By Jeff Jawer
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Rosie O'Donnell fits the profile of her independent and assertive Aries Sun sign. While some Aries apply their fiery temperaments to physical activities, Rosie's supercharged Mercury, the planet of communication, puts those flames into the words she speak.
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Rosie O'Donnell fits the profile of her independent and assertive Aries Sun sign. While some Aries apply their fiery temperaments to physical activities, Rosie's supercharged Mercury, the planet of communication, puts those flames into the words she speak.
Rosie O'Donnell is an Aries, the fiery first sign of the zodiac that usually marches to the beat of its own drum. Born March 21, 1962 in Commack, New York, the comedienne-actress-television host has been a lightning rod for controversy ever since she came out publicly as a lesbian. The independent and feisty nature of her Aries Sun has tended to keep her in hot water with outspoken opinions and conflicts with other high-profile personalities. Not all Aries are fighters, but very few will back away from a battle. This assertiveness that made Rosie a celebrated comic is exactly what keeps her in the news. Mars is the planet of aggression, and the ruling planet of Aries. Rosie was born with Mars in sensitive Pisces, a position more common to those who avoid trouble than take it on. But in addition to being an Aries, Rosie was born with communicative Mercury conjunct her Mars. This close union of the planets of intellect and action give her a sharp mind and an even sharper tongue. In spite of Pisces' well-earned reputation for gentleness, the combination of Mercury and Mars together charges words with power that often evokes conflict. Still, Rosie's rapier wit and instinct for stirring the pot exceed the intensity of this pushy pair.
It's Pluto, the deposed planet of power, that adds so much pugnaciousness to Rosie's chart. The mythological Lord of the Underworld is in a stressful opposition to the Mercury-Mars conjunction in her chart. Pluto multiplies or represses whatever it touches. Its connection with Rosie's verbal warriors has clearly not operated to undermine her verbal skills, but has added another degree of potency that gives her words extra punch. With a pattern like this in her birth chart, it would be hard to even say hello in the supermarket without evoking a strong response. Rosie's chart serves to push us outside our comfort zones and face issues we'd rather not see. She may not always do it gracefully, but her job is not so much to purview the truth, but to force others to question their basic assumptions about life. She may seem quick to anger, but she's just doing her job. That's not to say that she doesn't enjoy it. Rosie has Venus -- the planet of pleasure -- in Aries, indicating that she likes to light fires under people. In fact, it's this sense of joy about it that makes it possible for her to be funny and feisty at the same time. Whether making you laugh or getting under your skin, Rosie's a success as long as she's getting a reaction.
It's Pluto, the deposed planet of power, that adds so much pugnaciousness to Rosie's chart. The mythological Lord of the Underworld is in a stressful opposition to the Mercury-Mars conjunction in her chart. Pluto multiplies or represses whatever it touches. Its connection with Rosie's verbal warriors has clearly not operated to undermine her verbal skills, but has added another degree of potency that gives her words extra punch. With a pattern like this in her birth chart, it would be hard to even say hello in the supermarket without evoking a strong response. Rosie's chart serves to push us outside our comfort zones and face issues we'd rather not see. She may not always do it gracefully, but her job is not so much to purview the truth, but to force others to question their basic assumptions about life. She may seem quick to anger, but she's just doing her job. That's not to say that she doesn't enjoy it. Rosie has Venus -- the planet of pleasure -- in Aries, indicating that she likes to light fires under people. In fact, it's this sense of joy about it that makes it possible for her to be funny and feisty at the same time. Whether making you laugh or getting under your skin, Rosie's a success as long as she's getting a reaction.
About the Author
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's 'Your Astrology Guide 2007.' A professional astrologer since 1973, his articles have appeared in astrology journals and magazines and Web sites around the world. He holds a B.A. in The History and Science of Astrology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and teaches and lectures both in the United States and abroad.
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's 'Your Astrology Guide 2007.' A professional astrologer since 1973, his articles have appeared in astrology journals and magazines and Web sites around the world. He holds a B.A. in The History and Science of Astrology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and teaches and lectures both in the United States and abroad.
