Julia Louis-Dreyfus is a Capricorn with the Moon in Sagittarius. Her Sun sign gives her seriousness and commitment, while her lunar placement is perfect for expressing the playfulness that has led to her success.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus received an Emmy for her role in 'The New Adventures of Old Christine,' thus escaping the 'Seinfeld' curse that afflicted her ex-co-stars. Unlike Jason Alexander and Michael Richards, Julia made it through one cancelled series -- 'Watching Ellie' -- and bounced back with success in another network comedy. But with a birth chart like hers, it's not surprising that the actress made famous by playing Elaine Benes was able to overcome one failure to score with another winning role. Julia was born January 13, 1961 with her Sun and three other planets in ambitious, hard-working Capricorn. The daughter of a billionaire, she could have lived off of family money, but the talented comedienne didn't want to take the easy way out. A graduate of Northwestern University, she performed as a member of Chicago's famous Second City improv group and had a short and unremarkable stint on Saturday Night Live in the early eighties before joining the 'Seinfeld' cast in 1990.

Serious Saturn and fortunate Jupiter were conjunct Julia's Capricorn Sun when she was born, representing both the high social status of her family and a personal commitment to doing what it takes to get ahead. Intellectual Mercury in organized Capricorn reflects a high level of mental discipline. These four planets in practical Capricorn don't reflect the warmth and joy Julia projects on-screen, though. Her Moon in outgoing Sagittarius balances Capricorn's deep sense of responsibility with an equal dose of enthusiasm and a taste for adventure. And while Capricorn often has a richly sardonic sense of humor, Julia's Moon in emotionally open Sagittarius enables her to play comedy more broadly. Elaine's tendency to hit or push people to express her excitement is typically Sagittarian.

With her Venus in lovely Pisces, Julia is able to be funny and feminine at the same time. This super-sensitive position for the planet of relationships softens her persona and makes her more accessible to audiences. Action planet Mars is in Cancer -- a feeling-oriented water sign like Pisces -- adding delicacy to her touch as a wife and mother as well as an actress. Sweet Julia's gentle Venus in Pisces and friendly Moon in Sagittarius make us feel comfortable with her. But like a good comedienne (and a good Capricorn), she has an agenda. Intense Pluto opposite her Venus suggests that the grace and charm are meant to reel us in so that she can touch us deeply. Until now it's mostly been for laughs, but if she commits to it, Julia may be equally powerful in dramatic roles. Capricorns rarely rest on their laurels, and with the high expectations of Jupiter and Saturn with her Sun, she'll be ready to meet -- and conquer -- her next creative challenge.

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 United States and abroad.