By Jeff Jawer
Provided by Tarot.com
Courteney Cox is a Gemini with the Moon in Virgo, a combination as complicated as her most famous character, Monica Geller. Fortunately, the actress has loving Venus in the caring sign of Cancer to take off some of her edginess and make her a fan favorite.
Courteney Cox is a high-energy Gemini who was born into a prosperous family on June 15, 1964 in Birmingham, Alabama. She's a versatile actress who made her mark in two successful franchises – 'Friends' and 'Scream' -- and is married to fellow actor David Arquette. Gemini is an airy, Mercury-ruled sign associated with fast talking and fast thinking. This is a very mobile sign, too, one that often appears nervous or restless, qualities that Courteney has used to her advantage on screen. We always have the sense that her characters are in motion, and activity animates her performances. Astrologically, she appears to be every bit as intense in her private life as she is as an actress. Her Mercury in Gemini underscores the busyness of her mind, but its tense 90-degree squares to Uranus, Pluto and the Moon -- all in Virgo -- just about puts her off the chart. Uranus, the planet of electricity, in a stressful aspect with Mercury speeds up the mind and lights it up with unusual thoughts. This pair is one explanation for her attraction to her quirky husband. Her mind isn't bound by the same rules as the rest of us, which gives her an appreciation for the strange and unusual. Dark Pluto's connection with Mercury adds power to her words and depth to her thinking. It also shows how critical she can be, since this pair often focuses the mind on what's wrong and needs to be fixed. This quality is repeated with her Moon in Virgo. The Moon represents emotions and feelings, and when it's in this practical earth sign, Moon-in-Virgo people are drawn towards details and making life function as efficiently as possible. The super-organization and meticulousness of Courteney's character on 'Friends,' Monica Geller, is a perfect expression of this, and may not be that far from her real personality. Virgo is the sign of the perfectionist, which makes Courteney a hard working, self-critical individual who is always trying to improve herself.
There are, fortunately, two planets that soften the edges of Courteney's personality. She has Mars, the action planet, in easygoing Taurus. While this can be associated with stubbornness, the Warrior planet in this bucolic sign prefers to avoid conflict. Getting the job done in the simplest way possible helps to declutter her over-stimulated mind. Venus, the love planet, is in warm and caring Cancer, adding a tender touch that makes Courteney endearing to fans and friends alike. This sociable planet in this protective sign reflects the loyalty she has for those close to her, and brings a much-needed dose of sweetness that makes such a nervous person so lovable.
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.
