Fans have been in love with Zendaya and Tom Holland’s relationship since they debuted as a couple in 2021. Over the years everyone’s watched them turn into one of the cutest celeb duos — and it all just culminated in their engagement, which was announced on Jan. 6 after Zendaya was spotted at the Golden Globes with a big, shiny ring on her finger.
Their love saga has been long and fun to watch, but for the astrology fans of the world, it’s also made so much sense. The way they support each other’s careers? The way they seem so natural around one another? They just make sense.
Think back to the Spider-Man: No Way Home co-stars sharing an intimate kiss in Holland’s car in 2021, which was quickly followed by a wholesome birthday post he shared on Instagram celebrating the Virgo queen herself. The duo have since adopted dogs, traveled the world, and become more adorable as the years have gone on.
While Holland’s birth time is unknown, so we don’t know his houses, there’s enough information about both of their birth charts to study the pair’s astrological compatibility. To find out more, Bustle spoke with pop culture astrologer Kyle Thomas and evolutionary astrologer Lumi Pelinku to dive deeper into the astrology behind Zendaya and Tom Holland’s alluring relationship. Here’s what to know.
Zendaya & Tom Holland’s Sun & Venus Signs Similarities
When it comes to understanding your astrological birth chart, your sun sign is the most obvious placement, as it symbolizes your core identity. Zendaya (born September 1, 1996) is a detail-driven and super-organized Virgo, which is an earth sign ruled by Mercury. These practical, organized signs are the certified planners of the zodiac, notorious for their efficiency.
Meanwhile, Tom Holland (born June 1, 1996) is a witty and ever-chatty Gemini, a sign known for being popular socialites. Gemini is also ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication. Right off the bat, it means there’s a sincere connection between the two.
“Tom and Zendaya have some stark similarities, as can be seen by looking at their sun signs,” says Thomas. “While these two zodiac signs don’t share a congenial element, because Gemini is an air sign and Zendaya is an earth sign, they do share what astrologers call a modality — both being mutable signs.”
With that in mind, it’s easy to assume the two are pretty chill, versatile, and easygoing — all things that can help sustain a relationship in the long term. “[A mutable modality] gives Tom and Zendaya a more relaxed and open perspective to life and how their relationship could evolve,” Thomas adds. This can be seen when they’re spotted in public or sharing cute photos on the ‘gram. They always seem at ease.
A common modality isn’t the only thing supporting their compatibility. Again, Virgos and Geminis both share a ruling planet: Mercury, aka the planet of mind and communication. Having this planet in common ensures that communication and intellectual connection are at the forefront of the relationship. “This reveals that they are both logical and value clear and direct communication,” says Thomas. There’s likely never a dull moment between them.
Venus & Mars Transits Show Reciprocated Energy
The further you go down the rabbit hole of their charts, you can see that mutuality is thematic in their relationship, and key aspects between their Venus and Mars signs are revealed. In astrology, aspects refer to the relationships between the planets, and you can use these aspects in synastry to see how each of their planets behave with one another.
“They have a special interplay between Venus and Mars in one another’s birth charts,” says Thomas. “Tom’s Mars [in Taurus] forms a sweet sextile to Zendaya’s [Cancer] Venus.” Venus is the planet of love and harmony, which is important in synastry breakdowns. Similarly, Mars is the planet of desire, sex, and confidence, another important placement to consider in your partner.
“This [sextile aspect] means that the affinity toward each other was something that grew, and in privacy, their connection became more magnetic,” Thomas says. That makes a lot of sense, considering Zendaya’s rising sign — aka the placement the public eye perceives — is stationed in freedom-loving Aquarius.
Aquarius is an air sign ruled by the eleventh house of friendships, which means it’s important for Aquarians to build a strong foundation based on companionship with their romantic partner. And by the looks of the pair’s friendship timeline, they’ve got camaraderie covered.
Their Lustful Mars Forms A Sexy Sextile
Zendaya and Holland’s cosmic chemistry doesn’t stop there. Mars plays a heavy role in their synergy, and according to Pelinku, their power-loving Mars placements form a complementary sextile aspect.
“Holland’s Mars is the sign of Taurus and is representative of his drive and ambition. He is steady, reliable, and consistent for Zendaya’s Mars in Cancer,” she says. Having a Taurus Mars means commitment and loyalty are important, which is reassuring for Zendaya’s Mars in protective and sensitive Cancer. Mars in Cancer implies a strong need to nurture to feel empowered, and Mars in Taurus needs security and love to feel the same.
“Zendaya’s Mars pushes her to be emotionally charged when acting on her needs,” says Pelinku. “Holland’s Mars is calm and can be supportive of Zendaya’s emotive Mars. As a couple, their future vision can be built on continuous and secure motion.”
Holland’s Uranus Sign Cheers On Zendaya’s Ascendant
Friendship and mutual support are extremely important for these two (are you seeing a theme here?) — and it doesn’t seem to be scarce in their relationship. Holland’s Uranus (aka the planet of shock and disruption) in Aquarius forms a conjunction aspect with Zendaya’s ascendant. This aspect can either be good or bad depending on the relationship of the signs, but since this conjunction takes place in the same sign, you can count on smooth synergy between the two.
“Zendaya’s ascendant is in the sign of Aquarius, and her projective lens in her life is to revolutionize and be a part of the collective need,” says Pelinku. “Holland’s Uranus sign in close degree to Zendaya’s ascendant presents the necessary catalyst to her growth in life.”
Uranus is a tricky and unpredictable planet, but it’s a great place for its home sign to be stationed in. Holland’s Uranus in Aquarius means that he can roll with the punches and that he wants to liberate Zendaya in monumental ways — rather than restrict or confine her. Classic Tom.
In fact, Holland recently shared that he doesn’t walk red carpets with Zendaya because he wants to give her the moment to shine. The two share so much mutual respect while showing up to support each other’s careers and it’s honestly relationship goals.
“[Holland] also pushes [Zendaya] to the limits and gives her that necessary push to be brave. They both can be eccentric and forward-thinking as a couple,” says Pelinku. “Holland honors Zendaya’s true nature and encourages her to always be comfortable in freely expressing her element. As a couple, they are otherworldly to the public eye, and the duo that everyone hopes will remain together in the long run.”
The Verdict
As long-time friends, committed partners, and now a recently engaged duo, it seems the cosmos got it right this time. For the future of their relationship, Pelinku looks at Holland’s North Node in Libra with Zendaya’s Chiron in Libra.
In astrology, Chiron represents wounds that need healing within your life. “There is a North Node, the northern star in our life experience, and the South Node, the path that we must leave behind in order to progress as souls,” she says. “Holland’s North Node is in close conjunction with Zendaya’s Chiron in Libra.”
What does that mean? “For Zendaya, her Chiron story involves the path in understanding intimacy and vulnerability when in relationships,” she adds. “Holland’s role is to provide that necessary safe space in teaching Zendaya to trust in others.”
And by the looks of it, their relationship is big on support and helping each other through the pressure of stardom, so they’re on the right path. Between common cosmic core values, compatible placements, and auspicious aspects, they’re pretty much a match made in heaven.
Additional reporting by Carolyn Steber.
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