Ben Affleck-Divorce/Marriage: Bennifer 2.0
With Capricorn on the cusp of Ben Affleck’s 7th house (relationships), he approaches partnerships with a sense of commitment, caution, duty, and respect for traditional conventions. The ruler of this house is positioned in the 12th house, highlighting a strong need for privacy in his relationships. Since Saturn, the ruling planet, is in Gemini, this need for privacy specifically manifests in his communication—he values private, intimate conversations. Themes like caretaking, fears, secrets, past life connections, and matters hidden from view are significant in his relationships. The 12th house can be thought of as the mask one wears, but it is also a source of great inner strength, despite being unfairly characterized as the “trash bin” of the zodiac. In Ben’s case, with Gemini on the cusp, his strength lies in using his intellect to generate new ideas and conduct research.
The aspect of Saturn squaring the Midheaven suggests that, while Ben is ambitious, he places a high value on keeping his partnerships out of the public eye. The 1st/7th house axis, representing the relationship dynamic, plays a key role in his chart. The Moon forms an exact semi-square, and while some might consider this a minor aspect, it is important due to the connection between the ruling planets. This connection brings irritations in relationships, particularly around emotions, communication, sex, romance, and ideas. A key consideration is that when one planet in the configuration receives an aspect, the other planet is also affected, creating a “double whammy.”
Jennifer Lopez’s “This is Me Now” project revealed intimate details about her love life, which likely didn’t sit well with Ben. Privacy is paramount for him, especially with a 12th house planet ruling his 7th house and a Scorpio Moon. This may have been a tipping point for him. I suspect this is the main reason she cancelled her tour earlier this year.
One of the core issues in his relationship with Jennifer Lopez is his deep need for privacy. Notably, Ben’s Saturn exactly conjuncts her Venus. At the time of their divorce announcement, transiting Saturn was hitting three major points in his chart: conjuncting his Midheaven (bringing lessons around career and reputation), squaring his natal Saturn (raising challenges in relationship security), and sesquiquadrating his Moon (indicating possible separation from a female figure). While Saturn often brings recognition and growth when lessons are mastered, it can also have a separating influence.
With Capricorn on the cusp of Ben’s 7th house (relationships), he approaches partnerships with a sense of commitment, caution, duty, and respect for traditional conventions. The ruler of this house is positioned in the 12th house, highlighting a strong need for privacy in his relationships. Since Saturn, the ruling planet, is in Gemini, this need for privacy specifically manifests in his communication—he values private, intimate conversations. Themes like caretaking, fears, secrets, past life connections, and matters hidden from view are significant in his relationships. The 12th house can be thought of as the mask one wears, but it is also a source of great inner strength, despite being unfairly characterized as the “trash bin” of the zodiac. In Ben’s case, with Gemini on the cusp, his strength lies in using his intellect to generate new ideas and conduct research.
The aspect of Saturn squaring the Midheaven suggests that, while Ben is ambitious, he places a high value on keeping his partnerships out of the public eye. The 1st/7th house axis, representing the relationship dynamic, plays a key role in his chart. The Moon forms an exact semi-square, and while some might consider this a minor aspect, it is important due to the connection between the ruling planets. This connection brings irritations in relationships, particularly around emotions, communication, sex, romance, and ideas. A key consideration is that when one planet in the configuration receives an aspect, the other planet is also affected, creating a “double whammy.”
Jennifer Lopez’s “This is Me Now” project revealed intimate details about her love life, which likely didn’t sit well with Ben. Privacy is paramount for him, especially with a 12th house planet ruling his 7th house and a Scorpio Moon. This may have been a tipping point for him. I suspect this is the main reason she cancelled her tour earlier this year and the main conflict with Bennifer 2.0.
One of the core issues in his relationship with Jennifer Lopez is his deep need for privacy. Notably, Ben’s Saturn exactly conjuncts her Venus. At the time of their divorce announcement, transiting Saturn was hitting three major points in his chart: conjuncting his Midheaven (bringing lessons around career and reputation), squaring his natal Saturn (raising challenges in relationship security), and sesquiquadrating his Moon (indicating possible separation from a female figure). While Saturn often brings recognition and growth when lessons are mastered, it can also have a separating influence.
In this case, progressed Venus plays a crucial role, having moved into Virgo—a sign of its “fall.” When a planet is in fall, it tends to feel exiled, disrespected, and diminished, which may have contributed to feelings of abandonment in the relationship. However, we can’t just blame the planets—personal responsibility plays a crucial role in behavior. Venus in Virgo has a tendency to be overly critical and nitpicky. With progressed Venus conjunct Mars, there was likely significant tension, as the Venus/Mars combination can indicate conflict and disagreements.
Six years ago, Ben experienced 2 significant astrological events: Solar Arc Saturn was square his Moon, and Solar Arc Moon was opposite his natal Saturn, coinciding with his divorce from Jennifer Garner. Looking ahead, there is the potential for another marriage in Ben’s future. A traditional astrological technique suggests that, for men, the number of applying aspects from the Moon can indicate the potential for marriage, and Ben’s chart shows three major applying aspects.
Astrology has many applications. Another method I use is Dobereiner’s Munich Rhythms. Between the ages of 56 and 63, Venus, the ruler of his 5th house, will be activated. This period will likely be a time of increased popularity, perhaps even bringing him another Oscar, Golden Globe aware etc or significant career recognition. Love may also blossom during this time, and there is a strong possibility of another marriage. According to the derivative house system, the 11th house represents third marriages, and with Venus intercepted in this house, the next relationship could begin as a friendship. The introduction to this person may come through mutual friends, and time will tell how this unfolds.
