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Compatibility
Libra Rat and Pisces Snake

Not a headline-grabber, perhaps, but this combination of the delightfully puzzling firstwest and secondwest with the naturally harmonious firsteast and secondeast can be a true unsung hero.

Western Zodiac sign, Libra
Western Zodiac sign, Pisces

Western Zodiac

Libra and Pisces

Compatibility overview

Traditionally, astrologers saw firstwest and secondwest as strangers with next to nothing in common. In practice, however, the ambiguity of this combination can be surprisingly delightful, and these two are capable of powerful creative synergies and lasting intimacy.

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The interval of five steps around the Western zodiac wheel, as there are between Libra and Pisces, is known as a Quincunx (or inconjunct) aspect. In classical astrology, this 150° angle had quite a poor reputation. It was thought that the two signs were too different, too fundamentally out of alignment, to enjoy a meaningfully positive connection.

Admittedly, the respective elements are not well suited. Libra's Air energy is irrepressibly intellectual, whereas Pisces is the most emotionally sensitive and variable of all the signs. Libra's enthusiasm for brainstorming from all angles can thus often strike Pisces as at once exhausting and superficial. Pisces' deep feelings and moodiness, on the other hand, may weigh down Libra's instinctive excitability. Libra may crave some headspace that is less sombre or changeable.

The beauty of the Quincunx connection, however—and the reason the Libra/Pisces match is too often underestimated—is that the tension here is rarely antagonistic. In fact, for both signs, the inevitable misunderstandings or contrasting instincts between them can often seem pleasantly intriguing. Perplexed but amiable banter is par for the course. Affection, physical or otherwise, flows gently and easily. Libra's Cardinal modality, with its always-beginning purity and excitement, gels superbly with Pisces' end-and-beyond, contemplative Mutable energy. Therefore, while collaboration between these two may need plenty of separation to cater to their essential differences, the prospects for ultimate success are actually considerable. Creative projects that blend the contrasting qualities Libra and Pisces bring can be especially impressive and rewarding. Intimate or family collaborations, too, can harness the pair's disparate energy into remarkably effective unions. Importantly, the Quincunx energy between Libra and Pisces can tthough be far less resistant to headwinds than other relationships. Therefore it is important for problems to be worked out quickly.

With requisite individual space and effective dispute resolution this contrary pairing can defy expectations and succeed astonishingly well in a wide range of contexts.

Celebrity Libra/Pisces Pairings*

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

Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas
Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas (click for attribution/s)

Michael Douglas (9/25/1944, Libra Monkey), Sharon Stone (3/10/1958, Pisces Dog) : I found that as I began dipping my toe into Kamala’s world, it brought us even closer together. I realized how much of yourself you leave on the trail, how much these stories weigh on you, and—though I couldn’t imagine it possible before this—I grew to understand and admire who she is and what she’s been able to accomplish even more. She had such a tremendous weight on her shoulders, and we were in a fight for the soul of this nation—together.

Dorothea Hurley (9/29/1962, Libra Tiger), Jon Bon Jovi (3/2/1962, Pisces Tiger) : The musician/founding member of Bon Jovi and his partner met at high school. They have been together for over 40 years and celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in 2019. They have four children together. Bon Jovi has described: "[Our secret is] [m]utual respect. Having grown up together and grown together. And we really like each other. We want to hang out...[W]e enjoy each other and we never fell for the trappings of what celebrity can do."

Tim Robbins and Robert Altman
Tim Robbins and Robert Altman (click for attribution/s)

Tim Robbins (10/16/1958, Libra Dog), Robert Altman (2/20/1925, Pisces Ox) : The actor and actor/director collaborated on multiple occasions, including on the films The Player, Short Cuts, and Ready to Wear. In 1997, Altman expressed his admiration for Robbins, saying: "If an actor doesn't surprise me, I don't work with him again. They've got to show me something I could never think up myself. But what really amazed me was Tim's restraint as a director in Dead Man Walking. A lot of guys are facile at showing off. But he hid. To do that, you have to have your ego in the right place. I can't do that. It was masterful."

Gwyneth Paltrow (9/27/1972, Libra Rat), Daniel Craig (3/2/1968, Pisces Monkey) : The two actors have been friends since co-starring together in Sylvia (2003). Paltrow recently admitted to being somewhat overawed by Craig: "If you’re friends with someone before they become James Bond, and then they become James Bond and you’re nervous to see them at a party because they are now James Bond, is that weird?"

Glenn Close and Mary Beth Hurt
Glenn Close and Mary Beth Hurt (click for attribution/s)

Mary Beth Hurt (9/26/1946, Libra Dog), Glenn Close (3/19/1947, Pisces Pig) : The two actors have been close friends since the 1970s. Close described: "I remember one time we were in an actor bar, and I think a famous tennis player came up and [Hurt] literally said, 'Shoo! Shoo! Go away.' She’s very funny, very smart, and I always felt a little like I didn’t quite measure up. Because I didn’t think I could be that kind of witty-funny. But I remember deciding that I’d much rather have Mary Beth as my friend than to try to be the wit of the party. And we’ve had this extraordinary friendship our whole careers."

Tom Petty (10/20/1950, Libra Tiger), George Harrison (2/25/1943, Pisces Sheep) : The two celebrated musicians became friends when they collaborated as part of The Travelling Wilburys. Petty described: "The Hindus think that when you meet someone and you feel really close to them immediately, that maybe you knew them in a past life. And that was how it was with George. We instantly became very close. And I remember him saying to me, 'You know I’m not going to let you out of my life now.' We really got along well, and shared a sense of humor. And we became very close friends."

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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.

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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*

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

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 Quincunx may have its doubters, but the strange match of firstwest and secondwest often draws both signs into a pleasurable, inspiring, and dependable connection. Here, the relationship is further enhanced by the simpatico energy between the firsteast and secondeast, which may tend more towards mutual admiration than star-crossed lovers, but often provides a trustworthy bedrock for yearslong nourishment and pleasure.

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