BRITNEY Spears' headline-making split from Sam Asghari may have come down to cosmic incompatibility, according to an expert.
But Sam and Britney's differences may not be what people think, with Sam's "neediness" potentially being "overwhelming" for "wild and free" Britney.
The 41-year-old singer met dancer Sam, 29, on the set of the music video for her song Slumber Party in 2016.
The couple tied the knot in June 2022 in front of famous friends including Madonna, Selena Gomez, Drew Barrymore, Paris Hilton, and Donatella Versace.
The two were last seen together on a trip to Cabo, Mexico, during which they each appeared unhappy.
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News of their split broke on August 16, with confirmation that Sam had filed for divorce on August 17.
Michelle Bell, the founder of Cosmic Fusion, spoke exclusively to The U.S. Sun about the former couple's compatibility.
According to her algorithm — which combines a person's Western zodiac sign, Chinese element, and Chinese animal — the pair are only 43 percent compatible.
While Britney's Sagittarius Metal Rooster represents a "natural-born entertainer" and performer, Sam's sign, the Pisces Wood Dog, possesses "an understated aura."
Discussing the characteristics of Sam's sign, Michelle explained: "They’re wonderfully creative and artistic people who are drawn to the world of art and music."
However, the combination of Pisces and the Dog is known to be "quite an emotionally vulnerable person."
Michelle said: "They need love, reassurance, and guidance, but they won’t want to admit that.
"Their need for security can be overwhelming for their partner," she added.
This extreme loyalty and dedication can also potentially lead to emotional manipulation, according to the expert.
Britney, on the other hand, is "two very conflicting characters rolled into one."
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The Sagitarrius side is "wild, free, and adventurous" while the Metal Rooster is "extremely tough, ambitious, and slightly ruthless."
Despite this brashness, the expert highlighted that Sagittarians "are not remotely strong."
She explained: "This character can be a little volatile at times as they have an inherent feisty nature."
Analyzing the pair's compatibility score, Michelle pointed out the contrasting nature of fire signs and water signs.
"They process and express emotions in completely different ways, which is what can lead to misunderstandings and disagreements," she said.
Their Chinese elements, Metal and Wood, are also opposing Michelle explained.
She said: "Metal people are known for their logical thinking and practicality, while Wood people are creative and flexible.
"They’re one of the weakest pairings as Metal's analytical nature opposes Wood's creative and artistic personality," Michelle added.
She also called their Chinese animals "worlds apart" in terms of compatibility.
Britney's Rooster has "extremely high standards and tends to be critical of themselves and others."
Michelle explained that this perfectionism can make Sam, the Dog, "feel pressured or judged."
The Rooster's independence and drive directly oppose the nature of the Dog, which "tends to be needier and requires constant support from their family and relationships."
"This direct conflict can lead to feelings of neglect and resentment from the Dog’s perspective," Michelle said.
As they headed toward a split, Sam and Britney reportedly launched into a "nuclear argument" about a week ago, according to TMZ.
Sources told the outlet "Sam confronted Britney over rumors she stepped out on him.
"We do not know if the rumor has any basis in fact, but we're told Sam believed it, and the two had a huge fight."
Now Sam is said to be seeking a massive payout from the award-winning musician, according to Page Six.
A source told the outlet that he is "attempting to negotiate concessions beyond his prenup and threatening to go public with extraordinarily embarrassing information about Britney unless he gets paid."
A separate insider told Page Six that Britney's team has "protected" her and that the "parting will be respectful."
That same source added: "It's blackmail and it'll never happen."
The Cosmic Fusion app is available on Apple and Android.
