Uma Thurman is a Taurus, which is generally considered to be one of the most down-to-earth signs in the zodiac. Born April 29, 1970 at 1:51 pm in Boston, Massachusetts, Uma appears to be anything but a boorish Bull. This second sign is associated with ease, comfort, peace and self-worth. But the exotic-looking actress was born into an unconventional family and has etched herself into the public mind by playing unusual characters. Her role as Mia Wallace in Quentin Tarentino's 'Pulp Fiction' earned her an Academy Award nomination, and her part as the lead in both 'Kill Bill' movies by the same director demonstrated butt-kicking and sword-fighting skills rarely shown on-screen by any man or woman. Uma's clearly not a couch-loving, play-it-safe Taurus. Nope, what sets her apart is her Moon in Aquarius, the sign of the true original.

The Moon represents moods and habits, and also relates to family. Uma's was quite far from the mainstream. Her dad is a well-known Buddhist scholar whose household guests included the Dalai Lama. Her mother was a European socialite. Uma, we could say, was not your average American girl. But those born with the Moon in inventive Aquarius often feel more like citizens of the world than citizens of any single country. Aquarius is the great intellectual and humanitarian sign that is not bound by one set of customs -- like a tourist visiting Earth from another planet, it's interested in everything. Aquarius is also a cool sign, one that uses its mind more than its feelings. With the normally emotional Moon here, Uma can sometimes appear aloof, even detached. She works more as a thinking actress than one who relies on her gut instincts. We can almost sense the workings of her mind when she acts.

Aquarius may be called the Water-bearer, but it's an air sign. Like Gemini and Libra, Aquarius is more about ideas than feelings. In addition to having an airy Moon, Uma was born with Venus and Mars in mentally active Gemini. This breezy sign brings a light touch to Uma's solid Taurus Sun. These two planets in this very mobile sign are great assets for an actress who gets to play a variety of roles. Diversity is Gemini's game, allowing Uma to shift from drama to comedy and back again with ease. Still, in spite of her unconventional image, there is an extremely serious individual at her core. Uma's Taurus Sun is conjunct Saturn, the most responsible planet of all, and one that will keep her centered and grounded regardless of any strange roles she plays on the big screen, or any unexpected events that occur in her personal life. As adaptable as Uma is, she will always be firmly rooted in herself, like a true Taurus.