By Jeff Jawer
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U2's frontman Bono is one of the world's most recognized rock stars. While he still keeps millions of fans rocking, this Taurus from Dublin has been investing more and more of his time and energy into helping earth's poorest people.
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U2's frontman Bono is one of the world's most recognized rock stars. While he still keeps millions of fans rocking, this Taurus from Dublin has been investing more and more of his time and energy into helping earth's poorest people.
Bono was born Paul Hewson on May 10, 1960 at 2 a.m. in Dublin, Ireland. The lead singer for one of the world's most popular rock bands has become as well known for his humanitarian work as for his music. He's even been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in recognition for his work in helping to eliminate Third World debt. Bono's dedication to the task has put him in contact with political leaders whose beliefs are quite different than his own, but the world's leading rock 'n' roll diplomat has put his own interests aside to address the needs of our planet's poorest citizens.
Bono was born with the Sun in Taurus, a sign of sensuality and self-indulgence that's often more interested in fulfilling its own physical desires than in taking care of others. Bono, who may well have had his fill of rock god indulgences, proves that Bulls can care about others as much as they do for themselves. One astrological reason for giving so much of himself is the challenging 90-degree square between radical Uranus and his Taurus Sun. This revolutionary planet's contact to the Sun represents a need to change the world, even at the cost of disrupting one's own life. Stabilizing Saturn forms a constructive trine to Bono's Sun, showing that he's a builder too, not just some hothead out to make trouble. Saturn's strength shows that Bono's a serious and responsible person who can be relied upon to finish what he starts.
Bono was born with the Sun in Taurus, a sign of sensuality and self-indulgence that's often more interested in fulfilling its own physical desires than in taking care of others. Bono, who may well have had his fill of rock god indulgences, proves that Bulls can care about others as much as they do for themselves. One astrological reason for giving so much of himself is the challenging 90-degree square between radical Uranus and his Taurus Sun. This revolutionary planet's contact to the Sun represents a need to change the world, even at the cost of disrupting one's own life. Stabilizing Saturn forms a constructive trine to Bono's Sun, showing that he's a builder too, not just some hothead out to make trouble. Saturn's strength shows that Bono's a serious and responsible person who can be relied upon to finish what he starts.
Bono was born with the Moon -- which represents emotions and feelings -- in deeply passionate Scorpio, the sign opposite Taurus. He's acutely aware of the contrast between satisfaction (Taurus) and hunger (Scorpio). Neptune -- the planet astrologers associate with boundless caring for others -- is conjunct his Scorpio Moon, suggesting that he has a great deal of sensitivity. This transcendent planet moves Bono's intense emotionality beyond self-interest. Neptune is also opposite Bono's Mercury and Venus in Taurus. Mercury in Taurus sometimes tries to overpower obstacles -- this opposition to the messenger planet brings poetic language and a capacity to talk around them instead. Neptune's opposition to Venus -- the planet of romance -- is symbolic of universal love, especially for those unable to help themselves.
Neptune's idealism, though, can easily dissipate in a puff of smoke, like a wispy wish unconnected with down-to-earth reality. However, Bono has philosophical Jupiter in concrete Capricorn favorably aligning with his Moon, Mercury and Venus. Capricorn is excellent at establishing long-range plans and staying the course -- yet another sign that Bono's working to make a difference, not just headlines. He's a man of passion who clearly has both feet solidly on the ground and is able to express his highest ideals with more than just a song.
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.
Neptune's idealism, though, can easily dissipate in a puff of smoke, like a wispy wish unconnected with down-to-earth reality. However, Bono has philosophical Jupiter in concrete Capricorn favorably aligning with his Moon, Mercury and Venus. Capricorn is excellent at establishing long-range plans and staying the course -- yet another sign that Bono's working to make a difference, not just headlines. He's a man of passion who clearly has both feet solidly on the ground and is able to express his highest ideals with more than just a song.
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.
