In Episode 138, astrologers Kristina Martin and Tara Redfield turn their gaze to one of the most iconic, yet tragic couples of the 90s, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. The two, along with her sister, died unexpedtedly in a plane crash off of Martha's Vineyard on July 16th, 1999.
First, we explore John's chart, beginning with a fascinating North Node conjunct his Virgo Rising—indicating his measured public persona was a key balancing act for past-life chaos. With Pluto also in the mix, themes of power, control, and shared resources were deeply woven into his identity. A Venus in Capricorn suggests he sought a legacy in love and often dealt with restrictions in relationships, while a cold Moon conjunct Chiron in Aquarius points to a lack of warm familial feelings and a profoundly complicated relationship with his mother.
Carolyn's chart carries its own Aquarian theme, with her Rising sign conjunct both Venus and Mars, cementing her status as a progressive trendsetter and fashion icon who paradoxically shunned the spotlight. Her Capricorn Sun and Cancer Moon reveal she was born during a full moon phase, demonstrating a constrast of reserved, cautious, and a intensely hardworking nature as well as emotional sensitivity and depth. With Neptune trine her Moon and Saturn in Pisces, she is revealed as a master escape artist.
Together, their synastry tells a compelling and complex story: his Sun conjunct her South Node created an instant sense of familiarity and destiny, while a Venus-Sun conjunction fueled their magnetic attraction and mutual adoration. However, a Mercury square to Venus and Mars created tension between words and actions, fostering a dynamic of secrecy versus vulnerability. With notably challenging aspects, just how difficult was this relationship? Tune in to get the final Venus compatibility score and our complete analysis!
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