Lovely Kate Winslet was born with the Sun, Moon and two other planets in the gracious sign of Libra. The social skills and charms of Libra are evident in her work, but it's really the power and depth she shows on screen that has made her a star.
Kate Winslet, who just received her sixth Oscar nomination, this one for her leading role in 'The Reader,' has all the grace and charm of her Libra Sun sign, yet is clearly more than just another (very) pretty face.
Born October 5, 1975 with four planets in lovely Libra, Kate has all the grace and beauty for which Libra is known, yet clearly she has the depth, passion and intelligence of a serious artist. While some members of her sign tend to skim the surface, spending their time trying to manage relationships rather than understand themselves, this is certainly not true for Kate.
The prettiness of Kate's Venus-ruled Sun is shadowed by a conjunction with Pluto. This tiny body at the edge of the Solar System may have lost its planetary status among our astronomer friends, yet is one of the most potent symbols in any astrological chart. Pluto was the Lord of the Underworld, the shadow realms of life and the human psyche where the faint of heart rarely dare to go.
Its union with Kate's Sun and perhaps even her Moon (we don't know her time of birth) indicates that the desire to know herself is greater than her need to look good to others. She's been willing to plunge to the depths of uncomfortable characters and willing to strip herself bare (literally) for her art. Plutonian people like Kate are often fearless in their pursuits to fulfill their ambitions.
In spite of the psychological intensity Pluto brings to Kate's chart, she is extremely likeable. While this may be attributable to her pleasing Libra quartet of planets, compassionate and imaginative Neptune lightens her psychological load with supportive 60-degree sextiles to her Sun and Pluto.
Another endearing factor is her apparent modesty. Although both her parents were actors and she began in this very public field as a child, her emotional response to winning a Golden Globe recently revealed her vulnerability in a very down-to-earth way. Her modesty is shown by her Venus in Virgo where this image-conscious planet tends to make people rather self-critical. Kate's "normal girl" figure also sets her apart from most of her perfect body Hollywood peers. These "flaws" allow us to see this beautiful woman as a regular person with whom we can easily relate.
Curiosity is one of the prime characteristics of a creative individual, and an interest in the world beyond her personal experiences is one of the qualities that has made Kate so successful. Air sign Librans are often intelligent and Kate has the mental planet Mercury in Libra opposite expansive Jupiter. This provides a broad vision and lifelong desire to learn. Communicative Mercury's connection with Jupiter in fiery Aries brings power to her messages, helping to make her one of the finest actresses of her generation.
About the Author
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's 'Your Astrology Guide.' A professional astrologer since 1973, his articles have appeared in astrology journals, 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.
