By Jeff Jawer
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Ryan Phillippe looks like a model, but he's a very serious actor. He was born with the Sun, Venus and Mars in the perfectionist sign of Virgo. He'll never be satisfied just walking through a part; he'll always work as hard as possible to make the illusion look real.
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Ryan Phillippe looks like a model, but he's a very serious actor. He was born with the Sun, Venus and Mars in the perfectionist sign of Virgo. He'll never be satisfied just walking through a part; he'll always work as hard as possible to make the illusion look real.
Ryan Phillippe was born September 10, 1974 in New Castle, Delaware, and has the careful manner and refined good looks of his Virgo Sun sign. Like many actors, he began in soap operas before graduating to feature films, where his career has advanced through roles in prestige projects like 'Gosford Park' and 'Crash.' His fame also increased as his wife Reese Witherspoon grew more and more successful, finally winning an Oscar for her role as June Carter Cash in 'Walk the Line.' The marriage may have taken a downturn and ended, but Ryan's career is continuing on an upward trajectory. Still, no matter how high it goes, he's likely to remain modest and self-critical. These common characteristics of Virgos often make those born under this sign perfectionists who are rarely satisfied with the quality of their work. A tendency to focus more on one's craft than fame is likely to keep Ryan's nose to the grindstone in an ongoing drive to become a better actor. This self-made pressure is also shown in his chart by a challenging 180-degree opposition from Jupiter to his Virgo Sun. Jupiter is the planet of expansion, opportunity and good fortune, but when it stresses an important point in the chart, such as the Sun, there's a constant need to keep growing.
Mercury, the planet of intellect, is joined with intense and powerful Pluto in Ryan's chart, which indicates that he's a deep thinker with a hunger to understand himself. Don't be fooled by his pretty boy appearance, which is so different from the inner man. Mercury-Pluto contacts show a profound awareness of one's impact on others, so he's definitely more of a serious artist than a superficial movie star. A strong mind, though, is not enough to make a great actor; it takes imagination to bring characters to life in a believable way. Ryan's ability to do that is shown by creative Venus' strong connection with intuitive Neptune. This combination of the dreamer and romantic, and of individuals who value fantasy, is ideal for the make-believe world of Hollywood. Yet with both his Venus and the action planet Mars in Virgo, Ryan knows all too well how much effort and expertise it takes to create a convincing illusion.
Mercury, the planet of intellect, is joined with intense and powerful Pluto in Ryan's chart, which indicates that he's a deep thinker with a hunger to understand himself. Don't be fooled by his pretty boy appearance, which is so different from the inner man. Mercury-Pluto contacts show a profound awareness of one's impact on others, so he's definitely more of a serious artist than a superficial movie star. A strong mind, though, is not enough to make a great actor; it takes imagination to bring characters to life in a believable way. Ryan's ability to do that is shown by creative Venus' strong connection with intuitive Neptune. This combination of the dreamer and romantic, and of individuals who value fantasy, is ideal for the make-believe world of Hollywood. Yet with both his Venus and the action planet Mars in Virgo, Ryan knows all too well how much effort and expertise it takes to create a convincing illusion.
About the Author
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's 'Your Astrology Guide 2007.' 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.
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's 'Your Astrology Guide 2007.' 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.
