Astrologer Says Jennifer Garner Is Involved In Ben And Jen's Split (But Not How You Think)

The implosion of a celebrity relationship is always big news, especially when it involves A-listers like Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. Since J.Lo filed for divorce this August, the media and the public have been frothing at the mouth with speculation about the failed marriage. This has included suspicious glances at past romantic partners like Jennifer Garner, who was previously married to Affleck from 2005 to 2015. It's no secret that Affleck remains cordial with his ex-wife, but some feel that closeness has new meaning following the collapse of his relationship with Lopez.

"I have totally been wondering if anything was up with Ben and Jen G just because it seems like they have been spending even more time together than usual," one person wrote on Reddit. Another agreed, saying, "The lines are blurred, definitely." A third Redditor observed, "Even if she doesn't want him back, it's clear she doesn't know how to establish healthy boundaries with him."

It seems that Garner has some kind of role in the current fallout from the Affleck-Lopez divorce, but is this the beginning of yet another Bennifer reboot or something else entirely? To find out more, we spoke exclusively to renowned astrologer Kathryn Silverton, whose decades of experience have seen it all, including why the "opposites attract" rule couldn't save Affleck's marriage to J.Lo. Now, she examines why Garner is so involved in the drama of Affleck's love life — and why it's probably not the home-wrecking scenario everyone imagines.

It's not so wild that Ben Affleck is still friendly with Jennifer Garner. After all, the couple share three children. But it seems that this lingering connection is closer than mere civility, as Kathryn Silverton confirms that Garner is an important player in Affleck's support network. "Jennifer Garner is likely a quiet supporter of Ben, as several of her Gemini planets are in his 12th house of 'behind the scenes' activities," Silverton exclusively tells Glam. Those behind-the-scenes moments might include co-parenting or, perhaps, giving Affleck a shoulder to cry on through the tumultuous aftermath of his divorce.

This ongoing affection has caused some speculation that a romantic Affleck-Garner reunion could be next, though Garner is presently dating businessman John Miller. It may even be a point of contention between Garner and her beau. "Ben's been turning to Jen [Garner] for advice and support, and that's been a big source of annoyance for John," an insider reportedly told Life & Style. "He doesn't enjoy competing with her ex-husband for her attention."

But Garner's supportive nature doesn't necessarily mean a rekindling of her past love story with Affleck. If anything, it's a star-studded example of modern, blended families making their dynamic work. As an anonymous source told the Daily Mail, Miller finds it "tough coping with [Garner's] support for Ben during his split from J.Lo," but "John doesn't have any fears that they are getting back together."

Is it ever wise to get back with your ex? Ben Affleck gave it a shot with Jennifer Lopez, and fans wonder if he'll try again with Jennifer Garner. But while Affleck and Garner made their relationship work for over a decade, reviving it would probably be a mistake — and not just because Garner is already in a committed relationship. Kathryn Silverton pinpointed celestial issues in Affleck's brief marriage to J.Lo that could also impact Garner.

"We often hear that opposites attract. This is not the case with regard to the astrological charts of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. Jennifer and Ben are both Leo Sun ... translating into colorful, dramatic people," Silverton exclusively explains to Glam, citing the clashing of these big personalities as one hurdle in the partnership.

What does this have to do with Garner? Leo is a quintessential fire sign, and while Garner isn't a Leo herself, she is an Aries — another fire sign. This could mean similar fireworks if Garner and Affleck took a second stab at dating. When a Leo-Aries pairing is good, it's very good. But it can quickly go nuclear, as Aries and Leo are among the zodiac pairs most likely to go to war with each other. Right now, Affleck and Garner have reached a comfortable, platonic truce, but with their rocky romantic history and fiery sun signs, Affleck and Garner may be better off not putting their relationship to the test again.

Whether or not you're privately hoping to see Ben Affleck renew affections with another ex, the "Argo" actor might want to table any rebounds right now, as Kathryn Silverton foresees that he will need a long cooling-off period from this latest heartbreak. "Ben may be holding on to anger, indicating that he won't go quietly into the night," Silverton exclusively tells Glam. This is hardly the best frame of mind to jump into a new romantic entanglement, especially with Jennifer Garner, which would send shockwaves through their shared family.

Instead, Silverton suggests that Affleck may be on course for a period of reflection and growth. "Jupiter is sitting in Ben's 12th house right now, implying it's time for him to recede from the public eye," says Silverton. It can take time to overcome resentment and lick romantic wounds, and the astrologer predicts that Affleck may stay out of the spotlight well into next year: "Once Jupiter moves over his natal Venus and Ascendant in mid-July of 2025, he'll be ready to take risks again."