With his Sun in charismatic Leo and Moon in sexy Scorpio, actor Ben Affleck is a dynamic screen presence. And with his preference for fire-sign lady loves, his personal life is just as compelling. Using astrology to compare his relationships with past-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez and wife Jennifer Garner reveals why one relationship failed when the other is still in full bloom.
Inside Affleck
Warm-hearted, creative and with a flair for the dramatic, Affleck is a true Leo. However, his Moon in Scorpio makes him, well, complicated. The Moon represents one's emotional needs, and Moon in Scorpio is known for stirring up the troubled waters of addiction (note his reported problems with alcohol and gambling), jealousy and secretiveness. On the plus side, it also gives him tremendous emotional depth and strength.
In romance, Venus indicates one's love style, while Mars indicates one's sexuality. Affleck's Venus in watery Cancer says he prefers a woman who is sensitive, feminine and nurturing. And his Mars in earthy Virgo makes him quietly sensual and attuned to his partner's sexual needs - down to the last detail. So let's see how these astrological influences come into play in his love life.
Stormy waters: Jennifer Lopez
Affleck's relationship with J. Lo was an astonishing mirror. The singer/actor not only shares Affleck's Sun in Leo, but his Moon in Scorpio and Mercury in Leo as well. Each "mirrored" the other's strengths and weaknesses. This effect can be both captivating and profoundly irritating. Being proud Leos, seeing their talents in each other was the magnet that brought them together, but having their weaknesses continually revealed was probably what drove them apart.
Emotionally, Moon in Scorpio people need a deep, emotional and sexual bond. But Scorpio is a tumultuous sign for the Moon. So when two people share this placement, sexual sparks fly as well as sparks of jealousy and controlling behavior. On the plus side, Affleck and J. Lo probably understood each other at a deep level. And her water-sign Moon was sympathetic to his water-sign Venus. Moreover, they both have Mercury in Leo and therefore similar communication styles. All of this adds up to a relationship that was a source of profound, if painful, personal growth. Such intensity is nearly impossible to sustain on a daily level.
Enter Jennifer Garner.
Smart and sexy: Jennifer Garner
This powerhouse Aries girl kicked butt in the TV series, Alias, where she played an undercover agent. Her Moon in dualistic Gemini was perfect for portraying a character leading a double life. Additionally, her film career includes a starring role with Affleck in the action movie Daredevil.
So what makes this couple tick?
Garner's Aries Sun gives her plenty of daring and is a good match for her Leo husband. Having their Suns in fire signs gives this couple a good start as their individualities are in harmony. Most intriguing about Garner's chart are her multiple Gemini planets: Moon, Venus, Mars and Saturn. She's flirty, changeable and logical (she began college as a chemistry major). It would take a man who is sure of himself (a Leo!) to keep up with her.
One interesting dynamic between them will either keep this couple together or pull them apart. Astrologically, one makes up for what the other lacks. Garner has an abundance of brainy air signs but no water signs, making her intellectually oriented. Conversely, Affleck has both Moon and Venus in water signs, making him more emotional. He'll bring a sympathetic vibe to the relationship, while she is the communicator. Sexually, her Mars in Gemini is a bit capricious for his controlling Mars in Virgo, so while a clash of sexual styles can create fireworks, some understanding of differences is needed there as well.
But undoubtedly the strongest bond between them is Saturn, the planet of karmic ties and responsibility. Not the most romantic of planets, but it is one that is the key to relationship longevity. Affleck's Saturn in Gemini bonds with Garner's Gemini planets. That's a powerful tie, and one that indicates many past life connections. With love and a little luck, this couple will have the staying power to work through - and even enjoy - their differences.
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