In episode 115 astrologers Kristina Martin and Tara Redfield explore the long-running mysterious relationship between actor/writers Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak. Rumors have swirled for years about these two who officially dated in the early 2000's but have remained incredibly close and are often seen together at major Hollywood events.
First, we look at B.J.’s chart and see a prominent, boundary-pushing Aries rising. With his chart ruler, Mars in Gemini, placed in his third house, it's obvious that his pursuit of writing and comedy is central to his life’s motivation. We also find a Mercury/Sun conjunction in his fifth house, telling us his books, and especially his children’s book, will be part of his legacy. There is also a deeply private and distrusting Scorpio Moon in his chart, so we can understand why he isn’t a huge fan of the spotlight despite his heavy Leo placements.
Next, we look into Mindy’s chart and see a bright and inquisitive Gemini Rising, making her perfect for identifying as a comedic writer. With Venus sitting on that ascendant, her experiences with femininity and womanhood also play a central role in her storytelling. We also see a challenging opposition to that Venus from Neptune, which creates a love life that can be confusing, and lacking strong boundaries. It also creates a sense of hopeless romanticism.
Together, their synastry reveals aspects that align for a loving relationship. They have trine water Moons (little did they know they grew up only 10 minutes from each other!), giving them a shared sense of support, ease, and comfortability especially when it comes to sharing emotional experiences. A Mercury/Jupiter connection in theatrical Leo demonstrates their shared love of intellectual exploration, but a Venus/Saturn square denotes some sort of withholding. The big question though is will a strong Venus/Neptune opposition ever provide enough clarity to define this relationship for them? Listen in to hear our take and see what Venus score this nebulous relationship receives!
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