HORIZON ASTROLOGY

Compatibility
Taurus Rooster and Gemini Dog

The slow-burn energy of firstwest and secondwest may lead to a powerfully dependable and nourishing bond, provided the signs can navigate difficult headwinds arising from the firsteast and secondeast combination.

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.

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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 (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 (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

Rooster and Dog

Compatibility overview

Chinese astrology is far less equivocal about matches considered to attract bad energy than its Western counterpart. Unfortunately, the combination of firsteast and secondeast is one of the six notorious Adversary pairings, which generally have the worst reputation of any in the Chinese zodiac.

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The six Adversary matches along the fourth degree axis are well known for their potentially unstable energy. In the case of the Dog and Rooster, the earnest diligence of the Dog runs headlong into the Rooster's endless enterprise and panache.

If the sensibility of the Dog is captured in a single concept, it is their love and support for the underdog, for causes that are undervalued and neglected by society at large. The Rooster is almost incapable of fulfilling this description. Rooster natives tend to be larger than life from the moment of first impact, fashionable to the hilt, with energy to burn. Hence these two will likely clash from the beginning. In the eyes of the Dog, the Rooster may appear to be all pomp and no substance—a noisy, posing, and superficial distraction from people and projects that are truly deserving. For the Rooster, meanwhile, the Dog can be an interminably boring worrywart, a judgemental handbrake on the kinds of expansive enterprise that make life worth living.

Initial friction can become especially damaging over time. As a duo, these two will tend to take turns at being hypercritical, overanxious, wounded and bitter, or patronizingly antagonistic—oftentimes all at once. The hallmark of this energy is that hostility is more indirect than direct. Fury is thus more likely to fester than explode, and instability can persist without ever building to a direct confrontation. Attempts to defuse the tension are likely to achieve little more than rehashing the same old disputes, so contrary are the instincts of these conflicting personalities.

As ever in astrology, success is not foreclosed by such troublesome energy. But strongly positive influences on the Western side, or sophisticated strategies for conflict resolution, may be necessary for these two to find happiness together.

Celebrity Rooster/Dog Pairings^*

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Madonna and Mariah Carey (click for attribution/s)

Mariah Carey (3/27/1969, Aries Rooster), Madonna (8/16/1958, Leo Dog) : A longstanding feud between the two music superstars has seen them exchange harsh criticisms. Said Madonna, "We have to realize that the same country that acquitted O.J. is the same country that...buys Mariah Carey records. It's this homogeneity. But it's got nothing to do with art." Carey responded, "I really haven't paid attention to Madonna since I was in seventh or eighth grade when she used to be popular."

Tucker Carlson (5/16/1969, Taurus Rooster), Donald Trump (6/14/1946, Gemini Dog) : The 45th US President and media personality had appeared to have a supportive relationship, with Carlson being described in 2020 as, "[P]erhaps the highest-profile proponent of 'Trumpism'." However, private messages revealed in early 2023 revealed Carlson's antipathy towards Trump. Carlson's messages included: "All of [Trump's business ventures] fail. What he’s good at is destroying things. He’s the undisputed world champion of that."; "We are very, very close to being able to ignore Trump most nights. I truly can’t wait...I hate him passionately."; and "[Trump's] a demonic force, a destroyer. But he’s not going to destroy us. I’ve been thinking about this every day for four years."

Prince William and Meghan Markle (click for attribution/s)

Meghan Markle (8/4/1981, Leo Rooster), Prince William (6/21/1982, Cancer Dog) : The complex relationship between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry and other members of the British royal family, particularly Harry's brother Prince William and his wife Princess Catherine, has become one of the most famous feuds of all time. During the Netflix documentary series, Harry & Meghan, Markle spoke about a senior aide to William who gave unfavourable evidence in a lawsuit she brought against an English tabloid. "It's your brother," Markle said to Harry on screen. "Not gonna say anything about your brother, but it's so obvious."

Quincy Jones (3/14/1933, Pisces Rooster), Michael Jackson (8/29/1958, Virgo Dog) : The producer and musician collaborated on the celebrated albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad. Since Jackson's death, Jones has been outspoken in his criticisms of the "King of Pop", saying, "Michael stole a lot of stuff. He stole a lot of songs...The notes don’t lie, man. He was as Machiavellian as they come. Greedy, man. Greedy."

Priscilla and Elvis Presley (click for attribution/s)

Priscilla Presley (5/24/1945, Gemini Rooster), Elvis Presley (1/8/1935, Capricorn Dog) : The musician dubbed "The King of Rock and Roll" and the actor/businesswoman met when Priscilla was 14. They later had a famously troubled marriage. Both reportedly had multiple affairs. Priscilla described how Elvis stopped being attracted to her after their daughter was born, as he "had a hard time dealing with me being a mother and the little girl that I was to him", and referred to herself as "Elvis’ living doll, to fashion as he pleased."

Errol Flynn (6/20/1909, Gemini Rooster), David Niven (3/1/1910, Pisces Dog) : The two actors from Hollywood's golden age were frequent co-stars and lived together for a time. Niven's memoirs included seriously unflattering descriptions of Flynn. "The great thing about Errol," Niven wrote, "was you always knew exactly where you stood with him because he always let you down."

Minnie Driver (1/31/1970, Aquarius Rooster), Matt Damon (10/8/1970, Libra Dog) : The two actors were a high-profile celebrity couple after they began dating while co-starring in Good Will Hunting. Driver has claimed that Damon effectively broke up with her by announcing on Oprah that he was single: "It seemed like a good forum for him to announce to the world that we were no longer together, which I found fantastically inappropriate. Of course, he was busy declaring his love for me on David Letterman a month previously."

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Final Words

The neighborly semi-Sextile connection between firstwest and secondwest usually needs some time to see past their differences and initial nervousness, although in the long term they have quite wonderful potential for support and tenderness. Admittedly, in this case the firsteast and secondeast combination presents a difficult obstacle, often contributing a serious lack of sympathy or understanding. Yet semi-Sextile energy is nothing if not a quiet achiever. With determination and careful strategizing, these two may find that long-term dependability, nourishment, and reward prove less difficult to achieve than they first thought.