John Travolta's long career is a tribute to his talent and tenacity. Who would have expected the actor playing high school miscreant Vinnie Barbarino from the 70s sitcom 'Welcome Back, Kotter' to turn into one of Hollywood's most enduring leading men? Yet the star of 'Saturday Night Fever' stands strong after virtually disappearing in the 80s, only to blaze back to stardom in 1994 as the unforgettable hitman Vincent Vega in 'Pulp Fiction.' An Aquarius, born February 18, 1954 at 2:53 p.m. in Englewood, New Jersey, John has the death and rebirth planet Pluto opposite his Sun, which reflects the incredible resurrection of his career. Individuals with powerful Pluto hookups often know what it feels like to descend into periods of darkness, only to return again stronger than ever.

Travolta's broad smile and friendly personality fit the Aquarian image of everyman accessibility. This sign is a complex mix of egalitarian ideals and strong individualism, though. Respect for the rights of all includes that of following one's own star, no matter how far out of the mainstream it is. Travolta has been a Scientologist for years, but with his easygoing personality it's never created controversy in the way that it has for Tom Cruise. Perhaps Travolta's Venus, the planet of relationships, in compassionate and supersensitive Pisces enables him to practice his beliefs without appearing to judge those of others. Venus in Pisces is excellent for the arts too, as it often indicates a high degree of imagination that's perfect for the make-believe world of acting. Pisces is astrologically associated with the feet, and dancing has played a big part in Travolta's career. John also has Mercury, the messenger planet, in Pisces, which shows him to be a highly sensitive communicator who prefers to work around differences of opinion rather than engaging in head-on confrontation. John doesn't hide his beliefs -- he was responsible for the film flop 'Battlefield Earth,' adapted from a novel by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard -- but his ideals never cut him off from his mainstream audience.

The importance of work as opposed to ideology can be seen in Travolta's Virgo Moon. The earth's satellite symbolizes instincts and habits, and Virgo is a practical sign that's highly committed to its craft. Getting the job done at the highest level of skill possible is likely to be a very strong motivational force in John's life. While no one would question his dedication to his religion, commitment to his work may be equally strong. Faithfulness to his art is reinforced by a harmonious 120-degree trine between responsible Saturn and creative Venus. This grounding influence is also a factor in his personal life, as he's been married to actress Kelly Preston since 1991, a virtual eternity in the wilds of Hollywood.