Astrology is a powerful tool to help people understand relationships, compatibility and any potential challenges that could arise in their romance. Many believe that the cosmos can reveal how well two people might mesh, highlighting their strengths and potential conflicts. While it’s certainly not the ultimate predictor of love’s success, astrology adds an insightful lens to process the many celebrity breakups that felt close to home. It’s interesting to think about how their zodiac signs might have played a role in the demise of their relationships.
Here are eight of the most talked-about celebrity breakups in Black Hollywood and the astrological dynamics behind them.
Lori Harvey (Capricorn) and Michael B. Jordan (Aquarius)
Lori Harvey, an ambitious Capricorn, and Michael B. Jordan, an airy Aquarius, seemed like a Black power couple. However, their unexpected breakup suggests that despite their shared drive and ambition, their differences may have ultimately caused friction. While neither have spoken to why they decided to part, a Capricorn is practical while Aquarius thinks a bit more outside the lines. Jordan’s unpredictability and emotional detachment could have conflicted with Harvey’s more grounded and goal-oriented approach. A Capricorn is never going to waste their time investing in something that won’t pay off long term.
Teyana Taylor (Sagittarius) and Iman Shumpert (Cancer)
Everyone’s favorite parents, Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert truly seemed like a forever thing. Taylor, a fiery Sagittarius, and Shumpert, a nurturing Cancer, had a connection that felt palpable. However, their communication styles would presumably clash due to their differing emotional needs, approaches to conflict, and ways of expressing themselves. Cancers tend to retreat into their shells or become passive-aggressive. Shumpert might not have been vocal about issues while Taylor may have preferred to deal with everything head-on, often navigating communication with a blunt, no-holds-barred approach.
Zoe Kravitz (Sagittarius) and Channing Tatum (Taurus)
Hollywood’s favorite engaged couple, hearts shattered around the globe when Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum announced their split. Kravitz, a free-spirited Sagittarius, and Tatum, a grounded Taurus, seemed to have an electric chemistry at first. However, a Sagittarius values freedom and exploration, while Taurus is more focused on stability and security. Their differing approaches to life and relationships, like Sagittarius’s love for excitement and Taurus’s need for routine, could have led Kravitz to feeling confined. While their connection was pure, they seemingly just couldn’t get on the same page.
Cardi B (Libra) and Offset (Sagittarius)
Though Cardi B and Offset broke up more times than one can count, it seems this last break-up was truly it. A Libra values justice and being treated fairly, while a passionate Sagittarius will always chase freedom. Cardi sought partnership, and emotional connection, while Offset gravitated towards exploration. While their connection was undeniably strong, Offset’s wandering and infidelities crossed all of Cardi’s boundaries and desire for loyalty, contributing to their on-again, off-again marriage.
Mariah Carey (Aries) and Nick Cannon (Libra)
Mariah Carey is a fiery Aries who takes up an entire room as soon as she steps into it. Her ex-husband and baby father Nick Cannon, a charismatic Libra, is her polar opposite sign and prefers to move more quietly. Opposites can sometimes attract, until their differences clash too hard. Aries is driven by ambition and desire for excitement, while Libra can be more evasive and unpredictable. Both signs are known for being somewhat indecisive and at times flighty in relationships. These differences, paired with their intense public lives, may have contributed to the eventual breakup.
Lisa Bonet (Scorpio) and Jason Momoa (Leo)
Though Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa were together for 12 years and married for 7, their connection simply couldn’t last the test of time. Bonet, a deep and intense Scorpio, and Jason Momoa, a bold and fiery Leo, certainly had a passionate relationship. However, Scorpio’s need for emotional depth may have conflicted with Leo’s desire for admiration and fun. While both signs are loyal and love deeply, their differing emotional expressions might have led to challenges in communication.
Tina Knowles (Capricorn) and Richard Lawson (Pisces)
Tina Knowles found love after her divorce from Matthew Knowles when she remarried with Richard Lawson. She, a disciplined Capricorn, and Lawson, an emotionally intuitive Pisces, seemed like an unlikely match at first. Capricorn’s practicality can easily conflict with Pisces’s dreamy and fluid nature. Pisces seeks emotional connection and deep understanding, while Capricorn can sometimes be too focused on what’s grounded and physical. Though their marriages lasted eight long years, their contrasting approaches to life and love may have ultimately led to their divorce.
Jodie Turner-Smith (Virgo) and Joshua Jackson (Gemini)
Both ruled by Mercury, it seems not even an intellectual connection could sustain Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson. Turner-Smith, an analytical Virgo, and Joshua Jackson, a communicative Gemini, seemed deeply connected. However, Virgo’s need for order and structure may have clashed with Gemini’s more carefree, spontaneous nature. While both signs are intellectually curious and enjoy deep conversations, Gemini’s unpredictable nature might have unsettled Virgo’s need for stability and consistency.