By Jeff Jawer
Provided by Tarot.com
Gwyneth Paltrow has a feathery touch reflecting her Sun in Libra and Moon in Gemini, both Air signs. These key astrological factors are filtered through Pisces Rising, diffusing her image so much it's hard to know who she really is.
Gwyneth Paltrow has the style and grace for which her Libra Sun is known. She's pretty, smart and even appears to have the partner of her dreams. Born September 27, 1972 at 5:25 p.m. in Los Angeles, her breathy voice and slender body almost make her ethereal. She seems to be floating at times, which can give her a luminescent quality onscreen, but at other times it seems like she doesn't care. Libra, an Air sign, can be cool and occasionally distant, but Gywneth's appearance of detachment comes from two other factors in her birth chart. Her Ascendant, also called the Rising Sign, is in sensitive, adaptable Pisces. This usually gives individuals the ability to alter their appearance and approach according to the situation at hand. Pisces is the chameleon sign of changing colors, especially when at the critical rising point in a chart. This trait is ideal for actors who need to lose themselves in a variety of roles. However, on a personal level, this can also make it more a difficult to see a person clearly.
Gwyneth's Moon, the planet of emotion and instinct, is in Gemini, another adaptable sign. This indicates an easy shift of moods and a reluctance to expose her deepest feelings. Gwyneth is admired as an actress, but in spite of her very public life, we don't feel like we really know her. It's likely that Gwyneth wants it that way. She was born with Pluto, the planet of secrets, conjunct her Libra Sun. This adds another level of privacy, a deep vault of mystery that even those closest to her may not be able to penetrate. Pluto, though, adds depth and power, which is why she can evoke strong feelings even when it looks like she's not fully engaged in the role she's playing. She has the gift of being both light and heavy, which is a great asset for an artist, but rather complicating in her personal life.
Gwyneth has a somewhat regal air, a sense of superiority like that of a princess. Being born into a Hollywood family, though, doesn't fully account for it. Venus, Libra's ruling planet, in Leo gives her this royal quality. Leo is the sign of drama and self-importance, so Venus' presence gives Gwyneth strength, pride and the ability to perform. But, as talented as she is, Gwyneth is probably less ambitious than many of her colleagues. She's also a mom with a rock star husband who has plenty of distractions to keep her busy. Her career will be better known for quality than quantity.
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.
