Analysis of Edward Norton's astrological chart

Similarly to what occurs with all the signs, sometimes a person born with the Sun in Leo does not match the majestic and self-assured image that we unconsciously have. The solar sign is far from being the only deciding factor.

Why this preamble? Because Edward Norton belongs to this atypical category. Actually, he is almost an incarnation of Virgo hiding beneath Leo's royal costume.

Indeed, the 6th sign shelters Mercury, powerful in his domicile, conjunct the Midheaven, and involved in many aspects: a sextile with Venus, a square with Mars, and a conjunction with Pluto. In addition, Mercury is angular. Therefore, we are not surprised to learn that Edward Norton was and probably is an intellectual and a communicator before being a very subtle actor.

A graduate of the prestigious Yale University, he was exposed to the business world and worked for his grandfather's company in Japan, the language of which he masters! He has always had a keen interest in dramatic art. This is the option he finally chose, as everyone knows. To try to explain his amazing résumé, it is necessary to take a close look at his 10th House, that of career. When the cuspide is in Virgo, it indicates a strong need to find an environment oriented towards the improvement and the increase of knowledge, most often in erudite circles. This matches quite well Norton's achievements which have more to do with Grandes écoles than with Hollywood.

As mentioned above, Mercury in this sign gives business acumen. Virgo being a dual sign, the likelihood of several sorts of career is stronger.

Lastly, Pluto, ruler of the Ascendant posited on the last degrees of Scorpio, is in the 10th House. On the one hand, this planet, the second dominant after Mercury in Norton's chart, indicates a deep and complex personality fond of transformation. On the other hand, this position in the 10th House reveals lust for power, hidden yet very strong, as well as statistical possibilities of success.

His incredible abilities for metamorphosis have proved very helpful in playing very eclectic roles. His acting talent shone in tough personages such as in Fight club, one of his first successes, as well as in light comedies. Edward Norton is not a world star like Brad Pitt and prefers to embody quiet heroes all in finesse and discretion who become more appreciated when one gets to know them better. Which means being more Virgo than Leo in this regard.

However, despite the recognition gained for his well-established career, Edward Norton may harbour unfulfilled dreams or a few disappointments. His Sun in Leo, him again, forms an exact square (tense aspect) with Neptune in Scorpio, his third dominant. This angular slow planet highlights Norton's artistic skills and his almost telepathic capacity for empathy, since Neptune is found in the 12th House, a fitting place in which the planet is comfortable. In this position, Neptune may endow Norton with innate healing gifts or with a taste for esotericism.

He is mysterious and never parades his private life in front of the media. Nevertheless, for quite a long time, he engaged in a host of affairs with famous stars, always gorgeous and special ones: Drew Barrymore, Helena Christensen, Salma Hayek or Naomi Watts.

But it seems that the days of unbridled conquests are over, since these women have disappeared from the picture, and Norton lives with his lady producer, with whom he has a son. Finally, his Venus in Cancer, well aspected by Neptune and Pluto, had the last say.

It is quite interesting for the astrologer to pay attention to Norton's character in Birdman, the film which just received the Oscar for best picture. Even though he does not have the lead role, he plays a self-centred actor willing to impose himself at the forefront of the stage. It is as if this film echoed the Sun in Leo square Neptune, therefore not too comfortable with his ideals.

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Monday, August 18, 1969

Boston (MA) (United States)

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29°31' Libra

28°48' Scorpio

14°38' Virgo

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Biography of Edward Norton (excerpt)

Edward Harrison Norton (born August 18, 1969 (birth time source: R. Craft, BC)) is an American actor, screenwriter, director, producer and activist. Norton has been nominated for three Academy Awards for his work in the films, Primal Fear, American History X and Birdman. He also starred in other roles, such as Everyone Says I Love You (1996), The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996), Fight Club (1999),...

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You can also read the Astrotheme astrological portrait of Edward Norton.

The comedian has just experienced the transit of Saturn conjuncting his Ascendant. The planet is currently moving forward in Sagittarius, but its retrograde cycle will reactivate this transit from June to September 2015. It often results in a sharp awareness of the passing of time which causes either melancholy or maturity and wisdom. Sometimes, Saturn on the Ascendant also brings about a need for solitude.

Luckily, after a public period when he stayed more in the background, Edward Norton will enjoy the nice consequences of the success of Birdman as indicated by additional events influencing his natal chart, since in July 2015, transiting Jupiter will meet with the natal Sun. The start of the new term will be ordinary, and then in the course of October, Jupiter accompanied by Mars will reach the Midheaven. With the assistance of Pluto, Jupiter should enable Edward Norton to capitalise on these last appearances.

2016 has numerous harmonious transits and looks quite promising in every area.

In the summer of 2015, the progressed Moon will enter Cancer in the 7th House and will transit natal Venus, which confirms delightful prospects for the next two years, especially in the affective field.

^* 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