By Jeff Jawer
Provided by Tarot.com

Hugh Jackman has the charm and good looks of his Libra Sun sign. But he'd just be another pretty face with no staying power if it were not for the prominence of three planets in Virgo, as well as serious Saturn, in his chart.

Hugh Jackman's introduction to the general public was through his role as Wolverine in the film 'X-Men.' While he did an admirable job bringing the angry comic book personality to life, what's more remarkable is how far the character was from Hugh Jackman himself. Born October 12, 1968 in Sydney, Australia, he's a Libra -- the most gracious of signs -- one committed to peace, harmony and beauty. In many ways, Hugh is the ideal expression of his sign. The handsome and charming actor is an accomplished singer with a great deal of experience in musical theater. Libras like to make other people happy by creating stress-free environments far from the hard, cold reality of daily life, and few activities express this better than plays and movies in which actors suddenly stop talking and break into song.

Jackman also shows a light touch with his Moon in airy Gemini. The earth's satellite represents emotions and feelings, and its placement in the adaptable sign of the Twins shows a flexibility that tends to put people at ease. Still, it takes skill and dedication to succeed in the make-believe world of show business, and Hugh has plenty of both. Saturn, the planet of seriousness and responsibility, was opposite the Libra Sun when he was born, adding a major dose of focus and dedication. He may be light on his feet and in his manner, but Saturn's prominence in his chart shows that he's no lightweight. Saturn also opposes his Mercury in Libra, deepening the planet of the mind with a gift for clear, concise and convincing communication.

Mars, the planet of action, is in the detail-oriented sign of Virgo -- another grounding element in Hugh's chart that gives his airy charm the substance it needs. This position often indicates a perfectionist, an individual dedicated to his craft, and a person who is willing to set aside ego needs to get the job done in the best way possible. Hugh also has expansive Jupiter conjoined with intense Pluto in judgmental Virgo, which can make him obsessive about details and rather self-critical. In fact, this very talented Libra is more likely to be aware of his flaws than his gifts. Venus, the planet of love and self-worth, was in Scorpio when he was born, another possible source of self-doubt. But its conjunction with fantasy-loving Neptune makes acting an ideal environment for expressing himself in a world of make-believe. While Venus in Scorpio can certainly be sexy, its close connection with uncertain Neptune gives Hugh a nice dose of vulnerability. Instead of seeming like a Mr. Perfect who turns off audiences, his talent and looks are softened by a humility that makes him extremely attractive to his many fans.

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 United States and abroad.