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Compatibility
Libra Rat and Aquarius Snake

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 sign, Libra
Western Zodiac sign, Aquarius

Western Zodiac

Libra and Aquarius

Compatibility overview

This is an outstanding match, one of the most favoured in the whole Western zodiac. Not only do firstwest and secondwest share essential values, but their differences are also highly compatible, nurturing growth, excitement, and happiness.

Libra and Aquarius - Relationship Horoscope

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Trine matches are often said to be the Universe's favorites, the most propitious blend of similarity and difference there can be. Aquarius and Libra are both Air signs, so they share a natural inclination towards conceptual and social matters.

Early conversations are likely to be delightfully convivial. Air signs can be somewhat fickle or acerbic when stressed, but these two kindred spirits should be able to steer effortlessly away from any hints of unpleasantness. Libra's patient judiciousness and wide-eyed enthusiasm are likely to appeal immediately to the intellectual Aquarius. Meanwhile, Aquarius' concern for universal truths will resonate deeply with Libra's lifelong quest to improve their self-knowledge and decision-making. Given an opportunity to grow together, however, these two may discover that the tantalizing possibilities of early meetings were if anything an underestimate of their true potential.

Air signs are accustomed to finding social interaction relatively easy. Yet the modalities here are beautifully aligned. The Cardinal energy of Libra represents the Air element at its most pure, and this eager intellectualism forms a natural complement to Aquarius' Fixed energy, with its focus on achieving real and lasting wisdom. Traits that can cause problems in other contexts, such as the unorthodoxy of Aquarius or the irrepressibility of Libra, will in this relationship not merely be tolerated but hugely appreciated. Indeed, these compatible souls may come to feel as if with each other they can truly be themselves, their connection growing ever stronger the more they surrender to vulnerability and intimacy.

Whatever the context, and whether for brief or enduring periods of time, this connection offers to enrich both parties' lives long into the future.

Celebrity Libra/Aquarius Pairings*

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Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta
Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta (click for attribution/s)

Olivia Newton-John (9/26/1948, Libra Rat), John Travolta (2/18/1954, Aquarius Horse) : The two actors displayed legendary on-screen chemistry in Grease and developed a lasting friendship. Asked about why they did not become involved romantically, Newton-John explained, "I think it was good, because I think it kept the tension there and the chemistry. It might have been a real disaster had we decided to date, or we had a falling out or something. So, I think it was just as well that it didn’t happen. But we’re still great friends." Travolta has revealed that he advocated for Newton-John to be cast in the role, saying, "There was only one person on this planet I could see as Sandy, and that person was Olivia Newton-John. I told the producers."

Jason Alexander (9/23/1959, Libra Pig), Daena E. Title (2/14/1957, Aquarius Rooster) : The actor and actor/artist have been married since 1981 and have two children together. Alexander has described their courtship, saying, "I had $1000 to my name and for our first date, I wasn’t sure what she would want to do, so I took out all the money from my bank account." They moved in together three weeks later.

Jack Lemmon and Felicia Farr
Jack Lemmon and Felicia Farr (click for attribution/s)

Felicia Farr (10/4/1932, Libra Monkey), Jack Lemmon (2/8/1925, Aquarius Ox) : The two actors from Hollywood's Golden Age were married from 1962 until Lemmon's death in 2001. Quoted in Michael Freedland's biography, Jack Lemmon, Lemmon described: "Before I met [Felicia], I never got angry. I was all bottled up, constricted, emotionally. She opened me up. For the first time in my life I could get violently mad and I could feel an attraction that I had never felt for any human being. She is so alive, so open to everything. She drew me out of myself. She made me care—about poverty, about politics, about the rotten air we breathe."

Sacha Baron Cohen (10/13/1971, Libra Pig), Isla Fisher (2/3/1976, Aquarius Dragon) : The actor and actor/comedian were together from around 2001 until 2023. They married in 2010 and have three children. Fisher has described: "Maybe I'm sick and twisted, but I tend to find [Cohen] really funny. He always surprises me in the best possible way. I'm proud of him for taking risks and putting himself out there as an artist. I think once we start censoring everything, well, what will there be left to look forward to?"

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg
Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg (click for attribution/s)

Snoop Dogg (10/20/1971, Libra Pig), Dr. Dre (2/18/1965, Aquarius Snake) : The two rappers share a close friendship. They famously collaborated on Dre's debut solo album, The Chronic (1992), which proved to be a catalyst for both of their later successes. Dre described in 2018: "Back in the day, Snoop came to me at a very low point in my life. I had no money for food. I didn't even have furniture in my house...Snoop is always there for me, ready to work, and constantly motivating and pushing me and making me believe I could do it. I mean, I could always hear his voice in my head...I cannot imagine where I'd be in my life if I had not collaborated with Snoop...[We] became family...We always show up for each other no matter what that is. Just imagine having a person like that in your life for almost 30 years."

John Mayer (10/16/1977, Libra Snake), Jennifer Aniston (2/11/1969, Aquarius Monkey) : The actor and musician formed a high-profile couple during the late 2000s and have continued to speak fondly about each other. Aniston has described, "It’s funny when you hit a place in a relationship and you both realise, we maybe need to do something else, but you still really, really love each other. It’s painful...I deeply, deeply care about him; we talk, we adore one another. And that’s where it is." Mayer asked an interviewer, "Have you ever loved somebody, loved her completely, but had to end the relationship for life reasons?"

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Chinese Zodiac sign, the Rat
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Snake

Chinese Zodiac

Rat and Snake

Compatibility overview

The combination of firsteast and secondeast is sometimes overlooked by devotees of the Chinese zodiac, but there are excellent prospects for any relationship between these kindred spirits. Not only are there some strong synergies between these personalities, but the lovely energy surrounding them lends itself to a close, supportive connection.

Rat and Snake - Relationship Horoscope

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Central to the Chinese zodiac is the concept of the four Trine Families, comparable to the elements in Western astrology. Among these four families, there are two compatible pairs, one of which consists of the Rat's family (with the Dragon and Monkey) and the Snake's family (with the Ox and Rooster). Among this inter-family group are some of the most famous of all Chinese zodiac matches. While the combination of the Rat and Snake is not singled out quite as often as some others, these two share in the same delightful surrounding energy.

Initial meetings are likely to be immediately blessed with friendliness and respect. These two signs are both celebrated for their great wisdom and insight—don't be surprised if they are making headway with the meaning of life before the main course has even arrived! The Snake tends to be impressed by the practical and financial direction of the Rat's intelligence, where the Rat can be similarly taken with the Snake's abstract, philosophical qualities. The Rat has a peerless way with words, and the Snake tends to be fabulously attractive, so compliments and attention can be expected to bring much mutual pleasure. As the relationship deepens, more profound gifts may well be revealed.

In other contexts, these signs can both lean towards supportive roles. Together, however, they can truly bring each other into the limelight, leveraging their significant abilities towards independent and combined successes. Neither of these signs has much of a reputation for hot-headed confrontation, so challenges are likely to be expressed in indirect or subdued fashion, even if quite unsettling. The Rat's secretiveness, invaluable in some contexts, can be problematic here, as the Snake is unusually prone to jealousy. If the Snake gives in to their weakness for vanity or self-indulgence, little will escape the notice of the shrewd Rat. Financially, these two make a formidable team but potentially difficult opponents. On balance, the relationship does need some space and understanding to diffuse potential tensions and make sure the abundant potential is realized.

Given favorable conditions, this can be a real gem of a connection, with terrific prospects for pleasure, nourishment, and warmth.

Celebrity Rat/Snake Pairings*

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Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin (click for attribution/s)

Gwyneth Paltrow (9/27/1972, Libra Rat), Chris Martin (3/2/1977, Pisces Snake) : The actor and singer were married for 14 years from 2003, and had two children together. After their split, they introduced the phrase "conscious uncoupling" to the lexicon of contemporary relationships. Paltrow explained in 2021, "Chris is like my brother. You know, he's my family. I love him."

Jude Law (12/29/1972, Capricorn Rat), Sadie Frost (6/19/1965, Gemini Snake) : The actors were married between 1997 and 2003, and have three children together. Frost wrote about her relationship with Law in her 2010 autobiography, Crazy Days, saying: "The force of the love I felt for Jude and his intense ambition made me feel out of control."

Elizabeth Hurley and Hugh Grant
Elizabeth Hurley and Hugh Grant (click for attribution/s)

Hugh Grant (9/9/1960, Virgo Rat), Elizabeth Hurley (6/10/1965, Gemini Snake) : The two actors dated for 13 years before breaking up in 2000. They have remained close friends. Hurley explained in 2021 that: "We haven't been romantically involved for 20 years, I think, even though we have such a strong friendship. But we're always very aware that there are other people in our lives. There's partners, there's children. You can't just, sort of, live in a lovely, rosy, mist of the past. You have to move with the times and be very respectful of the present, which we are."

Antonio Banderas (8/10/1960, Leo Rat), Dakota Johnson (10/4/1989, Libra Snake) : The two actors were stepfather and stepdaughter during Banderas' marriage to Melanie Griffiths, with Johnson calling him, "Paponio," a mix of "papa" and "Antonio". At the 2019 Hollywood Film Awards, Johnson described: "I got a bonus dad who I realized that, over time, is actually one of the most influential people in my whole life. When I was six years old, my mother married a man who brought an unbelievably bright light and a whole new world of creativity and culture...[Banderas] was so vibrant and so fun and so funny and his English was abstract and we found it absolutely amazing. He loved my mother, and my siblings and I so big, and so fiercely and so loud, that it would change all of our lives together."

Dr. Dre and Eminem
Dr. Dre and Eminem (click for attribution/s)

Eminem (10/17/1972, Libra Rat), Dr. Dre (2/18/1965, Aquarius Snake) : The two rap legends have been close friends since the 1990s, when Eminem released his major-label debut through Dre's Aftermath imprint. Speaking at Eminem's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, Dre described: "The first time I put on a beat, [Eminem] got on the mic and said, 'Hi, my name is Slim Shady.' That was it, and that was the beginning of what became an amazing creative collaboration. Then came the backlash. 'Look at him, Dre. This guy has blue eyes. We can’t sign him.' There was a massive amount of resistance from my whole team and people around me that didn’t want me to work with him simply because he was white...I knew that his gifts were undeniable. His raw, dark, humorous lyrics, coupled with an impeccable cadence, stood out from everything I had ever heard before. And he was humble. Both of us were. We were two artists in do-or-die situations. He was desperate to find a way to feed his family, and I was searching for something that I could sink my teeth into creatively. Each of us were exactly what the other one needed. And I was willing to bet my entire career on that. Facts."


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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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