Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas

Catherine Zeta Jones
September 25, 1969
Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales, UK

Michael Douglas
September 25, 1944
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Not many couples have the same birthday, but Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas were born on the same day, twenty-five years apart, on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean. What kind of influence would that have on a relationship? Michael has said, 'As soon as I met Catherine I told her I wanted to have babies with her, and the moment I found out that she had the same birthday as me -- tadaah! Then when I discovered she loved golf, I realized all my fantasies had come true. I've lucked out at this time in my life. I just lucked out. I'm so impressed by her intelligence, sense of humor and work ethic.' Obviously on the same wavelength, Catherine admits, 'Yes, I was in love with my husband at first sight and still am. We have the most solid relationship.' With such a positive beginning, what might the future hold for this couple? Only the stars can tell.

Romantic Compatibility for Libras Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas:

Catherine's Sun conjunct Michael's Sun means that they strongly identify with each other and are very much alike in many essential ways. It's easy for them to agree because they don't have to explain themselves to each other. They have an innate appreciation of each other's essence, and this is vitalizing and validating for both. 'She is not only beautiful but also very deep and we understand each other extremely well,' says Michael. 'I love her above all. Catherine is the woman of my life. A dream.' However, they also share the same flaws and may find it difficult to be with someone who mirrors the very things they like least about themselves. The key is this: The more they accept themselves, the more valuable and enjoyable the relationship will be. 'From the moment I met Catherine and we formed our family, I was a new man, very different from the one I used to be,' says Michael about the marriage. 'This is the result of my every day life with her, of the intense love we have for each other, of the great need for each other that we have, and of the great respect that we have for one another .... What a marvelous gift!' Catherine' s Sun conjunct Michael's Neptune indicates that imagination and fantasy are key elements in their relationship. She, in particular, tends to see him in glamorous, romanticized terms, and may fail to recognize his actual character. They both need to ask themselves: Have I fallen in love with a person or an image? 'I do think I'm lucky I met Michael. Not just Michael Douglas the actor and producer with two Oscars on the shelf,' says Catherine, 'but Michael Douglas the love of my life. I really do think it was meant to happen.'

Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas's Tarot Reading

They share a great deal of sympathy and an intuitive rapport that enables them to be sensitive to each other's subtle cues. They also inspire one another's generosity and idealism. The couple has a home in Swansea, where they are active in local charities including the establishment of the first children's hospital in Wales. The hospital has treated nearly 3,500 patients since opening in March of 2005. Says Catherine, 'We have a lot more work to do and more campaigning to do. I'm just very proud that we now have our designated children hospital in Wales. There are children who can have the best treatment and care, and it makes me very proud.' With Michael's Sun conjunct Catherine's Uranus, they inspire each other to try new things. There is a lot of excitement and spontaneity in their relationship, and there will always be surprises along the way. They encounter lots of new ideas, unusual people and excitement together. They both enjoy a good measure of independence in this relationship, but either of them may wish for more closeness at times. Michael's Sun square Catherine's Mars signifies that this is a passionate relationship, but a rather combative one as well. While they stimulate each other both in sexual and non-sexual ways, they can also irritate each other. They can accomplish a great deal together, but the aggressiveness of this relationship may cause anger and hurt feelings. Each of them must be careful not to incite hostility in the other. For example, resurrecting an old 'bad boy image' to promote a film on Michael's part might generate a great deal of hostility on Catherine's part. Catherine's Mercury square Michael's Saturn warns that he can be judgmental or coldly analytical of her ideas, causing her to feel belittled. Both of them need to offer criticism and comments with a caring, constructive attitude, but the tendency to feel frustrated in their communication is very strong. They both will need to work on learning to listen receptively and sympathetically. Catherine's Mercury trine Michael's Uranus ensures that their conversations are animated and exciting. They spark each other to see things differently and inspire creativity in each other. They are guaranteed a very exciting life together.

Catherine's Mars square Michael's Neptune warns that they should both be wary of a tendency to overindulge in Bacchanalian pleasures. The sexual aspect of this relationship can be baffling because there is a very strong element of ambiguity about it. Michael, especially, needs to be clear about his wishes and intentions. With her Sun square his Moon, the two of them are fascinated by and strongly attracted to each other, but differences in their viewpoints can also make for personality clashes and disagreements. In particular, he may feel that she doesn't sympathize enough or try to really understand his feelings. If they try to force each other to be more like themselves -- or more like their image of the perfect mate -- this relationship could be ill fated. But if they can understand and respect their differences, they will enjoy the fascination and stimulating effect they have on each other without clashing. Michael's Mars conjunct Catherine's Jupiter promises that they spark each other's ambitions and enterprising spirits. They give each other confidence and encouragement to go out and realize their dreams and are likely to undertake several joint ventures as well as individual projects, each greatly assisted by the other. Occasionally they can be unrealistic in their hopes, but their dynamic blending of energies can result in outstanding accomplishments as well.

With Catherine's Jupiter trine Michael's Uranus, this is a relationship in which they both feel free to change, explore and express their more adventurous sides. Together, they have an expanded sense of what is possible and the confidence and enthusiasm they feel with one another enables them to go for it. Catherine's Saturn square Michael's Pluto means that in addition to the harmony and fulfillment they may both experience together, there is a difficult, darker side to their relationship. Their deepest fears are brought to the forefront and they must confront things they have tried to hide about themselves in the past. This can be a painful process and they may begin to resent each other. They can be too serious and heavy at times, and must be sure that they give equal time to play and to appreciation of the positives. Catherine's Uranus conjunct Michael's Neptune suggests that together they may have some unexplainable experiences of a supernatural or psychic nature. They also stimulate one another's most inspired, imaginative sides. Mystical explorations and a reawakening in spiritual beliefs come about as a result of their involvement with each other.