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Compatibility
Taurus Dog and Gemini Dog

It may require some patience, but in this combination the potential of firstwest and secondwest to progress from initial nervousness to steadfast allies is greatly favored by the shared energy of the firsteast sign.

Western Zodiac sign, Taurus
Western Zodiac sign, Gemini

Western Zodiac

Taurus and Gemini

Compatibility overview

In classical Western astrology, signs that are next to each other around the zodiac wheel have quite a poor reputation. But while it is true that firstwest and secondwest may be hesitant or cool towards each other early in their relationship, time can work wonders here. As months or years go by, these two can potentially forge a bond far stronger and more rewarding than they would ever have imagined at the beginning.

Taurus and Gemini - Relationship Horoscope

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Relationships between Gemini and Taurus tend to begin, if they begin at all, slowly.

Signs that are adjacent around the Western zodiac wheel form what is called a Semi-sextile aspect. This is often compared to real life neighbors, who might be expected to have lots in common but in practice tend to be wary or distant towards one another. Gemini's enthusiasm for travel and intellectual ideas is unlikely to hold much initial appeal for the more solid and routine-oriented Taurus, who may think Gemini appears flighty and unreliable. Gemini, on the other hand, can find Taurus' methodical steadiness to be unimaginative and workmanlike, not to mention just plain boring. The respective elements contribute to this early standoffishness.

Gemini is an Air sign, drawn to excitement with a constantly changing, somewhat ephemeral, perspective, whereas Taurus represents the patient, steady development characteristic of Earth. Also, this Semi-sextile connection is one of only two minor aspects (with the Quincunx), which contributes to uncertainty and a possible lack of direction between these signs. Time, however, can work real magic for this relationship.

It may not be apparent immediately, but these signs have a great deal to offer each other. Gemini's sprightliness can be enormously beneficial in shaking Taurus out of their stubbornness and predictable comfort zones, injecting enterprise and adventure into their lives. Taurus' influence can be similarly invaluable, helping to channel Gemini's changeable energy into productive outcomes, and moderating Gemini's occasionally drastic changes of mood. Taurus' Fixed modality centers on real-world accomplishment, which combines perfectly with Gemini's more reflective Mutable energy, with its emphasis on consequences and after-effects. Hence these two can find they are surprisingly at ease collaborating on individual projects, or indeed on building a shared life together.

All in all, despite the likelihood of delays or confusion early on, there is a good chance that in any context these two could develop a potent and enriching connection.

Celebrity Taurus/Gemini Pairings*

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Greg Berlanti and Robbie Rogers
Greg Berlanti and Robbie Rogers (click for attribution/s)

Robbie Rogers (5/12/1987, Taurus Rabbit), Greg Berlanti (5/24/1972, Gemini Rat) : The screenwriter and former professional soccer player married in 2017 and have two children together. Rogers has described: "It happened organically for me, and I just fell in love with him over time. If I’m going to fall for someone, I have to get to know them. I’ve never been much of a one-night-stand person."

Danny Trejo (5/16/1944, Taurus Monkey), Robert Rodriguez (6/20/1968, Gemini Monkey) : The actor and filmmaker have collaborated frequently since Rodriguez cast Trejo in the film Desperado, including on the Spy Kids and Machete movie series. Trejo has described: "I don't think Hollywood would have ever made me a leading man, because, come on, I don't look like Brad Pitt or Leonardo DiCaprio. But it took Robert to say, 'Hey man, not everybody's that pretty!' I've been training for the Machete character for a long time, with every movie."

Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf
Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf (click for attribution/s)

Andre Agassi (4/29/1970, Taurus Dog), Steffi Graf (6/14/1969, Gemini Rooster) : The two champion tennis players have been married since 2001 and have two children. In his book, Open, Agassi describes how he initially tried to connect with Graf in 1992, seven years before they eventually became a couple, writing: "I say, 'I'd really love to talk with you some time'. She doesn't respond. She merely smiles, an enigmatic smile, and I can't tell if she's happy about what I've just said, or nervous..."

Natasha Richardson (5/11/1963, Taurus Rabbit), Liam Neeson (6/7/1952, Gemini Dragon) : The famous actors were married for 15 years before Richardson's tragic death in 2009. Speaking of when they acted together on stage in 1993, Neeson said: "I'd never had that kind of an explosive chemistry situation with an actor, or actress...She and I were like [Fred] Astaire and [Ginger] Rogers. We had just this wonderful kind of dance — free dance on stage every night."

Jon Leach (4/18/1973, Aries Ox), Lindsay Davenport (6/8/1976, Gemini Dragon) : The two former professional tennis players married in 2003 and have four children together. Davenport described in 2009: "Truly, I’m the luckiest girl: He’s home by 4:00 p.m. and when he walks through the door, he does everything with my son — and I don’t exaggerate. Any time in the middle of the night, if there’s a cry, he’s always the first one up. I kind of pretend I don’t hear it a lot of the time."

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Chinese Zodiac sign, the Dog
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Dog

Chinese Zodiac

Dog and Dog

Compatibility overview

The combination of two souls born in the year of the Dog can be one of the best own-sign matches in the Chinese zodiac. The inevitable over-familiarity that arises between natives of the same sign means this connection probably won't be all smooth sailing. But the synergies between these devoted signs, especially their capacity and respect for work, provide a strong foundation for a lasting and successful relationship.

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Own-sign matches in the Chinese zodiac necessarily involve members of the same Trine Family (like the elements in Western astrology). For the Dog (whose family also includes the Horse and Tiger), their family's binding energy is at once aspirational and honorable. This provides a relationship between Dog natives with a strong foundation from the beginning.

These two are likely to bond immediately over a shared sense of high ambition, and a conviction never to compromise their values. They will admire each other's plainspokenness, their talents for speaking and performing in front of an audience, and their impressive physical capabilities (for the Dog is usually a very physically-oriented sign). Perhaps the greatest synergy between two Dog natives is their instinctive support for underdog people and causes. Those born in this year can be strongly humanitarian in their instincts. Any group that is disenfranchised or discriminated against by the upper echelons of society can attract their earnest and committed support, and it would be no surprise for two Dog natives to unite in support of an activist or political cause.

A problem for all own-sign matches is that they can suffer from a lack of counterbalancing energy, which may give rise to a somewhat fatiguing sameness. Ironically, this can be an especially conspicuous problem for two Dog natives, precisely because the affinities between them are so strong. Of course, people the same age inevitably mix together, and Dog souls often enter very close relationships with one another when they are still young. Problems of over-familiarity can thus surface while they are relatively immature. Not all relationships recover, of course, but happily the Dog is very capable of applying their prodigious work ethic to resolving disputes or establishing a new regime. Many successful Dog/Dog relationships can thus have a phoenix-like quality of reconfiguration over time.

Whatever changes eventuate or patterns ultimately work best, this relationship can prove to be a true blessing for the parties themselves and their wider social circle, as the high ambitions of both Dog natives are translated into a shared and deeply fulfilling actuality.

Celebrity Dog/Dog Pairings*

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Donald Trump and Melania Trump
Donald Trump and Melania Trump (click for attribution/s)

Melania Trump (4/26/1970, Taurus Dog), Donald Trump (6/14/1946, Gemini Dog) : The 45th US President and First Lady married in 2005 and have one child. Speaking at the time of their engagement in 2004, Donald Trump said: "We're together five years, and these five years for whatever reasons have been my most successful. I have to imagine [Melania] had something to do with that."

Joanna Lumley (5/1/1946, Taurus Dog), Jennifer Saunders (7/6/1958, Cancer Dog) : The actor/comedian/screenwriter and actor/author/model formed a strong friendship, and showed memorable chemistry, when they collaborated on the TV show, Absolutely Fabulous (1992-2012). Saunders has said: "I think what happened was that we got on and we just had such a good laugh." Lumley has described: "[Saunders] spent more time shopping for cast presents than she did on rehearsing...[She is] [e]asily one of my favourite people of all time."

Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli
Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli (click for attribution/s)

Judy Garland (6/10/1922, Gemini Dog), Liza Minnelli (3/12/1946, Pisces Dog) : The two actor/singers shared one of the most famous mother/daughter relationships in entertainment history. Minelli has described: "I remember Mama saying, 'Now don’t get upset because of the way they may compare you to me because you’re an entertainer too.' I said, 'Oh, I won’t.' And then she reads something where they compared me to her. She said, 'How dare they? You’re your own woman. Dammit! Can’t they see?' And she’d throw it down in the trash. She was wonderful and so overprotective. She tried saving us from any of the stuff that other people said, except the great stuff."

Gary Oldman (3/21/1958, Aries Dog), David Bowie (1/8/1947, Capricorn Dog) : The legendary musician and acclaimed actor were friends for over 25 years. In 1995, they recorded a duet of Bowie’s song, "You’ve Been Around", and in 2013, Oldman appeared in a controversial video for Bowie's single, "The Next Day". Oldman described in 2014: "We got on really well. [Bowie] comes from the same part of the world as I do. I didn’t want anything from him, he didn’t want anything from me...I see him less as 'David Bowie' and more as Dave from Brixton and I’m Gary from New Cross. I was a fan of his music and I still am. We’re just mates."

Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins
Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins (click for attribution/s)

Susan Sarandon (10/4/1946, Libra Dog), Tim Robbins (10/16/1958, Libra Dog) : The two actors were romantic partners from 1988 until 2009, and had two children. The pair were much admired for the durability of their relationship as high-profile celebrities, especially given the 12-year age difference, and for their activism to promote liberal progressive views. Sarandon said during their time together: "I won't marry because I am too afraid of taking [Robbins] for granted or him taking me for granted – maybe it will be a good excuse for a party when I am 80."

Kate Bush (7/30/1958, Leo Dog), David Gilmour (3/6/1946, Pisces Dog) : The two musicians shared a close connection early in Bush's singing career, when the Pink Floyd guitarist discovered Bush as a fifteen-year-old. Gilmour has described: "[Bush's] unusual vocal style and sound, I thought it was unlikely that record companies, A&R people would get it...So, after some various tryouts, I decided to employ a full studio in London...I chose two or three songs out of about 50 that she had, and I didn’t spend a long time choosing, I just sort of thought we’ll have one nice slow one, one sort of medium temperature, one like this… we’ll do those to releasable level so that they weren’t demos, so that they were actually properly ready-to-go tracks. I thought that was the best way to take her to the record companies to convince them."

Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj
Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj (click for attribution/s)

Lil Wayne (9/27/1982, Libra Dog), Nicki Minaj (12/8/1982, Sagittarius Dog) : The two rap legends share a longstanding close and mentoring friendship. Wayne is credited with having discovered Minaj, after he signed her to his Young Money Entertainment label early in her career. Minaj has described: "Because [Wayne] works so [expletive] hard, he shows me that no matter how hot you think you are, you can’t stop. You have to keep that chokehold on the game because there’s always somebody itching and ready to take your spot. He works like it’s his first day on the job and I love that about him."


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Final Words

The semi-Sextile match of firstwest and secondwest contains the seeds of a life-changingly close and supportive collaboration—if they can progress beyond early wariness, for their stark differences are usually apparent immediately. The shared energy of the Chinese zodiac’s firsteast sign may at times bring a lack of excitement or problems resolving disagreements, but these two can usually be relied on to see the world in the same way. Overall, then, this is a relationship with a firm foundation, and significant long-term opportunities for mutual reassurance and reward.

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