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Compatibility
Pisces Sheep and Pisces Monkey

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 Sheep
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Monkey

Chinese Zodiac

Sheep and Monkey

Compatibility overview

The combination of firsteast and secondeast is not always top of the list when it comes to theoretical compatibility, but in fact this match has some terrific potential. These signs are very different in some key respects, so at times tensions may prove inevitable. Yet there is also plenty of common ground and mutual admiration, which provide ample scope for a close and enriching connection.

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Traditional Chinese astrology is often polarized between very strong or very challenging energy matches. The pairing of Monkey and Sheep, however, exists in the more flexible middle ground. Hence there is plenty of scope for these two to build a strong rapport from the very beginning.

Creativity is especially favoured here. After all, the Monkey is the virtuoso genius of the Chinese zodiac, while the Sheep is a conceptual thinker par excellence. Both of these souls are known for their vivacious senses of humour, so an inspiring flow of brilliant ideas accompanied by bursts of wit and hilarity is very much on the cards. Over time, these two are also capable of providing each other with profound emotional support. Behind the Monkey's high-octane personality, they can experience periods of quite intense loneliness and disillusion. The Sheep's instinctive generosity and great sensitivity make them an ideal source of reassurance and counsel. The Sheep, on the other hand, is susceptible to emotional disturbance and can be somewhat easily knocked off course. The Monkey, who possesses infinite curiosity and is a master problem-solver, can offer invaluable strategic advice to the anxiety-prone Sheep.

It is true that the Trine Families of each of these signs (like the elements in Western astrology)—which for the the Monkey includes the Dragon and Rat, and for the Sheep the Pig and Rabbit—are not especially harmonious. Indeed, there are some risky matches in this group (such as the Monkey and Pig, or the Sheep and Rat). Some of these surrounding tensions may affect the Monkey and Sheep. The Monkey's relentless energy may at times overpower or unsettle the peace-loving Sheep, for example, making the Sheep yearn for periods of calm. The Sheep's fretful nature could at times seem unnecessary or exaggerated in the eyes of the Monkey, and the Monkey may be frustrated by the suffering Sheep. Fortunately, the affinities between these signs are likely to be strong enough to repel the cross-currents.

While they will likely need space from each other from time to time, and there may be periods of instability, there is every chance these two will forge a meaningful and lasting bond.

Celebrity Sheep/Monkey Pairings*

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William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols
William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols (click for attribution/s)

William Shatner (3/22/1931, Aries Sheep), Nichelle Nichols (12/28/1932, Capricorn Monkey) : The two actors collaborated for many years, playing Captain Kirk and Nyota Uhura in the original Stark Trek TV show and films. They famously shared one of the first interracial kisses on US network television. Nichols' autobiography, Beyond Uhura (1994), describes Shatner as "incredibly charming", but also "bossing around and intimidating." In a noteworthy passage, she wrote: "While working on Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, I discovered something about Bill Shatner. He was a wonderful director to work for. Supportive, encouraging, inspiring—Bill turned out to be among the finest, most respectful directors I’ve ever worked with...I realized that what drove all of us crazy about him when he was acting was that he was directing. For whatever reason, Bill needs to control the action and be the center of attention...His authority in the director’s chair secure and unquestioned, Bill joined the team, however briefly."

Christopher Walken (3/31/1943, Aries Sheep), Georgianne Walken (2/8/1944, Aquarius Monkey) : The actor and casting director have been married since 1969. Georgianne Walken has described: "It’s very interesting being married to a man who is constantly playing a different person...You’re always living with a different person. He never tells me what part he’s playing when he’s getting ready. It just descends on me one day. [It’s] very interesting."

Naomi Watts and Nicole Kidman
Naomi Watts and Nicole Kidman (click for attribution/s)

Nicole Kidman (6/20/1967, Gemini Sheep), Naomi Watts (9/28/1968, Libra Monkey) : The two actors, who both spent time growing up in Australia, formed a strong bond when they starred together in the film, Flirting (1991). Presenting Kidman the Crystal Award for Excellence in Film in 2015, Watts said, "Back in the day, you fueled me with hope and encouragement. You kept saying, ‘Nai, one thing, one thing. That’s all it takes. It will change everything.’ And it’s only later that I realized the true power of that statement...[Kidman] took me under her wing and she made me her sister. Her smaller sister. Nicole epitomizes for me the word sisterhood. She’s absolutely a woman’s woman. She’s highly spirited, has an infectious laugh, and always up for a good time. And when I say a good time, I mean a good time...The sisterhood needs many more friends like you, and the world needs many more people like you."

Keith Richards (12/18/1943, Sagittarius Sheep), Patti Hansen (3/17/1956, Pisces Monkey) : The legendary guitarist/founding member of The Rolling Stones and model/actress have been married since 1983. Richards has said, "When Patti and I met it was just . . . boom. There was life before Patti and life after. We just clicked, and she rescued me from, shall we say, dark periods . . . without going into too much detail."

Ravi Shankar and George Harrison
Ravi Shankar and George Harrison (click for attribution/s)

George Harrison (2/25/1943, Pisces Sheep), Ravi Shankar (4/7/1920, Aries Monkey) : The two musicians famously collaborated from the late 1960s, after the sitar virtuoso Shankar agreed to give lessons on the instrument to Harrison. In 1997, Harrison edited and wrote the foreword for Shankar's memoir, Raga Mala (1997). Shankar described in the book: "I felt strongly that there was a beautiful soul in [Harrison], and recognised one quality which I always have valued enormously and which is considered the principal one in our culture—humility. Considering that he was so famous—part of the most popular group in the world ever!—he was nevertheless quite humble, with a childlike quality that he has retained to this day." Harrison wrote: "The moment we started, the feelings I got were of [Shankar's] patience, compassion and humility. The fact that he could do one of his five-hour concerts, but at the same time he could sit down and teach somebody from scratch...And he enjoyed it, he wasn’t grudging at all, and he wasn’t flash about it either."

Heath Ledger (4/4/1979, Aries Sheep), Michelle Williams (9/9/1980, Virgo Monkey) : The two actors co-starred in Brokeback Mountain and were married for three years. Williams has described how she spent the 10 years after Ledger's tragic death in 2008 seeking the "radical acceptance" he provided for her. She explained, "I always say to [their daughter] Matilda, 'Your dad loved me before anybody thought I was talented, or pretty, or had nice clothes.'"

Bob Woodward (3/26/1943, Aries Sheep), Carl Bernstein (2/14/1944, Aquarius Monkey) : The two investigative journalists became household names after their book, All the President's Men (1974), and the subsequent film with the same name (1976), became synonymous with the exposure of Watergate and the fall of the Nixon US presidency. Bernstein described in 2003: "There are special things only the two of us understand, from the work we did together to the way each of us looks at journalism. There are things we say to each other that we’d never say to anyone else. It was true during the reporting of Watergate, and it’s true now. No, we would not have been friends otherwise. We were not inclined to like each other before, and within weeks we came to develop this incredible respect for each other. Now, it’s a great friendship."


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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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