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Compatibility
Sagittarius Snake and Aries Snake

The magical Trine connection of firstwest and secondwest, full of possibilities for closeness and achievement, finds solid support in the naturally compatible, if sometimes overfamiliar, shared energy of firsteast and secondeast.

Western Zodiac sign, Sagittarius
Western Zodiac sign, Aries

Western Zodiac

Sagittarius and Aries

Compatibility overview

This potentially beautiful connection is one of the most auspicious in the Western zodiac. There is every chance firstwest and secondwest will share similar interests and motivations. More than that, their ways of being are deeply compatible, harmonious yet balanced. All in all, this is a terrific foundation in just about any context.

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Despite the many differences, a key synergy between the Western and Chinese zodiacs is the prized role of Trine combinations. In both systems, signs that are four steps apart are considered especially fortunate. One of the the Trine matches most revered in Western astrology is that between Aries and Sagittarius.

These are two Fire signs, an element which gives this pairing extremely passionate and dynamic energy. Aries' enthusiasm and ambition, combined with their pure-hearted idealism, will usually hold a visceral appeal for the wise and dedicated Sagittarius. Sagittarius' depth of vision and philosophical outlook will similarly resonate with Aries, filling them with a sense of freedom and possibility. The compatibility here exists on a fundamental, existential plane. Aries is, after all, the most child-like of all the signs, where Sagittarius emphasises a beyond-human conception of harmony between all living things. Thus, while these two can amuse each other no end, and will likely enjoy any kind of intimate attention, the essence of their connection is more abstract or spiritual than physical.

These two signs are natural collaborators. Aries' Cardinal modality is always beginning, always in the process of invention, while Sagittarius is a Mutable sign, ever reflecting on effects, consequences, and implications. This balance helps these signs work together effortlessly on any project, ensuring that shared outcomes reflect their compatible essential values. The difficulties they face elsewhere may also be less obtrusive with each other. Sagittarius tends to be very understanding of Aries' furious intensity and obliviousness to risk, while Aries is usually unperturbed by Sagittarius' potential to be overbearing or to overcommit themselves.

No relationship is perfect, and sometimes easy relationships are hard to prioritize over difficult ones—as the saying goes, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. In the right circumstances, however, the Aries/Sagittarius match can be a true gem, providing nourishment and dependability capable of lasting a lifetime.

Celebrity Sagittarius/Aries Pairings*

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Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow
Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow (click for attribution/s)

Leslie Mann (3/26/1972, Aries Rat), Judd Apatow (12/6/1967, Sagittarius Sheep) : Actor Mann and film-maker/actor Apatow have been married since 1997, and have two children. They are frequent collaborators, and have worked together on films including, The Cable Guy (1996), The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Knocked Up (2007), Funny People (2009), This is 40 (2012), and The Bubble (2022). In 2013, Apatow described: "We like working together. We probably get along much better than one would assume during the creative process. What makes [our marriage] work is we’re always trying to do better and understand each other. We’re both complicated people, but we want it to work and we love each other."

David E. Kelley (4/4/1956, Aries Monkey), Mandy Patinkin (11/30/1952, Sagittarius Dragon) : The actor and writer/producer collaborated on the award-winning TV series Chicago Hope. Speaking about his decision to return after initially leaving in the second season, Patinkin said: "I love my relationship with [Kelley] and the things that he says and the moral tales that he puts forth in the scripts. And the way he uses [Patinkin's character] Geiger as a voice for that learning of morality and in some cases the teaching of morality...I love living my day putting in front of my face and in front of my eyes songs and words that mean something to me and that are the kinds of ideas that I want in front of my face. And that's what David writes and that's what the character, I feel, both learns and delivers. So that's why I wanted to come back — it's a character I love."

Bruce Lee and Linda Lee Cadwell
Bruce Lee and Linda Lee Cadwell (click for attribution/s)

Linda Lee Cadwell (3/21/1945, Aries Rooster), Bruce Lee (11/27/1940, Sagittarius Dragon) : The martial arts legend/actor and author were married from 1964 to 1973 and had two children. In Cadwell's bestseller, Bruce Lee: The Man Only I Knew, she wrote about their first date: "I was totally captivated by his magnetism and the energy which flowed from him; yet I cannot honestly say that I abruptly fell in love with Bruce that very night…the whole relationship was a gradual and maturing process which continued right through our whole marriage. Bruce used to say, 'Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable.'"

Ewan McGregor (3/31/1971, Aries Pig), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (11/28/1984, Sagittarius Rat) : The actors worked together on Fargo and began a relationship. They have a child born in 2021. Speaking about Winstead joining the Star Wars universe in Ahsoka, Macgregor (who has played the character Obi Wan Kenobi multiple times) described: "She doesn't need any advice from me, but it was kind of cool that when it came up and she was starting to think about it — we thought it was amazing to both be in this world together … It's something that will [always] be with us. It's not something that ever goes away."

Fred Armisen and Natasha Lyonne
Fred Armisen and Natasha Lyonne (click for attribution/s)

Natasha Lyonne (4/4/1979, Aries Sheep), Fred Armisen (12/4/1966, Sagittarius Horse) : The two actors were a couple from 2014 until 2022. About their break-up, Lyon described in characteristic wry style: "I had been living [in LA] with Fred [Armisen] and during COVID I honestly think we broke up because I wanted a swimming pool. We love each other just about as much as two people can love each other and we’re still talking all the time, but Freddy doesn’t like a swimming pool. It might seem like a mundane reason for a breakup, but during that pandemic, you’ve got to get your laps."

Anita Pallenberg (4/6/1942, Aries Horse), Keith Richards (12/18/1943, Sagittarius Sheep) : The musician/founding member of The Rolling Stones and actor were a couple throughout the 1970s and had three children together. After the intensity and excesses of their partnership, they continued a supportive friendship until Pallenberg's death in 2017. Richards has described how Pallenberg transformed his confidence and helped shape his iconic style: "Anita had a huge influence on the style of the times. She could put anything together and look good. I would wake up and put on what was lying around. Sometimes it was mine, and sometimes it was the old lady's, but we were exactly the same size, so it didn't matter."

Jake Gyllenhaal and Reece Witherspoon
Jake Gyllenhaal and Reece Witherspoon (click for attribution/s)

Reese Witherspoon (3/22/1976, Aries Dragon), Jake Gyllenhaal (12/19/1980, Sagittarius Monkey) : The two superstar actors had a relationship between 2007 and 2009. Witherspoon described at the time how the couple spent their weekends at her farmhouse outside Los Angeles: "We have chickens and we grow cucumbers and tomatoes. Jake's a great cook, he does a lot." Gyllenhaal said later: "[Witherspoon] is, as I would say about most of the women who I'm close friends with or had relationships in my life, one of the smartest, strongest, people I've ever met."

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

Chinese Zodiac

Snake and Snake

Compatibility overview

A velvet underground! This pairing can bring forth a dreamy, reflective atmosphere, freighted with the Snake's unique brand of philosophical sensuality. Natives of the Snake year may find other relationships that burn more intensely or cry out for more attention, but rarely will they enjoy the quiet assurance and peacefulness they can share with a kindred Snake.

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Any pairing between two of the same signs in the Chinese zodiac involves the same Trine Family (similar to the elements in Western astrology). The family of the Snake, which also includes the Ox and Rooster, emphasises commercial acumen and patient commitment. Two Snakes together share these fundamental qualities of insight and perseverance, which can form a bedrock for a dependable and profitable relationship.

The Snake also tends to be fabulously attractive, with a profoundly mystical appeal. While this can certainly lead to much enjoyment, not to mention pragmatic gains of one kind or another, it can also make natives of the Snake suspicious that the attentions of others are not based on a full appreciation of their qualities. The Snake is famously wise and philosophical, after all, with much to offer beyond what is only skin deep. A connection between two people of this sign can therefore develop a particular closeness, partly born of their respective capacities for deep thought and sensual pleasure, but also based on a shared understanding that it can be lonely to be valued without feeling properly understood.

Of course, all own-sign matches must face the risk that there is an overabundance of shared energy without sufficient counterbalancing forces. Typically these two would both expect to be the more beguiling, elusive member of a partnership. For a pair of Snake natives, neither may be accustomed to giving as much attention as the other is accustomed to receiving. Also, two Snakes may be mistrustful of each other's charming wiles, in part because this sign is especially prone to jealousy, but also because they tend to know themselves the temptation to use manipulation for selfish ends. Ultimately, this potent but sometimes variable compatibility can produce a relationship that functions especially well without the interference of others.

A pair of Snake natives may be at their most comfortable and successful exploring their talents and pleasures together in serene tranquility.

Celebrity Snake/Snake Pairings*

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John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy, with daughter Caroline
John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy, with daughter Caroline (click for attribution/s)

John F. Kennedy (5/29/1917, Gemini Snake), Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (7/28/1929, Leo Snake) : The 35th US President and First Lady were one of the most popular couples in the world. They were married from 1953 until Kennedy's assassination in 1963, and had four children (including a stillborn daughter and a son who was born prematurely and died after two days). The relationship has been a subject of widespread fascination, especially Kennedy's notorious reputation for infidelity. In a letter written around 1957, Jackie Kennedy wrote: "I know everyone says married couples should never separate—as you get off the same wave length—It is true you do—but I think it is usually good when we go away from each other as we both realize so much. We are so different—but I was thinking this trip—that every other time I’ve been away, you would write ‘don’t ponder our relationship too much’ etc.—and now I don’t, as one doesn’t ponder anything that is a part of you...You are an atypical husband—increasingly so in one way or another every year since we’ve been married—so you mustn’t be surprised to have an atypical wife—Each of us would have been so lonely with the normal kind. I can’t write down what I feel for you, but I will show you when I am with you—and I think you must know—All my love Jackie."

Chris Martin (3/2/1977, Pisces Snake), Dakota Johnson (10/4/1989, Libra Snake) : The musician and actor have been dating since 2017. Though they have disclosed few details about about their relationship, in 2022 Johnson described: "We’ve been together for quite a while, and we go out sometimes, but we both work so much that it’s nice to be at home and be cozy and private. Most of the partying takes place inside my house."

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel (click for attribution/s)

Paul Simon (10/13/1941, Libra Snake), Art Garfunkel (11/5/1941, Scorpio Snake) : The two musicians were childhood friends who first recorded together at age 15, and later formed the hugely successful duo, Simon & Garfunkel. Their relationship was famously troubled. Their onetime manager, Mort Lewis, described: "They both envied the other’s place in the team. Paul often thought the audience saw Artie as the star because he was the featured singer, and some people probably thought Artie even wrote the songs. But Artie knew Paul wrote the songs and thus controlled the future of the pair." Garfunkel admitted feeling resentful that Simon recorded solo after they were first signed as a duo in the 1950s: "[T]he friendship was shattered for life...I never forget, and I never really forgive. Paul won the writer’s royalties. I got the girls." After a reunion tour was cancelled in 2010 due to problems with Garfunkel's voice, Simon said: "[Garfunkel] let us all down. I was tired of all the drama. I didn’t feel I could trust him any more."

Bob Dylan (5/24/1941, Gemini Snake), David Crosby (8/14/1941, Leo Snake) : The two legendary musicians became friends when Crosby's band, The Byrds, covered the Dylan song, "Mr. Tambourine Man". Dylan later described: "[Crosby] was a colorful and unpredictable character, wore a Mandrake the Magician cape, didn’t get along with too many people and had a beautiful voice — an architect of harmony. He was tottering on the brink of death even then and could freak out a whole city block all by himself, but I liked him a lot...He could be an obstreperous companion." Crosby has said: "[Dylan] doesn’t welcome you in with open arms and show you who Bob is. He likes being mysterious. He likes being oblique. And he’s smart enough to pull it off. He’s a very interesting guy to be friends with. Very interesting."

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders (click for attribution/s)

Bernie Sanders (9/8/1941, Virgo Snake), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (10/13/1989, Libra Snake) : The two US politicians share a famous alignment as left-wing progressives. After Sanders suffered a heart attack in 2019, Ocasio-Cortez called him in hospital to give him her coveted endorsement as a presidential candidate. Shortly afterwards, Ocasio-Cortez described: "Well, I think one of the things that's so important about what Senator Sanders is talking about and what this campaign is about is that it's far larger than a presidential campaign. This is about really creating a mass movement, a multiracial mass movement of working-class Americans to guarantee health care, housing and education as rights for all, to draw back our endless wars and to promote an agenda of peace and prosperity abroad and to really address some of the systemic issues that are underlying a lot of the problems and inequalities in our economy today."


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Final Words

The Trine energy between firstwest and secondwest is among the most cherished in the whole Western zodiac. These two are rarely happier than when working together hand-in-glove, sharing their instinctual warmth, encouragement, and stability. On the Chinese zodiac side, the prospects are also overwhelmingly positive, for the shared energy of the firsteast and secondeast denotes deeply-held common values, even if a lack of contrary energy sometimes limits their shared horizons or makes dispute resolution difficult. Overall, this energy matrix can yield a profoundly satisfying and effective relationship, characterized by warmth and long-term stability.

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