Jessica Simpson and John Mayer are major stars with totally different styles. Jessica's a sexy pop singer with a Texas twang, and John's a musical master from Connecticut. Astrologically, they seem like a bit of an odd couple too, but let's take a look at what drew them together and is, as of this moment, holding strong. It's a story of Venus and Mars, the astrological lovers. Venus is the planet of attraction and Mars is the planet of action. John has Venus in the last degree of Virgo and Jessica has Mars at the exact same position. This close connection is a compelling magnet that not only makes for good lovers, but makes for good friends. It's hard not to have fun together as long as they don't have to deal with the complicated issue of commitment. They're more than okay for play, but in spite of the good times they're having, other issues arise when the game gets serious. Jessica, born July 10, 1980, is a Cancer -- a warm and cuddly sign that's more pussycat than glamour girl. Don't let the curves, hair and giggles fool you; Cancers want to settle down and stay home with their sweeties. Jess' Venus is in Gemini, the flirtatious sign, yet its tense 90-degree square with responsible Saturn indicates that she's probably not a player. John, born October 16, 1977, is a Libra -- a gracious, artistic sign with a natural gift for seduction. But John's Venus in relatively chaste Virgo and Mars in protective Cancer show that he's not some macho man marking his conquests with notches on his bedpost. In this sense, he and Jessica look like a good match, because there's a bit of social caution or conservatism in both of them.
The critical factor in determining the long-term potential of a couple is the Moon, the planet of emotions and habits. Favorable lunar connections increase a couple's chances for sticking together, while conflicts here doom most relationships, except for highly independent individuals. The Moon changed signs on the day Jessica was born and we don't have a birth time to settle the matter. She has the Moon in either Gemini or Cancer. John's Moon is in adventurous Sagittarius, the sign opposite Gemini, and therein lies the tale. If Jessica's Moon is in the flexible sign of the Twins, these guys might start picking out furniture together. It's a great match for John's chart, more than enough to counter the contrasts between their Sun signs. However, if Ms. Simpson drew her first breath after 2 p.m., she has the Moon in Cancer, which would likely put a limit on her relationship with John. He'd probably feel suffocated and hit the road, so only time (or a birth time) will tell.
About the Author
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's 'Your Astrology Guide 2007.' A professional astrologer since 1973, his articles have appeared in astrology journals, magazines and Web sites around the world. He holds a B.A. in The History and Science of Astrology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and teaches and lectures both in the United States and abroad.
About the Author
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's 'Your Astrology Guide 2007.' A professional astrologer since 1973, his articles have appeared in astrology journals, magazines and Web sites around the world. He holds a B.A. in The History and Science of Astrology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and teaches and lectures both in the United States and abroad.
