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Compatibility
Taurus Tiger and Leo Rabbit

The energy between firstwest and secondwest is famously challenging, yet equally capable of yielding lifelong benefits, especially when complemented by the calm and nurturing connection between the firsteast and secondeast.

Western Zodiac sign, Taurus
Western Zodiac sign, Leo

Western Zodiac

Taurus and Leo

Compatibility overview

It is likely there will never be a dull moment when firstwest and secondwest combine together. This is an intense, sometimes fraught connection, where disagreements and tensions are par for the course. Yet there is also the prospect of great personal growth, which can define the relationship and the individual identities of both signs.

Taurus and Leo - Relationship Horoscope

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Signs separated by three steps around the Western zodiac wheel form a Square, or hard 90° degree, interval. The energy here is perpendicular and powerful. Hence these two tend to disagree often and hard!

Even minor questions can provoke passionate debate. Leo's element, Fire, is the most dynamic, spirited, and at times tumultuous of all the elements. Taurus' Earth, on the other hand, is defined by its slow-moving, rock-solid dependability. Leo will thus often feel quite claustrophobic, as if Taurus is not letting them burst forth as they were born to do. Taurus, meanwhile, can feel rushed or overborne by Leo's fervent extremes of enthusiasm, generosity, or criticism. The result can be a vicious circle which exacerbates both signs' more challenging traits. Taurus may retreat into stubborn recalcitrance, while Leo loses themselves in arrogance or fury. Because these two signs share the same Fixed modality, focused on tangible results and getting things done, it goes against both of their natures to back down. Compromise could take eons to reach.

On the plus side, the tensions here are by no means always serious. In fact, the energy between Leo and Taurus can give rise to all kinds of playful competition, flirtatiousness, or hilarity. More importantly, certainly in the longer term, this relationship may have profound benefits for both signs' individual identities. Square energy is unparalleled in its ability to reveal what is essential to one's true nature. By exposing what is most important—what can be compromised, and what cannot—the combination of Leo and Taurus yields rewards that may last a lifetime. Some distance or compartmentalization in the relationship may be useful at times, to reduce the toll this powerful energy can take day to day.

If these two are able to harness their contrasting instincts one way or another, then they may achieve incredible outcomes, both separately and together.

Celebrity Taurus/Leo Pairings*

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Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso
Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso (click for attribution/s)

Matt Damon (10/8/1970, Libra Dog), Luciana Barroso (7/31/1976, Leo Dragon) : The actor and bartender married in 2005. They have four children together (one from Barroso's previous relationship). In 2018, Barroso described how they met: "Matt’s story is that he saw me across the room and there was a light on me. And I’m like, 'Yeah, it was a nightclub—there were lights everywhere! But he had started getting recognized...so he came and hid behind my bar… [wanting to] just hang out back there and have a drink...So I put him to work with me! I said, 'You know, if you’re going to be back here, you can’t just be standing there!'"

Bridget Moynahan (4/28/1971, Taurus Pig), Tom Brady (8/3/1977, Leo Snake) : The actor/model and NFL legend were together for three years from 2004 to 2006. In February 2007, Moynahan announced that she was three months' pregnant and Brady was the father. Moynahan has spoken about the challenges of that period, saying, "Going through that traumatic time of being heartbroken and then being pregnant turned my whole life upside down and inside out and just knocked the wind out of me." Later, she described: "Tom and I made a decision to raise a child together and we both found partners that not only supported us in raising that child, but also loved our child as if he was their own...My son is surrounded by love and grandparents that go on forever, and it's all good."

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott (click for attribution/s)

Travis Scott (4/30/1991, Taurus Sheep), Kylie Jenner (8/10/1997, Leo Ox) : The rapper and media personality are one of the most high-profile on-again, off-again couples in the world, most recently announcing a separation in January 2023. They share two children and have both expressed confidence in their ability to co-parent through their relationship ups and downs. In 2020 (after the birth of their first child, Stormi), Jenner described: "We’re, like, best friends. We both love [our daughter] Stormi and want what’s best for her. We stay connected and coordinated. I think about [my parents, Kris Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner], in situations with Stormi, what they would do. They were very hands-on with me, and I want the same for Stormi."

Gina Torres (4/25/1969, Taurus Rooster), Laurence Fishburne (7/30/1961, Leo Ox) : The two actors were married from 2002 to 2018 and had a daughter together. Torres described: "There are no bad guys here. Only a love story with a different ending than either one of us had expected. Happily, however, our family remains intact and we will continue to raise our daughter together with love and joy and awe, as well as raise each other up with respect and love and the continued understanding that we're in this together, if not side by side."

Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson
Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson (click for attribution/s)

Isiah Thomas (4/30/1961, Taurus Ox), Magic Johnson (8/14/1959, Leo Pig) : The relationship between the two basketball legends was reportedly strained even before an on-court fight during the 1988 NBA Finals. In Johnson's 2009 book, When the Game was Ours, he admitted working behind the scenes to keep Thomas out of the 1992 United States Olympics "Dream Team", because he believed Thomas had been spreading rumours about his sexuality after his HIV diagnosis. The two reconciled in 2017, with Johnson saying, "You are my brother. Let me apologize if I hurt you, that we haven’t been together and God is good to bring us back together."

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Chinese Zodiac sign, the Tiger
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Rabbit

Chinese Zodiac

Tiger and Rabbit

Compatibility overview

This kindly, supportive connection is a true quiet achiever in Chinese astrology. While other matches may have a higher profile, the combination of firsteast and secondeast attracts favourable energy and a strong likelihood of shared values. Hence this can be a terrific foundation for all kinds of relationships.

Tiger and Rabbit - Relationship Horoscope

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Among the four Trine Families that essentially define Eastern astrology (similar to the elements in Western astrology), there are two pairs of compatible families. One such pair is made up of the Rabbit family (with the Pig and Sheep) and the Tiger family (with the Dog and Horse). The combination of Rabbit and Tiger thus benefits from beautiful surrounding energy.

The Rabbit is known above all for their artistry and gentle nature. While the Tiger tends to be somewhat more abrasive, they are likely to feel great respect for the Rabbit's aspirations and tender-heartedness. The Tiger, of course, is an ambitious leader who prides themselves on the pursuit of justice and equality. The demure Rabbit is likely to admire greatly the Tiger's noble instincts and to believe them complementary to their own aesthetic ideals. In early interactions, this atmosphere of admiration and respect can be conducive to amiable conversation, flirtatiousness, and dependable trust. Over time, the relationship has the potential to go from strength to strength, as the Rabbit and Tiger discover that their compatible outlooks can easily be accommodated together into joint projects or lifestyles.

There is always the possibility that mutual admiration might not always translate into closeness. Indeed, occasional distance may be advisable or necessary. The Rabbit's acute sensitivity means they may sometimes find the Tiger too dictatorial, direct, or wilfull. In the eyes of the Tiger, the Rabbit may seem overly fragile, as lacking determination or too easily knocked off course. Whatever the context, a clear division of labor may be helpful. This can allow each sign to manage their own business in their own way, with the other sign offering advice without interference. Strategies of this nature can fall into place relatively easily, however, such is the natural affinity between these signs.

At the end of the day, whether their connection is a brief interlude or a lifelong commitment, a match between the Rabbit and Tiger has great potential for warmth and wisdom, and may enrich both of their lives profoundly.

Celebrity Tiger/Rabbit Pairings*

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Jack and Meg White
Jack and Meg White (click for attribution/s)

Meg White (12/10/1974, Sagittarius Tiger), Jack White (7/9/1975, Cancer Rabbit) : For many years, the two-piece band The White Stripes (1997-2011) presented themselves as brother and sister, until it was discovered that they had been married from 1996 to 2000. Though Jack White was usually regarded as the band's driving force before their break-up, he has emphasized Meg's critical contribution: "I would often look at her onstage and say, 'I can't believe she's up here.' I don't think she understood how important she was to the band, and to me and to music. She was the antithesis of a modern drummer. So childlike and incredible and inspiring. All the not-talking didn't matter, because onstage? Nothing I do will top that."

Caitlin McHugh (5/13/1986, Taurus Tiger), John Stamos (8/19/1963, Leo Rabbit) : The actor and actor/model were engaged in 2017 and married in 2018. After the birth of their son in 2018, Stamos published on Instagram: "From now on, the best part of me will always be my wife and my son. Welcome Billy Stamos (named after my father)  #NotJustanUncleAnymore #Overjoyed."

Gabriel García Márquez and Julio Cortázar
Gabriel García Márquez and Julio Cortázar (click for attribution/s)

Julio Cortázar (8/26/1914, Virgo Tiger), Gabriel García Márquez (3/6/1927, Pisces Rabbit) : The Colombian and Argentinian (nationalized French) novelists were close friends. Years after Cortázar's death in 1984, Márquez described: "I preferred to go on thinking of him as he undoubtedly would have wanted, with immense rejoicing that he had existed, with deep joy at having known him, and gratitude for his having left the world a body of work that may be incomplete but is as beautiful and indestructible as his memory."

Robert Graham (8/19/1938, Leo Tiger), Anjelica Huston (7/8/1951, Cancer Rabbit) : The actor and sculptor were married from 1992 until Graham's death in 2008. Huston has described: "[N]othing is perfect, particularly when you’ve had a life like mine and the imperfections are as interesting as the perfections, if not more so. It wasn’t that Bob wasn’t perfect, because he was close to perfect, but he was an artist. One of the things that I really liked about Bob was I thought, Well, if I croak tomorrow, it certainly wouldn’t be the end of his life. There was a lot that Bob had that did not depend on me. He was off on his own plane in a way. I could look at something that Bob made and go, 'How the [expletive] did he do that?'"

Victoria and David Beckham
Victoria and David Beckham (click for attribution/s)

Victoria Beckham (4/17/1974, Aries Tiger), David Beckham (5/2/1975, Taurus Rabbit) : The footballer/businessman and singer/fashion designer married in 1999 and have four children together. As former members of Manchester United/England and The Spice Girls, and now fashion icons, they have one of the most famous relationships in the world. David Beckham has described: "We’re a strong family unit. We’ve got strong parents. We were brought up with the right values. Of course you make mistakes over the years, and we all know marriage is difficult at times. It’s about working through it. We know each other better than anybody. People have talked about, 'Do we stay together because it’s a brand?' Of course not. We stay together because we love each other, because we have four amazing children."


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Final Words

As a Square combination, firstwest and secondwest are almost inevitably destined to pivot from disagreement to disagreement. Yet their confrontations have incredible potential to crystallize their respective senses of direction and self-knowledge. In this relationship, the productive potential of the signs’ Square energy is enhanced by the natural affinity between the firsteast and secondeast, which may tend more towards comfortable friendliness than burning passion, but can often be as trustworthy as any match in the Chinese zodiac. There may be disputes aplenty, but these two are more than capable of providing each other with lasting support and pleasure.

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