Analysis of Jonathan Rhys Meyers's astrological chart

Moon in an Angle and in Opposition with the Ruler of the Chart Causes Vulnerabilities

As the astrologer examines the natal chart of Jonathan Rhys Meyers, he sees Uranus on the Midheaven, the Moon on the Ascendant, and the Jupiter-Venus duet in conjunction with the Descendant, and he thinks: "How strong, and what a nice potential!"

Besides, certain tricky configurations account for a destiny full of ups and downs. In fact, the actor went back and forth between moments of resounding success and difficult periods.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers was born in a family of Irish descent of six children, himself, three brothers and two sisters; all his siblings became professional musicians. The actor too displayed talents as a singer and a guitar player, even though it was with the cinema that he achieved fame.

For those who do not know it, his first steps in life were anything but easy. Rhys Meyers was born with a heart condition which led to believe that he would not survive. He spent long months in hospital.

Fortunately, he pulled through finally, but his family life was not better. His parents separated when he was three, and he was brought up by a Mother Courage, a fragile and alcoholic woman who did not have enough every day to feed the children. Some of them chose to live with the father. But not Rhys Meyers, very attached to this mother, whose name he kept – Meyers – as his stage name.

What does his sky map tell us about this painful background? We can look into several clues explaining it, firstly the Moon in the 12th House and in Sagittarius, in conjunction with the Ascendant. What is interesting is that she is involved in a strong opposition with Jupiter in the 6th – to whom Venus can be added – and even, for those practicing karmic astrology, the Black Moon in the 7th House.

The Moon relates to childhood, the mother, emotions, and sensitivity. In this position, she is probably responsible for Rhys Meyers' contrasted character, constantly alternating between worthy optimism (Sagittarius and its ruler Jupiter, ruler of the chart) and damaging excesses.

Indeed, the Moon and Jupiter are is harsh aspects and moreover, in an angle, posited on the relationship axis. Therefore, this configuration is powerful.

In addition, the natal Moon partially describes the character of the mother, from whom Rhys Meyers inherited regarding the liking for drinking. He acknowledged publicly this weakness which has led to several stays in detoxification clinics. In passing, we note that Neptune is in the 12th, which may increase the tendency to escape reality.

Very luckily, we observe that this strong opposition of three planets and of the Ascendant has what is often referred to as an "exit door". Indeed, there are two kinds of configurations considered negatives in a chart: those which are isolated, usually difficult to deal with, and those bonded by a positive aspect to a planet or to another harmonious configuration, such as for instance a T-square connected to a Grand Trine, or like here, linked by a trine/sextile to Mercury in the 8th House and in the sign of Leo.

In the case of Rhys Meyers, mind, communication and reason allow the actor to overcome the challenge of his surplus of emotions and feelings, as well as the proneness to be versatile and to be easily swayed. No doubt that as soon as he ponders and steps back, he becomes reasonable and takes the wisest decisions, after having experienced a few inner swirls.

The Sun in Leo Endows with Excellence in Strong and Classical Roles

Despite the tough configuration we just mentioned, nothing prevented Rhys Meyers from having an outstanding career.

After a slightly unruly adolescence, he soon tried his luck in the cinema. Precocious, he was noticed at 16, and obtained a first role at 17. We see here the influence of the Sun in Leo in the 7th, and in nice sextile with Mars, action and dynamism.

The desire to shine prompted Rhys Meyers to be active, and he rapidly attracted the eye with his quite sensual charisma. Thus, he came to the fore in a film with an emblematic title for a person having the Sun in Leo, Vanity Fair. Then his ascent to stardom continued in the international arena and took him to Hollywood.

The public also appreciates Rhys Meyer in historical movies such as the TV series The Tudors, or biopics such as the film on Elvis Presley, whose role he succeeded in playing thanks to a striking resemblance. The actor is dazzling in various genres, and avoid to be locked in a particular category.

Uranus Prominent on the Midheaven Reshuffle the Deck

The actor is excellent in roles of action like in Mission Impossible: III, but above all, when he personifies disturbing characters. Here, we notice the influence of the dominant planet of the chart, namely Uranus proudly sitting on the Midheaven in an angle and in conflict with the Sun

On the one hand, this configuration increases the consequences of turns of events he has not hoped for. On the other hand, it allows him to be convincing when he plays the part of weird, original, and sometimes noxious characters, like in Match Point or August Rush, just to mention two popular movies.

He also portrayed a very convincing Dracula in the 2013 TV series.

Anyway, the uranian component sometimes brings about a fair share of disappointments, for instance a conviction for violence and contempt for a person vested with public authority, regrettable episodes caused by aggressivity, or other sad facts resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol.

A Complex Venus Gives Slightly Excessive Optimism

Indeed, his private life has not been always smooth, as if he was unable to escape the demons of his past.

Owing to the opposition between the Moon and Venus, the latter being also in conflict with Neptune, Rhys Meyers is torn between diverging expectations about the perfect woman. He had a hard time finding the person who matches his emotional needs and at the same time attracts him physically.

In addition, because the opposition occurs in mutable signs, it heralds some instability.

He first married a wealthy heir (from 2004 to 2012) and became a father with his second companion who is an actress too. The miscarriage of their second child made him get back to his alcohol issues. Fortunately, the couple preferred to be discreet and disclosed no information on their private life.

Transits Prompting to Soul-searching

Currently, Saturn is moving toward the opposition with his natal position, which is never too comfortable. The actor's interest will be to control himself.

He will also need to be wary of the transit of Jupiter in Pisces getting near Neptune, who will form a conjunction in the spring of 2022.

Indeed, both planets will be in conflict with this famous Sagittarius-Gemini axis involving many personal planets. As such, there is no real danger. However, one must always keep in mind the risk of excess which applies at the same time to Jupiter and Neptune.

Later, in 2023, he will have to live with the transit of Saturn in Pisces which may on the contrary lead him to do some soul-searching and to settle down.

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Wednesday, July 27, 1977

Dublin (United Kingdom)

4°35' Leo

27°39' Sagittarius

29°43' Sagittarius

7°40' Scorpio

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Biography of Jonathan Rhys Meyers (excerpt)

Jonathan Rhys Meyers (born 27 July 1977 (birth time source: Viktor E, Frank Clifford)) is an Irish actor and Golden Globe winner. He played a David Bowie-inspired glam rock star in Velvet Goldmine (1998), a dedicated girls' football coach in Bend It Like Beckham (2002), in Vanity Fair (2004) opposite Reese Witherspoon.He co-starred in 2004 in Oliver Stone's epic Alexander where he plays...

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