Oops... Britney Finally Did It!

Britney's trainwreck is written in the stars

Losing custody of her two sons is the latest blow in a round of legal troubles for pop diva Britney Spears after a judge ordered her to turn over Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1, to her ex-husband Kevin Federline. He now has sole physical custody of the boys "until further order of the court." Spears had failed to attend court-ordered drug counseling and parenting classes after a judge had deemed her a frequent and habitual substance abuser last month.

The 25-year-old singer was also ordered to undergo random drug and alcohol testing twice a week. As if this weren't enough, Spears was charged a week later with hit and run driving - she had hit a parked car in August and didn't leave a note - and driving without a valid license. If convicted, she could face six months in jail. Even her talent as a singer and performer has come under fire - she was critically scalded for her lackluster performance at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards. So what's up with Britney? Let's check out her astrology chart to see.

Rebellious planets
Born on December 2, 1981, Spears has Sun, Mercury and Uranus conjunct in Sagittarius. The Sag superstar is typical of her sign - freedom loving, adventurous and changeable. What makes this conjunction so combustible is the Uranus influence, which amplifies the fiery singer's brilliance, rebelliousness and erratic behavior. When Uranus touches the Sun, like in Spears' chart, it demands personal freedom and individuality at any cost. It can also make someone an excitement junkie. When Uranus touches Mercury, it can bestow a genius for communications, but also extremist thinking and attitudes, which seems to be the case with Spears. Along with substance abuse, Spears' erratic and extreme behavior includes suddenly filing for divorce (Federline was reportedly surprised at the filing), driving while her baby was on her lap instead of a car seat (she says she was trying to evade the paparazzi), attacking a reporter with an umbrella and shaving her head. Moreover, like many fire signs, Spears apparently doesn't believe in growing up. Witness her scanty outfit during the MTV awards, which seemed better suited to a performer trying to prove herself than an established superstar and mother of two.

And, a rebel moon...
Adding to Spears' unconventional streak is her Moon in rebellious Aquarius, which represents her emotional nature and nurturing abilities. Spears probably values friendship over more intimate connections - her first marriage was to her childhood friend Jason Allen Alexander, which lasted all of 52 hours. As for motherhood, the Aquarius influence indicates a lack of traditional maternal instincts. However, a Moon in Aquarius mother can become a wise teacher for her children, who consider their mom their best friend. And because Aquarius is associated with humanitarianism, these moms often encourage their children to help those less fortunate.

Saturn and the law
Currently, Jupiter transiting through Sagittarius is making matters worse for Spears. Normally, Jupiter influences bring luck, opportunities and expansion. However, Jupiter also rules excess as well as legal entanglements. The Sagittarius-Uranus influences in Spears's chart are being exacerbated by transiting Jupiter, hence her strange behavior and legal woes. Jupiter moves out of Sagittarius in December, which will help the troubled superstar come back down to earth.

What next?
Undoubtedly the most troubling - and grounding - influence for Spears is Saturn in Virgo. Saturn is the planet of karma, responsibility and discipline. As of September 2, this influence began reining in Spears's Sagittarius placements, which is why she landed in hot water with the law. The Saturn influence says she'll need to embrace a healthier lifestyle if she is to keep her kids. This means having the discipline to put her children ahead of her need to live in the fast lane. Better yet, if she can harness the abundant spiritual energy of Sagittarius in her chart, she'll have a newfound faith in something greater than herself - her connection to Spirit.