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Compatibility
Virgo Tiger and Capricorn Dog

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*

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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 Tiger
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Dog

Chinese Zodiac

Tiger and Dog

Compatibility overview

This superb match brings together two of the most honorable and motivated of all the Chinese signs. In any context, these two are natural collaborators. With their instinctively shared goals and selfless approaches to dividing labour, this pair can be as happily fulfilled as they are productive and impactful.

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The Dog and Tiger pairing attracts powerfully favourable and impactful energy in the Chinese Zodiac.

The essential building blocks of Chinese astrology are the four Trine Families. One such family brings together the Dog and Tiger (and their comrade-in-arms, the Horse). The binding energy here mixes compassion and ambition in equal measure. These two kindred souls are born determined to make their mark, but only if success does not risk compromising their high ideals. In early encounters, the bedrock of principled ambition produces reliably supportive, engaging interactions. The Dog's support for underdog causes, especially anyone neglected or treated unfairly by society at large, resonates with the Tiger's commitment to justice and sacrifice. The Tiger's gifts for leadership and originality will impress and inspire the faithful Dog.

Even before they realize exactly what is happening, these two will often begin working seamlessly together, each instinctively picking up whatever slack there is, their teamwork quickly becoming more than the sum of its parts. Mutual appeal on the physical level is also highly likely. As their connection deepens, the dependence and trust in this match can become profoundly meaningful and produce extraordinary results. While usually well-disguised, the Dog's tendency for anxiety can be severe. The Tiger's brand of passionate self-belief can ease this nervousness and help the humble Dog apply themselves to projects with happy courage. Meanwhile, the Tiger's weakness for rash and foolhardy actions is likely to be much less problematic when balanced by the Dog's patient counsel and determination.

There is an any-kind-of-weather quality to trine matches like this, which can make them just as beneficial and fruitful in familial, professional, or intimate connections. The only real risk is that the energy here may seem too easy, making one or both parties overlook the particular harmony at play here. Given the attention it deserves, therefore, is important to realise its true potential.

This wonderful match offers a rare and deeply fulfilling alliance, capable of yielding stunning results for the signs themselves and their wider community.

Celebrity Tiger/Dog Pairings*

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Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith
Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith (click for attribution/s)

Jaden Smith (7/8/1998, Cancer Tiger), Justin Bieber (3/1/1994, Pisces Dog) : The musician and musician/actor have been close friends since they were teenagers. On Smith's 23rd birthday, Bieber published on Instagram: "Happy birthday to my brother and best friend. Thank you for your constant efforts in making this world a better place! I am so inspired by you. Keep being the leader and innovator that you are, we all follow your lead 😘😘."

Paul Daniels (4/6/1938, Aries Tiger), Debra McGee (10/31/1958, Scorpio Dog) : The magician and his long-time assistant were married from 1988 until Daniels' death in 2016. Daniels described in 2014, "[McGee] makes me laugh. Our relationship hasn’t changed over time: she still adores me. I hope we make each other feel very cared for and cherished. I would do anything for her – and I know she would for me."

Lil' Kim and Mary J. Blige
Lil' Kim and Mary J. Blige (click for attribution/s)

Lil' Kim (7/11/1974, Cancer Tiger), Mary J. Blige (1/11/1971, Capricorn Dog) : The two celebrated hip-hop artists have been friends for decades and have collaborated on multiple occasions, including "I Can Love You" and "Hold On". Blige described Lil Kim by saying: "My baby girl, my little sister, I mean, one of the most incredible female rappers to open the door for so many women. She’s a trailblazer and one of the biggest rappers [and] most respected rappers in the business."

Polly Samson (4/29/1962, Taurus Tiger), David Gilmour (3/6/1946, Pisces Dog) : The musician and novelist have been married since 1994 and share four children together (including a son from Samson's previous relationship). Samson has explained: "David has always been incredibly, incredibly supportive of me. There’s a motif in [my novel] A Theater for Dreamers that starts when [the character] Leonard says how lovely it would be if he had a gardenia and a sandwich placed on his desk every day...And in our relationship, we take it in turns. David is as likely to get me a gardenia and a sandwich as I am to get him one."

River Phoenix and Joaquin Phoenix
River Phoenix and Joaquin Phoenix (click for attribution/s)

Joaquin Phoenix (10/28/1974, Scorpio Tiger), River Phoenix (8/23/1970, Virgo Dog) : The two famous brothers grew up in an itinerant family and were always close. Joaquin Phoenix has described how River played songs for him on the guitar hours before River's tragic death in 1993. Joaquin also recounted: "[River] suggested I change my name [from Leaf back to Joaquin] and then, I don’t know, six months later, whatever it was, we were in Florida, we were in the kitchen, and he said, 'You’re going to be an actor and you're going to be more well known than I am.' Me and my mom looked at each other like, 'What the [expletive] is he talking about?’ I don’t know why he said that or what he knew of me at the time. I hadn’t been acting at all. But he also said it with a certain weight, with a knowing that seemed so absurd to me at the time, but of course now, in hindsight, you’re like, 'How the [expletive] did he know?'"

Flea (10/16/1962, Libra Tiger), John Frusciante (3/5/1970, Pisces Dog) : The two musicians have been longtime friends and collaborators, since Frusciante joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers at age 18. (Flea and fellow founding member of the RHCP, Anthony Kiedis (11/1/1962), were both born in 1962 and share this energy match with Frusciante.) Flea has described: "John Frusciante has a profound impact on everything that we do, and even when we wasn’t in the band he had a profound impact on everything that we do. He is just the most focused, dedicated, tapped-in musician who’s able to muster this diligence and focus about doing what he does consistently, that just uplifts us."

Elle Fanning (4/9/1998, Aries Tiger), Dakota Fanning (2/23/1994, Pisces Dog) : The two sisters were child actors who have gone on to have successful careers as adults. They have described the special bond between them and their shared development as actors. Elle Fanning has said: "[We] would play these elaborate scenes around the house. Like birthing scenes… I would be the baby coming out. Crazy stuff like that. We were doing it for ourselves; we weren’t, like, 'Oh, Mom and Dad, sit down and we’re gonna perform for you.' That was how we played."


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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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