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Scorpio Horse and Leo Sheep

Relations between firstwest and secondwest may sometimes seem fiercely combative, yet their contrariness has the potential to promote life-changing self-understanding and advancement, especially with the assistance here of the beautifully harmonious firsteast and secondeast.

Western Zodiac

Scorpio and Leo

Compatibility overview

Not for the faint-hearted! This combination of powerhouse Western zodiac signs firstwest and secondwest can be one of the most intense and combative of any under the Sun. Even apparently mundane subjects may provoke fierce or intractable confrontations. However, there is a clear upside to this explosive energy match, with excitement aplenty, and both sides—separately and together—likely to find unparalleled opportunities for positive personal transformation.

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The interval of three steps around the Western zodiac wheel forms a hard right-angle. This perpendicular, so-called Square energy is theoretically the most turbulent of any connection, for the natural trajectories of the signs cannot help but collide.

For Leo and Scorpio, the prospect of inevitable tension begins with the elements. Leo represents the dynamic, volcanic energy of Fire at its most stable, meaning they are typically natural leaders, noble and charismatic, their stunning performative and leadership skills ever propelling them towards light and glory. Water sign Scorpio may be no less forceful, but their essential direction is more emotional, sensitive, and directed to the great profundity of existence, encompassing both positive and negative standpoints. Hence these signs can each find the other unsettling. Leo may find Scorpio's brooding complexity weighs down their idealistic visions, while Scorpio can see Leo as simplistic, high-minded, and brash. Indeed, disputes over power are perhaps the most obvious threat to this relationship. These are both incredibly capable signs. Their shared Fixed modality emphasizes productivity and actualization, but in a head-on context like this, it also means there is barely any scope for compromise. On any given subject, Leo and Scorpio may find they have opposing instincts, and they each think their own should rule the day.

The gift of this Square energy connection rises out of its potential for conflict. For one thing, there is likely to be no shortage of excitement—creative and sexual chemistry, for example, are very likely here, at least in the short term. Also, while admiration may not always be easy to admit, these signs are too similarly impactful not to respect each other's prodigious talents, sometimes hugely. Most importantly, Leo and Scorpio can achieve unique self-knowledge through this relationship. Patterns of disagreement and resolution may reveal to these signs their true identities—values that are able to be compromised, and those that cannot. Nothing holds these signs' feet to the fire like this incendiary match.

Ultimately, long-term success as a partnership here is likely to require some work, but individual and mutual enrichment are strongly favored, and both Leo and Scorpio may be eternally grateful for the lessons they learn from each other.

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Gale Anne Hurd and James Cameron (click for attribution/s)

James Cameron (8/16/1954, Leo Horse), Gale Anne Hurd (10/25/1955, Scorpio Sheep) : Film director Cameron and producer Hurd shared a noteworthy collaborative relationship, and were married from 1985 to 1989. Before their marriage, they worked on The Terminator (1984), for which they also both wrote the script. They made Aliens (1986) while they were together, and The Abyss (1989) and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) during and after their break-up. Cameron described in 1986: "We don’t always get along. There’s always creative dialog. I know this movie [Aliens] would not have been possible to do, as you saw it, within the budget parameters, if we hadn’t made such a good team. I never could have done it with another producer who wasn’t backing me 100%. And I don’t think Gale could have done it with another director, who was trying to achieve something at the expense of schedule and production costs."

Donnie Wahlberg (8/17/1969, Leo Rooster), Jenny McCarthy (11/1/1972, Scorpio Rat) : Singer/songwriter/actor/producer Wahlberg and actor/model/meda personality McCarthy have been married since 2014. McCarthy said in 2021, "Even Prince Charming and the fairy tale doesn’t come without work. I loved him so much as soon as I met him, I was like, ‘How do I not mess this up? I’m going to ask him, before we even have our first fight, if we can go to therapy together.'"

Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates (click for attribution/s)

Melinda French Gates (8/15/1964, Leo Dragon), Bill Gates (10/28/1955, Scorpio Sheep) : Microsoft founder Bill Gates and computer scientist/philanthropist Melinda Gates met in 1987, and were married from 1994 to 2021. They have three children. Their charitable foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was the second largest charitable organization in the world in 2020. In 2019, Melinda Gates said, "I think people have a certain view of Bill, because he was a high-charging CEO running Microsoft. I think people must think, 'Oh well, Melinda must not really have equality with Bill.' Actually, I have total equality with Bill. But it took a while for us to get there." Around the same time, Bill was quoted as saying, "Working together as well as raising a family together, there’s a certain intensity to that. But we’re very lucky because we mostly see things the same way, the goals are very much the same."

Merritt Wever (8/11/1980, Leo Monkey), Toni Collette (11/1/1972, Scorpio Rat) : The two actors formed a close connection when they collaborated on the successful and award-winning miniseries, Unbelievable (2019). Collette described, "[Our rapport] was very easy and just felt natural, you know? We didn't have to reach too far to make it feel authentic...it is [a] really important story, and I think every human should watch it." Wever said, "[Collette is] someone whose body of work is part of my artistic makeup and DNA...I actually accidentally quoted Muriel’s Wedding to her face one day, and thought she was gonna think I was the biggest dork. Instead, she received it with like, great affection and forgiveness and patience. I got to tell Muriel, 'You’re terrible, Muriel.' And you know what? There aren’t too many people in the world who can say that, so I’ll take it..."

Neil Young and David Crosby (click for attribution/s)

David Crosby (8/14/1941, Leo Snake), Neil Young (11/12/1945, Scorpio Rooster) : The two musicians formed part of the on-again, off-again supergroup, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Their album, Déjà Vu (1970), remains the most successful for each of the four members. Young and Crosby shared a famously at times fraught relationship. In 2014, Crosby described Young's partner Daryl Hannah as, "a purely poisonous predator." Young responded, "I wish [Crosby] the best with his life. There’s love there. There’s just nothing else there." After Crosby died in early 2023, Young wrote: "David’s voice and energy were at the heart of our band. His great songs stood for what we believed in and it was always fun and exciting when we got to play together...We had so many great times, especially in the early years. Crosby was a very supportive friend in my early life, as we bit off big pieces of our experience together. David was the catalyst of many things."

Arnold Schwarzenegger (7/30/1947, Leo Pig), Lou Ferrigno (11/9/1951, Scorpio Rabbit) : The two bodybuilders shared an iconic rivalry, recorded in the cult classic documentary film, Pumping Iron (1977). The film is famous in part for showcasing Schwarzenegger's legendary "psych-out" tactics against Ferrigno. Ferrigno said later, "My only regret was that I was planning and hoped to reach my full potential and beat Arnold because he was five years older, but I never got that chance...The way I look at it, it didn’t matter if I won, [it] didn’t matter if I lost. It was all about reaching out to the mainstream and educating the public on what bodybuilding really is." Pumping Iron is generally credited with having springboarded both Ferrigno and Schwarzenegger to highly successful and lucrative careers in Hollywood.

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Chinese Zodiac

Horse and Sheep

Compatibility overview

This is simply one of the most special connections in the Chinese zodiac. Real relationships are never without complexity, but the energy here is as favourable as can be. Even casual acquaintances between these two can be surprisingly meaningful, and given chance to blossom, the bond may prove transformational in the best way possible.

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In Chinese astrology, the high-water mark of compatibility is usually the other members of each sign's own Trine Family—like the elements in Western astrology. However, each sign also has a special Soulmate connection with one sign from their kindred Trine Family. The Horse and Sheep share this exceptional Soulmate energy.

In the right circumstances, communication will flow easily from the get-go. The Sheep can be fretful in other company, but the Horse's brand of passionate independence calms and delights them in equal measure. When the Sheep is at ease, there is no more enchanting a creature in the Chinese zodiac, and the Horse will likely find the effects irresistible.

The real marvel of this connection, as it matures, is how the traits of these two souls complement and enhance one another. The Sheep's creative gifts are brilliant but risk being stifled by hesitancy and fragility. The Horse contributes a decisive, free-thinking independence that builds the Sheep's self-worth and gives them the confidence to share their gifts at large. The Horse, meanwhile, has a tendency towards excessive detachment and selfishness, which can make them lonely and insensitive towards others. The charms of the Sheep are capable of effortlessly breaking down the Horse's defences, making them more approachable and understanding, and softening their wilful nature with a sense of closeness and belonging.

It can be helpful to bear in mind that, as the Horse and Sheep grow closer, their Soulmate connection may be demanding. A bit like a Stradivarius, the music here can be divine if everything is tuned correctly, but problems—such as competing allegiances or excessive self-doubt—can feel especially awful. If these two signs are able to prioritize their relationship, however, and give their shared energy the scope to fulfil its potential, the prospects for successful collaboration and loving support are virtually limitless.

Celebrity Horse/Sheep Pairings^*

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Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro (click for attribution/s)

Martin Scorsese (11/17/1942, Scorpio Horse), Robert De Niro (8/17/1943, Leo Sheep) : The actor and director have shared one of the most iconic collaborations in movie history, making nine films together including Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, Cape Fear, and Raging Bull. De Niro has described: "I consider myself very lucky to have that long of a relationship with [Scorsese]. I can’t imagine my life without it."

Billy Zane (2/24/1966, Pisces Horse), Kelly Brook (11/23/1979, Sagittarius Sheep) : The actor and actor/model shared a high-profile romantic relationship for four years, ending in 2008. They apparently remained on good terms; in 2015, Zane said about Brook appearing in the sitcom, One Big Happy (2015): "I feel incredibly proud. I always knew [Brook] had a knack for comedy. It is nice to see she is well within her sweet spot right now. I think the audiences will be thoroughly charmed."

Kirsten Gillibrand and Connie Britton (click for attribution/s)

Kirsten Gillibrand (12/9/1966, Sagittarius Horse), Connie Britton (3/6/1967, Pisces Sheep) : The actor and lawyer/politician have been close friends since college. Writing about Gillibrand's candidacy for US President, Britton has described: "As exciting and extraordinary as it is to have a friend run for President (I mean when does that happen?), I find myself even more ecstatic for the country. That a woman of this caliber, this fortitude, this integrity, and this intelligence might have a shot at becoming our leader. That is a thrill. How lucky we would be."

Emma Heming Willis (6/18/1978, Gemini Horse), Bruce Willis (3/19/1955, Pisces Sheep) : The model/actress and actor have been married since 2009 and have two children together. Emma Heming Willis wrote about her relationship with Bruce in 2021: "There's no one I would want to go through this crazy thing called marriage with than with him. He's my family, he's given me the family (and more) I dreamed of and I love him to my core."

Jennifer Finnigan and Jonathan Silverman (click for attribution/s)

Jonathan Silverman (8/5/1966, Leo Horse), Jennifer Finnigan (8/22/1979, Leo Sheep) : The two actors married in 2007. After the birth of their child in 2017, Silverman posted: "To my gorgeous warrior wife @jennigan1 you are the most courageous, most powerful, most beautiful person I have ever met. Our daughter could not have chosen a better mother and role model and best friend. I love you both with everything I got💖💖."

John Lydon (1/31/1956, Aquarius Sheep), Nora Forster (11/6/1942, Scorpio Horse) : The musician (founding member of The Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd) and actor/model were married from 1979 until Forster died in 2023. After Forster was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2018, Lydon became her full-time carer. When Lydon's song, "Hawaii", became a contender to represent Ireland in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, he said: "I thought it would be really good because it meant my lovely wife, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s, might get a great sense of fun out of it if she managed to guess who it was. We’ve lived together for 47 years, Nora and I, so she must have some clues as to who I am and what I can get up to." In February 2023, Lydon described: "All the things I thought were the ultimate agony seem preposterous now. [Alzheimer's has] shaped me into what I am. I don’t think I’ll ever get over it. I don’t see how I can live without her. I wouldn’t want to. There’s no point."

Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu (click for attribution/s)

Nelson Mandela (7/18/1918, Cancer Horse), Desmond Tutu (10/7/1931, Libra Sheep) : The two legendary anti-apartheid activists and Nobel laureates were close friends, albeit they often disagreed about matters of policy. When Mandela emerged after spending 27 years in jail, he stayed at Tutu's home on his first night of freedom.

Brian Hallisay (10/31/1978, Scorpio Horse), Jennifer Love Hewitt (2/21/1979, Pisces Sheep) : The two actors married in 2013 and have three children together. Love Hewitt has described on Instagram: "The best thing I have ever done will always be marrying him, having our kids and watching them change and grow every day."

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Final Words

firstwest and secondwest share a sometimes harsh Square connection. Chances are, disagreements will occur frequently, and be stubbornly difficult to resolve. Yet this confrontational energy can be an almost unparalleled source of personal growth and self-knowledge. In this pairing, the potential benefits of the Square may prove especially accessible—the prized Soulmate connection of firsteast and secondeast offers almost infinite scope for nourishment and closeness. Soulmate energy is demanding, so these two will need to give each other plenty of attention to avoid the Square energy on the Western side taking over and causing bickering or resentment. But if these two are sufficiently available for one another, the riches could be incalculable.