By Jeff Jawer
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Cancer is quiet and tender, while Leo is often loud and proud. Tom Cruise has both signs strong in his birth chart, giving him a sense of familiarity and grandeur thats kept him a box-office star for over a decade.
Tom Cruise wasnt born on the Fourth of July, but July 3 is pretty close. That makes him a Cancer, a caring and sensitive water sign whose feelings usually lie close to the surface. The old Tom was non-threatening and accessible. The new Tom played a convincing killer in 'Collateral' and turned Oprahs couch into a trampoline. Which Tom is the real one? They both are. He shows the protective nature of his sign by standing up for his beliefs -- sometimes defensively so. Cancers dont attack first, but they counter-attack ferociously when they feel threatened. The rest of the time they just want to be treated like the normal folks they are.
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Cancer is quiet and tender, while Leo is often loud and proud. Tom Cruise has both signs strong in his birth chart, giving him a sense of familiarity and grandeur thats kept him a box-office star for over a decade.
Tom Cruise wasnt born on the Fourth of July, but July 3 is pretty close. That makes him a Cancer, a caring and sensitive water sign whose feelings usually lie close to the surface. The old Tom was non-threatening and accessible. The new Tom played a convincing killer in 'Collateral' and turned Oprahs couch into a trampoline. Which Tom is the real one? They both are. He shows the protective nature of his sign by standing up for his beliefs -- sometimes defensively so. Cancers dont attack first, but they counter-attack ferociously when they feel threatened. The rest of the time they just want to be treated like the normal folks they are.
Tom Cruise, though, has had a far-from-normal life. The only boy in a family of four, hes always been more comfortable in the presence of women. As is often the case with Cancers, women also feel comfortable with him. His family moved frequently during his childhood, a tough situation for a home-loving Crab. At 14 he was a seminary student seeking meaning and comfort within the Catholic Church. He didnt stay long, though. Sports and acting engaged him, but his interest in religion remains central to his life today.
Cancers may be warm and tender, but it takes more than kindness to set the box office on fire. Tom was born with both Venus and the Moon in Leo, the astrological source of his megawatt smile. Leo loves to shine and is a natural performer. Venus signifies what we love and the Moon what we need, so this pair in the Lions lair shows the flair for entertaining thats made him a star. Theres a little cockiness in Leo, too, which Cruise shows so well in his films. From The 'Color of Money' to 'Jerry Maguire,' he's played arrogance with enough charm to keep it from becoming overbearing. He knows hes cool, but he shows just enough insecurity that we dont resent him for it.
Cancers may be warm and tender, but it takes more than kindness to set the box office on fire. Tom was born with both Venus and the Moon in Leo, the astrological source of his megawatt smile. Leo loves to shine and is a natural performer. Venus signifies what we love and the Moon what we need, so this pair in the Lions lair shows the flair for entertaining thats made him a star. Theres a little cockiness in Leo, too, which Cruise shows so well in his films. From The 'Color of Money' to 'Jerry Maguire,' he's played arrogance with enough charm to keep it from becoming overbearing. He knows hes cool, but he shows just enough insecurity that we dont resent him for it.
Toms Jupiter -- the planet of belief and religion -- is in its home sign of spiritual Pisces. Hes a man looking for the total package of truth. His experience in the seminary reflects that, and so does the importance he places on Scientology. With Jupiter in Pisces, he is only satisfied by his own spiritual awakening -- understanding alone is inadequate. Tom was born with powerful Pluto opposite his Jupiter, making him feel compelled to prove the superiority of his beliefs. With this pattern in his birth chart, we can expect him to continue proselytizing on behalf of the Church of Scientology. However, as long he keeps his killer Leo smile and endearing Cancerian sensitivity, Tom is likely to remain Hollywood royalty.
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.
