Analysis of Ellen Barkin's astrological chart

An Aries Ascendant Capricorn

Contradictory, Ms. Barkin? Probably a little bit. Her Sun sign, Aries, is enterprising, warm, primary, and tires quickly if its interest is not constantly stimulated. While the Ascendant in Capricorn is cold, driven by a long-term vision and aware that one must make efforts in one's life to get what one wants.

Nevertheless, these two signs have a few features in common, particularly courage, individualism, and sturdy character.

In the case of Ellen Barkin, the prevailing impression tends to go toward Aries. Indeed, this actress is the archetype of spring energies.

At 65, she seems to remain a fighter, and throughout her life, she has always rushed along fearlessly.

Aries' Impulsiveness and Frankness

After promising beginnings in a school specialized in theater arts, then at the Actor's Studio, Barkin made her debut on New-York stage with Irish Coffee in the seventies. One might as well say that she rapidly followed her calling and that she gave herself every means to achieve success.

However, after her first steps in front of the camera – she appeared several times on television as well as in movies – she had to wait patiently until 1982. She managed eventually to be noticed for the role of a neglected woman in Diner by Barry Levinson. It was actually during this decade that she landed her best parts. The interest of the public soon ensued.

Aries females are impulsive, for good or for evil. Some people undoubtedly associate Barkin with sexy vamp roles, which is very Aries, while other people, more cinephiles, would think of her performances for the independent cinema. It should be noted that this kind of choice also corresponds to her Sun sign.

Anyway, as she acknowledges openly now, she did not follow the path which could have epitomized her talent better. Thus, she told Studio Ciné Live that she made so many bad choices, that she never thought in terms of career, and that she heeded her feelings, even though it meant getting it all wrong. The astrologer is not surprised by the pure Aries nature of this declaration.

Let us also underline that, among the most significant aspects of Barkin's chart, there is a quite exact opposition between the afore-mentioned Aries Sun and Neptune, which gives her a tendency to fall from a height or to take erroneous decisions, especially regarding foreign matters.

Splash Pattern

In addition, Barkin also has the type of charts quite complicated to analyse, for the planets are dispersed over 360 degrees. This configuration is called a splash, and is statistically rare.

As its name suggests, a splash chart predisposes to try everything, carried by various currents. No element really prevails over another, which at the same time may prove a source of balance and moderation.

With this pattern, there are usually numerous aspects, both positive and tense ones.

Generally, one must imagine that this lady experienced deep inner conflicts during her whole life.

Moon in Libra and Importance of Partners

Looking at the natal Moon in Libra, we discover a new facet of Barkin's personality, i.e. some sweet emotions, a stronger need to share than what is expressed by Aries and Capricorn, the two most dominant and very individualistic signs of the natal chart.

Given the square of Mars, this gentleness must be put into perspective. Indeed, the Moon-Mars square gives a proneness to impulsiveness and emotions gushing out instantly. In this case, mildness certainly alternates with some degree of vivacity.

Her successes in the cinema have often depended on the partner she played opposite, because she is spurred by her Sun in Libra.

It must be added that she has been lucky enough to constantly encounter the best people. Her career started with Paul Newman in Harry & Son, then Al Pacino in Sea of Love, Robert de Niro in This Boy's Life, Gabriel Byrne in Siesta – whom she married – or also Jeff Goldblum in Mad Dogs, and even George Clooney in Ocean's Thirteen.

The Money Axis Explains Certain Choices

Bear in mind that between her first period of success and this last film dating back to 2013, Barkin stood back, in other words, led an easy life thanks to the benefits of her divorce from the billionaire Ronald Perelman.

It is likely that the Moon in Libra and in the 8th House, opposite Mercury in Aries and in the 2nd House forming a T-square with Mars, illustrates perfectly well financial affluence coming from someone else, which enabled her to get back on her feet – though losing a lot and rapidly – with Mercury's unfortunate flippancy.

Beforehand, the American medias had a field day with her legal battle, which morally might have cost her dear.

Important Transits in 2020

Although astrology is not concerned with knowing when it is possible to quietly retire, let us say immediately that Barkin's 2020 vintage just looks frantic.

Indeed, Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto exert their influence on key areas of the chart as early as January and throughout the year.

First, the Saturn-Pluto duet transiting her North Node in the 12th House may act as a big washing machine and enable her to honestly assess her past.

Then Saturn leads the way and transits the Ascendant, squaring the Sun in Aries and Neptune during the spring. At first sight, the transit is quite challenging, because it reactivates the natal opposition which may fill her with nostalgia or even sadness, as she realizes that time goes by.

Fortunately for her, transiting Jupiter – the last of the trio of important transits of this year – on her North Node then on her Ascendant, squaring the same planets (the Sun and Neptune) seems less difficult to deal with. In the worst case, Barkin may be in the mood to be a spendthrift to counterbalance possible worries.

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Friday, April 16, 1954

The Bronx, New York (NY) (United States)

25°44' Aries

4°14' Libra

26°09' Capricorn

19°55' Scorpio

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Biography of Ellen Barkin (excerpt)

Ellen Rona Barkin (born April 16, 1954 (birth time source: Sy Scholfield quotes her on Twitter: "I think I was born at 1:30 ish am)) is an Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe Award-nominated American actress. Early life Barkin was born in the Bronx, New York to a chemical salesman and a hospital administrator at Jamaica Hospital, and raised in a Jewish home. Education She received...

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