By Jeff Jawer
Provided by Tarot.com
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Catherine Zeta-Jones, aka Mrs. Michael Douglas, has worked hard since childhood. She's combined her uncommon natural gifts with fierce determination to become one of Hollywood''s most popular leading ladies.
Catherine Zeta-Jones is one of the most stunning women in film today. Venus, the planet of beauty, rules Libra -- her Sun sign -- and is exalted, or strongly placed, in Pisces -- her Moon sign -- so she was practically destined to be beautiful. Born September 25, 1969, the Welsh actress zoomed from 'Zorro' in 1998 to Hollywood royalty with her marriage to Michael Douglas in November 2000. Her face, as remarkable and marketable as it may be, is just one of her many assets. She showed off her considerable talents as a singer and dancer in 'Chicago,' skills she demonstrated at 15 as the lead in a British revival of the musical '42nd Street.' As talented as she is, though, her capacity for hard work may be her most precious gift of all.
At first glance it would seem that a Venus-graced goddess like Catherine Zeta-Jones simply had to show up to make it big in the movie business. Los Angeles and London are loaded with beautiful women, though, most of whom have never made it past the assistant casting director's second assistant. The future Mrs. Douglas had much more than Venus on her side. Mars, the planet of action and initiative, was in powerful, professional and committed Capricorn when she was born. It's a sign of discipline and drive made even stronger in her chart by a tight 90-degree angle -- called a square -- with the Sun. Lovely Libra can sometimes be a little lazy, but not when Mars in Capricorn is banging on its door.
At first glance it would seem that a Venus-graced goddess like Catherine Zeta-Jones simply had to show up to make it big in the movie business. Los Angeles and London are loaded with beautiful women, though, most of whom have never made it past the assistant casting director's second assistant. The future Mrs. Douglas had much more than Venus on her side. Mars, the planet of action and initiative, was in powerful, professional and committed Capricorn when she was born. It's a sign of discipline and drive made even stronger in her chart by a tight 90-degree angle -- called a square -- with the Sun. Lovely Libra can sometimes be a little lazy, but not when Mars in Capricorn is banging on its door.
Catherine will push herself harder than any of her directors would. She's tough as nails with a strong will to get ahead. Still, that force expresses itself gracefully thanks to a harmonious trine between active Mars and sociable Venus. This favorable blend of pushing and pleasing is a refining influence, especially with Venus in careful and modest Virgo. An additional trine from stabilizing Saturn to both her Venus and Mars provides durability and the likelihood for a very long career. This solid connection between the planet of maturity (Saturn), passion (Mars), and love (Venus) also explains her marriage to a man exactly 25 years older than her.
There's another major asset in Catherine Zeta-Jones' chart -- brains. As if good looks, talent and drive weren't enough, she appears to have an exceptional mind. Mercury, the planet of intellect, is conjunct Jupiter, the planet of wisdom. This close connection between the heavenly bodies of data and philosophy enables her to quickly grasp complex concepts. Her sharp mental lens allows her to see both the little picture and the big picture easily. A lesser actress so bright, beautiful and driven might lack the vulnerability that draws in an audience. But Catherine's Moon in sensitive Pisces gives her just that -- a range of feeling as powerful as her will, as magical as her face, and as open as her mind. It makes her feel accessible -- the essential quality any star needs for us to let her into our hearts.
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 websites 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.
There's another major asset in Catherine Zeta-Jones' chart -- brains. As if good looks, talent and drive weren't enough, she appears to have an exceptional mind. Mercury, the planet of intellect, is conjunct Jupiter, the planet of wisdom. This close connection between the heavenly bodies of data and philosophy enables her to quickly grasp complex concepts. Her sharp mental lens allows her to see both the little picture and the big picture easily. A lesser actress so bright, beautiful and driven might lack the vulnerability that draws in an audience. But Catherine's Moon in sensitive Pisces gives her just that -- a range of feeling as powerful as her will, as magical as her face, and as open as her mind. It makes her feel accessible -- the essential quality any star needs for us to let her into our hearts.
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 websites 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.
