By Jeff Jawer
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Russell Crowe is an Aries with all the aggressive characteristics of his Sun sign. He's no dumb piece of beefcake with a career built on his appearance, though. He's a highly intelligent individual whose depth is present in his work, if not always in his personal life.
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Russell Crowe is an Aries with all the aggressive characteristics of his Sun sign. He's no dumb piece of beefcake with a career built on his appearance, though. He's a highly intelligent individual whose depth is present in his work, if not always in his personal life.
Russell Crowe is almost a perfect example of an Aries man. He was born April 7, 1964 with the Sun in this fiery, first sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Mars, the warrior planet, Aries is the ideal sign for this pugnacious Oscar-winning actor and star of 'Gladiator' and 'Cinderella Man.' As the pioneer of the astrological pack, Aries can be fiercely independent and spontaneous to the point of danger. Russell Crowe's well-chronicled misadventures reflect the short-temper and readiness to fight of his Sun sign. An unwillingness to compromise is common for the single-minded members of his astrological tribe. But this gives Russell the incredible drive and focus that have made him a star. Aries may be dangerously impulsive at times, but it also reflects Crowe's courage to dig deeply into himself and consistently come up with something new and true for the characters he plays on screen.
Russell Crowe also has Mars in Aries, adding another level of hair-trigger intensity in life and in his movies. The man may be an actor, but we never get the sense that he's being anything other than truthful. His brutal honesty has rubbed more than a few journalists the wrong way -- going straight to the point without a detour to social correctness is the Aries way. Certainly some members of this sign have all the finesse of a diplomat, but with the Sun, assertive Mars and philosophical Jupiter all in Aries, he may not know another way. He is muscular in body, mind and spirit, as is often the case for a Mars-dominated individual. Yet, clearly he's an artist, not just some insensitive brute. Russell may mask his considerable intelligence with his to-the-point style of conversation, but don't let that fool you. Mercury -- the planet of the mind -- was in down-home Taurus when he was born. This is often found in the charts of plain talkers, people who want to get directly to the point and avoid excess words. However, brilliant Uranus -- the planet of inventiveness -- forms a harmonious 120-degree trine with his Mercury. The creative alignment of these two planets almost always indicates a high level of intelligence. Perhaps because Russell "gets it" so quickly, he doesn't understand why the rest of us don't catch on at the same high speed.
Russell Crowe also has Mars in Aries, adding another level of hair-trigger intensity in life and in his movies. The man may be an actor, but we never get the sense that he's being anything other than truthful. His brutal honesty has rubbed more than a few journalists the wrong way -- going straight to the point without a detour to social correctness is the Aries way. Certainly some members of this sign have all the finesse of a diplomat, but with the Sun, assertive Mars and philosophical Jupiter all in Aries, he may not know another way. He is muscular in body, mind and spirit, as is often the case for a Mars-dominated individual. Yet, clearly he's an artist, not just some insensitive brute. Russell may mask his considerable intelligence with his to-the-point style of conversation, but don't let that fool you. Mercury -- the planet of the mind -- was in down-home Taurus when he was born. This is often found in the charts of plain talkers, people who want to get directly to the point and avoid excess words. However, brilliant Uranus -- the planet of inventiveness -- forms a harmonious 120-degree trine with his Mercury. The creative alignment of these two planets almost always indicates a high level of intelligence. Perhaps because Russell "gets it" so quickly, he doesn't understand why the rest of us don't catch on at the same high speed.
Filmmaking is a collaborative experience in which a sense of teamwork is essential, even for the brightest of stars. Russell is no go-it-alone Aries, in spite of what seems like his "me against the world" attitude. His Moon, the symbol of home and habits, is in the group-oriented sign of Aquarius. Granted, Aquarians have a strong sense of individuality, but it's usually expressed within the context of a group. Russell's groups include his band, his family, his mates and his rugby team -- this is where he gains the sense of belonging that Moon in Aquarius people need. Another key to understanding his complex personality is found in Venus, the planet of love and pleasure. Russell's is in dualistic Gemini -- the sign of the Twins -- where alternating moods and attitudes is an essential part of life. Mr. Crowe has not demonstrated a distinctly Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde polarity of good and bad. His fluctuations are, instead, between the brilliant, sensitive artist and the angry individualist, which ensures that whatever he does, we'll never be bored by it.
About the Author
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's "Your Astrology Guide 2006." 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 U.S. and abroad.
About the Author
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's "Your Astrology Guide 2006." 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 U.S. and abroad.
