Astrological compatibility can tell you a lot about two people’s energy and how well they work together. Assessing the power dynamics of a couple will illuminate their conscious strengths and weaknesses determined by the way their natal placements (planets) interact with each other. However, it won’t determine with certainty whether a couple will stay together indefinitely— that’s up to the couple!
Their Deep Connection
It’s no surprise that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were initially attracted to each other when their love story began in 2022. They both have their natal Sun and Mercury in Leo, giving them a youthful and exciting essence and enthusiasm about life. With Jennifer’s Sun in Ben’s second house of values and routine, she keeps him grounded and adds stability and security to his life. Jennifer is someone Ben would never give up on without a fight, which makes it easy to understand how the two found their way back to each other over a decade after their split. On the other hand, Ben’s Leo Sun resides in Jennifer’s eleventh house of goals and networks, indicating that he is the man of her dreams and someone who she can easily envision as part of her future.
Jennifer and Ben’s connection goes far deeper than what we see. They both have their natal Moon in introspective Scorpio, making them deeply sensual yet possessive when it comes to people and ideas that they are attached to. Their Scorpio Moon makes them well suited as they can form an emotional connection based on their deepest feelings and shared moods. However, they are likely stubborn during arguments and can easily bump heads when they’re unwilling to relinquish control and consider each other’s perspectives. Nevertheless, if anyone can open them up and get them to see things in a new light, it’s each other.
Their Perfect Image
Jennifer’s natal Venus in her Gemini ninth house of beliefs captures her charm and explains why she’s had to date around and even try marriage a few times before finding the one for her. She has a free spirit which hasn’t been a match for people looking to tame her. Jennifer’s Venus conjuncts Ben’s natal Saturn, which likely made him cautious when approaching a relationship with her the second time around. In the past, they may have had difficulties while dating because they were both interested in putting their careers first. For their relationship to work, they would have to be more lighthearted rather than serious and allow each other the space and freedom to be stars in their own right.
Embed from Getty ImagesBen’s natal Venus resides in his Cancerian first house of identity, giving him an affectionate, caring, and personal nature. Despite his instinct to nurture and protect his partner, he likely faces a karmic struggle to do what’s best for Jennifer rather than what he thinks she needs. Ben’s Venus aligns with her tenth house of ambition and reputation, making their relationship positive for her career progression — regardless of whether this is an intentional motive behind their union. Ben’s Venus also sextiles Jennifer’s Saturn in Taurus, forming an intensely loyal bond between the two, which is something that Ben treasures about their relationship.
Their Interwoven Destiny
Ben’s life path is centered around him learning to seek balance in relationships and to be a provider who works in the best interest of both parties rather than just himself. His north node in his seventh house of partnership aligns with Jennifer’s fourth house of roots and lineage, indicating that he is capable of keeping her grounded and safe so long as he can strengthen his awareness of her and their joint family’s needs.
On the other hand, Jennifer has her north node in her Pisces sixth house of work and lifestyle which aligns with Ben’s ninth house of beliefs. Her destiny is to sharpen her awareness of how her subconscious feelings contribute to the disruption of her lifestyle and wellbeing. Her hardworking and thoughtful nature appeals to Ben’s compassionate side, but it’s her self-awareness and endless pursuit of self-betterment which aligns with his life philosophies.
Ben’s natal Chiron in Aries illuminates karmic wounds attached to his identity and subconscious attachments to his achievements. This is a likely obstacle that he has to face in his relationship with Jennifer that challenges him not to allow his deepest fears or insecurities relating to his career and public image to impact his relationship with her. Jennifer also has her natal Chiron in Aries; however, it resides in her seventh house and Ben’s tenth house. Her self-worth was challenged in the earlier days of their relationship due to the amount of media attention they gained from their short romance and engagement. In the present, this likely fuels the couple’s decision to be more private about their relationship and in control of what and when the world finds out about them (which is far easier now with social media).
Despite the obstacles that Jennifer and Ben face and the moments where they clash during arguments, they certainly have complimentary energy that will help them heal on deeper levels and progress on their destined paths through their shared life together.
