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Compatibility
Sagittarius Rooster and Gemini Snake

With immensely favourable energy on the Western side (firstwest and secondwest), and often inseparable allies on the East (firsteast and secondeast), this is a once-in-a-lifetime match.

Western Zodiac sign, Sagittarius
Western Zodiac sign, Gemini

Western Zodiac

Sagittarius and Gemini

Compatibility overview

This is potentially one of the most auspicious matches in the Western zodiac—although its promise can sometimes be missed by everyone, including the parties themselves! firstwest and secondwest are prone to all kinds of disagreements, ranging from minor squabbles to serious confrontations. Yet the strange magic of this combination means that, in the right circumstances, it can ultimately grow into a relationship as strong and rewarding as any.

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The six Opposition matches in the Western zodiac, where signs face each other directly across the zodiac wheel, are a truly unique phenomenon. Put simply, they are as combative as they are a blessing. As one of these special connections, Gemini and Sagittarius are apt to discover fast that they share little middle ground. The great traveller Gemini is at heart a collector of ideas, an inquisitive soul with a tendency to allow their eye to follow whatever concepts shine brightest in the present moment. Sagittarius, on the other hand, is deeply philosophical, concerned from their first breath with the most demanding, big-picture challenges they can find.

Conversation is thus likely to be vigorous and contested from the start. Gemini's tendency to tire of subjects and move on quickly will exasperate Sagittarius. Sagittarius' sustained, intense reflections will at times seem exhausting, even boring, to Gemini. The importance Gemini attaches to social interaction and discussion may be dismissed by Sagittarius as superficial, and little disturbs Gemini more than to be slighted or ignored. Neither of these signs has a reputation for being tactful when upset, either, so things could get pretty nasty. Much of this tension is due to these signs' shared Mutable energy, which is reflective and restless for new challenges. Disagreements lack a balancing influence to help them resolve and can seem interminable.

So, with all this discordant energy swirling around them, why is the Gemini/Sagittarius match so esteemed by Western astrologers? Well for one thing, when these two do see eye to eye, almost nothing can match the power of their shared conviction. Imagine a pair of voices transforming into a harmony far richer and clearer than either voice is alone. The elements here—Air for Gemini, Fire for Sagittarius—are highly complementary. In this combination, the signs' respective weaknesses are directly redressed. Gemini learns to apply their abundant skills with greater discipline and precision. Sagittarius becomes less insular and better equipped to share their prodigious insights with the world. Even the disagreements between these two can prove over time to be empowering and illuminating. As strange as it may seem at times, in the final analysis this is one of the most promising and dependable connections in the whole Western zodiac.

Celebrity Sagittarius/Gemini Pairings*

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Lenny Kravitz and Zoë Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz and Zoë Kravitz (click for attribution/s)

Lenny Kravitz (5/26/1964, Gemini Dragon), Zoë Kravitz (12/1/1988, Sagittarius Dragon) : The musician and actor/singer/model share one of the most recognizable celebrity father/daughter relationships in the world. Lenny Kravitz described the closeness between them in 2020: "My mother and my grandfather had a very close relationship—to the point where, as a teenager, I thought it was ridiculous...So when I see the relationship between Zoë and myself, I see the relationship between my mother and my grandfather. It makes me very happy that we've elevated to that level."

Demacio Castellon (6/6/1978, Gemini Horse), Nelly Furtado (12/2/1978, Sagittarius Horse) : The singer and sound engineer were married from 2008 to 2016. They collaborated on Furtado's multi-platinum album Loose (2006). Furtado described collaborating with Castellon in 2014: "It’s a healthy tension working together. It doesn’t always go smoothly, of course, and it can be really challenging when there are differences of opinion, which of course happens. But good things always tend to come out of it, and that’s the whole point."

Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson
Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson (click for attribution/s)

Chris Evans (6/13/1981, Gemini Rooster), Scarlett Johansson (11/22/1984, Sagittarius Rat) : The two actors are close friends who have collaborated multiple times. Johansson has described: "I’ve been very close with Chris for such a long time. With the first time we worked together, we did a movie called The Perfect Score when I was 17. Chris I think was 18 or 19. And we were in Vancouver for, you know, whatever many months. And it felt like the closest thing I ever had to like a college experience because, you know, we were a group of us there, uh, just kind of staying in the same hotel and working and going out and, you know, it was, it was a lot of fun. I then had the opportunity to work with Chris again on The Nanny Diaries. And, I, you know, I think just Chris and I, we just laugh so much together. We… find a lot of humor in things that are ironic. And I, you know, we, we just, we just have a great friendship."

Gene Wilder (6/11/1933, Gemini Rooster), Richard Pryor (12/1/1940, Sagittarius Dragon) : The two actors appeared together four times, in the films Silver Streak (1976), Stir Crazy (1980), See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989), and Another You (1991). Their on-screen chemistry and improvisation have become legendary. Wilder's memoir, Kiss Me Like Stranger (2005) described: "[Words kept coming out of my mouth in response to things that Richard was saying—things that weren’t in the script. Of course, Richard was used to working this way from all the jobs he had done in clubs and concerts. I don’t say that Richard’s way is without any thought—but his method always has an emotional, rather than intellectual base. In this regard, Richard was my teacher: no thinking—just immediate, instinctive response."

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie (click for attribution/s)

Angelina Jolie (6/4/1975, Gemini Rabbit), Brad Pitt (12/18/1963, Sagittarius Rabbit) : The two world-famous actors were together from 2005 to 2019 and shared six children (three by adoption). Although more recently Pitt and Jolie have been resolving financial and custody issues in the public eye, as "Brangelina" they were one of the highest-profile couples in the world. In 2007, Jolie described the early stages of their relationship by saying: "We spent a lot of time contemplating and thinking and talking about what we both wanted in life and realized that we wanted very, very similar things. And then we just continued to take time. We remained very, very good friends—with this realization—for a long time. And then life developed in a way where we could be together, where it felt like something we would do, we should do."

Paul Bettany (5/27/1971, Gemini Pig), Jennifer Connelly (12/12/1970, Sagittarius Dog) : The two actors met while working on the film A Beautiful Mind in 2001. They married in 2003 and have two children together, as well as Connelly's son from a previous marriage. Bettany has described: "Marriage and children changed my life. It really altered who I was and what I saw as my goals. [The moments I cherish most are] when I catch myself and realize the five of us are laughing together. And there is nobody on earth with whom I could be having a better time."

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Chinese Zodiac sign, the Rooster
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Snake

Chinese Zodiac

Rooster and Snake

Compatibility overview

This is one of the truly exceptional matches in the Chinese zodiac. With perfectly compatible strengths and sympathy for each other's weaknesses, this connection offers an ideal foundation for a meaningful and lasting bond, whatever the context.

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Simply a wonderful match!

The central concept underlying Chinese astrology is that of the four Trine Families. One of these families consists of the Rooster and Snake (along with their most trusted friend, the Ox). Binding these signs together is a spirit of social affairs and commerce—an intuition for reading the tea leaves when it comes to any kind of enterprise or business, and a determination to follow through once opportunities are identified. The Rooster and Snake are likely to catch each other's attention at once.

These are two of the most visually engaging signs in the Chinese zodiac, the Rooster with their fashionista's panache, the Snake with their beguiling, mystical allure. But as soon as they get to talking, they are likely to discover an affinity that goes way deeper than appearances. The Rooster's incomparable flair for understanding social dynamics knits beautifully with the Snake's sixth sense for the philosophical side of human affairs. In no time, these two are likely to be sharing and enhancing each other's insightful commentaries about the state of things, in an atmosphere filled with admiration and enjoyment. Arising out of such interactions, there is a strong prospect of clear and productive direction.

Separately, these two can get overly caught up in themselves—both are prone to conceitedness, after all, and the Rooster's tendency towards self-involvement is matched by the Snake's weakness for somewhat miserly self-indulgence. Together, however, not only will these two usually be able to brush off each other's occasionally difficult traits, but they are likely to powerfully motivate one another to translate their talents into actualization and achievement. Not for nothing is the Rooster celebrated for their extraordinary capacities and resourcefulness, and the Snake too can draw on exceptional powers of commitment and concentration when they free themselves from distraction.

Don't be surprised if these two have each other's backs through thick and thin, nor if their relationship proves an enduring source of brilliant accomplishments and intense enjoyment.

Celebrity Rooster/Snake Pairings*

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Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied (click for attribution/s)

Benjamin Millepied (6/10/1977, Gemini Snake), Natalie Portman (6/9/1981, Gemini Rooster) : The actor and dancer met on the set of the film, Black Swan (2010), for which Portman received an Academy Award. They have been married since 2012 and have two children together. Portman has described: "I met my husband on [the set of Black Swan], so I think I was in, like, dreamland … We had a whole, like, he was teaching me to dance. You know, one of those romantic [stories] … It was definitely exciting and fun. It was beautiful. I don't know about instant. It was like I really got to know him and that was when it seemed like, 'Oh this is the person.'"

Elizabeth Hurley (6/10/1965, Gemini Snake), Shane Warne (9/13/1969, Virgo Rooster) : The actor and cricketer were together in the early 2010s and announced a short-lived engagement in 2011. Warne described later: "I was more in love with Elizabeth than I’d realised I could be. I miss the love we had. My years with Elizabeth were the happiest of my life. I wanted to be better with her."

Jakob Dylan and Bob Dylan
Jakob Dylan and Bob Dylan (click for attribution/s)

Bob Dylan (5/24/1941, Gemini Snake), Jakob Dylan (12/9/1969, Sagittarius Rooster) : The two musicians are father and son. Wanting to protect the privacy of his legendary father, who in 2016 was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for his songwriting, Jakob Dylan said little about their relationship until 2005. Then, Jakob described: "When I was a kid, he was a god to me for all the right reasons. Other people have put that tag on him in some otherworldly sense. I say it as any kid who admired his dad and had a great relationship with him. He never missed a single Little League game I had. He's collected every home-run ball I ever hit. And he's still affectionate to me. Maybe he doesn't want people to know that. But I'll tell you, because it's my interview."

Kevin James (4/26/1965, Taurus Snake), Ray Romano (12/21/1957, Sagittarius Rooster) : The two comedian/actors lived together before they each achieved success, and later continued to guest-star on each other's long-running TV shows, Everybody Loves Raymond (1996-2005), and The King of Queens (1998-2007). In a joint interview, Romano said: "We bonded over getting turned down for every audition we went on." James added: "We tried to play a lot of golf, because we didn't have a lot of work."

Jay-Z and Kanye West
Jay-Z and Kanye West (click for attribution/s)

Kanye West (6/8/1977, Gemini Snake), Jay-Z (12/4/1969, Sagittarius Rooster) : The two rappers are longtime friends who have collaborated on multiple occasions, including the tracks "Otis", "Never Let Me Down", "Izzo (H.O.V.A)", "Diamonds From Sierra Leone (Remix)", "Run This Town", "’03 Bonnie & Clyde", "Clique", "Heart of the City (Ain't No Love)", and "Encore". Although the two have faced challenges in their relationship, Jay-Z described: "That’s my brother, we’re beyond friends. Really, like literally, my little brother is Kanye. And like your little brother, things happen sometimes...It’s like that. That’s still your sibling forever. I’ve watched Kanye from without an album. The thing that I respect about him is that he’s the same person. Like, he interrupted our studio session, stood on a table and started rapping. And we were like, ‘Could you please get down,’ and he was like ‘No, I’m the savior of Chicago!’ He didn’t have a record."

Dr. Dre (2/18/1965, Aquarius Snake), Ice Cube (6/15/1969, Gemini Rooster) : The two founding members of the rap group, NWA, formed a close collaboration and friendship in the 1980s. After a period of disputation after NWA broke up, in 2016 they appeared together on stage for the first time in 27 years. Cube described: "We just went forward. We're gonna always be like that. I don't care if we don't talk to each other for 10 years, when we see each other, it's gonna be like yesterday."

Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres
Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres (click for attribution/s)

Oprah Winfrey (1/29/1954, Aquarius Snake), Ellen DeGeneres (1/26/1958, Aquarius Rooster) : The two talk show hosts are close friends, who are also neighbours in Montecito, California. In a 2021 interview, Winfrey told Degeneres: "[Y]ou have shared yourself, the expression of your talent, in a way that has made people feel so much better about themselves all these years, that is what you’ve done, Ellen. It’s so much more than the show...Every single person in your audience who has been touched by you, by your laughter, by your jokes, by your kindness, by your sharing, by your being, that’s your legacy." Degeneres replied: "I love you so much, Oprah. I am, as I say all the time, I am so honored to call you a friend. You are the wisest person I know and I just adore you."


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Final Words

Few relationships can hope to match the fortunate matrix of energy shared here. The Western Opposition pairing of firstwest and secondwest represents a celebrated mixture of productive disagreement and intense unity. On top of that, the combination of firsteast and secondeast brings together two of Eastern astrology's closest allies. Potentially a true relationship for the ages.

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