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Compatibility
Sagittarius Ox and Scorpio Tiger

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, Sagittarius
Western Zodiac sign, Scorpio

Western Zodiac

Sagittarius and Scorpio

Compatibility overview

Traditionally, next-door signs around the Western zodiac wheel have had quite a difficult reputation. The usual thinking has been that they are similar to real-life neighbors, tending to prefer a nervous distance over a closer connection that could backfire in the future. Often, though, the passage of time can prove a powerful blessing for these two. With patience, this connection could lead to a strong and deeply nourishing bond.

Sagittarius and Scorpio - Relationship Horoscope

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Adjacent Western signs share a Semi-sextile aspect. One of only two minor aspects (with the Quincunx), this energy is known for its gentle influence, which offers at once a sense of freedom, and a somewhat confusing lack of direction.

Early contacts can thus be somewhat standoffish. While Sagittarius and Scorpio are both known for the intensity of their characters, the philosophical bent of Sagittarius is usually far more abstract than the deeply emotional nature of Scorpio. Hence Sagittarius may find Scorpio's brand of passionate sensitivity to be jarring, exhausting, or distracting. Scorpio, on the other hand, may view Sagittarius as quite coldly detached, and be either impatient with or hurt by Sagittarius' impulse to see life in terms that go beyond or do not prioritize human feelings. The respective elements here—the dynamic idealism of Fire for Sagittarius, the profundity of Water for Scorpio—can be notoriously difficult to reconcile. In truth, the result may be a relationship that never progresses much past the entrée.

Given the opportunity to develop, however, these two may realize that their initial hesitation was misplaced. Sagittarius possesses a Mutable modality, which naturally inclines towards consequences, implications, and after-effects. This is a marvelous match for Scorpio's Fixed energy, bringing as it does a powerful determination to achieve real-world results and impacts. Collaborations between these two may start slowly, with both signs beginning from perhaps wildly different starting points, but mutual projects are likely to be highly original and progress happily to completion. Meanwhile, Sagittarius may come to appreciate just how much their ethical frameworks and idealism can benefit from Scorpio's acute sensitivity, while Scorpio can learn to channel their perceptiveness in ways that are more ethical and constructive, and less self-destructive.

A measure of ongoing independence will be invaluable here, and humor may prove especially important in diffusing tensions, as both of these signs can express themselves cruelly if taken too seriously. With care and respect, though, this combination can defy expectations, and become one of the Western zodiac's true hidden gems.

Celebrity Sagittarius/Scorpio Pairings*

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Russell Wilson and Ciara
Russell Wilson and Ciara (click for attribution/s)

Ciara (10/25/1985, Scorpio Ox), Russell Wilson (11/29/1988, Sagittarius Dragon) : Singer/businesswoman Ciara and NFL quarterback Wilson began dating in 2015, and married in 2016. They have two children together, and Ciara has a child from a previous relationship. Early in their relationship, they reportedly agreed to practice abstinence "until the deal is sealed", with Ciara explaining, "I think both of us look at each other and we’re like – whew! But we take it one day at a time and keep it going with each other, and I’m really enjoying every day that we’re sharing." They are also business partners, with their own production company, and part-ownership of the Seattle Sounders soccer team. In 2021, Wilson posted a birthday message to Ciara, saying, "Perfect in every way. God made you for me. He made you to fit perfectly in my arms. Made you to be the amazing woman and mother you are. God made you to entertain the world with your gift to sing & dance! He gifted you with the ability to Tilt the room.. when you walk in ALL the furniture slides towards you. He gifted you with the ability to smile and bring joy to ALL things! Gifted you with the ability to LOVE."

Katy Perry (10/25/1984, Scorpio Rat), Taylor Swift (12/13/1989, Sagittarius Snake) : For a time, the two high-profile singers shared a seemingly acrimonious feud. Apparently beginning with a disagreement about backing dancers, it has been speculated that the dispute contributed to the songs, "Bad Blood" (2015) by Swift, and "Swish Swish" (2017) by Perry. The two subsequently reconciled, with Perry sending Swift an actual olive branch, and the two appearing together—dressed as a burger and fries respectively—in the clip for Swift's song, "You Need to Calm Down" (2019). Swift described in 2019, "When [Perry and I] saw each other, it was just very clear to both of us that everything was different, that we had grown up, that we had grown past allowing ourselves to be played against each other. It was just really clear that we remembered how much we had in common."

Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke
Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke (click for attribution/s)

Ethan Hawke (11/6/1970, Scorpio Dog), Julie Delpy (12/21/1969, Sagittarius Rooster) : The two actors collaborated (with director Richard Linklater) on the Before film trilogy: Before Sunrise (1995), Before Sunset (2004), Before Midnight (2013). Delpy and Hawke co-wrote the second and third instalments in the series. Delpy described about a love scene in the third film, "It was like making out with your brother. Ethan and I have a great relationship, we're great collaborators and friends but the romantic things is … not there. I literally had to disconnect my brain. I had to take Julie out of my body for those scenes."

Leonardo DiCaprio (11/11/1974, Scorpio Tiger), Jonah Hill (12/20/1983, Sagittarius Pig) : The two actors became friends when they met on the set of Django Unchained (2012), and have gone on to star memorably in the films, The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), and Don't Look Up (2021). In 2021, Hill described: "Look, I'll just start right out of the gate and say [DiCaprio] is an absolute genius, this young man, this friend of mine. His ability to improvise and take control of a scene and have the narrative be shifted in the most amazing, colourful ways is a sight to witness and something truly remarkable to experience. He's absolutely a genius...[T]here's been no more loyal friend or anything I've ever made in show business."

Sarah Paulson and Cherry Jones
Sarah Paulson and Cherry Jones (click for attribution/s)

Cherry Jones (11/21/1956, Scorpio Monkey), Sarah Paulson (12/17/1974, Sagittarius Tiger) : The two actors were a couple from 2004 to 2009. Paulson has described how a spontaneous kiss resulted in her inadvertently coming out at the 2005 Tony Awards, saying, "[Jones] won a Tony Award, I kissed her, and all of a sudden I was outed. I didn't really think about it in that way at the time — I was just doing what one would do when a person they love has just won a big fat acting prize. What am I gonna do, pat her on the back and say 'good job, dude?' It didn't occur to me to do anything but what I did." About their break-up in 2009, Paulson described in 2009, "[We're] great. It’s the happiest break up that's ever been. We grew so much together and now we can send each other off with a kiss and great love."

John Cleese (10/27/1939, Scorpio Rabbit), Connie Booth (12/2/1940, Sagittarius Dragon) : Writer/comedian/actor Cleese and writer/actor/psychotherapist Booth created and starred in the iconic TV show, Fawlty Towers (1974-1979). They were married from 1968 to 1978. Cleese said in 2011, "When Connie and I broke up in 1978, I was very upset for about two years. There was a great deal of love in that relationship, and we've managed to remain good friends."

Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman
Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman (click for attribution/s)

Jimmy Kimmel (11/13/1967, Scorpio Sheep), Sarah Silverman (12/1/1970, Sagittarius Dog) : The two comedians were famously a couple between 2002 and 2009. Describing their courtship, Silverman said in 2007, "We had known each other for a while, just watching movies and stuff, just being friends. And then one night...Jimmy went in for the first kiss, and both of us — we were probably nose to nose for what seemed like forty minutes before either of us had the guts to just go ahead and kiss. But once we did, we started making out like crazy. It had been festering for a very long time." They have maintained a close friendship since breaking up. Silverman said in 2010, "Sometimes loving each other isn't enough...But I will always love [Kimmel]. Sometimes I think maybe we'll die together in our old age or something," while Kimmel described in 2017, "Sarah and I, we're like brothers...I'll see something in the news and think, Oh, my God. I have to tell Sarah about this."

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Chinese Zodiac sign, the Ox
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Tiger

Chinese Zodiac

Ox and Tiger

Compatibility overview

Much of Chinese astrology is about extremes of positive or negative energy. The combination of firsteast and secondeast, however, falls in the middle ground. Although these signs can have quite different instincts, meaning there is potential for conflict and tension at times, there are also some strong affinities that can foster a warm and supportive relationship.

Ox and Tiger - Relationship Horoscope

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Compatibility in the Chinese zodiac is generally based on four Trine Families (like the elements in Western astrology). The families of the Ox (with the Rooster and Snake) and the Tiger (with the Dog and Horse) have a reputation for not being very close, and in fact there are some problematic matches among them (e.g., Ox and Horse, or Tiger and Snake). The Ox and Tiger themselves, however, have much in common.

Both of these signs are drawn to leadership, and they each have a strong commitment to the values they hold dear. In early conversations, these two may well be greatly impressed by each other's ambitions and principles. Lively banter or sexual tension would be par for the course. The Ox will almost certainly respect the Tiger's nobility and dedication to causes, while the Tiger cannot help but admire the extraordinary strength and determination of the Ox. In fact, it is the similarities between these two that may prove the clearest source of potential tension.

Tasked with working together, the leadership styles of the Ox and Tiger may not always co-exist easily. The Tiger tends towards a varied pace, mixing idleness with blazing bursts of activity, whereas the Ox is known for steadiness and relentless willpower. The Ox inclines towards group efforts, where the Tiger's style is more independent. Most importantly, neither of these signs will be comfortable deferring to the other, and both will believe themselves entitled to deference.

Ultimately, it may be crucial for these two to arrange things so each can be in charge of their own projects, rather than collaborating all the time. If such an accord can be arranged, then the Ox and Tiger both have a deeply caring side to their personalities, and the relationship may prove a deeply warm and supportive connection.

Celebrity Ox/Tiger Pairings*

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Ted Turner and Jane Fonda
Ted Turner and Jane Fonda (click for attribution/s)

Jane Fonda (12/21/1937, Sagittarius Ox), Ted Turner (11/19/1938, Scorpio Tiger) : The actor and media entrepreneur were married between 1991 and 2001. Speaking about the marriage in 2021, an 83-year-old Fonda explained: "I’m attracted to people who can teach me things and whose lives are different from mine...marrying Ted is like marrying 15 people — you have to learn how to hunt, so I did. You have to learn how to fly-fish, so I did."

Rooney Mara (4/17/1985, Aries Ox), Joaquin Phoenix (10/28/1974, Scorpio Tiger) : The two actors met in 2012 and have been a couple since 2017. Their son, named River Lee after Phoenix's late brother, was born in 2020. "She’s the only girl I ever looked up on the internet," Phoenix has said about Mara. "We were just friends, email friends. I’d never done that. Never looked up a girl online."

Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney
Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney (click for attribution/s)

George Clooney (5/6/1961, Taurus Ox), Steven Soderbergh (1/14/1963, Capricorn Tiger) : The director and actor/director have collaborated on multiple occasions, including Out of Sight, Solaris, and the Ocean's Eleven series. Speaking about the his first film as a director, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Clooney described: "My first cut was about half an hour longer, and the first time I showed it to [Soderbergh] all together, he said, 'It's great, you're gonna cut, like, three of your favourite shots,' and I'm like, 'You're stoned, dude.' About a month later, I cut those shots, which killed me, but Steven was infinitely helpful ... it's a story told from three different narratives of a guy in three different periods in his life and sort of coming to terms with the idea of having a specific one that you could really focus on and that was where [Soderbergh] was really helpful in understanding that. It's a wild process."

Camila Cabello (3/3/1997, Pisces Ox), Shawn Mendes (8/8/1998, Leo Tiger) : The two singer/songwriters were in a relationship from 2019-2021. Despite rumors that the couple formed as a publicity stunt, both Cabello and Mendes insisted the relationship was real. Mendes described: "She is completely all in or nothing. And I think that’s something that I wasn’t at the beginning of our relationship. And I think that a lot of people maybe are afraid to be all in, because if you’re all in, then you kind of, it hurts it. The blow hurts that much more if it ends, you know? ... She’s so absolutely patient with me, especially when I’m stressed or anything is kind of getting to me. She’ll text me. And if I ever am kind of just being bite-y with her and she’d be like, ‘It’s okay. I love you. No matter what, I love you, no matter what.’ And it’s like, that’s real strength and patience and love. But it’s amazing. It’s like a movie."


Combined Relationship Horoscope

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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