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Analysis of the astrological chart of Benicio del Toro

Astrology at the service of character analysis

Daily news regularly puts the spotlight on all sorts of famous people. Although we are not fond of juicy information, we inevitably have an idea about a given political figure, a movie star, a Royal Highness, or a skilled sportsman.

Those well-known faces draw our interest and seem familiar to us, because we watch their successes or their setbacks day by day.

Astrology may also be considered as an interesting filter to better define their personality, and to guess whether the events they experience are confirmed by their planets' activities. Astrology does not reveal everything, of course, but using the dominants and other peculiarities of the natal chart, we can see whether the astrological portrait matches the collective image or offers unsuspected additional nuances.

After Nicolas Cage and Vanessa Hudgens, here is an article about the enigmatic Benicio del Toro.

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An Unpredictable Pisces Native

Benicio del Toro / Author: Eva Rinaldi Photography, 10-2012 / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en)

Benicio del Toro captivates as much with his expressive power as with his mystery—an elusive, ever-changing, and at times bewildering figure: a true Pisces in all his fluid and elusive brilliance. From an early age, he developed a habit of surprising others, veering off where no one expected, cultivating a clear taste for originality, even contradiction.

Born into a family of lawyers in the capital of Puerto Rico, young Benicio suffered the tragic loss of his mother during childhood. His father then placed all his hopes in him, expecting him to carry on the family tradition.

He left his native island for the United States to study law. However, drawn to the world of cinema, he soon abandoned that path and enrolled in the prestigious Square Acting School in New York—a decisive choice that opened the doors to his future success.

In his birth chart, the Sun in the tenth house highlights a strong professional ambition. It is joined by Mercury, Venus, and Saturn in the same sign, adding emotional complexity and a kind of intuitive clarity that is typical of Pisces. His natural flair for seizing opportunities has profoundly shaped his path.

His Midheaven in Aquarius, ruled by Uranus in the fourth house, points to a career marked by sudden changes and bold decisions.

The Ascendant and Moon in Gemini Fuel a Quest for Mobility

Benicio del Toro likely owes his constant ability to transform—much like a chameleon—to his Gemini Ascendant.

From the very start of his career, he effortlessly embodied a range of ambiguous characters, such as the youngest-ever adversary of James Bond in Licence to Kill, or the complex and mysterious Mexican officer in Steven Soderbergh's Traffic, a role that earned him an Oscar in 2000.

The Moon in Gemini, placed in the first house, further amplifies this constant need for movement and adaptability. Positioned at the heart of a powerful T-square involving Uranus, Pluto, and the Mercury–Venus–Saturn trio, it reflects a deeply emotional nature, often shaken by inner upheavals rooted in the early loss of his mother.

Moreover, as ruler of the second house in Cancer, this highly stressed Moon suggests that his income is closely tied to his fluctuating popularity and his professional versatility.

An Intense Charisma Driven by Mars in Scorpio

Mars in Scorpio endows Benicio del Toro with a particularly intense charisma. This dynamic placement gives him a magnetic presence on screen and explains his attraction to dark, complex, or ambiguous roles.

The trine between Mars and the Sun highlights his determination and his ability to channel energy effectively toward his artistic goals.

However, the square between Mars and Jupiter reveals a tendency to take on risky challenges, adding an adventurous quality to his career—as well as a flair for bold, sometimes daring choices.

A Love Life Marked by Sensitivity and a Need for Freedom

On an emotional level, the Venus–Saturn conjunction in Pisces in Benicio del Toro's chart indicates deep sensitivity, tempered by a certain emotional restraint.

This subtle blend of feeling and introspection can make it difficult for him to express his emotions openly, often resulting in a quiet melancholy.

This emotional intensity is further heightened by the opposition between Venus and Uranus, which brings about sudden shifts and a constant need for emotional independence.

Fortunately, the harmonious trine with Jupiter offers natural generosity and ease in relationships, helping to soften this inner instability.

A Career Shaped by Uranus and Pluto

The most striking configuration in his birth chart is undoubtedly the Uranus–Pluto opposition in the fourth house, forming a T-square with his Moon in Gemini and the Mercury–Venus–Saturn trio.

This complex planetary dynamic reflects the deep personal and familial upheavals he experienced early in life, which greatly influenced his life choices and his penchant for bold roles.

Constantly torn between a need for security and an unrelenting desire for renewal, Benicio del Toro embodies this inner tension with remarkable nuance.

It is precisely this duality that continues to captivate both the general public and astrologers alike, making him an artist who remains as fascinating as he is elusive.

Benicio del Toro
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Date of birth
Sunday, February 19, 1967
City of birth
San Juan (Puerto Rico) (United States)
Pisces
Gemini
Scorpio
Neptune
Sun
Uranus
DominantDom. Planets
10
11
6
Water
Air
DominantDom. Elements
Chinese astrological sign
Fire Goat
8
Birth Path
Height
6' 2" (1m88) tall
Biography of Benicio del Toro (excerpt)
Benicio Monserrate Rafael del Toro Sánchez (born February 19, 1967) is a Puerto Rican actor. His time of birth comes from him. He has garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, and a Silver Bear for his portrayal of the jaded but morally upright police officer Javier Rodriguez in the film Traffic (2000). Del Toro's performance...

You can also read the Astrotheme astrological portrait of Benicio del Toro.

You will find below the interactive birth chart of Benicio del Toro:

Astrology: horoscope and birth chart of Benicio del Toro (Placidus) Image taken from the horoscope, birth chart and astrological portrait of Benicio del Toro, born February 19, 1967, 12:10 PM, San Juan (Puerto Rico) (United States) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 22° 59' 20' 17° 47' 24° 44' 28° 33' 56' 43' 27° 36' 41' 23° 38' 25° 49' 19° 50' 23° 19' 27° 59' 25° 38' 33' 24° 21'
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Aries
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Gemini
Cancer
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Sagittarius
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Aquarius
Pisces
Sun 0°20' Pisces, in House X
Sun Aspects
Sun trine Mars orb 1°13'
Sun conjunction Midheaven orb 7°20'
Sun square Ascendant orb 4°20'
Sun trine Moon orb 6°41'
Sun square Neptune orb 5°58'
Sun semi-sextile Saturn orb 1°46'
Sun bi-quintile Jupiter orb 1°29'
Moon 23°38' Gemini, in House I
Moon Aspects
Moon trine Midheaven orb 0°39'
Moon square Uranus orb 0°19'
Moon square Venus orb 1°05'
Moon square Pluto orb 3°48'
Moon inconjunction Neptune orb 0°42'
Moon square Saturn orb 4°54'
Moon square Mercury orb 5°51'
Sun trine Moon orb 6°41'
Moon trine Mars orb 7°54'
Mercury 17°47' Pisces, in House X
Mercury Aspects
Mercury opposite Pluto orb 2°02'
Mercury opposite Uranus orb 5°31'
Mercury conjunction Venus orb 6°56'
Moon square Mercury orb 5°51'
Mercury sesqui-quadrate Mars orb 1°14'
Mercury trine Neptune orb 6°33'
Mercury trine Jupiter orb 8°02'
Venus 24°44' Pisces, in House XI
Venus Aspects
Moon square Venus orb 1°05'
Venus opposite Uranus orb 1°25'
Venus trine Neptune orb 0°22'
Venus conjunction Saturn orb 3°49'
Mercury conjunction Venus orb 6°56'
Venus trine Jupiter orb 1°05'
Venus opposite Pluto orb 4°53'
Venus bi-quintile Mars orb 0°48'
Mars 1°33' Scorpio, in House VI
Mars Aspects
Sun trine Mars orb 1°13'
Mercury sesqui-quadrate Mars orb 1°14'
Mars square Jupiter orb 5°43'
Moon trine Mars orb 7°54'
Venus bi-quintile Mars orb 0°48'
Jupiter 25°49' Я Cancer, in House III
Jupiter Aspects
Jupiter trine Neptune orb 1°28'
Venus trine Jupiter orb 1°05'
Jupiter trine Saturn orb 2°43'
Jupiter sextile Uranus orb 2°30'
Mars square Jupiter orb 5°43'
Mercury trine Jupiter orb 8°02'
Jupiter sextile Pluto orb 5°59'
Sun bi-quintile Jupiter orb 1°29'
Saturn 28°33' Pisces, in House XI
Saturn Aspects
Venus conjunction Saturn orb 3°49'
Saturn opposite Uranus orb 5°14'
Jupiter trine Saturn orb 2°43'
Saturn trine Neptune orb 4°12'
Moon square Saturn orb 4°54'
Saturn opposite Pluto orb 8°43'
Sun semi-sextile Saturn orb 1°46'
Uranus 23°19' Я Virgo, in House IV
Uranus Aspects
Uranus conjunction Pluto orb 3°28'
Moon square Uranus orb 0°19'
Venus opposite Uranus orb 1°25'
Mercury opposite Uranus orb 5°31'
Uranus sextile Neptune orb 1°02'
Saturn opposite Uranus orb 5°14'
Uranus inconjunction Midheaven orb 0°19'
Jupiter sextile Uranus orb 2°30'
Neptune 24°21' Scorpio, in House VI
Neptune Aspects
Venus trine Neptune orb 0°22'
Neptune square Midheaven orb 1°22'
Jupiter trine Neptune orb 1°28'
Uranus sextile Neptune orb 1°02'
Moon inconjunction Neptune orb 0°42'
Saturn trine Neptune orb 4°12'
Sun square Neptune orb 5°58'
Mercury trine Neptune orb 6°33'
Neptune sextile Pluto orb 4°31'
Pluto 19°50' Я Virgo, in House IV
Pluto Aspects
Mercury opposite Pluto orb 2°02'
Uranus conjunction Pluto orb 3°28'
Moon square Pluto orb 3°48'
Venus opposite Pluto orb 4°53'
Neptune sextile Pluto orb 4°31'
Saturn opposite Pluto orb 8°43'
Jupiter sextile Pluto orb 5°59'
North Node 9°43' Я Taurus, in House XII
Lilith 7°56' Я Aries, in House XI
Fortune 27°59' Virgo, in House V
Vertex 25°38' Libra, in House V
East Point 27°36' Taurus, in House XII
Ascendant 4°41' Gemini
House II 0°48' Cancer
House III 25°47' Cancer
House IV 22°59' Leo
House V 24°39' Virgo
House VI 0°00' Scorpio
House VII 4°41' Sagittarius
House VIII 0°48' Capricorn
House IX 25°47' Capricorn
Midheaven 22°59' Aquarius
House XI 24°39' Pisces
House XII 0°00' Taurus
Ascendant 4°41' Gemini
Ascendant Aspects
Sun square Ascendant orb 4°20'
Midheaven 22°59' Aquarius
Midheaven Aspects
Moon trine Midheaven orb 0°39'
Neptune square Midheaven orb 1°22'
Sun conjunction Midheaven orb 7°20'
Uranus inconjunction Midheaven orb 0°19'
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* A planet less than 1° from the next House cusp is considered to be posited in the said House. 2° when the AS and the MC are involved