Julia Roberts has been at the top of the heap among movie actresses for more than a decade. The "pretty woman" with a great laugh and huge smile is skilled at her craft and nice to look at, but it's her emotional power that has made her a star. Born October 28, 1967 at 12:16 a.m. in Atlanta, Georgia, Julia's chart is all about feelings. First, she's a Scorpio, the passionate mid-fall water sign known for its depth, intensity and eroticism. Julia's never had to flaunt her sexuality onscreen, even though she became famous playing a hooker in 'Pretty Woman.' She started the film wearing trashy clothes, but we could tell that she wasn't really cheap. Like Richard Gere, we were taken by her inner force and saw her as more than a Hollywood streetwalker. One of the gifts of Scorpio is the sense that there's so much more going on below the surface than is shown on the outside. This is a sign of control, so that the personality can be cranked up to full volume when attention is wanted, or turned down to silent mode when Scorpio wants to withdraw.

The Moon is associated with emotions, and Julia's is in outgoing and demonstrative Leo. This fiery sign is as potent as her Scorpio Sun, but operates with more trust and openness. Individuals with the Moon in Leo frequently shine in public because they love the spotlight. Attention brings them to life in ways that show off their natural sense of importance. Leo is a regal sign, one that rewards individuals with a sense of nobility or personal authority. The potency of Julia's Leo Moon is reinforced by its conjunction with Jupiter, the planet of expansion. Whatever this giant body touches is emphasized in a chart, blown up on the big screen for everyone to see. However, Jupiter's excesses are somewhat tamed in Julia's chart by its presence in cautious and calculating Virgo. This practical earth sign helps her gauge her effect on others, rather than simply react spontaneously. She knows that she's being watched (and did even before she was famous) and can adjust her behavior accordingly. In spite of being a big star with an outsized personality, Julia has always maintained a lid on herself. That's because her Ascendant (or Rising Sign) is in self-protective Cancer. This key point of the chart shows how a person connects with the world, and Cancer is not going to leap without looking. This sensitive sign makes Julia appear more human and vulnerable, which are characteristics that serve her well as an actress. In fact, Venus -- the planet of the arts -- is in critical Virgo, which adds a dose of modesty. She's as interested in honing her craft as she is in making hit movies. Venus' conjunction to Pluto, Scorpio's ruling planet, is another indication of how deep she is and how potent she can be emotionally. She's a compelling person because while she seems so familiar, she retains enough distance to remain mysterious and enough passion to demand our attention.