Compatibility
Leo Ox and Sagittarius
Dragon
The connection between firstwest and secondwest is as prized as any in the Western zodiac for its charmed and stirring character, and here the natural affinity between the firsteast and the secondeast provides delightful, reliable accompaniment.
The connection between firstwest and secondwest is as prized as any in the Western zodiac for its charmed and stirring character, and here the natural affinity between the firsteast and the secondeast provides delightful, reliable accompaniment.
Western Zodiac
Leo and Sagittarius
Compatibility overview
This one of the most celebrated combinations in all of Western astrology. firstwest and secondwest are not only likely to share similar interests and values, but their ways of thinking and being can be deeply compatible. Given favorable conditions, this is a standout match for any relationship.
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Although Western and Chinese astrology are fundamentally different, a key synergy between them is the pre-eminence of Trine combinations—signs that are four steps apart. In the Western zodiac, one such celebrated Trine match is the pairing of Leo and Sagittarius.
These signs share the element of Fire, the most intense, dynamic, and passionate of the elements. Leo's honor, ambition, and relentless pursuit of justice will appeal from the outset to Sagittarius' far-seeing, philosophical outlook. Sagittarius' commitment to idealism and harmony with the natural world will similarly inspire and resonate with Leo, who prides themselves on their integrity and love of beauty. In other company, these signs can both be somewhat overwhelming, such is the force of their personalities and the unapologetic strength of their convictions. How gloriously inspiring it can be, then, for them to discover in each other a like-minded compulsion to strive for the highest standards of endeavour, above all else.
Mutual enthusiasm, exhilaration, and admiration are all indicated early in this relationship. Over time, Leo and Sagittarius may find that their potential for collaboration and emotional support expand exponentially. Leo's Fixed modality, with its emphasis on productivity and achievement, forms a perfect transition into the reflective, Mutable energy of Sagittarius. Relations between these two thus conform to a natural cycle of realization to contemplation. Shared projects are likely to be completed fully and successfully, and then to serve as a platform for further stirring opportunities. Potential problems for these signs—vanity or disdainfulness for Leo, belligerence or overcommitment for Sagittarius—can usually be corrected by the generosity and encouragement of their shared connection.
There is no such thing as perfection in human relationships, of course, and challenging energy on the Chinese side could always throw a spanner into the works. However, irrespective of context, this is a justifiably prized connection, as promising as any in the Western zodiac.
Celebrity Leo/Sagittarius Pairings*
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Jennifer Lawrence (8/15/1990, Leo Horse), Nicholas Hoult (12/7/1989, Sagittarius Snake) : The two actors became a high-profile couple after they started dating while co-starring in X-Men: First Class in 2010. They broke up around 2014. Lawrence was quoted in 2012: "[My boyfriend] is honestly my best friend, and hopefully I’m his best friend too. He’s my favorite person to be around and makes me laugh harder than anybody … We can eat Cheetos and watch beach volleyball and we turn into two perverted Homer Simpsons, like, 'Oh, she’s got a nice ass.' I never thought we’d have such different opinions on asses."
Iola Brubeck (8/14/1923, Leo Pig), Dave Brubeck (12/6/1920, Sagittarius Monkey) : The jazz pioneer and lyricist were married from 1942 until Dave Brubeck's death in 2012. They had six children. They collaborated multiple times, notably on the musical, The Real Ambassadors. Iola Brubeck has also been credited with developing a strategy to publicize and perform Dave's music to young college audiences during the 1950s, which proved transformatively successful. Iola once described the time before Dave achieved widespread recognition: "We learned to improvise in living; whatever place we could find to stay we stayed. We couldn’t afford the best so we learned how to use camping equipment inside a city hotel. We had sleeping bags and air mattresses...[F]ortunately, I think my background and Dave’s ranch background gave us sort of that, I don’t know, pioneer fortitude, I guess to [say,] okay, these are the circumstances, accept it and make the most of it. Make it work, it will work."
Michelle Yeoh (8/6/1962, Leo Tiger), Jamie Lee Curtis (11/22/1958, Sagittarius Dog) : The two actors starred together memorably in Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022). Curtis' celebratory reaction made headlines around the world after Yeoh won a Golden Globe for her performance. When Curtis herself won a Screen Actors Guild Award for her role in the film, their relationship was again in the news after a celebratory kiss. Curtis said: "I kissed [Yeoh]?, Did I really kiss her? I love Michelle Yeoh. We love each other. We fell in love with each other. She's married. I met her husband in England, he's lovely. I also have a husband."
Bridgid Coulter (8/2/1968, Leo Monkey), Don Cheadle (11/29/1964, Sagittarius Dragon) : The two actors had been together for 28 years before marrying in 2020. They have two daughters. Somewhat tongue-in-cheek, Cheadle described in 2021: "[Marriage] came up a lot of time[s]. But every time, we were like, 'But we're already together?' [The accountant said], 'Yeah, but this is a better reason to be together.' Really, it's because our accountant proposed to us, I wish there were some big sweet romantic story, but the romance happened, you know, the first year."
James Cameron (8/16/1954, Leo Horse), Kathryn Bigelow (11/27/1951, Sagittarius Rabbit) : The two film directors were married from 1989-1991. At the 2010 Oscars, they were famously in competition for the Best Director award—Bigelow for The Hurt Locker (2008), and Cameron for Avatar (2009). It was reportedly Cameron who recommended Bigelow direct The Hurt Locker. A decade later, Cameron said about Bigelow's win: "[F]or me to begrudge not only someone that I’ve loved and believed in winning the best director, but also the first woman... f—, man. Stand back. Let her have her night. We talked about it endlessly before and after. They wanted us to be co-presenters, but we looked at one another and said, 'We’re not going to play that game.' If I was sitting here now, however many years later, looking at an Oscar that could have been hers, I would be feeling like s—. I was very happy at how it worked out."
Christine Taylor (7/30/1971, Leo Pig), Ben Stiller (11/30/1965, Sagittarius Snake) : The two actors married in 2000 and have two children together. After separating in 2017, they reconciled during lockdown in 2020. Stiller described about their reconciliation: "I think we have a respect for the ways that we're similar and the ways we're different. And I think accepting that, you can really appreciate someone more because you're not trying to get them to change for you."
Sam Champion (8/13/1961, Leo Ox), Rubem Robierb (12/1/1976, Sagittarius Dragon) : The weather anchor and artist had been together for several years before they married in 2012. Robierb has described: "Sam and I connected on every level early on. We have always connected on important social issues. As we have grown more as a couple, we enjoy tackling them together and being around like minds."
Whitney Houston (8/9/1963, Leo Rabbit), Robyn Crawford (12/17/1960, Sagittarius Rat) : The two friends were inseparable for much of the legendary singer Houston's life. Crawford described in her memoir, A Song for You: "We never talked labels, like lesbian and gay. We just lived our lives, and I hoped it could go on that way for ever."
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Chinese Zodiac
Ox and Dragon
Compatibility overview
It may not be the most headline-grabbing match in the Chinese zodiac, but the combination of firsteast and secondeast has very strong prospects. These two are likely to have a great deal in common, and with ample good fortune surrounding them, they are well placed to forge a strong and nurturing bond. Not to mention having plenty of fun along the way.
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Similar to the elements in Western astrology, the four essential Trine Families of the Chinese zodiac separate naturally into pairs that are harmonious with each other. The families of the Dragon (with the Monkey and Rat) and Ox (with Rooster and Snake) combine to form one of these highly congenial inter-family groups. While the Ox and Dragon may not receive quite as much attention as some other combinations between their families, they benefit considerably from the wonderful energy that surrounds them.
Early encounters between the Ox and Dragon will tend to be relaxed affairs, with both parties slipping easily into a comfortable groove. Dragon natives are so brilliantly captivating that they often overwhelm others with the sheer force of their personalities, so the Ox's strength and self-assurance can immediately put them at ease. Ever proud and ambitious, the Ox hates the idea of wasting their time on anyone undeserving, so keeping company with the majestic Dragon fulfils their deep-seated sense of purpose. As these two become closer, the promise of their initial connection can mature become a terrific source of meaning and fun.
These are two of the most powerful signs in the Eastern zodiac, which for the Dragon in particular can be intensely demanding and lead to occasional feelings of isolation from other signs. The Ox's prodigious abilities, by contrast, are balanced by a desire to build secure spaces for themselves and those close to them. Many Dragon/Ox pairings are thus able to leverage the vitality and dazzling appeal of the Dragon alongside the determination and caring instincts of the Ox. There may sometimes be limits to how far this can go. The Dragon's freedom-loving spirit always resists restraint, which may at times make the Ox feel distant, even rejected. The Dragon may sometimes feel the Ox's demands are too controlling or impossible to satisfy. There is so much good fortune and common ground between these two, however, that one way or another positive outcomes are highly favoured.
It will come as no surprise if this combination yields a lasting, pleasurable, and deeply nourishing relationship.
Celebrity Ox/Dragon Pairings*
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Adrien Brody (4/14/1973, Aries Ox), Elsa Pataky (7/18/1976, Cancer Dragon) : The couple dated between 2006 and 2009. Pataky famously bought Brody a castle in upstate New York for his birthday. About their meeting, Brody said, "It was a miracle...The first time I saw her I was completely spellbound. I told Elsa later that I was so uncomfortable because she was so beautiful and so lovely and sweet. I became very self-conscious."
Dana Reeve (3/17/1961, Pisces Ox), Christopher Reeve (9/25/1952, Libra Dragon) : The couple—both actors and activists—were married in 1992. After Christopher Reeve was paralyzed in an accident in 1995, they founded the Reeve Foundation to treat and cure spinal cord injury. Their relationship was later chronicled in the New York Times bestseller, Somewhere in Heaven: The Remarkable Love Story of Dana and Christopher Reeve.
Alexandra Grant (4/4/1973, Aries Ox), Keanu Reeves (9/2/1964, Virgo Dragon) : The visual artist and actor have been close for many years. In 2011, they published a book together, Ode to Happiness, containing Grant's drawings and Reeves' poetic text. After they revealed they were a couple in November 2019, Grant said:" “I think every single person I knew called me in the first week of November, and that’s fascinating. But the question I’ve been asking in all of this is: 'What is the opportunity for good?'"
Gore Vidal (10/3/1925, Libra Ox), Howard Austen (1/28/1929, Aquarius Dragon) : The writer and advertiser/stage manager were partners from 1950 until Austen's death in 2003. Burr Steers, Vidal's nephew, described: "They were as close as any married couple. It was a really tight relationship. They were connected in a fundamental way. Howard took the piss out of him. He really protected Gore. Gore lost a big chunk of himself when Howard died. He couldn't really function as a person on his own."
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Final Words
The Trine combination of firstwest and secondwest is among the most celebrated in all Western astrology. One of the few matches in the world where the respective elements and modalities are in perfect harmony, these two have the potential to provide each other with limitless inspiration, excitement, and commitment. The fire may burn a little less intensely on the Chinese zodiac side, but the pairing of the firsteast and secondeast nevertheless shares plenty of good fortune and a natural camaraderie that can be highly conducive to success. Overall, this is a special match for closeness and achievement, whatever the context.
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