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Scorpio Rat and Aquarius Rat

The argumentative yet productive combination of firstwest and secondwest is likely to reveal many of its most hopeful qualities, when complemented as here by the solid shared foundation of firsteast and secondeast.

Western Zodiac sign, Scorpio
Western Zodiac sign, Aquarius

Western Zodiac

Scorpio and Aquarius

Compatibility overview

There will rarely be a dull moment when firstwest and secondwest get together. Few combinations in the Western zodiac can match the intensity and drama of this one. Typically, there will be challenges and confrontations aplenty between these two. But there can also be fantastic personal growth on both sides, offering excitement and fulfilment.

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Square matches like that between Aquarius and Scorpio bring explosive, confrontational energy. Even small and unimportant issues can produce heated debate. Serious matters could see these two duelling at dawn!

This potential for tension is due in part to the respective elements. The Air of Aquarius is associated with thinking and ideas, where the Water sign Scorpio operates more in the realm of feeling and sensation. Aquarians are generally accepting of everyone, but the intense emotional life of Scorpio may at times be overbearing and leave them needing a break. Scorpio, by contrast, will likely struggle with Aquarius' customary optimism and sometimes unorthodox behaviour, which to Scorpio may seem jarringly flippant or superficial. What's more, these are both Fixed modality signs, meaning they can each—albeit in markedly different ways—be resolute about getting their own way. Butting heads is an apt analogy, for when these two disagree, neither will want to back down, ever.

The friction attached to this pairing does have plenty of upside, however. For one thing, these two will almost certainly get each other's attention. Sexual chemistry and flirtatiousness are common, especially early in a relationship. In any context, the blend of confusion and curiosity between these signs tends to attract rather than repel. More importantly in the long term, this combination strongly favours maturing and growth. The tension here, sometimes playful, sometimes more serious, will help both parties recognize which core aspects of themselves are working and which must be abandoned for their own good. The result can be a powerful bond indeed.

It is true that, at times, the wisdom bestowed by this energy match may be most gratefully experienced in other relationships. However, many Aquarius/Scorpio matches are able to harness the benefits between themselves to form a sustained and powerfully nourishing alliance.

Celebrity Scorpio/Aquarius Pairings*

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Sally Field and Burt Reynolds
Sally Field and Burt Reynolds (click for attribution/s)

Sally Field (11/6/1946, Scorpio Dog), Burt Reynolds (2/11/1936, Aquarius Rat) : The two actors starred together in Smokey and the Bandit in 1977. Later, Reynolds described Field as "the love of my life" and said, "I don’t know why I was so stupid...You find the perfect person, and then you do everything you can to screw it up." In an emotional statement after Reynolds died in 2018, Field stated, "My years with Burt never leave my mind. He will be in my history and my heart, for as long as I live. Rest, Buddy."

Julia Roberts (10/28/1967, Scorpio Sheep), Daniel Moroder (1/31/1969, Aquarius Monkey) : The actor and cinematographer have been married since 2002. At the time they met, around 2000, both were involved with other people. Roberts has explained, "He sorted his whole thing out, separate and apart from me. And I sorted my life out, separate and apart from him. I think that’s the only reason we were able to ultimately fall in love with each other and be together."

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore
Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore (click for attribution/s)

Demi Moore (11/11/1962, Scorpio Tiger), Ashton Kutcher (2/7/1978, Aquarius Horse) : The two actors were married from 2005 to 2013 and for a time were one of the most famous celebrity couples in the world. Moore, who is 15 years older than Kutcher, has described, "When I met Ashton, it almost felt like a do-over, like I could just go back in time and experience what it was like to be young with him- much more so than I’d ever been able to experience it when I was actually in my 20s."

John Cleese (10/27/1939, Scorpio Rabbit), Camilla Cleese (1/24/1984, Aquarius Pig) : The father and daughter comedians announced in 2022 that they would be developing together a reboot of John Cleese's celebrated Fawlty Towers TV Show. Camilla Cleese had previously described how problems in her personal life led to a period of estrangement between them: "I think it was more just his approach of, 'You don’t have the privilege of being in our family until you straighten up your act.' But there was always a lot of love there, I don’t think it was out of spite or anything. It was what he felt would be most helpful for me – and it worked. It’s always hard because I was in a pretty bad place, but we made amends after. We’re closer than ever."

RuPaul (11/17/1960, Scorpio Rat), Georges LeBar (1/24/1973, Aquarius Rat) : The performer and author/artist have been together for over 20 years and married in 2017. RuPaul has said about LeBar, "He and I know that on this planet where there are millions and millions of people, the person I have found on this planet that I like the very most is him. And I know that for him the person he loves the most on this planet is me. I know that, there's no doubt in my mind."

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Chinese Zodiac sign, the Rat
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Rat

Chinese Zodiac

Rat and Rat

Compatibility overview

Among all the Eastern signs, this combination stands out as one of the most compatible own-sign matches. With two natives of the same sign, some lack of balance is inevitable, and in this case friendship and solidarity may come more easily than heart-to-heart love affairs. That said, these two usually share a bedrock of similar values and compatible approaches to life, so in any context there is likely to be ample opportunity for closeness, humor, and support.

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Eastern astrology relies fundamentally on four Trine Families. The family of the Rat (which includes the Monkey and Dragon) emphasizes creativity above all—liveliness, ingenuity, and unpredictability. Though the Rat is no slouch when it comes to genius schemes, visionary expression, or surprising innovations, they are also the most consistent and stable member of their family. Two Rat natives together can thus be expected to find common ground easily. They will usually find much to admire in each other's gifts for insightful strategy, delicate handling of information, and witty repartee. In conversation, the Rat is typically a captivating blend of charm, vibrancy, and wordplay—traits that can prove twice as rewarding when mirrored in a friend, colleague, or romantic interest. While the Rat may sometimes seem opportunistic, part of the reason for this is that they are genuinely fascinated by what makes others tick. Hence two natives of the Rat sign will often engage in a highly infectious atmosphere of earnestness and interest. Perhaps the most important affinity between these signs, however, is the depth of their attachment.

The Rat can be a faithful and dependable ally, with an instinctive capacity for forming strong emotional connections. As a pairing, these two tend to build mutual trust quickly and may depend on one another long into the future. All own sign matches have to deal with a potential overabundance of some qualities and a lack of others. For two natives of the Rat sign, this can result in a certain guardedness. The Rat's talent for secrecy is legendary, and together they may sense that they are both being selective about what they disclose. Also, their wonderful communication skills can bring more pure pleasure in the context of a broader spectrum of energy. Two Rat natives may find they are at their happiest sharing their relationship with other company, or that over time they share quite brief, though often intensely meaningful, exchanges. Sometimes professional, familial, or friendship-based relationships may prove more straightforward than intimate connections. Overall, though, these are two highly compatible souls, and their connection provides a strong foundation for an enduring, reliable, and enriching bond.

Celebrity Rat/Rat Pairings*

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Al and Tipper Gore
Al and Tipper Gore (click for attribution/s)

Al Gore (3/31/1948, Aries Rat), Tipper Gore (8/19/1948, Leo Rat) : The former Vice President and Second Lady of the United States were married from 1970 until they separated in 2010. They have four children together. In 2002, they co-wrote the book Joined at the Heart: The Transformation of the American Family, which described: "[D]uring thirty-two years of marriage, there have been plenty of disagreements, arguments, stresses, and fights…Luckily, we have also had plenty of joy, happiness, play, and pleasure, and we have learned to deeply appreciate those wonderful qualities we see clearly in each other, while accepting what cannot change. It has helped us a lot to laugh at ourselves and at each other…[T]he most important aspect of our journey together has been our willingness to work through our differences and to value and respect the fact that we share such similar goals and values in life."

Colin Firth (9/10/1960, Virgo Rat), Stanley Tucci (11/11/1960, Scorpio Rat) : The two actors have been good friends for over 20 years. Describing their collaboration in the film Supernova, Tucci said: "Working with Colin was just a joy. He's a joy. He's a brilliant actor, but he's also one of my best friends. We've known each other for so long, and we've both been through things, personally, that we've helped each other through and been there for really wonderful times. It's just nice to have that history...There's so much trust that has to be there. So when you know somebody really well, and you love them, like I love Colin, it's really fun. You see actors playing close friends, and there's that sort of jocular stuff that happens — that's the hardest stuff to recreate, more than the drama. And for us, that was just there. And that is not dissimilar from the way we are."

Olivia Newton-John and Delta Goodrem
Olivia Newton-John and Delta Goodrem (click for attribution/s)

Olivia Newton-John (9/26/1948, Libra Rat), Delta Goodrem (11/9/1984, Scorpio Rat) : The two singer/actors became friends after Newton-John wrote to Goodrem, who was in hospital with cancer as an eighteen-year-old, sharing encouragement and drawing on her own cancer journey. They later collaborated, with Goodrem writing songs for Newton-John and playing her in the biopic, Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted to You. After Newton-John died in 2022, Goodrem posted on Instagram: "The whole world will feel this heartbreak today because the entire world felt Olivia’s unmatched light. A force for good. A force of nature. Strong and kind. my mentor, my friend, my inspiration, someone who always guided me… she was always there for me. Family to me. I don’t have all the words I would like to say today but I hope everyone will join in celebrating our beloved Olivia, her heart, soul, talent, courage, grace…I love you forever ❤️ 💔."

Sinéad Cusack (2/18/1948, Aquarius Rat), Jeremy Irons (9/19/1948, Virgo Rat) : The two actors have been married since 1978 and have two sons. When they met, Irons mistakenly called Cusack "Siobhan" instead of Sinéad, prompting her to slap his face. Irons has described: "It's a stormy marriage, I'm pleased to say. I'm a difficult person, my wife's a difficult person. Living together is difficult, but that is precisely what we both need."

LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony
LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony (click for attribution/s)

Carmelo Anthony (5/29/1984, Gemini Rat), LeBron James (12/30/1984, Capricorn Rat) : The two successful professional basketball players have been close friends since their high school teams played in 2002, a game where James scored 36 points and Anthony 34. Anthony described: "[The night before the game] we sat there for hours, just kickin’ it, just talking, man. And we clicked from that moment. We just felt like we had similar backgrounds, single-parent home, broken family, growing up in the hood. That was a similar story, so we connected off of that before basketball. I was looking for some type of relationship like that with somebody, and he was looking for that as well. So, we came in each other’s lives at the right time because we was both looking for that brotherhood."


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Final Words

The Square combination of firstwest and secondwest attracts powerful and explosive energy, with heated disagreements just about unavoidable. Yet this energy also has rare potential as a teacher, illuminating which qualities and directions in life are essential, and which can be forsaken. The positives of this Square connection are especially likely to surface here, given the sympathetic shared connection of the firsteast and secondeast. This own-sign combination may prove somewhat exhausting from time to time, owing to the lack of balance, but these two will likely share their most core values and attitudes—an ideal way to ensure the wildness of the Square can be kept under control, more or less.

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