Analysis of Gérard Depardieu's astrological chart

He is solid as a rock, and a larger than life man, perhaps a giant with feet of clay, a Cyrano de Bergerac ready for any prank or trick, a businessman, and yet a sentimentalist. How many personalities, all deeply genuine, can Gérard Depardieu embody? In his natal chart, the Sun is rising with Jupiter, and loosely conjuncts Mercury in Capricorn. This configuration indicates strength, ambitions, as well as good luck and resourcefulness.

His story is quite well-known. His painful childhood, in a proletarian and probably dull background, prompts him to leave the beaten tracks. His missteps have no disastrous consequences, because he is protected by Jupiter, ruler of his Sagittarius Ascendant, and also by the Sun in Capricorn, highly influenced by Sagittarius, and supported by an exact trine to Saturn. It is most likely that Depardieu has his feet firmly on the ground, since those planets form a Grand Trine in Earth signs, if the North Node is taken into account. Karmic astrology followers may see here a confirmation of the power of destiny, which takes the young comedian under its wing. As a result, as he suddenly goes on the stage, he finds a world matching his own standards. His Sun-Jupiter combination inevitably needs to be in the limelight, while the involvement of Mercury gives him a true fondness for texts. His features also bear the mark of Jupiter. He is a giant, a heavy drinker who likes wine to the extent that he reaches a state of inebriation which would kill less strong people. In a word, immoderation is his trademark. Furthermore, Jupiter's influence can also be noticed on the open expression of his face, which suggests acute curiosity and readiness for jokes. His dishevelled hair contributes to give his vigorous silhouette a springy look. And Capricorn, the self-control champion, gives way to the 9th sign's values.

Getting back to his years of training, they seem easy in hindsight, except for uncertainties brought about by Mercury-Neptune square. Young Depardieu experienced concentration issues, and even nowadays, he may sometimes be as sloppy as inspired. In any case, his profession brought him an almost unprecedented success in the French cinema where he earned public acclaim and well-deserved rewards. The Jupiterian in all its splendour, once again. However, Neptune, who represents the audience's craze, challenges him. With the square to Sun-Jupiter, the planet may sometimes delude and lead to groundless optimism, particularly when the ego is allowed to prevail over other parameters, and when he becomes unable to control his irresistible expansion...

Henceforth, Gérard Depardieu becomes less dedicated to the occupation of actor. Even though he has always been interested in business, this part of his activities seems to become preponderant. But the choice is not bad, since, owing to the Sun-Jupiter and Mercury dominants, he has a good head for business and investments, and he can sniff out lucrative deals, thanks to the predominance of Fire (intuition) in his natal chart. We shall analyse the transits which explain this evolution, which he commented in his recent declaration that "to do the actor" is rapidly boring.

In early January 2014, Depardieu the businessman announced the creation of an airline company, Cyran'R, based in Belgium, his new country of adoption, with Russia.

Let us examine the third dominant of this flamboyant personality. Uranus, also angular in the 7th House, opposes the famous Sun-Jupiter conjunction. If there is one key-feature of his chart that ought to be remembered, it would be this one. It must be acknowledged that his temper tantrums, his sudden shifts in direction have become proverbial over the years. Uranus makes him fiercely independent and adverse to any partnership, marriage, or obligation. He hates to owe people an explanation… Uranus also explains why he chose to leave France and to become "a tramp", "a stray cat", according to his own words. Always the same talent for formulas! He may be considered to have quite stiff, or even dictatorial tendencies in his bad days, again because of Uranus' opposition, but also because of Mars in the 1st House. The square that the red planet sends to the Midheaven may prompt him to dismiss caution and take up trials of strength, even though his career is at stake. He definitely believes that he is stronger.

The vulnerability of this powerful chart mainly concerns all aspects related to affective and emotional matters. The Moon in Scorpio, a difficult position, indicates anguish generated by the prospect of living with his impulsions, which may lead to self-destruction. Besides, the Moon is unaspected – if the semi-square minor aspect to Neptune is not considered. But in any case, with or without this last configuration, the analysis remains unchanged. Depardieu is fanciful, has a tortured mind, and easily loses touch with reality. The position of his Moon may confirm, to the delight of psychoanalysts, that his underprivileged childhood causes insurmountable feelings of insecurity. Finally, Venus in Sagittarius, also square Saturn, provides noble sentiments, as revealed for instance in "Cyrano de Bergerac". Time is not his ally when it comes to love. Once again, the fear to be abandoned triggers splits. If we add the influence of Uranus, we understand that temporary solitude and non-commitment are rather meant for him.

Regarding transits, Pluto in Capricorn, a planet with slow effects, probably resulted in a first metamorphosis last year, when he hit the headlines with his decision to settle in Belgium then in Russia. Indeed, Pluto transited Depardieu's natal planets in Capricorn, and illustrated his declaration that he was motivated by tax issues. Uranus squaring his natal Pluto – who passes on the Sun and on Jupiter, and is nearing Mercury in 2014 – creates an electric atmosphere lasting long periods of time. Other transits suggest important changes of direction. Jupiter opposed Venus in 2013, and his position in Cancer strengthened the polarisation of forces of the stellium in Capricorn, while Mars in Libra is very active in the field of career, with many trips abroad (retrogradation between the Midheaven and the 9th House during the first part of this year). By the end of 2014, Saturn will transit the natal Moon in Scorpio then enter the 12th House, and will transit his natal Venus later on. If Depardieu is capable of taking care of himself, he will find some degree of wisdom in solitude, for a few weeks.

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Monday, December 27, 1948

Châteauroux (36) (France)

5°27' Capricorn

27°29' Scorpio

25°22' Sagittarius

24°09' Libra

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Biography of Gérard Depardieu (excerpt)

Gérard Xavier Marcel Depardieu (French pronunciation: ( listen); born 27 December 1948 (birth time source: Didier Geslain)) is a French actor and filmmaker. He is a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur, Chevalier of the Ordre national du Mérite and has twice won the César Award for Best Actor. He also won the Golden Globe award for Best Actor in Green Card and was nominated for an Academy Award for...

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