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Compatibility
Virgo Rat and Capricorn Dragon

The cherished match of firstwest and secondwest blends with the similarly revered combination of the firsteast and secondeast—making this one of the most favored energy matches in the whole combined Western and Chinese zodiac.

Western Zodiac sign, Virgo
Western Zodiac sign, Capricorn

Western Zodiac

Virgo and Capricorn

Compatibility overview

This is one of the most revered combinations in Western astrology. firstwest and secondwest are natural allies. These two see the world in similar ways and usually share a bedrock of common values and attitudes. In the right circumstances, this is a terrific foundation for any relationship.

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As different as Western and Chinese astrology are, both share a great appreciation for Trine matches, where signs are four steps apart. In the Western zodiac, one such Trine match comprises the Earth signs, Capricorn and Virgo. The Earth element is associated with stability, patience, and practicality. Right from the get-go, Capricorn and Virgo will often appreciate that they are kindred spirits.

Capricorn's gift for strategy and power dynamics will resonate powerfully with Virgo, just as Virgo's analytical skills and goal-focus are highly desirable to Capricorn. Indeed, the respective abilities here are so compatible that the potential for material or social successes is extraordinary. Capricorn's Cardinal modality, an always-beginning influence that drives Capricorn's continual innovation, blends perfectly with Virgo'sMutable, what-happens-next? energy. Collaborations of all and any kinds are thus highly favored. Not to mention that these two share delightfully compatible senses of humor.

Problems for these signs in other contexts will rarely surface here, and when they do they can usually be dealt with effectively. Virgo's enthusiasm for and adeptness at problem-solving are an excellent tonic for Capricorn's occasional though serious pessimism. Capricorn's social awareness and patience mean Virgo's tendency for inflexibility or brusqueness will usually be short-lived or managed with sensitivity.

In short, this is an ideal combination for any kind of professional, familial, or intimate relationship, capable of providing nourishment and pleasure for a lifetime.

Celebrity Virgo/Capricorn Pairings*

*Click on the names to see both Western and Chinese zodiac matches for that pairing.

Kate Moss and Stella McCartney
Kate Moss and Stella McCartney (click for attribution/s)

Stella McCartney (9/13/1971, Virgo Pig), Kate Moss (1/16/1974, Capricorn Ox) : The fashion designer and model have been friends for over twenty years, since Moss walked in McCartney’s graduating fashion show from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in 1998.

Savannah James (8/27/1986, Virgo Tiger), LeBron James (12/30/1984, Capricorn Rat) : The basketball superstar and interior designer have been together since they were at high school together in 2002. They married in 2013 and have three children. About proposing, LeBron is quoted as saying, "I was like this is the lady and the woman I have been with through all the good and all the bad. She’s been there for a long time and I wanted her to continue to be there with me, so I felt like at that moment it was time."

Bernie and Jane Sanders
Bernie and Jane Sanders (click for attribution/s)

Bernie Sanders (9/8/1941, Virgo Snake), Jane Sanders (1/3/1950, Capricorn Ox) : The politician and social worker have been married since 1988 and together have raised Jane Sanders' three children from a previous relationship. A close adviser of Bernie Sanders has described: "Bernie’s top adviser always has been and will continue to be Jane. She has a voice in almost every major political decision her husband makes, travels with him for major events and is deeply involved in formulating policies, issues and campaign infrastructure. At every level, Jane is intimately involved."

Jwan Yosef (9/6/1984, Virgo Rat), Ricky Martin (12/24/1971, Capricorn Pig) : The singer/songwriter and artist were together from 2016 to 2023, and have four children together. The couple met over social media and communicated for six months via direct messages before meeting in person. Martin has described: "We talked about art—nothing sexy...I swear, nothing sexy. It was all about art and life in general. He used to live in London, I went to London and I met him."

Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart
Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart (click for attribution/s)

Lauren Bacall (9/16/1924, Virgo Rat), Humphrey Bogart (12/25/1899, Capricorn Pig) : The two Hollywood legends shared one of the most iconic marriages of all time between 1945 until Bogart's death in 1957. They had two children. When they met, Bacall was 19 and Bogart 44. In her memoir, By Myself (1979), Bacall described their courtship: "When he took my hand in his, the feeling caught me in the pit of my stomach—his hand was warm, protecting, and full of love. When he saw me at the beginning of the day and when he called me on the telephone, his first words were always, ‘Hello Baby.’ My heart would literally pound…It was all so romantic—I would not have believed Bogie was so sentimental, so loving. I couldn’t think of anything else."

Roger Waters (9/6/1943, Virgo Sheep), Syd Barrett (1/6/1946, Capricorn Rooster) : The two musicians were founding members of supergroup Pink Floyd, before Barrett's illness meant he could no longer continue as lead songwriter. Waters has described: "Going home to Cambridge after [seeing The Rolling Stones together], we started drawing the band and what we would have. Syd and I had it completely figured out...[Syd] was full of ideas and deeply attached to the west coast experimental stuff that was going on...And the rest is history."

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Chinese Zodiac sign, the Rat
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Dragon

Chinese Zodiac

Rat and Dragon

Compatibility overview

This is a sensational combination. When the firsteast pairs with the secondeast, sparkling creativity mixes with relentless energy. Under the right conditions, the result is terrifically inspiring, as well as having great potential for a unique brand of stability and security.

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Much like the elements in Western astrology, the Chinese zodiac is predicated on four Trine Families of signs. The family that comprises the Dragon and Rat (and their sibling-in-arms the Monkey) is classically the most inventive and vigorous of the four. The energy here is relentlessly high-octane, impatient to conceptualize the next breakthrough invention, anxious to see their daring schemes translated into brazen reality.

The Dragon is a stunningly combustible legend, generally at their most comfortable showcasing their glorious talents for the widest possible audience. They are likely to be quickly seduced by the charms and brilliant ambitions of the resourceful Rat. The Rat, meanwhile, ever shrewd, and quite happy to step into or out of the limelight themselves depending on what suits their clever purposes, is likely to seize immediately on the huge potential the Dragon represents for effective and concerted action. Most importantly, while a certain pragmatism may influence early contacts between these two, they are likely to find themselves almost immediately swept up in spontaneous joy.

Irrepressible and with talent to burn, in many quarters these signs can be easily bored or difficult to please. In each other's company, however, there will never be a dull moment! Don't be surprised if there is a sense of, "At last!", as these two finally find themselves free to unleash their prodigious skills in ways that are both exhilarating and productive.

As time passes by, seemingly in a pleasureful, constructive instant, the Rat and Dragon will probably find to their surprise that they have already built the foundation for a lifelong and deeply rewarding relationship.

Celebrity Rat/Dragon Pairings*

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Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder
Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder (click for attribution/s)

Donna Summer (12/31/1948, Capricorn Rat), Giorgio Moroder (4/26/1940, Taurus Dragon) : The collaboration between singer Summer and producer Moroder during the 1970s and 80s has been credited as a pivotal influence on the history of dance music. Moroder described in 2023, "[Summer and I] were close, even though at the beginning of our relationship, so much of our time was divided, me mostly in Munich and her mostly in America after her success...[I] saw her often, during the last years of her life as she lived in the same building as I did in Los Angeles. We got close again before she died...If she ever believed that I was something of a mentor, that was OK, considering the years that we worked so closely together...I think that our musical relationship was really, really good. She believed in what Pete [Bellotte, Moroder’s longtime songwriting partner] and I were doing, and co-wrote the songs with us, while I did most of the music. She was very much involved. It was less of a singer-producer relationship and more like three guys working on songs together. That camaraderie had much to do with the success of our music."

Jean-Michel Basquiat (12/22/1960, Capricorn Rat), Andy Warhol (8/6/1928, Leo Dragon) : In spite of a 32 year age gap, the two famous artists developed a close and intimate relationship in the art scene of 1980s New York. Warhol described how after one of their first meetings Basquiet created an artwork of the two together: "He went home and within two hours a painting was back, still wet, of him and me together. And I mean, just getting to Christie Street must have taken an hour. He told me his assistant painted it."

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom (click for attribution/s)

Katy Perry (10/25/1984, Scorpio Rat), Orlando Bloom (1/13/1977, Capricorn Dragon) : The singer/songwriter and actor have dated since 2016, been engaged since 2019, and have a daughter together. In an Instagram tribute to Bloom on his 45th birthday in 2022, Perry posted: "Thank you for being a constant compass, an unwavering anchor and bringing joi[e] de vivre into every room you walk in. You are the love and light of my life."

Elsie Hewitt (3/5/1996, Pisces Rat), Benny Blanco (3/8/1988, Pisces Dragon) : The producer and model/actor quarantined together during the Covid-19 lockdowns in 2020. Hewitt and Blanco offered glimpses into their playful and intimate domestic life in a series of YouTube videos Hewitt created showing them preparing and cooking meals together.

Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi
Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi (click for attribution/s)

John Belushi (1/24/1949, Aquarius Rat), Dan Aykroyd (7/1/1952, Cancer Dragon) : The two actors were long term collaborators, close friends and colleagues who worked together on iconic sets such as Saturday Night Live and The Blues Brothers. Forty years after Belushi's tragic death, Aykroyd commented in an interview, "I think of him every day."

LeBron James (12/30/1984, Capricorn Rat), Kevin Durant (9/29/1988, Libra Dragon) : The two world-famous basketballers jockeyed for position as potentially the best player in the NBA during the early 2020s. Despite their rivalry on court, James and Durant are close friends who are quick to defend each other, especially against media criticism. Durant stated in 2021: "Anything LeBron does, you guys talk about like it is breaking news. He can’t do anything. He has to play every game, he has to average close to a triple-double, he has to be a perfect person, because you will say everything about him."


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Final Words

The single greatest synergy across Western and Chinese astrology is the pride of place given by both to Trine combinations. In this relationship, the Western Trine pairing of firstwest and secondwest unites with the Chinese zodiac Trine pairing of firsteast and secondeast. Thus good fortune and harmony encompass these two from both sides, creating limitless potential in any context for intimacy, nourishment, inspiration, and dependability. Simply as good as it gets.

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