Barbie And Ken's On-Again, Off-Again Relationship Rivals Gigi And Zayn's, Per Astrology
While Barbie fans are flocking to theaters in their flashiest #Barbiecore 'fits, the stars are having their own Barbie party. And by stars, I don't mean Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling—I mean, the shiny, sparkly constellations hosting a soiree in the sky.
The guests of honor? Barbie and Ken, of course! With the premiere of Barbie on July 21, all eyes on the iconic duo. And while *spoiler alert* Barbie and Ken might have a one-sided relationship on the silver screen, the astrological compatibility of everyone's favorite plastic pair is a bit more complex.
Barbie met Ken in 1961 on the set of their first television commercial together, where it was "love at first sight," according to Insider. They seemed made for each other (because, well, they were until 2004 when Barbie dumped Ken on Valentine’s Day. The dolls got back together seven years later after reuniting on the set of Toy Story 3, and now, their love affair transcends time and space.
But is a dream relationship written in the stars? Here's everything you need to know about their cosmic connection, based on Barbie and Ken's birth charts.
Since Barbie is "everything," let’s start with her birth chart…
Barbie was "born" on March 9, 1959, unveiled by inventor Ruth Handler at The American International Toy Fair in New York City. (Worth noting: Barbie's "life story" states her birthplace as Willows, Wisconsin, a fictional town. But real locations are necessary to cast a birth chart, so Barbie's chart is based on the doll's historical birthdate and birthplace.)
This cosmic combo of date and place makes Barbie a double Pisces—both her Sun and Moon are in the mutable water sign. And fun fact: Barbie made her public debut during a New Moon (which occurs when the Sun and Moon unite in the same sign), giving her the chance to seek out inspiration, as well as uplift and motivate others, in the world. She possesses all the qualities of romance, creativity, sentimentality, and charm.
When it comes to love, Barbie has an interesting chart, to say the least—one that juxtaposes her confident demeanor. Her Venus, the planet that rules over love and pleasure, is in passionate Aries in conjunction with the karmic South Node of Destiny. Translation: Barbie tends to get lovesick in relationships and isn't one to date around and take chances in romance. Plus, she likes to be partnered up because her natal Saturn, the planet of commitment, in Capricorn squares her Venus. (Hmm...maybe that’s why she’s been super loyal to Ken all these years?) But even though Barbie wants to put all her energy into making the relationship work—she seeks appreciation from her boo, too.
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Delving deeper into Barbie's chart, her Mercury in Aries and Mars in Gemini are in mutual reception with each other, which creates a magical and intense connection, since the signs are in the other’s planetary rulership. When it comes to matters of the heart and expressing her passions, Barbie doesn’t hold back—she wears her emotions on her hot-pink, sequined sleeves.
Now, let’s look at "just Ken’s" birth chart…
Ken was brought to life on March 11, 1961 at The American International Toy Fair in New York City (although some "life story" sources say he's also from Willows, while others claim he hails from Malibu). As a Pisces Sun like Barbie, Ken is endearing, dreamy, and sensitive. On the other hand, his Capricorn Moon (combined with the direct aspects it makes to Venus and Mars and the wider connection to Jupiter and Saturn) alludes to someone who has a brooding persona full of bravado and swagger. When it comes to matters of the heart, Ken will fight for what he wants.
His birth chart radiates major Ken-ergy with the cardinal square between Venus in Aries and Mars in Cancer. This means that, at times, he can be selfish and needy when it comes to love, but he just needs cuddles and affection to feel secure.
Pluto in Virgo on his North Node of Destiny also marks someone who longs to make their own name and become popular in the world. Case in point: Ken croons a song in the Barbie movie lamenting that he’s “always #2” to Barbie. Yearning for his own identity creates a forceful and controlling energy that can be quenched with spiritual guidance (perhaps his journey to the real world with Barbie will bring just that?).
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For Ken, committing to another person, er, doll takes time, since he has a Jupiter and Saturn conjunction. That dictates an on-and-off-again vibe when dating—it just means he finds other dolls appealing, too. That may make Ken seem a bit callous, especially considering Barbie's decades-long loyalty, but think about the last time you played with dolls. You probably paired them up with other figures whenever it suited your own story. So, let’s not give Ken any flack for occasionally doing the same!
How do Barbie and Ken’s birth charts align?
Well, first of all, Barbie's Moon in Pisces and Ken's Sun in Pisces link up, denoting a very positive partnership full of emotion and love. However, there are power struggle issues present in their astrological compatibility. Ken is a love triangle kind of guy, so he could flirt or hold a torch for another Barbie to make his partner jealous and consumed with him. But, Barbie is truly the only doll who can flex in this relationship because her Saturn connects with his Moon—so ultimately, she’s the one calling the shots.
The Saturnian aspect also ensures longevity for this pair, since it’s the glue that holds two charts together. At times, Barbie can dominate Ken; however, he stays the course because they're both looking for stability in relationships, which Saturn brings.
But Saturn's stabilizing influence doesn't mean it's always smooth sailing for their 'ship. Ken's Mars opposes Barbie's Saturn and squares her Venus. This adds frustration and sensuality to the partnership—but both can be worked out with some PG-13 rated physical activity (wink, wink).
Why did Barbie and Ken break up in 2004?
Wildcard Uranus was moving through the sign of Pisces during this time, and since Barbie and Ken are both Pisces, this planetary transit made them want to mix and mingle freely without being tied down to each other. They were also both beginning their Saturn opposition, with that planet transiting in Cancer. This midlife transit made them want to give singledom a go. Also, the planetary square between Venus and Saturn on February 14, 2004 was a make-or-break moment, ending the fairy tale with them going their separate ways.
But after seven years apart, Barbie and Ken realized that life in plastic was only fantastic when it was with each other—and they've been together ever since.
Overall Astrological Compatibility Rating: 8.75/10
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