By Jeff Jawer
Provided by Tarot.com
Matt LeBlanc's natural Leo confidence is softened by the caring quality of his Cancer Ascendant, making him seem more like a regular guy than the enormous TV star that he's become.
Matt LeBlanc is a cozy guy, a sweet kind of person who appeals to both men and women and fits comfortably on our TV screens every week. He's good-looking in such a relaxed and easygoing way that he feels more like a friend than an actor. This apparent accessibility is uncharacteristic of many performers, especially those with the Sun in the star-powered sign of Leo. He was born on July 25, 1967 in Newton, Massachusetts at 4:18 a.m., a time when the self-importance of his Leo Sun was tempered by several sensitive factors in his birth chart. Matt's Rising Sign, also called the Ascendant, is in warm and caring Cancer. This key point of the chart describes how a person meets the world, their first step forward, and the initial impression they make. Cancer is cuddly and protective, and Matt is more interested in making those near him feel safe than impressed by his presence. His Moon, the planet of emotion, is in Pisces, a sensitive water sign like Cancer. Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac, the no boundaries zone where individuals are often flooded with feelings. Compassion and imagination are two great gifts of this placement, but confusion about one's own needs is also possible here. Matt has a slightly fuzzy air about him, a little touch of confusion that may reflect his Pisces Moon.
Mercury is the planet of intellect and communication. Matt's is in Cancer, right next to his Ascendant. Mercury in watery Cancer filters thoughts through feelings, which is more suitable for personal expression than abstract thinking. Serious Saturn forms a tough right angle square to Matt's Mercury that requires careful thought and consideration, if the words he says are to come out right. Maybe Matt's not that far from Joey Tribbiani, the character that earned him fame and fortune on 'Friends' and his own spin-off show 'Joey.' But Matt's Mercury also forms a supportive aspect with his Pisces Moon, which indicates instinctive intelligence about emotional matters. Sexiness is another trait Matt and Joey have in common. The handsome actor was born with macho Mars in passionate Scorpio conjunct his Lunar South Node. The Node is a point that some astrologers relate to past lives. Potent Mars in Scorpio here would make him hot in this or any other life. The power of this planet drives Matt with a tense square to his Sun. He may be an easygoing Cancer Rising who looks like a lightweight on the outside, but this Mars-Sun connection shows that he demands a great deal of himself. That sweet guy we see on television is definitely kind off-screen too, but with his intense Mars placement, Matt's a formidable person who should never be taken lightly.
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 websites 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 U.S. and abroad.
