Johnny Depp's Capricorns

Kate and Vanessa's little differences

From his leading man roles (think The Libertine and Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean), you may think of actor Johnny Depp as a true casanova. Sure, he has proven his creative genius in typical Gemini (social butterfly) style, yet in real life, this true free spirit seeks a little stability in earthy Capricorn women.

He may have had his share of flirtations, yet his abundance of personal planets in earth signs points to a need for stability in his relationships. And the earth sign Depp prefers is Capricorn, the sign of longevity. This isn't surprising considering he has moon (emotions) in Capricorn. Both his past girlfriend Kate Moss and companion of nine years Vanessa Paradis, with whom he has two children, are Capricorns. This sun-moon connection is the ultimate masculine-feminine bond. Also, the "realness" and physicality of Capricorn resonates with Depp's Venus (love) and Mercury (communications) in earthy Taurus, as well as his Mars (sexuality) in realistic Virgo. His Venus says he appreciates beautiful, sensual women who are genuine. So why did one Capricorn lady fall by the wayside while the other is still going strong with her Gemini guy? Let's find out.

Capricorn wild-child: Kate Moss
Although Capricorns are often traditionalists, supermodel Kate Moss is more unconventional than most. Her Mercury and Venus in avant-garde Aquarius proclaim she has a rebellious streak. Moreover, she needs lots of freedom in relationships, which may have felt detached to her Venus-in-Taurus lover, who tends to be possessive. Adding to the clash of love styles is Moss's moon in Scorpio. The mix of Scorpio and Aquarius in her nature indicates she's alternately passionate and impersonal. As for sex, passion wasn't a problem with Depp because her Mars in Taurus hooks up with his Venus, a deeply sensual connection. Most likely, however, their sexual compatibility only heightened her need to cool off occasionally and do her own thing. Depp's moon in Capricorn says he needs to feel in control in relationships, a nearly impossible feat with a Venus-in-Aquarius lover. Actually, with strong-willed Capricorn prominent in both their charts, control issues were undoubtedly a major factor in the split.

Capricorn, take two: Vanessa Paradis
Depending on her time of birth, French singer/actor Vanessa Paradis has moon in homey Cancer or creative Leo. Either way, her emotional nature is warm and open, unlike Moss with her moon in secretive Scorpio. Depp and Paradis are both similar and opposite, astrologically. His moon in Capricorn feels right at home with her Capricorn sun, a profound merging of male and female energies. And her Jupiter in Capricorn on Depp's moon is an emotionally benevolent, uplifting influence. As for opposites, her Mercury, Venus and Neptune in adventurous Sagittarius are opposite his sun in Gemini, making for a strong attraction and energetic communications. Sagittarius planets give Paradis an idealistic outlook and more adaptability than most Capricorns, while Depp's multiple earth placements are compatible with the grounded part of her Capricorn nature. This is a nice blending of practicality and spirituality. As for passion, her Mars in Scorpio opposes his Venus, an intense sexual connection. However, their strongest tie comes from Saturn, the cosmic "glue" in any relationship.

It's interesting to note that both Paradis and Moss have Saturn in Gemini near Depp's sun, a strong karmic bond. Both ladies had much to teach him, as is always the case with a Saturn tie, but it's the dreamer, Vanessa Paradis, who truly captured his heart.