admire in each other's gifts for insightful strategy, delicate handling of information, and witty repartee. In conversation, the Rat is typically a captivating blend of charm, vibrancy, and wordplay—traits that can prove twice as rewarding when mirrored in a friend, colleague, or romantic interest. While the Rat may sometimes seem opportunistic, part of the reason for this is that they are genuinely fascinated by what makes others tick. Hence two natives of the Rat sign will often engage in a highly infectious atmosphere of earnestness and interest. Perhaps the most important affinity between these signs, however, is the depth of their attachment.
The Rat can be a faithful and dependable ally, with an instinctive capacity for forming strong emotional connections. As a pairing, these two tend to build mutual trust quickly and may depend on one another long into the future. All own sign matches have to deal with a potential overabundance of some qualities and a lack of others. For two natives of the Rat sign, this can result in a certain guardedness. The Rat's talent for secrecy is legendary, and together they may sense that they are both being selective about what they disclose. Also, their wonderful communication skills can bring more pure pleasure in the context of a broader spectrum of energy. Two Rat natives may find they are at their happiest sharing their relationship with other company, or that over time they share quite brief, though often intensely meaningful, exchanges. Sometimes professional, familial, or friendship-based relationships may prove more straightforward than intimate connections. Overall, though, these are two highly compatible souls, and their connection provides a strong foundation for an enduring, reliable, and enriching bond.
Celebrity Rat/Rat Pairings*
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Al Gore (3/31/1948, Aries Rat), Tipper Gore (8/19/1948, Leo Rat) : The former Vice President and Second Lady of the United States were married from 1970 until they separated in 2010. They have four children together. In 2002, they co-wrote the book Joined at the Heart: The Transformation of the American Family, which described: "[D]uring thirty-two years of marriage, there have been plenty of disagreements, arguments, stresses, and fights…Luckily, we have also had plenty of joy, happiness, play, and pleasure, and we have learned to deeply appreciate those wonderful qualities we see clearly in each other, while accepting what cannot change. It has helped us a lot to laugh at ourselves and at each other…[T]he most important aspect of our journey together has been our willingness to work through our differences and to value and respect the fact that we share such similar goals and values in life."
Colin Firth (9/10/1960, Virgo Rat), Stanley Tucci (11/11/1960, Scorpio Rat) : The two actors have been good friends for over 20 years. Describing their collaboration in the film Supernova, Tucci said: "Working with Colin was just a joy. He's a joy. He's a brilliant actor, but he's also one of my best friends. We've known each other for so long, and we've both been through things, personally, that we've helped each other through and been there for really wonderful times. It's just nice to have that history...There's so much trust that has to be there. So when you know somebody really well, and you love them, like I love Colin, it's really fun. You see actors playing close friends, and there's that sort of jocular stuff that happens — that's the hardest stuff to recreate, more than the drama. And for us, that was just there. And that is not dissimilar from the way we are."
Olivia Newton-John (9/26/1948, Libra Rat), Delta Goodrem (11/9/1984, Scorpio Rat) : The two singer/actors became friends after Newton-John wrote to Goodrem, who was in hospital with cancer as an eighteen-year-old, sharing encouragement and drawing on her own cancer journey. They later collaborated, with Goodrem writing songs for Newton-John and playing her in the biopic, Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted to You. After Newton-John died in 2022, Goodrem posted on Instagram: "The whole world will feel this heartbreak today because the entire world felt Olivia’s unmatched light. A force for good. A force of nature. Strong and kind. my mentor, my friend, my inspiration, someone who always guided me… she was always there for me. Family to me. I don’t have all the words I would like to say today but I hope everyone will join in celebrating our beloved Olivia, her heart, soul, talent, courage, grace…I love you forever ❤️ 💔."
Sinéad Cusack (2/18/1948, Aquarius Rat), Jeremy Irons (9/19/1948, Virgo Rat) : The two actors have been married since 1978 and have two sons. When they met, Irons mistakenly called Cusack "Siobhan" instead of Sinéad, prompting her to slap his face. Irons has described: "It's a stormy marriage, I'm pleased to say. I'm a difficult person, my wife's a difficult person. Living together is difficult, but that is precisely what we both need."
Carmelo Anthony (5/29/1984, Gemini Rat), LeBron James (12/30/1984, Capricorn Rat) : The two successful professional basketball players have been close friends since their high school teams played in 2002, a game where James scored 36 points and Anthony 34. Anthony described: "[The night before the game] we sat there for hours, just kickin’ it, just talking, man. And we clicked from that moment. We just felt like we had similar backgrounds, single-parent home, broken family, growing up in the hood. That was a similar story, so we connected off of that before basketball. I was looking for some type of relationship like that with somebody, and he was looking for that as well. So, we came in each other’s lives at the right time because we was both looking for that brotherhood."
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Final Words
The Sextile match of firstwest and secondwest is one of the most dependable combinations in the Western zodiac, so from the beginning these two will likely share a good-natured and pleasurable connection. This natural camaraderie may be enhanced by the own-sign combination of firsteast and secondeast, which offers plenty of scope for a shared outlook and mutual admiration. There are limitations—the Sextile is sometimes so easy-breezy both signs overlook its potential, while the lack of balance on the Eastern side may at times cramp the relationship or make dispute resolution difficult. On balance, though, these are two kindred spirits, with excellent prospects of providing each other with long-term support, tenderness, and enjoyment.
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