Analysis of Mariska Hargitay's astrological chart

Some may not be aware yet, since Mariska Hargitay has a different family name, but her mother was Jayne Mansfield, one of the most renowned sex-symbols in the fifties. If we underline this fact, it is because, against all odds, this atypical star has played a key-role in the psychological development of her Aquarius daughter who became an actress like her and chose a quite specific register. More importantly, she never lost her head...

When she was only 3 years old, Mariska Hargitay, her father's name, a Hungarian bodybuilder, had a narrow escape from death in the car accident which claimed the life of Jayne Mansfield. She was on the back seat with her two brothers. The children had to be extricated before they could be saved. Did the horoscope display clues as to the possibility to survive? Although it is impossible to provide a clear-cut answer, let us have a look at Hargitay's assets.

To begin with, the Sun in Aquarius conjuncts Mars. She is a go-getter, probably more than other people born with the Sun in this typically spiritual sign. Moreover, her Ascendant in Capricorn endows her with fortitude and the capacity to cope with life setbacks. Incidentally, we notice that her Ascendant describes her physical appearance very well. Hargitay is an earthly beauty with a strong build; her face has prominent jaws and a lively complexion. She loves to wear dark colours such as brown, grey, or black. Her predatory smile indicates better than words that she is willing to take revenge on life because, as we have seen, her first steps were anything but auspicious.

Very young, she did not hesitate to try her luck, like her mother, in the world of glamour. She reaps a few awards in beauty contests, which enables her to get small parts, often as a quite depraved vamp. She appears in TV series such as Downtown, Falcon Crest, and ER. At this point, she has not yet found her true calling. She must bide her time – a very Capricorn challenge – before starting to rise to fame. She could have vegetated endlessly among the scores of young ladies attracted by Hollywood. But Hargitay lacks neither self-assurance nor willpower.

These character traits can be explained by the Sun in the 1st House (personality, charisma), but also by the nice trine linking the Ascendant in Capricorn to Pluto in Virgo (conjunct Uranus, bearing in mind that the latter cannot be taken into consideration in the Grand Trine because the orb is too wide), and finally by the Moon in Taurus.

The fact remains that in 1999, she feels that she is about to find the Grail. She applies for the role of inspector Olivia Benson, the female lead of the series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Her job is to track the most dreaded sexual predators, thus demonstrating deep solidarity. We deal here with an original topic which an Aquarius Sun is most likely to enjoy.

Although Hargitay is convinced that the series is meant for her, she must convince the producers that she will perform better than the other applicants. Her determination pays off. "You ought to tell those girls to go back home. The role is tailor-made for me!" she argued. Obviously, nothing is a bed of roses, due to Hargitay's dominants, but she succeeds by her own efforts. Mars square the Midheaven (career) indicates that she is forced to struggle continuously, which often drives her into a corner, including for the needs of the series. She had to dive into real police units and to do stunts, one of which caused a punctured lung! She left no stone unturned to become Olivia Benson in 17 years. She is unlikely to change, given her awards and her popularity. Actually, she has become the executive producer of the series.

In the private area, she probably learnt from her mother's failures. With Venus in Pisces opposite Pluto, and the Moon in Taurus opposite Neptune, she is a romantic person, loyal and passionate, but wary of emotional impulses.

Fortunately, her marriage with the actor and author Peter Hermann seems sound. Busy with her career – like many people influenced by Capricorn and by Earth signs – she became a mother at 44 only. Nevertheless, with her husband, she adopted two children in the subsequent years. The Moon in the 4th House does indicate a craving for family balance, perhaps to compensate for her own unstable past when she was a child.

The actress is currently experiencing Pluto transiting her Ascendant. Luckily, Pluto is not any more antagonised by Uranus, though he is hindered by Jupiter. Therefore, Hargitay may feel that her personal needs are under pressure because they are under huge strain.

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Thursday, January 23, 1964

Santa Monica (CA) (United States)

2°36' Aquarius

20°23' Taurus

15°22' Capricorn

5°15' Scorpio

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Biography of Mariska Hargitay (excerpt)

Mariska Magdolna Hargitay (/məˈrɪʃkə ˈhɑːrɡᵻteɪ/ mə-RISH-kə HAR-gi-tay; born January 23, 1964 (birth time source: the Wilsons, birth certificate) is an American actress best known for her role as NYPD Special Victims Unit Detective/Sergeant/Lieutenant Olivia Benson on the NBC...

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You can also read the Astrotheme astrological portrait of Mariska Hargitay.

In any case, many transits in the forthcoming years bode well for her. Of course, she should rely on the promises of Jupiter transiting the Midheaven, which should enable her to reap the fruits of her professional efforts as early as November 2017. She may then be covered with new honours.

Later, transiting Saturn entering her 1st House will be meaningful, because he is the ruler of the Ascendant. This will not occur until the end of 2019. A very constructive period will begin then for Hargitay.

You will also find below the interactive horoscope of Mariska Hargitay:

^* 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