Can true love survive the temptations of rock ‘n’ roll? Apparently it
can, at least for Beatles superstars John, Paul, George and Ringo.
Let’s take a look at their successful (and not-so-successful)
relationships to discover the cosmic link between romance and rock.

John and Yoko
While he was married to his first love, Cynthia Lennon, John Lennon met Yoko Ono. This charismatic couple had a good foundation, with Suns in compatible Air signs. John was a multi-talented Libra, born on October 9, 1940. Yoko was born on February 18, 1933 – she’s an Aquarius, seven years Lennon’s senior. The Air-sign emphasis in their bond sparked a mutual sharing of ideas, art and activism. Libra is the artist and the peacemaker, which certainly applied to Lennon. And while Ono is also an artist, the main focus for Aquarius is innovation and reform. A compelling manifestation of their signs was their talent in combining art with advocacy, such as recording “Give Peace a Chance” while protesting the Vietnam War, and holding a “bed-in” war protest during their honeymoon. It was the perfect Aquarius-Libra merger.

What’s more, Lennon had Moon in Aquarius, so his emotional nature felt right at home with Ono’s Sun, Venus and Saturn in Aquarius. The Venus connection intensified their love, and their desire to work together as artists, while Saturn was the karmic link that held them together – even after being separated for 18 months while Lennon was involved with their personal assistant – at Ono’s suggestion, unconventional Aquarius that she is! They reunited, gave birth to Sean Lennon on John’s birthday, and were married for 11 years until Lennon’s murder on December 8, 1980.

Paul and Linda
Another artsy Air-sign couple was Paul and Linda McCartney. He’s a Gemini born on June 18, 1942. She was a Libra, born on September 24, 1941. While the Beatles’ bassist was rocking the world, she was working as a magazine photographer – who later went on to be a musician and an animal-rights activist. They met in a club in 1967 while Linda was on an assignment. They married two years later and enjoyed a close relationship, raising four children. Linda died of breast cancer in 1998.

This relationship was a mixture of similarities and opposites. While their Suns were in harmony, their Moons sparked an abundance of passion – and some conflict. His Moon in gregarious Leo was magnetized to her Moon and Venus in sultry, secretive Scorpio. But a clash of wills is inevitable between these two fixed signs, which was a challenge in their relationship. On the other hand, his Venus in sensual, practical Taurus – opposite her Scorpio placement – helped with sexual and emotional compatibility. And her Jupiter in Gemini, near his Sun and Mercury, heightened their mental compatibility and spiritual bond. Their faith in each other was the foundation of their love.

George and Pattie
How could something that seemed so right go so terribly wrong? For Pattie Boyd and George Harrison, Neptune dashed any chance they had of a lasting love.

Boyd and Harrison were a Pisces couple: her birthday is March 17,1944, whereas his was February 25, 1943. Pisces, ruled by Neptune, craves a spiritual connection in love. However, being intensely sensitive and idealistic means that Pisces is prone to fantasy – which can lead to disillusionment. It’s intriguing, of course, that Boyd was a source of phenomenal inspiration for two megastar rockers – Harrison, as well as Boyd’s second husband, Eric Clapton. Both of these legendary guitarist-songwriters composed #1 hit songs about her – the biggest of which was Clapton’s “Layla.” Her ethereal Pisces nature served as a muse for both men.

Still, Harrison’s Sun and Venus in Pisces, and his Moon in Scorpio were deeply in tune with Boyd’s Sun, Mercury and Venus in Pisces. They undoubtedly seemed like the perfect match, at least at first. Unfortunately, it was a love that couldn’t withstand the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. Another complicating factor is that Neptune rules deception… Neptune afflictions in both their charts allowed infidelity to creep into their marriage. The couple divorced in 1977, after 11 years of marriage. Eric and Pattie eventually married, and George was the best man at their wedding. But Eric was never comfortable performing “Layla” in front of George, no matter how many years had passed.

The year after his divorce from Pattie, Harrison married Olivia Trinidad Arias – an Earth sign. Born on May 18, 1948, Arias is a sensual, practical Taurus, a complementary match for the mystical Beatle. They were married for 23 years, until Harrison’s death of lung cancer in 2001.

Ringo and Barbara
Drummer Ringo Starr met actor Barbara Bach, a former Bond girl, on the set of Caveman in 1980. They have been married since 1981. Like George and Olivia, they have a nurturing Water-Earth connection. He was born on July 7, 1940, with Sun in Cancer and ascendant in Pisces – both Water signs. She was born on August 27, 1947, with Sun, Mercury, and Venus in Virgo – and Moon in Capricorn. Both, of course, are Earth signs. Ringo swore to always be with her after the couple survived a car accident. He now brings emotional depth and nurturing to their relationship, while she brings sensuality and stability – and with Mars in Cancer, she has a nurturing, home-loving side herself. Having Mars near her husband’s Sun is a sexy connection that helps keep their passion alive.

One challenge that can derail a relationship with Pisces and Virgo influences is addiction. Fortunately, Starr and Bach got sober together after a stint in rehab in the late 1980s. With such a strong emphasis in Virgo, the sign of healing, service and analysis, it’s no surprise that Bach founded the Self Help Addiction Recovery Program, and then went on to earn a master’s degree in psychology from UCLA. As for Starr, his Moon, Mercury, Mars and Pluto conjunct in Leo suggest that he’s a natural entertainer who appreciates a strong partner with passion and creativity. Perhaps best of all, he has Virgo on his 7^th House of marriage. He couldn’t have picked a better partner!

Needless to say, it can be a long and winding road to love. Still, for the Fab Four – and for most of us – it’s an irresistible journey.