Analysis of Catherine Zeta-Jones' astrological chart

At first glance, lovely Catherine Zeta-Jones comes across as the archetype of seduction. Therefore, it is not surprising to find that the sign of Libra is brazenly predominant in the natal chart. Three personal planets and the Midheaven are posited in Libra, thus revealing precocious artistic inclinations. Besides, it is well known that, before she became a star of the 7th art, young Catherine Zeta-Jones was a passionate dancer and a gifted singer. She fully exploits her talents in the musical Chicago, a role which earned her an Oscar in 2003.

On the other hand, she is not as ethereal as if she were exclusively influenced by an air sign such as Libra. On the contrary, her Sagittarius Ascendant and a grand trine in earth signs harmoniously put the finishing touches to this portrait by adding ardour as well as the pragmatism which reflects her Welsh humble origins.

It is most likely that her Sagittarius Ascendant prompted her to marry a rich man who enabled her to become part of an outstanding Hollywood dynasty. Moreover, her Venus in Virgo, linked to Saturn, indicates that her affective insecurities have probably been assuaged by her union with Michael Douglas, who is 25 years her senior. Fortunately, Zeta-Jones' Venus in good aspect to a powerful Mars ensures that as far as her partner is concerned, sensuality and stability are equally important. It is all the more so because Douglas' Sun is posited in the same sign as her own Sun.

Let's get back to this strong Mars in Capricorn and in the 1st House who dominates the natal chart and forms a series of aspects both harmonious and tough with other planets. This configuration and its mild angularity confirm that our sweet Libra is also a fighter. Thus, Mars introduces a brawny note to this almost perfect portrayal of a woman who is successful in her career, but who probably needs to let off the steam generated by the demands she imposes on herself. Indeed, she confided that she needed sporting activities, and she even seems to seek such roles.

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Thursday, September 25, 1969

Swansea (United Kingdom)

2°18' Libra

28°41' Pisces

22°59' Sagittarius

27°12' Libra

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Biography of Catherine Zeta-Jones (excerpt)

Catherine Zeta-Jones CBE (born 25 September 1969 (birth time source: Frank C. Clifford, British Entertainers, Flare Pub.1997) is a Welsh actress. Born and raised in Swansea, Zeta-Jones aspired to be an actress from a young age. As a child, she played roles in the West End productions of the musicals Annie and Bugsy Malone. She studied musical theatre at the Arts Educational Schools, London and...

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Frank C. Clifford

Looking at past transits, one can trace the difficult times which she went through and which might have kept her away from the stage after Michael Douglas was taken ill. The public withdrawal of the sociable Libra/Ascendant Sagittarius has coincided with the transit of Saturn in Libra, between 2009 and the autumn of 2012. Since Saturn has a stern reputation, one may infer that the actress probably felt lonely during this struggle. However, the lesson learnt has enabled her to opt for the path of truth, for instance by disclosing her own bipolar disorders.

You can also read the Astrotheme astrological portrait of Catherine Zeta-Jones.

In theory, a personality oscillating between phases of exaltation and bouts of depression is undergoing some Mars-Saturn influence. This is precisely the case of Zeta-Jones, except that these planets are positively linked to one another in her natal chart. Therefore, she found the strength to overcome her difficulties, although the T-Square formed by the Moon, Mars, and the Pluto-Sun-Uranus stellium quite brutally prodded her into questioning herself periodically.

In the spring of 2013, the beautiful actress is back in the limelight for a god cause: the cinema. Even though forthcoming transits portend impending hurdles, it is probable that she has been through the most trying ones already.

^* 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