Celebrity Sex Scandals

If their cheating hearts won't tell, Astrology will

These days, celebrity sex scandals are not entirely surprising, as they've become somewhat of an unfortunate trend. What is it about these celebs that have them risking not only their marriages, but their reputations? Astrology explains how some of the biggest sex scandals are tied to the planetary aspects of their famous perpetrators -- and how Saturn in Leo especially joins them in unholy matrimony.

Tiger Woods
If it wasn't for Tiger's squeaky-clean image he portrayed up until the bombshell dropped in late November of 2009, this scandal wouldn't be so shocking. Details are still surfacing about Tiger Woods and his many alleged affairs while married to supermodel Elin Nordegren, and the number of alleged mistresses he had during his five-year marriage continues to rise.

A superstar athlete, Tiger won 71 PGA tournaments and dominated the world of golf since the summer of 1999 when he won the Memorial Tournament. He has established several successful charitable organizations and has been endorsed by big brands such as General Motors, Nike and American Express. One would think he is a strong, secure and confident family man through-and-through -- however, his birth chart reveals an unexpected side.

Tiger's Saturn, the planet of framework, is in Leo. When used to its strengths, Leo makes a great leader, stable and courageous -- traits that make Tiger Woods a phenomenal athlete. At its worst, Leo is insensitive and egotistical, bearing the extreme pride of a Lion. Tiger's Saturn in Leo makes him self-conscious at heart, with a great need for ego-affirmation and praise. Developing self-love and acceptance regardless of his performance on the golf course is crucial, which may result in a feeling of emptiness only filled by his desire for multiple women.

While Tiger's Saturn in Leo sets the stage for bad decisions in his personal life, his Saturn square rebellious and disruptive Uranus puts them into action. This aspect makes him inclined to forego tact and diplomacy in order to accomplish whatever goals he sets out -- in this case, women. Stepping over the line with new relationships makes his insensitive Saturn in Leo emerge and, as the public has seen, that behavior often does more harm than good.

Fittingly, Tiger's love planet Venus is in Scorpio, the most secretive sign of the zodiac. While this aspect can promote deep and passionate relationships, underneath the surface of his marriage was a lurid web of lies that continues to unravel.

Bill Clinton
In one of the biggest sex scandals in political history, Bill Clinton found himself at the center of a national media uprise when he denied and later admitted to sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky during his second term as president. Like Tiger Woods, Bill's Saturn is also in Leo. While it can be argued that he made a bold and self-assured leader, his role as husband and father quickly came into question. He can have all the power in the world, and yet still need the ego-boost fueled by women other than his wife. Are you sensing a pattern yet?

In addition to Bill's Saturn in Leo, his love planet Venus sextile dominating Pluto causes intense and irresistible attraction. He feels little control once feelings take over, regardless of the consequence. Also, his Venus is in diplomatic Libra, whose symbol is The Lover. It's no wonder his smooth talking wins women over, as the opposite sex is magnetically drawn to his suave personality. As this aspect is prone to sweeping more emotional issues within marriage under the rug, more focus is placed on the physical side of a working relationship-turned sexual.

David Letterman
Sex, adultery, extortion -- David Letterman made headlines in October of 2009, and they sound more like a movie starring an actor interviewed on his late night show than his own reality. David married Regina Lasko in March of 2009, the mother of his young son and a woman whom he'd been dating for more than 20 years. That didn't stop him, however, from continuing an affair with his younger employees.

And, what do you know? David Letterman's Saturn is in Leo, continuing the trend of authority-meets-arrogance. It doesn't help that his Venus is in Pisces, the escapist dreamer and visionary sign that breeds his playboy mentality, wandering eye and the idea that there's always something better to attain, even if it's not in plain sight.

With David's Venus square disruptive Uranus, his romantic feelings are easily aroused and relationships begin with sudden electric attraction. This pushes his Saturn in Leo to take action. He craves emotional excitement and needs to feel spontaneous and free, which is why his commitment to marriage proved impossible to achieve.

Adding More Fuel to the Fire
Saturn in Leo is the common astrological thread that ties together these three scandalous celebrities, but they're not the only ones. Tom Brady, who allegedly began dating supermodel Gisele Bündchen around the time his ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan gave birth to his first child, has his Saturn in Leo. Same for Kevin Federline, who began dating Britney Spears before his relationship with his children's mother, Shar Jackson, had officially ended. This is not to say that everyone whose Saturn is in Leo will cause relationship troubles and infidelity ... but don't say we didn't warn you!