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Taurus Rat and Taurus Dog

These two should have plenty in common thanks to the shared sign of firstwest, while the Chinese zodiac match of firsteast and secondeast contributes mutual admiration and the possibility of a close bond.

Western Zodiac sign, Taurus
Western Zodiac sign, Taurus

Western Zodiac

Taurus and Taurus

Compatibility overview

Expect solidarity, strong creative affinities, and a proud lack of maturity in this meeting of kindred spirits. Mirror matches always involve an element of overfamiliarity, and two Taurus souls may at times find each other overly competitive, headstrong, or uncommitted to the connection between them. They share a powerful bedrock of common values, however, which can be conducive to an impactful—not to mention immensely entertaining—relationship.

Taurus and Taurus - Relationship Horoscope

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Western own-sign combinations naturally share a common element, which for two Taureans is the steadying, usually rock-solid influence of Earth. The emphasis here is on dependability, predictability, and hard work. These two will instinctively shy away from anything that seems like a flash-in-the-pan. They much prefer long-term security and hard-won gains over long-shots or chasing fool's gold. Thus when two Taurus souls get together, they usually put each other at ease quickly. Humor is especially favored here, as the energy of Taurus is eternally young at heart—irreverent banter, playfulness, and innuendo are likely to bring them frequent and intense joy together. Not that they will be shying away from exertion while they amuse each other. Taurus is one of the most physical signs under the Sun, and all kinds of physical labor, sport, and sex tend to fascinate and inspire them. At work or play, these two will probably form an impressive, and frequently hilarious, team. This relationship can provide ample food for the soul, as well. Taurus can be deceptively emotional in their outlook, their often loud and apparently quite juvenile outward persona masking an artist's sensitivity and aestheticism. Two Taureans can offer each other much-needed reassurance and security, giving each other space and confidence to expose their more sensitive sides.

It will be necessary for these two to navigate occasionally destabilizing tensions. Own-sign matches cannot help but have too much in common, and a dearth of balancing differences. Taurus can be quite a brooding, recalcitrant sign, and here this obstinacy and distraction on both sides can lead to a lack of sympathy and understanding. The ever-youthful charm of Taurus may sometimes seem to cancel itself out in this pairing, leaving both parties with a sense that they have more to offer in other quarters. These two share a hugely productive but equally inflexible Fixed modality—they may move mountains when things are good, but in bad times their unwillingness to back down could leave them alternately furious and exhausted.

Grudges are unlikely to last long in this context, however, for ultimately these two are natural comrades. Provided they can find space to flex and grow independently as well as together, the substantial benefits of this relationship may yield lifelong pleasure, reliability, and inspiration.

Celebrity Taurus/Taurus Pairings*

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Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox
Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox (click for attribution/s)

Machine Gun Kelly (4/22/1990, Taurus Horse), Megan Fox (5/16/1986, Taurus Tiger) : Actor Fox and musician/actor Kelly have shared a high-profile and characteristically intense romantic relationship since 2020. They have collaborated on the films, Midnight in the Switchgrass (2021), Good Mourning (2022), and Taurus (2022). Describing Taurus, Kelly said, "This movie is really close to me. It's about the last week that a musician is alive and he's ... trying to find the good in himself. That's kinda how I feel a lot of the time." Fox said in their first joint interview in 2020: "I knew right away that [Kelly] was what I call a twin flame. Instead of a soul mate, a twin flame is actually where a soul has ascended into a high enough level that it can be split into two different bodies at the same time. So we're actually two halves of the same soul, I think. And I said that to him almost immediately, because I felt it right away."

Barbra Streisand (4/24/1942, Taurus Horse), Andre Agassi (4/29/1970, Taurus Dog) : Celebrated singer/actor/director Streisand and multiple grand-slam-winning tennis player Agassi caused a stir when they dated around 1992-1993. Agassi described in his book, Open (2009): "More often than not, Barbra and I laugh at the shock and scandal our dates cause. We agree that we’re good for each other, and so what if she’s twenty-eight years older? We’re simpatico, and the public outcry only adds spice to our connection. It makes our friendship feel forbidden, taboo—another piece of my overall rebellion. Dating Barbra Streisand is like wearing Hot Lava."

Keith Haring and Grace Jones
Keith Haring and Grace Jones (click for attribution/s)

Grace Jones (5/19/1948, Taurus Rat), Keith Haring (5/4/1958, Taurus Dog) : Musician/model/actor Jones and artist Haring shared an iconic collaboration in the 1980s, with Haring painting Jones' body for music videos and films. Their work together included the music video, "I'm Not Perfect (But I’m Perfect For You)" (1986), and the film, Vamp (1986). Their collaborations have been described as, "[E]xploit[ing] the tensions and preconceptions spectators carry regarding race and gender. Jones’s fierce stage presence destabilizes historical relations of power enacted through male/female, black/white interaction, while her commanding voice leads the viewer through a symbolic negotiation."

Harvey Keitel (5/13/1939, Taurus Rabbit), Jane Campion (4/30/1954, Taurus Horse) : Director/screenwriter Campion and actor Keitel share a mutually respectful friendship. They collaborated on the acclaimed film, The Piano (1993), written and directed by Campion, and later on Holy Smoke! (1999). Speaking about The Piano, Keitel described: "'The Piano' exists on many levels. It's a complex text. One of the levels most apparent to me is that Jane has done what I have often seen men do — i.e., a woman gathering herself up, taking responsibility for herself and her sexual needs and her spiritual needs, and taking action to fulfill herself. That has usually been the domain of the man. Jane has gained access to that domain. It's a man's world. I see it that way. And it's to our detriment that it is so. Jane has struck out in a way that has helped me to come closer to an understanding of myself and woman."

Toby Stephens and Anna-Louise Plowman
Toby Stephens and Anna-Louise Plowman (click for attribution/s)

Toby Stephens (4/21/1969, Taurus Rooster), Anna-Louise Plowman (5/9/1972, Taurus Rat) : The two actors have been married since 2001, and have three children. They have collaborated multiple times, including in the TV series, Black Sails (2014-2017), and a stage production of the Noël Coward play, Private Lives. Describing their stage work in a joint interview, Stephens said, "It’s been great. Even though you’re together, with kids you actually rarely talk to one another because everything fits around the children, so it’s actually very nice having time together. I suppose there was the slight anxiety between the two of us that it might be difficult, but it hasn’t been at all." Plowman added, "I think it’s partly because of the people we are; Toby and I are not jealous or competitive of one another’s careers. That would be ridiculous."

Robert Fripp and Brian Eno
Robert Fripp and Brian Eno (click for attribution/s)

Brian Eno (5/15/1948, Taurus Rat), Robert Fripp (5/16/1946, Taurus Dog) : The two legendary musicians—Fripp from the band King Crimson, and Eno from Roxy Music—formed an experimental duo that Rolling Stone ranked 17th on their list of the best duos of all time. Often using the recording technique known as "Frippertronics", they recorded four studio albums: (No Pussyfooting) (1973), Evening Star (1975), The Equatorial Stars (2004), and Beyond Even (1992–2006) (2007). Fripp described in 1988: "I very much enjoyed working with Eno, of course, but it wasn't a question of deliberately making an instrumental record. It was: 'Come home for dinner.' 'Alright Brian, what time?' 'I don't know, some time.' Then turning up and, for no reason I know, taking my guitar and pedalboard and so forth. Eno saying: 'Would you like to plug in and see what you think?' Three days later I heard it and said: 'didn't think much of that!' That became Side One of No Pussyfootin'...For the very first concert in Madrid, we decided what we were going to do five minutes before we went on. And that was the beginning of the Fripp and Eno tour. It was a lot of fun. Two lads having fun, both with a good sense of humour."

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

Chinese Zodiac

Rat and Dog

Compatibility overview

This is an intriguing, if occasionally inconsistent, combination. The energy between firsteast and secondeast is not classically recognized as either brilliant or dangerous, but there are some important synergies that in the right circumstances can lead to a supportive and successful bond.

Rat and Dog - Relationship Horoscope

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In the Chinese zodiac, the 12 signs are divided into four Trine Families (much as the Western signs share four different elements). The respective families of the Dog (with the Horse and Tiger) and Rat (with the Monkey and Dragon) are not generally thought of as especially compatible—indeed, some matches across the two kinship groups can be potentially unstable (e.g. the Dog with the Dragon, or the Rat with the Horse). Relations between the Dog and Rat therefore need to rely on synergies between their individual characters, rather than a more mystical harmonious connection. Fortunately, these two can easily share some important ideals.

Homeliness and a desire for privacy are common for natives of both the Rat and Dog years. Perhaps more importantly, the Dog tends to pride themselves on their upright moral values, particularly the benefits of hard work, and ensuring that giftedness and effort is encouraged and rewarded. Given the Rat's usually prodigious cleverness and intuition, there is much for the Dog to admire and support. Natives of the Rat year tend to be more consistently cheerful and confident than the sometimes anxious Dog, so the Rat will have many opportunities to offer care and calming advice. The Dog's deeply-felt gratitude will make the Rat feel greatly appreciated.

There are some potential disturbances here as well, owing to the contrasting energies shared by the respective sign-families. The Dog can be extremely earnest, for example, in circumstances where the Rat's instincts are more pragmatic. Matters of shared resources or fidelity could be areas where the Rat is happy to take a more laissez-faire approach. While the Rat is sensitive to the Dog's worries up to a point, they may also find the Dog unnecessarily dour at times, which can make the Dog feel as if they are not being taken seriously.

Overall—especially if both parties have discrete areas of responsibility rather than trying to do everything together—there are real prospects for happiness and effective collaboration between these two signs.

Celebrity Rat/Dog Pairings*

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Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj
Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj (click for attribution/s)

Katy Perry (10/25/1984, Scorpio Rat), Nicki Minaj (12/8/1982, Sagittarius Dog) : The singer and rapper are friends who collaborated on the song, "Swish Swish" (2017), and performed together at the 2010 VH1 Divas Salute the Troops concert ("Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"), and the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. Minaj posted after the VMAs, "It was an honor to share the stage with my sister @katyperry last night. I love this little baby. She and I can go months w/o speaking or seeing each other but as soon as we link back up, it's nothing but genuine love & respect. I'm so proud of you Katy Kat."

Jean-Michel Basquiat (12/22/1960, Capricorn Rat), Madonna (8/16/1958, Leo Dog) : The pop music icon and celebrated artist shared a brief romantic relationship in the early 1980s. Madonna has described: "I remember getting up in the middle of the night and [Basquiat] wouldn’t be in bed lying next to me; he’d be standing, painting, at four in the morning, this close to the canvas, in a trance. I was blown away by that, that he worked when he felt moved." About their break-up, she has said: "He wouldn’t stop doing heroin. He was an amazing man and deeply talented, I loved him...When I broke up with him he made me give [the paintings he gave me] back to him. And then he painted over them black."

Angela Bassett and Courtney B Vance
Angela Bassett and Courtney B Vance (click for attribution/s)

Courtney B Vance (3/12/1960, Pisces Rat), Angela Bassett (8/16/1958, Leo Dog) : The two actors first met in the 1980s when they were both studying at Yale University, then reconnected in the 1990s. They married in 1997 and have two children (twins). In 2020, Bassett described: "Staying together so long, whether in the industry or not, I think the important thing is that you gotta marry the right person. Make sure you're both looking in the same direction, basically. You're not clones of each other, but you have similar or closest similar belief systems and, you know, pleasant personalities. Because we all have strengths, strengths and weaknesses, and we want to support one another. But I think also recognizing that we are each individuals, we have our individual dreams and desires and hopes and ways of doing things."

David Fumero (12/29/1972, Capricorn Rat), Melissa Fumero (8/19/1982, Leo Dog) : The two actors met when they both appeared in the long-running soap opera, One Life to Live (1968-2012). They married in 2007, and have two children. Melissa Fumero described in 2020: "We've been married for a while, and it's not always rainbows and sunshine, but we really are best friends. [David] has endless energy and patience. I marvel at how long he can play with our 4-year-old. And he's a baby whisperer too. [8-month old] Axel will be crying, and David will swoop in, and the baby immediately starts laughing."

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck (click for attribution/s)

Ben Affleck (8/15/1972, Leo Rat), Matt Damon (10/8/1970, Libra Dog) : The two actors have been friends since childhood, sharing one of the highest profile "bromances" in the world. They have collaborated multiple times, including co-writing and co-starring in the film, Good Will Hunting (1997), and acting together in the films, Field of Dreams (1989, both uncredited), School Ties (1992), Chasing Amy (1997), Dogma (1999), Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001), Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019), and The Last Duel (2021). In 2007, Affleck described: "Before Matt, I was by myself. Acting was a solo activity where I'd just go off and do something, act in a little TV show or something, and no one understood it. None of the other kids knew what it was I did, how it worked, or anything. All of a sudden, I had this friend, Matt, and he gets it and wants to do it and thinks it's interesting and wants to talk about it. Soon both of us are doing it."

Eminem (10/17/1972, Libra Rat), Lil Wayne (9/27/1982, Libra Dog) : The two rappers are friends who have collaborated multiple times, including on the songs, "Drop the World" (2009), "Forever" (2009, with Drake and Kanye West), "No Love" (2010), and "If I Die Young" (2012). Interviewed by Wayne in 2020, Eminem said, "I never got a chance to tell you but, yo, ‘Mona Lisa,’ your two verses on that s—...gotta be one of the top five verses of all time...I love when rappers are able to tell a story and don’t compromise any of the punchlines. It’s great to see you and me still doing it." Wayne responded, "[T]hat right there alone, it shows the beauty of what we do, period." Wayne described in 2022, "I did a bunch of joints with Em, that’s ma man. When you get on that joint with Em it’s like a championship game, and you win it, and they ask you how does it feel. I came in with my game plan and I expected my game plan to work. When you send a song to Em you attack it like that, like Nah, yo not going to do me like this. Either we going be right here (level) with it, and we’re going to make a beautiful, wonderful great song, but you ain’t going do me that (above me). And that’s what we did. Can nobody say anybody got bodied. I just made sure that he didn’t body me, cause that boy is a monster."

Heidi Cruz and Ted Cruz
Heidi Cruz and Ted Cruz (click for attribution/s)

Heidi Cruz (8/7/1972, Leo Rat), Ted Cruz (12/22/1970, Capricorn Dog) : The US politician and businesswoman have been married since 2001, and have two children. Heidi Cruz described in 2013: "Ted is very much a visionary. He is very strategic, and he’s very practical, and he does what needs to be done, not what everybody wants him to do...I want to make sure that everybody is comfortable. I want to make sure that everybody is talking to each other."


Combined Relationship Horoscope

Final Words

The combination of two firstwest natives gives this relationship the dependable bedrock of a shared element, even if overfamiliarity sometimes causes a lack of excitement or makes dispute resolution difficult. The energy between the firsteast and secondeast involves perhaps a little more hesitation, but these signs can greatly admire each other, and with sensitivity and respect are likely to forge a supportive and lasting connection.

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