HORIZON ASTROLOGY

Compatibility
Taurus Ox and Scorpio Monkey

A hugely promising match for making things happen! With simultaneously combative and harmonious energy on the Western side (firstwest and secondwest), and awesome prospects for collaboration on the Eastern side (firsteast and secondeast), this is a relationship it would be perilous to underestimate.

Western Zodiac

Taurus and Scorpio

Compatibility overview

This intense match is ultimately as favorable as any in Western astrology, though it is far from plain sailing! On any given subject, firstwest and secondwest are probably as likely to disagree as agree. Challenges, squabbling, competitiveness—such combative tensions are par for the course between these two. Yet, strange as it may seem, this oppositional energy can ultimately turn out to be a pure delight. In the right circumstances, it can be endlessly enriching and entertaining—in short, a brilliant foundation for an enjoyable and sustaining relationship.

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Facing each other across the Western zodiac wheel, the six famous Opposition matches attract some of the most powerful energy in all astrology. Scorpio and Taurus will usually recognize a peculiar brand of combative attraction as soon as they meet. Disputation is practically inevitable.

Taurus is famously reliable, careful, and set in their ways. Scorpio's character, on the other hand, is defined by essential fluidity, apt to change in a heartbeat from sweet sensitivity to tempestuousness. Hence Taurus is likely to find Scorpio's instincts consistently unsettling or worrying, while Scorpio will likely find Taurus's attitudes prosaic or sluggish. Taurus also tends to keep their emotions firmly in-check, while Scorpio is as naturally expressive as anyone under the sun. Challenges may take myriad forms, but an underlying sense that Taurus feels Scorpio needs to slow down, while Scorpio presses Taurus to speed up, is usually unavoidable.

There is a take-no-prisoners intensity to the oppositional energy here, as both signs share a Fixed modality. This modality emphasizes productivity and perseverance, meaning neither Scorpio nor Taurus is apt to retreat or compromise. The bewitching quality of Opposition energy, however, means these quite dramatic tensions can in fact strengthen rather than weaken this connection. For one thing, the combative atmosphere between Scorpio and Taurus usually expresses itself not so much as anger or frustration, but as humor, playfulness, or attraction. Indeed, there is just about no combination in the zodiac as consistently hilarious as Scorpio and Taurus when they get together. Furthermore, when these two do agree, the force of their shared convictions can be extraordinary.

Opposition matches like this one are the only kind of match where a shared modality meets compatible elements. Scorpio's Water forms a naturally harmonious partner with Taurus' Earth, so teamwork and collaboration are innate and marked for success. Consciously and unconsciously, these two often share fundamental ideals and objectives for the future, even as they seem at a more superficial level to needle each other like champions.

On balance, this is a thoroughbred of a match, demanding and hard to handle, but simply spectacular when given the freedom to run.

Celebrity Taurus/Scorpio Pairings^*

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Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard (click for attribution/s)

Jessica Lange (4/20/1949, Taurus Ox), Sam Shepard (11/5/1943, Scorpio Sheep) : The actor and actor/writer/director were together from 1983 until 2009, and had two children together. Shepard described in 2010, "[W]e're definitely an incredible match. But, you know, not without fireworks… although at this point, you know, she's the only woman I could live with. Who could live with me! What other woman would put up with me?...Jessica has this absolute honesty. I think it's a direct quality of the midwest, of that background that she's from."

Elaine May (4/21/1932, Taurus Monkey), Mike Nichols (11/6/1931, Scorpio Sheep) : The comedian/writer and director/comedian formed the comedy duo Nichols & May. The worked together for only four years (1959-1962), but they have been described as a critical influence on modern comedy, and have remained friends for over 50 years. In a rare joint interview in 2012, May said: "We were very similar. I mean, he was a Method actor, and I was Method. One of the big strengths was that we really, actually, worked the same way. We found the same things funny; we were both mean and Method. So that was the strength. Also, I found him hilarious." Nichols responded: "I found her hilarious."

Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson (click for attribution/s)

Dwayne Johnson (5/2/1972, Taurus Rat), Ryan Reynolds (10/23/1976, Scorpio Dragon) : The two actors have been friends for over 15 years. About working together on the film Red Notice (2021), which suspended filming during the pandemic in 2020, Reynolds described: "We made it about 1 or 2 days past the halfway point line. I'm guessing we might've finished the movie if we didn't spend 90 percent of the time dicking around, laughing. I've known Dwayne for like 15 years. So, we tend to spend time trying to make each other laugh, which is a really irresponsible thing to do with Netflix, their money. I think one of the reasons I’ve been friends with him for a long time is he really laughs at himself, which is one of the things I love about him. So if you kinds of parrot back [his lines] just 27 percent faster with a swear word at the end, he’s gone. He leaves the room and he never comes back."

John Corbett (5/9/1961, Taurus Ox), Bo Derek (11/20/1956, Scorpio Monkey) : The two actors have been a couple since 2002 and married in 2020. Derek has described: "It's that twinkle in [Corbett's] eye, that humor. He has a lot of joy in him and I feed off of it. I just love it. And the simplest things can make him so happy, so he makes my day brighter because of that, too. And he's got a wicked sense of humor."

Julia Roberts and George Clooney (click for attribution/s)

George Clooney (5/6/1961, Taurus Ox), Julia Roberts (10/28/1967, Scorpio Sheep) : The two movie stars have appeared together on multiple occasions, including Ocean's Eleven and Twelve, and Clooney's directorial debut, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, and have a reputation for peerless on-screen chemistry. Roberts has described: "We became instant friends. You know, you just meet people and sometimes you think, ‘I really don’t like that person, I have no reason to not like them, I just don’t like them and I will never change my mind. Then there’s some people, like my GTC [George Timothy Clooney] who you go, ‘OK, I’m gonna know this person until the end of time.’"

Michael Brandon (20/4/1945, Taurus Rooster), Glynis Barber (10/25/1955, Scorpio Sheep) : The two actors have been married since 1989 and have one child. Barber has described: "You would hope after 20 years it would calm down a bit, and I suppose we have mellowed, but it’s still quite volatile. I don’t know, maybe that’s the secret? The one thing is that it’s never boring."

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Chinese Zodiac

Ox and Monkey

Compatibility overview

It may not have the highest profile in the Chinese zodiac, but the combination of firsteast and secondeast has truly excellent prospects. With many compatible personality traits, and a healthy dose of favourable underlying energy, this match provides a terrific foundation for all kinds of relationships.

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The four Trine Families, the essential building blocks of the Eastern zodiac, can be split into two compatible pairs (like the elements in Western astrology). One such pair comprises the family of the Monkey (with the Dragon and Rat) and that of the Ox (with the Rooster and Snake). True, the Monkey and Ox combination flies more under the radar than some other matches among this inter-family group, but these two still benefit from the beautiful surrounding energy.

Early interactions between the Momkey and Ox will often be charming and exciting. The powerhouse Ox is driven to achieve success, and the many gifts of the Monkey will tend to make a powerful first impression. The Monkey, always impatient to apply their talents, will sense how much excitement and adventure they could have in the company of the awe-inspiring Ox. The real potential of this relationship, however, lies in what may happen next. These signs are both known for being somewhat isolated—the Monkey shielding gloominess behind witty hijinks, the Ox hiding deep moods under a facade of steely calm. The natural affinity here means these two signs may find it much easier than in other relationships to rely on each other for openness and support. Hence the passage of time may bring increasing depth and reliability. It may not all be plain sailing, of course.

The Ox tends to be more fixed in their attitudes than the flexible, ever-playful Monkey. Freedom is essential for the Monkey, where the Ox prizes stability and constancy. Showdowns arising out of these tensions could be viciously intense, as the Ox's temper is legendary, and the Monkey can be wickedly clever in a fight. This energy thus does need some space to breathe, so it is especially well suited to professional collaborations or intimate relationships where both parties have plenty of space.

With a few practical and creative initiatives to maintain harmony there is wonderful potential here for long-term happiness, reassurance, and dependability.

Celebrity Ox/Monkey Pairings^*

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Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall (click for attribution/s)

Eddie Murphy (4/3/1961, Aries Ox), Arsenio Hall (2/12/1956, Aquarius Monkey) : The two actors/entertainers and friends famously co-starred in Coming to America (1988) and Coming to America 2 (2021). Hall is godfather to Murphy's eldest daughter, and in 2021 led Murphy's induction into the NAACP Hall of Fame. Asked on Jimmy Kimmel Live! about the times Murphy appeared as a guest on The Arsenio Hall Show (1989-1993), Murphy said: "If you’ve ever seen those old interviews, look at them, we'd just be laughing…I think they actually did, on [TV show] Living Color, they might have even made a joke about how when we're in an interview it's just like us laughing and inside stuff…screaming and falling out." Hall added: "One time I'm interviewing him and we actually forgot the whole segment, and the clip and everything, and brought on his Uncle Ray."

Anthony Hopkins (12/31/1937, Capricorn Ox), Stella Arroyave (3/20/1956, Pisces Monkey) : The actor and antiques dealer have been married since 2003. Hopkins has said: "She met me ten years ago when I was shut down...Not trusting anyone. Certainly not trusting women...Everyday she wakes up happy. She's very positive about everything. I learnt from her just to take life as it comes."

Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor (click for attribution/s)

Richard Burton (11/10/1925, Scorpio Ox), Elizabeth Taylor (2/27/1932, Pisces Monkey) : The two Hollywood legends made 11 movies together and shared one of the most well-known and turbulent relationships of all time, including being married and divorced twice. Taylor described in 1973: "When you are in love and lust like that, you just grab it with both hands and ride out the storm."

Sigourney Weaver (10/8/1949, Libra Ox), Jim Simpson (2/21/1956, Pisces Monkey) : The actor and director have been married since 1984 and have a daughter together. Weaver has described: "I’ve always believed what they say in the psychology magazines—that whatever is wrong with your current relationship, you’ll re-experience it in the next one. So why not stick with this great guy who you found and work things out with him?"

Kate Beckinsale (7/26/1973, Leo Ox), Michael Sheen (2/5/1969, Aquarius Monkey) : The two actors were together for seven years from 1995 to 2002 and have a daughter together. They have remained close since their separation. Beckinsale has commented: "I really love him and like him and we make each other roar with laughter."

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Final Words

This is a brilliant pairing for ambitious ventures and mutual advancement. The Western Opposition energy between firstwest and secondwest may cause these two to fight like cats and dogs, but their equally intense agreements mean this relationship has a pathway to limitless growth. On the Eastern side, the favourable energy surrounding the firsteast and secondeast combination, and the likelihood they will share substantial common ground, provide a foundation for long-lasting, committed collaboration. A true power match!