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Reese Witherspoon and Jake Jake Gyllenhaal have gone public with their long-denied relationship just as their movie Rendition hits the theaters this weekend. Reese recently split from her husband Ryan Phillipe and Gyllenhall was most recently connected with Kirsten Dunst for several years. Let's take a look at what the planets say about their potential relationship.

Reese has her Sun in fiery Aries, and a strong aspect to her Sun from the warrior planet Mars illustrates her strong drive and independence. Jake the Sun and three other planets in expansive and optimistic Sagittarius, giving him just as much fire as Reese has. Her husband Ryan Philippe did not have enough fire to compete with Reese's drive and she often overpowered him; this is not likely to happen with Jake. (You can read more about the relationship between Reese and Ryan here.)

Jake has an exact conjunction of Jupiter to Saturn in Libra signifies that he has a serious (Saturn) approach to life and that his success and good fortune (Jupiter) will come about because of the hard work (Saturn) that he puts into the process. Saturn in Libra shows that he takes his relationships (Libra) very seriously despite his fun-loving Sagittarius nature. Still, he's a guy that needs a lot of freedom as illustrated by the conjunction of Venus (relationship needs) to the radical revolutionary Uranus. He is fascinated by people and enjoys interacting with many different kinds of individuals.

Mercury in Jake's chart is in conflict with Mercury in Reese's chart which ordinarily would signify problems with communication between the two, but there are other factors that show a deeper level of understanding between the two. Reese's Mercury is in Pisces which is ruled by Neptune and tends to show a romantic and creative style of thought and communication, and Jake's Mercury, though in Sagittarius, is conjunct Neptune which gives his thought process more of that Neptune/Pisces dreamy and creative quality. Their connection is very romantic and loving, and they not only have fun together but also share a sense of being kindred spirits.

The aspects between their two charts are very positive and it is clear that each opens up opportunities and excitement for the other. However, each of them is undergoing some challenging planetary cycles right now that could make establishing a permanent relationship difficult. Jake has transiting Saturn making a square to Venus in his chart, showing delays and disappointments (Saturn) surrounding relationships (Venus). In addition, transiting Pluto (transformation and endings) is beginning a challenging cycle to his Sun which will likely create major change and upheaval in his life. Still, Saturn is stabilizing his progressed Venus right now and this will continue over the next year or so, giving him the motivation to make a serious commitment.

Reese is getting ready to begin a Pluto cycle herself which will begin early next year to her Sun and Mars, setting off some of her issues around having her own way and getting her needs met. This event can be very frustrating for a willful person like Reese, but she also has some harmonious cycles getting ready to begin that shows that she will begin to take on new responsibilities and mature in ways that are new to her.

This relationship has a great deal of promise and offers each of them an opportunity to grow and prosper.