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Gemini Rabbit and Cancer Rabbit

It may require some patience, but in this combination the potential of firstwest and secondwest to progress from initial nervousness to steadfast allies is greatly favored by the shared energy of the firsteast sign.

Western Zodiac sign, Gemini
Western Zodiac sign, Cancer

Western Zodiac

Gemini and Cancer

Compatibility overview

Signs that are next to each other on the Western zodiac wheel are often likened to real-life next door neighbors. Sure, there are similarities, given they occupy similar surrounds. But there is also an instinctual caginess, a sense of needing to protect one's own space. If these two do get to know one another well, however, they may find that their earlier hesitancy was entirely misplaced.

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Adjacent signs in the Western zodiac, such as Cancer and Gemini, share a minor Semi-sextile aspect. This is one of only two minor influences (with the Quincunx), which gives this relationship a liberating yet indecisive quality. Hence it may be a challenge—at least in the beginning—for these two to truly relax and be comfortable with each other.

Next-door signs in the Western zodiac (except for Pisces and Aries) share consecutive astrological time-stamps (i.e., the age their sign represents). This can be helpful in understanding why signs such as Cancer and Gemini are often somewhat reticent early in their relationship. Gemini's yearning for freedom and sociability arises in part because their identity is akin to late adolescence. Cancer's contrasting inclination towards interiority and reflection reflects the desire to truly know oneself in the years of early adulthood. Thus these signs not only have less in common than one might imagine, but they can in fact make each other quite uncomfortable, with their pronounced kind of similar-but-different. Early interactions may well be superficial and polite, just like neighbors, but are unlikely to penetrate far below the surface. Gemini may find Cancer somewhat boring and withdrawn, while Cancer can judge Gemini to be flighty and high maintenance. Indeed, the relationship may never progress beyond this initial standoffishness. Gemini's intellectually-oriented element of Air is not usually seen as very compatible with the more emotional Water of Cancer, so for these two to give each other a wide berth is not necessarily surprising.

If they persevere with truly getting to know each other, however, some profound benefits may result for this pair. Gemini's Mutable modality emphasizes consequences and implications, transitional thinking and imagining, which combines perfectly with Cancer's pure, initiating Cardinal energy. After a time, Gemini may come to appreciate how their appetite for ideas can be enriched by Cancer's rich dreamscapes. Cancer may see the variety of Gemini's frequently shifting perspectives and interests as extremely useful in clarifying what is really important to them (and what is not).

Ultimately, though uncertainty and a sluggish start are par for the course, for many Cancer / Gemini combinations, their connection proves a hidden gem of a relationship.

Celebrity Gemini/Cancer Pairings*

*Click on the names to see both Western and Chinese zodiac matches for that pairing.

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong
Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong (click for attribution/s)

Tommy Chong (5/24/1938, Gemini Tiger), Cheech Marin (7/13/1946, Cancer Dog) : As the duo, "Cheech & Chong", these two comedian/actors enjoyed great success in the 1970s and 1980s, making seven films together and recording eight comedy albums. Cheech has said that their chemistry arose because they were "exactly opposites of each other", and that, "'We were never best friends. We were more like brothers." They had a falling out in the 1980s, reportedly related to creative control and restlessness, but they reconciled in 2008, and have since continued to play shows together. Cheech described: "When we first got back together, there was still a lot of animosity, and it persisted for a while. But eventually it kind of waned. I think when health issues come into play, you do another assessment. [Chong] was sick for a while. He's fine now. But it took awhile to get there."

Kate Magowan (6/1/1975, Gemini Rabbit), John Simm (7/10/1970, Cancer Dog) : The musician/actor and actor have been married since 2004 and have two children. Though they have rarely discussed their relationship publicly, Simms was asked once jokingly if there were any similarities with Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. He replied: "Only in the fact that he worships her, and she is the glue that holds everything together."

Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery
Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery (click for attribution/s)

Kate Flannery (6/10/1964, Gemini Dragon), Jane Lynch (7/14/1960, Cancer Rat) : Since 2013, the two actors have toured the US performing musical theater together, in the productions, See Jane Sing, A Swingin’ Little Christmas!, and Two Lost Souls. Lynch has described: "We didn’t bond immediately, but we were in the same group of friends so I knew who [Flannery] was, and she was fun, and we’d be at parties together and do shows together. We weren’t fast friends. But we became closer over the years, and then in 2013 we started doing See Jane Sing together, and we’ve become inseparable."

Gene Wilder (6/11/1933, Gemini Rooster), Mel Brooks (6/28/1926, Cancer Tiger) : The two actor/filmmakers famously worked together on the films, The Producers (1967), Blazing Saddles (1974), and Young Frankenstein (1974). In his memoir, All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Showbusiness (2021), Brooks recalled a disagreement over Wilder's idea to have Frankenstein and his Monster do a song-and-dance routine: "I thought it was a great idea and very funny, but it was too far out...I insisted it was too silly and would tear the continuity of the movie to pieces. Gene disagreed. He said, 'It’s amazing! It’s proof of how incredible Frankenstein’s creation is.' We fought and we fought. Our tempers rose and we almost got into a fistfight over it. Then Gene calmed me down and he said, 'OK. Do me a favor. Film it and we’ll take a look at it. If it doesn’t work, I promise we’ll throw it out.' I have never been so wrong in my life."

Marsha Garces Williams and Robin Williams
Marsha Garces Williams and Robin Williams (click for attribution/s)

Marsha Garces Williams (6/18/1956, Gemini Monkey), Robin Williams (7/21/1951, Cancer Rabbit) : The actor and film producer/philanthropist were married from 1989 to 2010. They had two children together, and shared custody of another child from Williams' previous marriage. Garces had previously worked as a nanny for Williams' family. Williams' co-star in the show, Mork and Mindy (1978-1982), Pam Dawber, described in 1988: "Marsha is Robin’s anchor. She’s reality. Ground zero. She’s very sane, and that’s what he needs. She’s incredibly loving too. And protective. She knows who is bad for him and who is good, and she helps keep the good relationships going." After Williams died in 2014, Garces released a statement, saying: "My heart is split wide open and scattered over the planet with all of you. Please remember the gentle, loving, generous — and yes, brilliant and funny — man that was Robin Williams. My arms are wrapped around our children as we attempt to grapple with celebrating the man we love, while dealing with this immeasurable loss."

Joshua Jackson (6/11/1978, Gemini Horse), Diane Kruger (7/15/1976, Cancer Dragon) : The two actors were together for ten years from 2006. They have both spoken publicly about their unfortunate first date, with Kruger saying, "I thought [Jackson] might say, 'Let's call it a day. I'll bring you home.' And of course not. He talked about himself for an hour and a half. Nonstop. He took me back to my hotel in his car, which was a piece of s**t. Excuse me, but it was. The door was eaten by his dog, it smelled so bad. If you know Josh, you know he was not the tidiest of guys, so trust me, it was not cute. I swear to God, at the end, I was like 'Should I slap him?'" The pair have remained friendly since their break-up—when Kruger won the Best Actress award at Cannes in 2017, Jackson posted: "Having witnessed the integrity and dedication that you bring to every job, I'm over the moon to see you getting the recognition you deserve."

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise (click for attribution/s)

Nicole Kidman (6/20/1967, Gemini Sheep), Tom Cruise (7/3/1962, Cancer Tiger) : The two actors were and remain one of the most famous couples in showbusiness history. They were married from 1990 to 2001, and adopted two children together. Kidman has described: "I was willing to give up everything. I now see that as part of me. I’m willing to do that — I do it when I do a movie too. I’m willing to go, ‘Yeah, bring it on, consume me, intoxicate me.’ I want to feel alive — I want to reel, basically. I was reeling with Tom and I loved it and I would have walked to the end of the earth. That meant giving up a lot of things that were very important to me."

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Chinese Zodiac sign, the Rabbit
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Rabbit

Chinese Zodiac

Rabbit and Rabbit

Compatibility overview

The combination of two natives of the Rabbit sign is a very harmonious match. There is always some lack of balance with own-sign matches, which here can emphasize comfortableness more than excitement. But two Rabbits share such a strong affinity, especially in terms of creative aesthetics and diplomacy, that they can be strongly aligned and protective of each other—an excellent foundation for any relationship.

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An alliance between two Rabbits brings together two peace-loving idealists.

The essential structure of Chinese astrology is built on the four Trine Families. The Rabbit's family, which also includes the Pig and Sheep, is the family most strongly associated with beauty, home, and family. These two will tend to bond immediately over their love of all that is most graceful and hopeful in the world. Artists down to their very soul, two Rabbits are likely to admire each other's abilities as much as their respective instincts and values. They have little patience or resilience when it comes to disturbances, so being together usually enables them to create a serene and supportive environment, where encouragement and aesthetic ambition are essential priorities. An alliance between two Rabbits thus brings together two peace-loving idealists.

Challenges for this pairing are more likely to arise from a lack of tension between them than from upheaval. Their shared energy may sometimes seem more pleasant than thrilling. The Rabbit's diplomatic skills are highly developed, so without more difference to accommodate, they may feel as if they do not have as much to contribute to this match as to others. When disruptions do arise, they may both be rattled in ways that make it hard to stand strong together. It might sometimes seem more natural for two Rabbits to settle into a distant friendship or to part ways as allies than to forge a close bond. It would be a mistake, however, to underestimate the gifts this connection can bring.

Few signs truly appreciate how difficult it can be to persevere in idealism and creative vision. A fellow Rabbit will not need these priorities to be explained to them, for they will feel the same motivation in their own bones as well. The result is a potentially life-changing solidarity, capable of nurturing the somewhat fragile but miraculous talents of both Rabbits, whether as casual acquaintances or lifelong partners.

Celebrity Rabbit/Rabbit Pairings*

*Click on the names to see both Western and Chinese zodiac matches for that pairing.

Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra
Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra (click for attribution/s)

Billie Holiday (4/7/1915, Aries Rabbit), Frank Sinatra (12/12/1915, Sagittarius Rabbit) : The bond between the two legendary singers known as Lady Day and the Voice has been described as "a classic relationship of guru and disciple". Holiday was understated about her influence, saying, "I told [Sinatra] certain notes at the end he could bend. ... Bending those notes — that’s all I helped Frankie with." Sinatra, on the other hand, was effusive: "It is Billie Holiday ... who was, and still remains, the greatest single musical influence on me."

Elisabeth Shue (10/6/1963, Libra Rabbit), Davis Guggenheim (11/3/1963, Scorpio Rabbit) : The actor and writer/director have been married since 1994 and have three children together. Although they have kept their family life private, Shue has described Guggenheim's pivotal influence on her development as an actor: "Davis also knew that I was fighting my urge to become a great actress, which was something that was very important to me. I was afraid to want it for fear that it would never happen, and he challenged me and encouraged me to start studying and growing as an actor. He just loved me into taking acting seriously."

Quention Tarantino and Kurt Russell
Quention Tarantino and Kurt Russell (click for attribution/s)

Quentin Tarantino (3/27/1963, Aries Rabbit), Kurt Russell (3/17/1951, Pisces Rabbit) : The director and actor have collaborated multiple times. Tarantino has described Russell as an invaluable source for authenticity about productions from the 1970s and 1980s that have critically influenced Tarantino's work: "There’s almost nobody that Kurt didn’t work with at one point or other in his career. And just when I think I’ve talked to Kurt about everybody I can talk [to him about], I find some interesting actor on some show that did something interesting, and I wasn’t quite familiar with the guy, and I look him up, and it turns out that, like him and Kurt had a TV show together! [Laughs] ‘This guy?’ ‘Oh, that guy? Let me tell you about that guy."

Andy Murray (5/15/1987, Taurus Rabbit), Kim Sears (12/10/1987, Sagittarius Rabbit) : The painter and tennis player have been married since 2015. Sears famously wore a "Parental Advisory" T-shirt after being captured on-screen cursing in support of Murray. He said about the episode, "[S]he has a very good sense of humor, and she’s extremely protective and loyal to me, that’s for sure."

Harley Quinn Smith and Lily-Rose Depp
Harley Quinn Smith and Lily-Rose Depp (click for attribution/s)

Lily-Rose Depp (5/27/1999, Gemini Rabbit), Harley Quinn Smith (6/26/1999, Cancer Rabbit) : The two actors (whose fathers are the director Kevin Smith and the actor Johnny Depp respectively) have been friends since kindergarten, and subsequently acted together in the films, Tusk (2014), and Yoga Hosers (2016). Depp has described: "Yeah, we were just talking about this, 'cause Harley had just been at the school for a year or so before I came, and so I remember visiting the classroom and just being the shyest little girl, hiding behind my mom’s legs and stuff. But Harley was one of the first people I actually talked to and opened up to, and she was one of my first friends ever."


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Final Words

The semi-Sextile match of firstwest and secondwest contains the seeds of a life-changingly close and supportive collaboration—if they can progress beyond early wariness, for their stark differences are usually apparent immediately. The shared energy of the Chinese zodiac’s firsteast sign may at times bring a lack of excitement or problems resolving disagreements, but these two can usually be relied on to see the world in the same way. Overall, then, this is a relationship with a firm foundation, and significant long-term opportunities for mutual reassurance and reward.

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