HORIZON ASTROLOGY

Western Zodiac Compatibility
Libra and Aries

Compatibility overview

Who said the best relationships were meant to be easy? The pairing between Aries and Libra is one of the six legendary Opposition matches in Western astrology, where signs are diametrically opposed across the zodiac wheel. At once combative and perfectly harmonious, this is an archetype for what many consider an ideal relationship.

Libra and Aries - Relationship Horoscope

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Ultimately one of the most highly regarded of all Western zodiac matches, Aries and Libra are apt to discover fast that there is little middle ground between them. To be sure, potential for disagreement abounds. Aries' energy and impatience for action will almost certainly clash with Libra's measured approach in all things. Aries may be dismissive of Libra's desire to understand and accommodate a diversity of views. Libra will likely feel pressured and rushed by Aries' apparently gung-ho attitude.

However, these tensions are literally only half the story. For, like a Venn diagram with twin circles, where Aries and Libra see eye to eye, almost nothing can rival the force of their shared conviction. These are both Cardinal signs, the raw, pure modality of their respective elements, hence both are motivated by beginnings, explorations, and inspirations. And this shared modality is balanced by sweet compatibility between the elements themselves: the Fire of Aries, the Air of Libra.

The result is a relationship likely to be familiar from any stereotypical romcom or sports drama. These two will inevitably butt heads, annoy and frustrate one another, yet all the while the shared values at the core of their match grow stronger and stronger. The result? A terrific foundation for any and all of the most serious relationships in life.

Celebrity Libra/Aries Pairings^*

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

John Wooden and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (click for attribution/s)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (4/16/1947, Aries Pig), John Wooden (10/14/1910, Libra Dog) : The basketball legend and his coach at UCLA were longtime friends. Following publication of his bestselling book, Coach Wooden and Me: Our 50-Year Friendship On and Off the Court (2017), Abdul-Jabbar described: "What [Wooden and I] had that we loved together so much, you know, the things that we shared, the loves that we shared, you know, for literature and for sports other than basketball. But, you know, he was an English teacher. I was an English major. So we had that, and that was a tremendous bond. And it enabled him to reach into my life and for me to have insight into his life...[S]ometimes he didn't understand how race could affect somebody. And he didn't see that until he was with me, and we went through incidents where he saw that geez, he wouldn't like to have experienced that. And he didn't think that other Americans were that mean-spirited and cruel at times, the way that [B]lack people experience those emotions and sentiments from their fellow Americans. And he said he learned so much from what he saw me go through as his star player."

Quentin Tarantino (3/27/1963, Aries Rabbit), Michael Madsen (9/25/1957, Libra Rooster) : The director and actor memorably worked together on Tarantino's first feature, Reservoir Dogs, and in total have collaborated on four films. In 2016, Madsen described the relationship, saying, "You know, you started off with me, we started off together, so, you know, I created you, you created me."

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon (click for attribution/s)

Mariah Carey (3/27/1969, Aries Rooster), Nick Cannon (10/8/1980, Libra Monkey) : The legendary singer and actor/comedian were married from 2008 until they separated in 2014. After their divorce, Carey was quoted as saying: "He’s a good guy. It’s not that hard to make it work. Now we can laugh, and joke, and do the good parts of when we had a relationship."

Alec Guinness (4/2/1914, Aries Tiger), Merula Salaman (10/16/1914, Libra Tiger) : The two actors were married for over 60 years, from 1938 until Guiness' death in August, 2000. They had one son together. Salaman died two months after her husband in October, 2000.

John Easterling and Olivia Newton-John (click for attribution/s)

John Easterling (4/10/1952, Aries Dragon), Olivia Newton-John (9/26/1948, Libra Rat) : The performer/activist and businessman were married from 2008 until Newton-John's death in 2022. "I always tell my friends you're never too old to find love," she said about their relationship. "I found the love of my life at 59 going on 60!"

Russell Crowe (4/7/1964, Aries Dragon), Hugh Jackman (10/12/1968, Libra Monkey) : The two actors famously share a mutually supportive friendship. Jackman has described: "Russell and I actually became very close friends...We knew each other a lot. And [he] has given me advice several times at key moments in my life that helped with my career. I also owe him because two of the biggest roles I’ve ever had in my life, he turned down – and suggested me for them."