Compatibility
Taurus Tiger and Cancer
Pig
The trustworthy and enjoyable match between firstwest and secondwest always has great potential, but the chances of fulfillment are never greater than here, with the brilliant match of firsteast and secondeast on the Chinese zodiac side.
The trustworthy and enjoyable match between firstwest and secondwest always has great potential, but the chances of fulfillment are never greater than here, with the brilliant match of firsteast and secondeast on the Chinese zodiac side.
Western Zodiac
Taurus and Cancer
Compatibility overview
This typically restful, gentle combination is something of a sleeping giant in the Western zodiac. firstwest and secondwest are often underestimated as a pair, not least by the signs themselves, and it is true that other relationships often demand more attention. However, this duo have the potential to form a truly beautiful connection, as dependable and nourishing as it is immensely pleasurable.
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The space of two signs between Cancer and Taurus forms a Sextile interval, perhaps the most relaxed connection in the Western zodiac. From the beginning, these two signs tend to put each other at ease. As time passes, their meetings are likely to be as enjoyable if they see each other every morning as if they only meet once a blue moon.
The Earth element of Taurus is well known for its compatibility with Cancer's Water. Water is synonymous with emotional depth and sensitivity, and Cancer's introspective nature means their essential direction usually takes them inward, towards cultivating a peaceful home and family. Taurus is in many respects the earthiest of the Earth signs, for whom there is typically no higher priority than to build steadily and provide for the future. Interactions between these signs thus benefit from a natural affinity, emphasizing security, tranquility, and relaxation. Cancer is the most impressionable of all the signs, so here Taurus' solidity helps them avoid the risk of anxiety or flightiness, while Cancer's emotional acuity means they usually have little difficulty navigating Taurus' notorious stubbornness. While Taurus' appetite for physical pleasures combined with Cancer's quintessentially receptive nature will likely be conducive to all kinds of mutual enjoyment, this energy match need not be all fun and games, either. Cancer's pure and inceptive Cardinal modality complements perfectly Taurus' actualization-focused Fixed nature. Professional or private projects are likely to benefit from relatively effortless collaboration, and have every chance of being completed successfully.
The main challenge for this pair stems from the very ease with which they get along. The lack of urgency about the connection between Cancer and Taurus may mean that both parties prioritize other causes or relationships. The old saying about the squeaky wheel getting the grease is apt to describe Sextile connections generally, and for these two in particular there is a possibility they will simply be too relaxed to give the relationship the attention it deserves.
Fortunately, even after sustained breaks in communication, these two tend to have little difficulty picking up where they left off. After all, there is potentially a quite vast wellspring of trust and admiration between Cancer and Taurus. Depending on if and how far the two signs take advantage of it, this energy can provide a wonderfully enriching lifelong connection.
Celebrity Taurus/Cancer Pairings*
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Jennifer Meyer (4/23/1977, Taurus Snake), Tobey Maguire (6/27/1975, Cancer Rabbit) : Jewelry designer Meyer and actor Maguire were married between 2007 and 2016, and have two children together. Meyer has credited Maguire with motivating her to commit to her successful luxury jewelry business—"[Maguire] used a Star Wars quote — ‘There is no try, only do’ — and that got to me." In 2017, she described, "I [h]ave the [b]est [e]x on the [p]lanet...I don’t know what I would do without him — Tobey’s my best friend. I lucked out in the biggest of ways. He’s still very sweet to me."
Amber Heard (4/22/1986, Taurus Tiger), Elon Musk (6/28/1971, Cancer Pig) : Actor Heard and business magnate Musk reportedly dated around 2017. Their relationship later attracted attention as a result of Heard's legal battles with actor Johnny Depp. Heard described in 2018: "Elon and I had a beautiful relationship, and we have a beautiful friendship now, one that was based on our core values...Intellectual curiosity, ideas and conversation, a shared love for science. We just bonded on a lot of things that speak to who I am on the inside. I have so much respect for him...He’s not boring."
Barbra Streisand (4/24/1942, Taurus Horse), James Brolin (7/18/1940, Cancer Dragon) : Legendary singer/actor/director Streisand and actor Brolin have been married since 1998. Brolin described in 2018, "When [Streisand]’s busy, she’s really focused, and part of our good relationship is that I understand that. And if I come to her with something important and she says, ‘I don’t have time right now,’ she doesn’t have time, period. That’s the way the mind works. You gotta focus...I’m always welcome when I get home. I always get notes, ‘Hurry home!’ When I get there, there’s always something kind of great waiting for me, some plan, and I try to reciprocate."
Joanna Lumley (5/1/1946, Taurus Dog), Stephen Barlow (6/30/1954, Cancer Horse) : Actor Lumley and conductor Barlow have been married since 1986. In a rare 2009 interview, Lumley described: "There’s never been a day of doubt ever since [we began seeing each other] that I’m with the right person...Marriage is such an odd thing to do, really. It’s odd to stay with one person for ever and I think sometimes people forget that it’s hard to do and needs work...We love the same things – we love silence and solitude. We have a cottage in Scotland and we adore going walking there together. It makes us feel very free. We both live very full lives – he’s a concert pianist, composer and conductor, and I’ve got my work – so our diaries are the worst thing. To get away is heaven. Most of all, though, we do lots of talking. I’m lucky that he is so passionate about my causes."
Melanie Lynskey (5/16/1977, Taurus Snake), Judy Greer (7/20/1975, Cancer Rabbit) : The two actors co-starred in the film, Lady of the Manor (2021), winning plaudits for their chemistry and humor. Lynskey described about making the movie, "[I]t was a real gift to get to have this much time with [Greer] on screen and off. I mean, I don't think we stopped talking, there wasn't a quiet moment. We were in the green room talking, we were walking to sit talking, we'd do the scene, we'd keep talking. I really adore her, she's great." Greer said in another interview, "[W]e’d just seen each other at industry events and had known each other for years. I always considered [Lynskey] a friend and wanted to work with her mostly because I wanted to hang out with her. It’s almost impossible to hang out with any actor friends unless you work together...So, the best way to hang out with your friends who are actors is to do a project with them."
Cher (5/20/1946, Taurus Dog), Tom Cruise (7/3/1962, Cancer Tiger) : Singer/actor Cher famously has famously described having an affair with actor Cruise, after they met at a White House function for people with dyslexia, before Cruise became one of the most famous stars of all time. Cher—who is 16 years older than Cruise—described to Oprah in 2008, "I lived in his apartment...I was so crazy about him. He was so wonderful ... And he was so, like, different. He was a shy boy. He didn't have any money."
Dwayne Johnson (5/2/1972, Taurus Rat), Kevin Hart (7/6/1979, Cancer Sheep) : The two actors have collaborated multiple times in a short time, developing a playful friendship and rivalry that has generated appealing chemistry on and off screen. Their highly successful films together include, Central Intelligence (2016), Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2017), Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), and DC League Of Super-Pets (2022). In 2018, Johnson posted: "Great having my son, I mean one of my best friends @kevinhart4real stop by my set of HOBBS & SHAW (our FAST & FURIOUS spin-off film) to have a big meet up about new opportunities. We f— with each other 😈 all the time because it’s what we love to do and the world loves it too, but we also have a mutual hunger to build out our enterprises and create opportunities that entertain the world. We’re lining up some very big things for the world to enjoy. I still want to slap his little lips into next week though 😂👋🏾."
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Chinese Zodiac
Tiger and Pig
Compatibility overview
Few matches in the Chinese zodiac are so revered as the potentially once-in-a-lifetime connection between the firsteast and secondeast. To be sure, this is not always the easiest match, as the depth of feeling here needs to be prioritized to blossom. But given the right circumstances, this stellar combination can be as conducive to nourishment, stability, and warmth as any under the Sun.
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Compatibility according to the Chinese zodiac depends first and foremost on the four Trine Families. As well as the Trine matches themselves, each sign has a cherished Soulmate match, comprised of a member of their kindred family. The Tiger (whose family consists of the Dog and Horse) and Pig (whose family is made up of the Rabbit and Sheep) share such this Soulmate energy.
The key to understanding Soulmate energy is that each sign has a particular sensitivity and admiration for the most authentic qualities of the other. Even across a crowded room, the Pig will often pick up on the majestic impulses of the Tiger, typically at once humanitarian and ambitious. The Tiger is equally apt to notice the Pig's infinite generosity and often underestimated, yet potentially prodigious, intellectual and physical capabilities. There is also a distinctly affirming and protective quality to this heartfelt match. The Tiger may feel as if it is their natural-born responsibility to shield the Pig from their tendencies towards naivety and over-indulgence. The Pig—who usually brings a beautifully selfless quality to most of their relationships—is often perfectly attuned to, and comfortable guarding against, the Tiger's predisposition towards risk-taking or over-committing themselves. Perhaps most important of all is the simple joy that these two can share, delighting in each other's company, and taking greater pleasure in the other's happiness than their own.
Of course, Soulmate energy is no free ride. The connection between the Pig and Tiger tends to demand commitment and respect. Even in professional settings, both parties could wind up bruised, even deeply hurt, if for whatever reason the other sign is unwilling or unable to match their admiration or devotion. Other relationships, with perhaps less abundant potential, may ultimately prove more resistant to competing priorities or disappointment.
However, if these two can carve out the space they need to work closely together, or to explore and care for each other as intimates, the sky really is the limit for this wonderful pairing.
Celebrity Tiger/Pig Pairings*
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Bernie Taupin (5/22/1950, Gemini Tiger), Elton John (3/25/1947, Aries Pig) : Acclaimed singer/songwriter Elton and lyricist Taupin have shared a 50-year songwriting collaboration that is one of the most successful partnerships of all time. Taupin described in 2019: "When we started it out it was really just me and him...I’d like to think I’ve been someone who can’t be ruffled by the insanity of [Elton's] career—and that I’ve always been there as the soft pillow to fall on in times of need...If we’ve weathered the storm now for over 50 years and have been able to maintain this extraordinary bond with each other, I don’t think there’s anything on god’s green earth that could separate us now."
Stephanie Allynne (9/19/1986, Virgo Tiger), Tig Notaro (3/24/1971, Aries Pig) : Comedian Notaro and actor Allynne married in 2015. They have two children, twins born in 2016. Allynne described in 2015: "I had not dated women before, and I think when we first started spending time with each other, I was so into Tig and I was falling in love with her and I didn't know how to identify it because I thought I was straight. I kept gravitating toward her and wanting to spend time with her, and then in the process of recognizing that in myself, I was like, 'Oh my god, I am fully in love with this person.' It kind of blew my mind in terms of sexual orientation, where you're like, 'I'm this way, and it's black-and-white.' I look back and go, 'God, I closed the door that I had no idea what was behind it.'"
Bill Murray (9/21/1950, Virgo Tiger), Sofia Coppola (5/14/1971, Taurus Pig) : The director and actor have collaborated multiple times, including the films, Lost in Translation (2003)—for which they both received Academy Award nominations—A Very Murray Christmas (2015), and On the Rocks (2020). Speaking about Lost in Translation, Coppola described: "It was about when you have a connection with someone. You never know. When you encounter someone you can instantly be hit by a look or a sense of humor. It was something that’s romantic without a sexual or real relationship. It does not mean he could actually be with you, but you could still have something of that bittersweet aspect. It’s the best way to connect with someone...[Murray's] so smart. He got what that character was looking for. We didn’t talk about it. He showed up and knew the tone of it. He found it as we went. He just got it. I feel a connection with him, in that he understands what I’m trying to do."
John Slattery (8/13/1962, Leo Tiger), Talia Balsam (3/5/1959, Pisces Pig) : The two actors have been married since 1998, and have one child. They played husband and wife, Roger and Mona Sterling, in the series, Mad Men (2007-2015), and also appeared together in the film, Return (2011). Slattery described in 2019, "I just found the right person, you know, I lucked out. I guess marry someone you like. We get along well, we always have, and I guess being in show business, some people say it’s difficult. I don’t know. We understand the rhythms of this life, which aren’t easy sometimes and there’s insecurity. You’re not sure where you’re going to be. So I don’t know. I got lucky."
Emilia Clarke (10/23/1986, Scorpio Tiger), Emma Thompson (4/15/1959, Aries Pig) : The two actors formed a close friendship when they collaborated on the film, Last Christmas (2019), which was co-written by Thompson. Clarke described: "I remember just looking at [Thompson] and being like, 'Just let me know if I mess it up.' She was like, 'What!' Gets me in this huge hug, and is like, 'I’ll do nothing of the sort. You’re going to be fine.' That was the dynamic from there on out. She just supported us in [this] magical way. I hadn’t met her before [the film] but I had been pretty obsessed with her my whole life. When I met her, she exceeded all of my expectations...I’ve had the good fortune of going to visit her and [her husband] Greg’s house in Scotland. They love a good sauna. You jump into their stream, you get freezing cold, and then you jump back in the sauna, and then get back in the stream. It was me, Emma, and Greg in the nude in a sauna, jumping back and forth and shrieking…it was a dream."
Jeff Garlin (6/5/1962, Gemini Tiger), Larry David (7/2/1947, Cancer Pig) : The two comedians have famously become close friends through their collaboration on the show, Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000-present). Garlin described in 2011: "We discovered our connection during the audition process for the initial Curb special, and it felt instantly like we'd worked together our entire lives. I don't know why we have this relationship, but we do. Maybe we were slaves together in an earlier life. And in Curb Your Enthusiasm we were doing what we did and not having a clue whether people would get it or like it. The fact that it's gone on to be a big success, I am shocked. Because it truly was something that was organic, that we did to make ourselves laugh."
Tony Bennett (8/3/1926, Leo Tiger), Amy Winehouse (9/14/1983, Virgo Pig) : The two singers collaborated on the song, "Body and Soul", from Bennett's Grammy-winning album, Duets II (2011). The song was Bennett's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for 45 years, and proved to be Winehouse's last recording. In Bennett's autobiography, Just Getting Started (2016), he wrote: "Should I have told [Winehouse] that I'd contended a little bit with [drugs and alcohol] myself and knew how you can fall into a bad cycle, but I also knew that you could bring yourself back? Would it have made a difference if someone she considered an idol had said to her something like, 'You're my idol. You are a once-in-a-lifetime talent. Please don't take that from the world.' [Maybe I should have said: ] Walk away from it all, if you like. Just live. Please."
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Final Words
Brimming with possibilities, the Sextile match between firstwest and secondwest is well known for its charmingly relaxed, reliable character, even if at times both signs may take its potential for granted. Fortunately, in this relationship the Soulmate connection between firsteast and secondeast is likely to be more insistent. This is one of the most special connections in the Chinese zodiac, offering an ideal platform for inspiration, devotion, and tenderness—provided both parties are willing to give it the attention it deserves (and often requires). Overall, this is a fortunate energy match indeed, with terrific prospects for a deeply rewarding long-term connection.
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