Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe called it quits this week after seven years of marriage. To the public, this isn't much of a surprise -- the couple was seldom photographed together and the tabloids were rife with gossip about their unhappy marriage. So what went wrong? And is there any hope for reconciliation? Using the Quick Compatibility Report, we took a look at how these two line up (and don't) on the cosmic level.
Sun Sign Compatibility
Reese's Sun sign is Aries, making her dynamic and determined to make her dreams a reality. Ryan's is in Virgo, making him a perfectionist. Initially, a Virgo will be awestruck by an Aries, and Aries will be convinced that Virgo will make her a better person. This becomes a problem later on, because an Aries doesn't really want to change, and a Virgo can be overly critical, which can tire out an Aries.
Mercury Sign Compatibility
Ryan's Mercury is in Libra, which means he has the ability to make his partner feel like the center of the universe. Reese's is in Pisces, making her a love magnet. So what happens when the whole world falls in love with Reese? Ryan's affections may not carry the same weight. Reese's Mercury also suggests that she avoids confrontation, preferring to pretend problems don't exist instead of dealing with them head-on, and Ryan's suggests that he's good at telling people what they want to hear, not what he really means. Together, it could mean a recipe for long-term unhappiness.
So is it really over? Not necessarily. As in any relationship, focusing on each other's strengths can be a key to happiness. An Aries like Reese can benefit greatly from Virgo Ryan's helpful suggestions, and Aries' enthusiasm can be both infectious and inspiring. People born under these signs also share a mutual love of philanthropy -- these two would be at their best as a couple working together for a good cause.
