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Leo Pig and Virgo Rooster

The typically slow but steady progress of firstwest and secondwest towards inspiration and dedication may have a double benefit here, helping the respectful but reticent firsteast and secondeast energy develop closeness and dependability.

Western Zodiac sign, Leo
Western Zodiac sign, Virgo

Western Zodiac

Leo and Virgo

Compatibility overview

Western signs that are next to each other, as firstwest and secondwest are, sometimes have a difficult reputation. Conventional wisdom says that, much like real-life neighbors, these two can be nervous about each other, and keenly aware of their differences. Over time, however, these two have the potential to develop a powerful bond, one especially well suited to creativity and emotional security.

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Adjacent signs in the Western zodiac share a Semi-sextile aspect. This is one of only two minor aspects (with the Quincunx), which means that from the beginning the energy between these two is somewhat equivocal, offering both freedom and uncertainty.

Often Leo and Virgo keep their distance early in a relationship, their thoughts focused on how very different they are. After all, Leo is a true Fire sign, and their element typically endows them with extremes of burning enthusiasm and smoldering disappointment. Earth sign Virgo, on the other hand, tends to pride themselves on being much more middle-of-the-road: steady, dependable, and dutiful. Early interactions may well be awkward, even uncomfortable. Leo can find Virgo to be quite dour or boring, a threat to their prized freedom of thought and action. Virgo, meanwhile, may be destabilized by Leo's bold drive to action, which for Virgo could seem overly dramatic or attention-seeking. The passage of time can work wonders here, however.

Leo's Fixed modality motivates them to achieve visible, real-world outcomes, which is a lovely match with Virgo's more reflective Mutable nature, with its emphasis on consequences and implications. Collaborations that survive the initial standoffishness of this Semi-sextile combination can thus harness the contrasting elements of these signs into stunning results. Creative pursuits are especially favored, but any kind of work that gives both parties scope to pursue their individual direction may prove highly successful. What's more, although emotional stability between these two may be unexpected, and take a good deal of time to develop, it can prove durable and nourishing in the best way possible.

All in all, the Leo/Virgo combination is a true diamond in the rough, and may ultimately make an invaluable contribution to the lives of both signs.

Celebrity Leo/Virgo Pairings*

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Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig
Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig (click for attribution/s)

Greta Gerwig (8/4/1983, Leo Pig), Noah Baumbach (9/3/1969, Virgo Rooster) : Actor/screenwriter/director Gerwig and director/screenwriter Baumbach worked together on the film, Greenberg (2010). They later became romantically involved, and have one child together. They continued to collaborate multiple times, including the films, Frances Ha (2013), Mistress America (2015), and White Noise (2022). They have also achieved notable independent successes during their relationship—at the 2020 Oscars, the films, Little Women (2019, written and directed by Gerwig) and Marriage Story (2019, written and directed by Baumbach) were each nominated for six awards. In 2019, Baumbach described, "I think the pleasure of writing for us is that it seeps into everything. I’d show [Gerwig] a cut of my movie, and then a few months later, I’m watching her movie. I don’t want to sound sickeningly happy, but it’s a truly great thing to watch someone you love make something and love the thing they make. I don’t know how else to say it without saying great a lot."

Audrey Tautou (8/9/1976, Leo Dragon), Jean-Pierre Jeunet (9/3/1953, Virgo Snake) : The actor Tatou and director Jeunet, both from France, memorably collaborated on the films, Amélie (2001), and A Very Long Engagement (2004). They have also worked together on a series of commercials for the perfume, Chanel No. 5. In 2018 joint interview, Tautou described: "[Jeunet and I] just need to look at each other on set and we understand. We always agree about a take." Jeunet said, "[Tautou is] the perfect actress because now we know she can do everything from drama to very light comedy. That’s pretty rare. She has a great sense of timing. And, of course, she’s very special with her face, like an elf...I made one or two mistakes on Amelie and she told me and I didn’t believe her but in the editing room I saw that she was right. Now I always listen to her."

Dustin Hoffman and Lisa Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman and Lisa Hoffman (click for attribution/s)

Dustin Hoffman (8/8/1937, Leo Ox), Lisa Hoffman (9/1/1954, Virgo Horse) : Celebrated actor Dustin Hoffman and businesswoman Lisa Hoffman have been married since 1980 and have four children. They have known each other for a lifetime—his mother is friends with her grandmother—and got together as a couple when he was 38 and she 22. Lisa Hoffman described in 2017: "We work hard at [our marriage]. I knew I was going to end up with Dusty, and that my life would be traveling around with him. I say in Hollywood it is like dog years, so you have to multiply [our 37 years together] by seven." In 2016, she said, "That was an obstacle to overcome, that this is not a celebrity brand. I am so far from a celebrity, I just happen to be married to an actor."

Salma Hayek and Antonio Banderas
Salma Hayek and Antonio Banderas (click for attribution/s)

Antonio Banderas (8/10/1960, Leo Rat), Salma Hayek (9/2/1966, Virgo Horse) : Mexican actor Hayek and Spanish actor Banderas have been friends for over 20 years. They have collaborated multiple times, including the films, Desperado (1995), Frida (2002), Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003), Puss in Boots (2011), and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022). Describing a love scene in their first movie together, Desperado, Hayek said in 2021: "One of the things I was afraid of was Antonio — he was an absolute gentleman and so nice, and we’re still super close friends — but he was very free. It scared me that for him, it was like nothing. I started crying, and he was like, ‘Oh my God. You’re making me feel terrible.’ And I was so embarrassed that I was crying." Banderas described in 2022: "[W]e practically started together in the industry here in America. We were coming from our own countries, so we met each other at the beginning of this road...[Hayek is] a real friend. Every time that we’ve been working together, immediately there is a chemistry that is very difficult to explain. I don’t want to intellectualize it. It just happens, and it’s great."

John McCain and Barack Obama
John McCain and Barack Obama (click for attribution/s)

Barack Obama (8/4/1961, Leo Ox), John McCain (8/29/1936, Virgo Rat) : The 44th US President and longstanding US Senator were opponents for the presidency in the 2008 US election. Months before he died in 2018, McCain invited Obama to speak at his funeral. In his eulogy, Obama described: "We didn’t advertise it, but every so often over the course of my presidency, John would come over to the White House, and we’d just sit and talk in the Oval Office, just the two of us – we’d talk about policy and we’d talk about family and we’d talk about the state of our politics. And our disagreements didn’t go away during these private conversations. Those were real, and they were often deep. But we enjoyed the time we shared away from the bright lights. And we laughed with each other, and we learned from each other. We never doubted the other man’s sincerity or the other man’s patriotism, or that when all was said and done, we were on the same team. We never doubted we were on the same team."

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

Chinese Zodiac

Pig and Rooster

Compatibility overview

Chinese astrology can often be bluntly positive or negative, but in this case the picture is more nuanced. firsteast and secondeast share some complex energy, which is nurturing and supportive on one hand, yet uncertain and non-committal on the other. The bottom line is that these two can admire each other greatly, and with some delicate handling at times, they can share a truly meaningful connection.

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The four Trine Families that are the cornerstone of Eastern astrology work similarly to the elements in Western astrology. Truth be told, the families of the Pig (with the Rabbit and Sheep) and the Rooster (with the Ox and Snake) are not usually thought of as very compatible. In fact there are some problematic matches in this group (e.g., the Pig and the Snake, or the Rooster and the Rabbit). The Pig and Rooster, however, escape the most troublesome aspects of this surrounding energy. In fact, these two share some strong synergies.

The Rooster's dazzling panache almost invariably draws them into the limelight, taking center stage in one way or another. The Pig's generous spirit means they are naturally gregarious, so these two signs can be very comfortable together in social settings or the public eye. The Pig and Rooster are also alike in their somewhat deceptive capacity for devotion and hard work. Outsiders can sometimes suspect that the Rooster is all for show, or that the Pig's indulgent and trusting nature makes them ineffectual. However, such judgements are usually profoundly wrong. These signs are both capable of incredible efforts when they are motivated. Successful pairings between the Pig and Rooster will often inspire and encourage both signs to fulfil their potential, and can provide a very effective shield against negativity or criticism.

The more destabilizing side of this connection arises because of some quite starkly different instincts. The Pig is at heart a peaceable creature, unguarded and sometimes naive, where the Rooster is a more pragmatic tactician, highly adept at navigating and even manipulating social dynamics. This divide can cause feelings of isolation, where both signs feel somewhat invisible in the relationship. These souls both have a weakness for self-absorption when they feel neglected. The Pig may find themselves giving in to self-indulgence or frustration, while the Rooster risks becoming bitter or obsessive about their own disappointment. Plenty of space and communication are advisable here, as well as working to make sure that care and concern does not come across as condescending or insensitive.

With understanding and sensitivity, the strong affinities between these signs can produce wonderful results and lasting happiness in any context.

Celebrity Pig/Rooster Pairings*

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Jonn Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt
Jonn Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt (click for attribution/s)

Jennifer Westfeldt (2/2/1970, Aquarius Rooster), Jon Hamm (3/10/1971, Pisces Pig) : The two actors were together for 18 years before separating in 2015. They met in the late 1990s before either had achieved significant success. Hamm described appreciatively during an awards ceremony: "There’s another person [Westfeldt] who’s actually sitting in the audience who basically told me when I wasn’t working that I was still talented. And she’s stuck with me for the last 16 years, even if the talent question remains up for grabs."

Lleyton Hewitt (2/24/1981, Pisces Rooster), Bec Hewitt (7/23/1983, Leo Pig) : The actor and former tennis professional have been married since 2005 and have three children together. Bec Hewitt has described their courtship as a "whirlwind", as Lleyton proposed after six weeks. Lleyton has described: "[Bec] really is my soulmate, and we go through absolutely everything together! I couldn't be prouder to have Bec alongside me."

Donnie Wahlberg and Mark Wahlberg
Donnie Wahlberg and Mark Wahlberg (click for attribution/s)

Donnie Wahlberg (8/17/1969, Leo Rooster), Mark Wahlberg (6/5/1971, Gemini Pig) : The two famous brothers and high-profile actors were originally both in the band New Kids on the Block (NKOTB), with Mark leaving before the band's massive success during 1989-1994. Speaking about the reality show Wahlburgers, which focused on the chain restaurant owned by the brothers (with brother Paul Wahlberg), Donnie described: “When the restaurant came about, we started to connect more regularly because of the business, but it didn’t require us to be in the same place...but the show changed that. Not that there were any rifts or anything, but we were off doing our own things and the further you are physically, the easier it is to lose track of the years...The show reconnected us by putting us in the same room together more often...We make the effort to be together more and it has reconnected us in the way that the business alone wouldn’t have.”

Carol Burnett (4/26/1933, Taurus Rooster), Julie Andrews (10/1/1935, Libra Pig) : The comedian and actor have been friends since the 1960s, and have collaborated professionally on many occasions. Andrews has described: "Oh my gosh, yes she is such a great chum! And you know, I’m the bad girl when we get together. She brings out the mischief in me, and she’s the quiet one. It’s very funny."

Ariana Grande (6/26/1993, Cancer Rooster), Dalton Gomez (8/7/1995, Leo Pig) : The singer and real estate agent married at a private intimate ceremony in 2021. Though they have been private throughout their relationship, Grande posted on Gomez's 26th birthday: "Happy birthday to my baby my husband my best friend. I love you infinitely."


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Final Words

The minor semi-Sextile aspect often needs a head start to find its feet, so it may take a while for firstwest and secondwest to progress beyond initial nervousness to the impactful and nourishing bond they are capable of. The influence of the firsteast and secondeast on the Chinese zodiac side will likely both aid and hinder this process, contributing a blend of caring admiration with respectful distance. Given sensitivity and perseverance, however, on balance the synergies here could lead to a bond that grows ever closer over time, yielding impressive impacts and an enjoyable, reliable bond.

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