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Compatibility
Pisces Monkey and Pisces Dog

These two should have plenty in common thanks to the shared sign of firstwest, while the Chinese zodiac match of firsteast and secondeast contributes mutual admiration and the possibility of a close bond.

Western Zodiac sign, Pisces
Western Zodiac sign, Pisces

Western Zodiac

Pisces and Pisces

Compatibility overview

Perhaps the most quiet of achievers. Pisces is a somewhat contradictory sign, with strong inclinations towards both intimacy and seclusion. Two Pisces together may discover a level of closeness and shared experience they never imagined might be possible.

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Matches between natives of the same sign can sometimes feel as if they have too much in common. There can be a certain lack of excitement, a sense—conscious or unconscious—that there is a lack of balance, an excess of Yin, not enough Yang.

Fortunately for Pisces, though, their sign is intrinsically characterized by duality, as symbolized by the image of fish swimming in opposing directions. In the right circumstances, it is possible for these two to achieve a rare balance for two supposedly similar souls, taking full advantage of their extremely harmonious shared element of Water. They may find themselves alternating between more expressive and more unspoken communications, between lead and supportive roles in the relationship. The intimate, dreamy nature of this sign means they often attribute great (greatest, even) significance to close interpersonal relationships. So it is hardly surprising that two Pisces can develop a powerful bond, even if need be without regular contact, their shared sensibilities echoing across great distances in space or time.

Of course, there is always the possibility these two will allow each other so much freedom that they end up growing apart. Classically, the Mutable modality of Pisces is perhaps more likely to achieve reliable balance with Cardinal or Fixed signs. An influence from the Chinese zodiac that lends some practicality to this superabundance of dreamy, ethereal Piscean energy could only be helpful, for example. But given regular opportunities to share their highly compatible abstract values, there is beautiful depth here, and both parties may be richly rewarded and nourished—not to mention astonished—to find such a gentle kindred soul as a fellow Pisces.

Celebrity Pisces/Pisces Pairings*

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Shakira Caine and Michael Caine
Shakira Caine and Michael Caine (click for attribution/s)

Michael Caine (3/14/1933, Pisces Rooster), Shakira Caine (2/23/1947, Pisces Pig) : The actor and model/actor have been married for 49 years. Michael Caine famously sought out his future wife after seeing her on a commercial for instant coffee. He later recounted: " I fell in love with her in about 8 minutes and it took her 2 hours to love me back."

Chelsea Peretti (2/20/1978, Pisces Horse), Jordan Peele (2/21/1979, Pisces Sheep) : The actor/filmmaker and actor/comedian/singer/songwriter began dating in 2013, and married in 2016. They have one child. Speaking of their decision to elope, Peele described: "I'll tell you, it felt even better [after getting married]. I know this is just a perfect situation because every day it gets better...We spent the money on ourselves and we had a day for us and we sort of got away, and it was the best thing we could've done. I recommend elopement to anyone! Tell your family about it later."

Elizabeth Taylor and Kathy Ireland
Elizabeth Taylor and Kathy Ireland (click for attribution/s)

Kathy Ireland (3/20/1963, Pisces Rabbit), Elizabeth Taylor (2/27/1932, Pisces Monkey) : The actor/philanthropist and model/businesswoman formed a close friendship. Ireland continues to represent the Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation as an ambassador. Ireland has described, "We became family. She had a very curious heart and I think that kept her young. She was always growing and learning...She told me her thoughts about being a mom. She was very detail-focused and a lot of the lessons she gave me were about looking at things from every angle...She loved without condition."

Tonya Lewis Lee (3/15/1966, Pisces Horse), Spike Lee (3/20/1957, Pisces Rooster) : The director/actor and producer/author/entrepreneur have been married for over 27 years and have two children together. Tonya Lewis Lee has described their meeting: "We walked past each other. Spike circled back around and proceeded to give me the third degree. ‘Are you an actress? A model? A singer? Who are you here with? What do you do? Do you have a boyfriend?"

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz (click for attribution/s)

Daniel Craig (3/2/1968, Pisces Monkey), Rachel Weisz (3/7/1970, Pisces Dog) : The two actors have been married since 2011. In 2019, Weisz explained why they have a lower public profile than some other celebrity couples: "I’m very happy being married, very, very happy. I really take my hat off to [other movie stars who make their 'coupledom' part of their brand]. But Daniel and I are really similar. We just literally don’t know how to do that. We’re just really crap at talking about our private lives."

George Harrison (2/25/1943, Pisces Sheep), Pattie Boyd (3/17/1944, Pisces Monkey) : The musician and model/photographer were married from the height of Beatlemania in 1966 until 1977. Boyd explained later: "It was really fabulous in the beginning. We were both so young, we were able to go out, hang out, play, I introduced him to my friends...We had a wonderful time. He’d go off on tour and I’d hang out with my friends, while we all waited for George to come back. He was really the sweetest guy."

Benny Blanco and Justin Bieber
Benny Blanco and Justin Bieber (click for attribution/s)

Benny Blanco (3/8/1988, Pisces Dragon), Justin Bieber (3/1/1994, Pisces Dog) : The two artists have collaborated multiple times as singer and writer/producer, including on the tracks, "Eenie Meenie" (2010), "Somebody to Love" (2010), "Love Yourself" (2015), and "Cold Water" (2016). The song, "Lonely" (2020), marked the first time Blanco is also co-credited as an artist. Blanco described: "[Bieber and I have] been working since 2009. I have seen this kid in every state. There have been times that were really good in the studio. There have been times that were not so good in the studio. We grow and learn in the best and worst times. He’s a good dude with a good heart. That’s essential to me. He’s also got one of the best pop voices, ever. He’s insane...[With 'Lonely',] I think we just got closer...If you’re hanging with him on the regular...you’re seeing things up close. You’re part of his life. You’re right next to him. You’re rehearsing an acoustic performance and he’s crying. This is another level. He’s opening up to me. We’re having deep conversations together; I don’t think that many people get to have those with Justin Bieber. We were already boys together. This song is us being brothers and shit...When you’re both the artists, you’re exposing yourselves. You both have to be really open. You both have to be 100% yourself."

Kate Mara (2/27/1983, Pisces Pig), Jamie Bell (3/14/1986, Pisces Tiger) : The two actors married in 2017. Said Mara in 2018, "I'm very protective of our marriage. All the traveling we both have to do for work can make it hard, but we have a rule that we will never go longer than two weeks without seeing each other. Even if we have to spend all day traveling to have just 24 hours together, it's worth it in order to have a strong relationship."

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Chinese Zodiac sign, the Monkey
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Dog

Chinese Zodiac

Monkey and Dog

Compatibility overview

The match between the firsteast and the secondeast has a lower profile than some other combinations in Chinese astrology, but there is potential for a strong relationship here. Occasional unevenness is likely, with pragmatism advisable from time to time. However, strong mutual respect and compatible work ethics can help to ensure happiness and success.

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The theory of the Chinese zodiac depends primarily on the four Trine Families, similar to the elements in Western astrology. Truth be told, the families of the Dog (with the Horse and Tiger) and the Monkey (with the Dragon and Rat) are not thought of as especially harmonious. In fact there are some difficult matches among this group (e.g., the Dog and Dragon, or the Monkey and Tiger). The Dog and Monkey thus have to depend on their individual characters, rather than the blessings of mystical energy, to make their relationship work.

Happily these two have important values in common. The Dog prides themselves on supporting people and causes they believe are deserving. Given that the Monkey is known around the world for their genius talents and spirited energy, the Dog will tend to be impressed immediately. The Monkey aspires to great feats of imagination and ingenuity, so the Dog's devotion and capacity for hard work can be at once inspiring and grounding. Especially early in the relationship, these areas of compatibility may lead to considerable excitement. Over time, this connection may mature into real emotional depth. For all their gifts, the Monkey is prone to isolation, disappointment, or boredom. The Dog can be a trusted and dependable ally when the going is tough. The Dog, too, is more vulnerable to anxiety than they appear, and the Monkey's charms may prove to be a delightful and supportive distraction.

The tendency of both of these signs to experience depression or stress at times can be a source of tension between them as well. The Dog may be unsettled by the Monkey's rapid changes in mood. If the Monkey's patience is tested, they may look for amusement and inspiration elsewhere, which can make the Dog feel lonely and nervous. Contrasting moral outlooks may also be an issue. The Dog usually adheres to a quite rigid value system, where the Monkey's ethical instincts tend to be as fluid and creative as the rest of their personality. Hence the Dog may find the Monkey sometimes too fickle for comfort. Conversely, the Monkey might see the Dog from time to time as single or closed minded in their thinking. Navigating these challenges may be difficult from time to time, but in the right circumstances these two signs can agree so strongly about the "big picture" that their collaboration remains solid. In that case, this relationship may prove nourishing and effective, long into the future.

Celebrity Monkey/Dog Pairings*

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Anthony Bourdain and Roy Choi
Anthony Bourdain and Roy Choi (click for attribution/s)

Anthony Bourdain (6/25/1956, Cancer Monkey), Roy Choi (2/24/1970, Pisces Dog) : The two celebrity chefs were close friends, with Choi appearing on episodes of Bourdain's series, The Layover (2011-2013), and Parts Unknown (2013-2018). Bourdain wrote about Choi for Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2016, "Chef, activist, film producer, restaurateur and author of a superb memoir, L.A. Son: My Life, My City, My Food, Roy Choi has put it all on the line to improve the quality of life for people few others seem to care about. It’s not a pose, it’s not a cause: it’s who he is." Choi described in 2013 about their first meeting, "[W]e connected mid-conversation like we knew each other from an alternate life."

Jennifer Flavin (8/14/1968, Leo Monkey), Sylvester Stallone (7/6/1946, Cancer Dog) : The actor and entrepreneur dated from 1988 to 1994, and later married in 1997. They have three children. In 1991, Stallone said, "When we come together, it is wonderful. When we are separate, there are no strings attached. That’s the way it is. No strings." He famously broke up with Flavin by letter in 1995. In 2021, Stallone described: "I’ve never had more fun. I learned that from my wife... It took me 19 years to realize she’s always right. I realized that women have a knack, at least Jennifer, for making incredibly erudite, wise, smart decisions. I always leap without looking. She always looks and never leaps. She’s incredibly safe. So now finally, I say: 'Honey, you make all the decisions. Done, done, done. I trust you.' I never had that before. Ever."

George Lucas (5/14/1944, Taurus Monkey), Steven Spielberg (12/18/1946, Sagittarius Dog) : The two film-makers are longtime friends and colleagues, who famously collaborated on the Indiana Jones movies. Lucas has described: "I showed [Star Wars] to all of my friends early on, but it was mostly filled with stock footage of old war movies and all kinds of stuff. They saw it and said, 'Poor George. What were you thinking?' Steven [Spielberg] had jumped up, and said, 'This is going to be the biggest movie of all time.' Everybody in the room looked up at Steven and said, ‘Poor Steven.'"

Andy Garcia (4/12/1956, Aries Monkey), Marivi Lorido Garcia (4/19/1958, Aries Dog) : The actor and film producer have been married since 1982 and have four children together. They became engaged before Garcia achieved his significant success as an actor. Garcia has spoken several times about how quickly they formed a strong bond. On one occasion he said, "It was love at first sight. I always knew I would marry [Marivi]." On another, he commented, "I proposed to her on the first date and she said yes."

Shirley MacLaine and Elizabeth Taylor
Shirley MacLaine and Elizabeth Taylor (click for attribution/s)

Elizabeth Taylor (2/27/1932, Pisces Monkey), Shirley MacLaine (4/24/1934, Taurus Dog) : The two iconic actors were lifelong friends, who met in their early 20s. After Taylor died in 2011, Maclaine described: "In recent years, I would go up to Elizabeth's home all the time to make sure she was exercising or I would send someone else to make her get in the pool. She was not a fan of exercise, so most of the time we would end up taking out her jewellery and just looking at it in the sunlight...She was so much more down to earth than you would imagine. I miss her deep, deep humanity – something you don't find very often. And, of course, her humour. We wanted to make fun of the world together. Not to look down on it, though. We just watched."

Adrian Edmondson (1/24/1957, Aquarius Monkey), Jennifer Saunders (7/6/1958, Cancer Dog) : The two comedians/actors first met in a strip club. They have been married since 1985 and have three children together. Edmonson has recounted: "I tried to propose on horseback. Jennifer likes horses so I thought that would be a good idea. The only fault with the plan was that I can’t ride. I didn’t quite fall off, but I didn’t get round to proposing either, until we sat down to dinner."

Viggo Mortensen and Ariadna Gil
Viggo Mortensen and Ariadna Gil (click for attribution/s)

Ariadna Gil (1/23/1969, Aquarius Monkey), Viggo Mortensen (10/20/1958, Libra Dog) : The two popular actors have famously avoided the limelight but became partners around 2008/2009. Both have children from previous marriages.

T.I. (9/25/1980, Libra Monkey), Lil Wayne (9/27/1982, Libra Dog) : The two rappers collaborated multiple times in the early 2000s, including on the "Swagger Like Us" remix with Kanye West, "We Takin Over" with DJ Khaled, and "Soldier" with Destiny’s Child. After a falling out around 2016, they reconciled to perform together at the Dreamville Festival in 2022. Lil Wayne told the audience, "[W]hen I pulled up, I heard the [expletive] King on stage when I pulled up. Shout out to the [expletive] King T.I. You already know what it is. That’s my real [expletive] brother right there. That’s my [expletive] daughter’s uncle; y’all don’t even understand, man."


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Final Words

The combination of two firstwest natives gives this relationship the dependable bedrock of a shared element, even if overfamiliarity sometimes causes a lack of excitement or makes dispute resolution difficult. The energy between the firsteast and secondeast involves perhaps a little more hesitation, but these signs can greatly admire each other, and with sensitivity and respect are likely to forge a supportive and lasting connection.

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