Usher is a Libra, which works well for his romantic style. But he's got an extra dose of sex appeal with astrology's planetary lovers, Venus and Mars, hooked up with one another in the steamy sign of Scorpio.
The soulful singer Usher has been recording professionally since he was 14 and continues to be one of the most successful artists in R&B and popular music. A romantic Libra born Usher Raymond on October 14, 1978 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he continues to mesmerize audiences with smooth lyrics and melodies that are matched by his seductive appearance. Libras are usually charmers, but Usher has set a new standard when it comes to setting hearts aflutter. His is the sign of relationships that often puts the needs and interests of others before its own. The man whose first hit, 'You Make Me Wanna,' was a passionate love song once said, "The best present a man can give a woman is his undivided attention." This is a perfect attitude to make that deep connection Usher understands so well. That's because he's no ordinary Libra, not some nice, pleasant guy who simply knows how to say the right things. Usher feels it totally. He's super intense with Pluto -- the planet of depth, mystery, and desire -- conjunct his Sun. Librans can be lovely, but this conjunction adds another dimension of magnetism and personal power that contributes to Usher's enormous popularity and his ability to move people emotionally.
Each planet is associated with a sign that it is said to "rule." Pluto rules Scorpio, the profound water sign that follows airy Libra. The principle of partnership introduced by the first sign is consummated with the sharing of body, bank account and soul in the second. Usher, unsurprisingly, has four planets in sexy Scorpio. The two most important of these planets are Venus and Mars, astrology's lovers that sit on either side of the Earth. Venus, the romance planet, turns our attention towards the Sun's heart of our solar system, while passionate Mars pushes us out into new territory beyond Earth's familiar orbit. Venus and Mars in Scorpio are about as hot a couple as can be found in any chart. There's a smoldering energy of desire that can be revealed with the slightest change of tone or smallest shift of the body. Seduction is the name of the game, and Usher is a world class player. Part of his magic, though, is that he seems fresh instead of just copying some tired, old fashioned Romeo routine. Usher's youthful good looks and ripped physique might have something to do with it, but his secret astrological weapon is Uranus -- the planet of surprises and innovation -- which conjuncts both his Venus and Mars in Scorpio. He puts his own twist on sexiness that sets him apart from the crooners of the past and establishes a high standard for those who follow him. Usher's not just a talented singer and songwriter. He's a 21st century pioneer of romance who is raising the heat to a totally new level -- R&B global warming.
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.
