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Analysis of Matt Damon's astrological chart

Daily news regularly puts the spotlight on all sorts of famous people. Although we are not fond of juicy information, we inevitably have an idea about a given political figure, a movie star, a Royal Highness, or a skilled sportsman.

Those well-known faces draw our interest and seem familiar to us, because we watch their successes or their setbacks day by day.

Astrology may also be considered as an interesting filter to better define their personality, and to guess whether the events they experience are confirmed by their planets' activities. Astrology does not reveal everything, of course, but using the dominants and other peculiarities of the natal chart, we can see whether the astrological portrait matches the collective image or offers unsuspected additional nuances.

After Sophie Marceau and Kristen Stewart, here is an article about the chameleon Matt Damon.

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To make a chess player joke about Matt Damon, astrologers could title our article "Success and Matt". Indeed, the actor was born under a lucky star, in his case, with a strong Neptune on the Midheaven axis. When this planet is prevailing, it describes inspired artists, especially in the fields in which sounds and images are important. Which fits... the cinema.

However, for a long time Matt Damon chased roles as an extra, then supporting roles, before his career took off. It might be brought about by Neptune's uncertain and unstable nature, of course, increased by the predominance of signs preferring shadows to bright light.

Let's recapitulate: with the Sun in Libra, Matt Damon displays the sign's civilised and gentle characteristics, as well as a good upbringing. Coming from a well-off family, he first studied at the prestigious Harvard University. In Damon's chart, Libra has a tinge of Uranus, the planet conjunct his Sun and ruling his Aquarius Ascendant. In his youth, Damon was probably a slightly revolutionary intellectual. Uranus being Mercury's higher octave, the influences of Air signs and of this planet endow him with a brilliant mind and with the will to find his place in society. But it required time. Did he conceal some sort of complex, such as the fear of being unloved, owing to the tight Venus-Saturn opposition? Indeed, the two planets associated with Libra seem to fight for the seat of honour.

Whereas Matt Damon declares that he wanted to become a comedian very early, his first performances in theatre plays went almost unnoticed. Slowly, after a first success on the stage, he entered the mecca of the cinema and began in... "Mystic Pizza", a title for an unpretentious comedy, featuring another big star in her first role, Julia Roberts.

Let's underline that Scorpio also deeply impacts on Damon's personality. Therefore, it is not surprising that, on the one hand, he persevered although several parts were not given to him but to better known actors, and on the other hand, that he finally imposed his style. Whereas he cultivates the neat look of Mr. Everybody, Matt Damon can be a real chameleon. In this regard, he is like Leonardo DiCaprio, also marked by Scorpio and Libra, but whose charisma and fame were more quickly acknowledged that in the case of Damon.

Matt Damon stood out when he played the role of characters typical of these two autumn signs. First, "Saving Private Ryan", in line with Spielberg's obsessions, who evokes Scorpio facets, with the recall of the tragic World War II context. Thus, Damon plays Ryan, a soldier who had three brothers killed in action, and who is himself missing in action. Then, another big success which seems more related to Libra: "The talented Mr. Ripley", a story enfolding in the fifties in Italy, where the life of the gilded youth is so attractive that the hero goes as far as committing murders in order to preserve an affluent lifestyle... One must not forget Damon's remarkable performance in "Good Will Hunting" in 1997, by Gus Van Sant, who elevated him – as well as Ben Affleck – to stardom.

On screen and in real life, Matt Damon is also an actor who would not have had the same destiny without his friends. He is close to Ben Affleck, a distantly-related cousin, and great friend of George Clooney and of Brad Pitt, with whom he sowed his wild oats while shooting the "Oceans" trilogy. It is said that he will even be Clooney's best man...

He successfully tried his hand at very diverse genres. After war films and comedies, he starred in westerns and even as the lover of Michael Douglas in "Behind the Candelabra". It is interesting for the astrologer to examine how this type of chart enables him to explore his female side, yet without losing his subtle virile charm. Now at peace with his own journey, Matt Damon expresses more strongly the gentle and altruistic values of Libra and Aquarius. Indeed, he is deeply committed in humanitarian causes, and takes advantage of his fame.

We save the best for last. What is probably the major asset of Damon's natal chart, and promises a long-lasting career, is a beautiful Grand Trine linking the Moon in Capricorn, Saturn in Taurus, and the Mars-Pluto duo on the late degrees of Virgo. They form a kite pattern, which brightly highlights Neptune on the Midheaven. What a wonderful indication that one will earn one's place at the top! The only reservation is the lack of Fire, which confirms again the reasons why he had to wait until the initiative is taken by someone else before he could spread his wings.

Matt Damon
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Author: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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Licence: Public domain
Date of birth
Thursday, October 8, 1970
City of birth
Boston (MA) (United States)
Scorpio
Libra
Virgo
Neptune
Saturn
Venus
DominantDom. Planets
8
9
10
Air
Water
DominantDom. Elements
Chinese astrological sign
Metal Dog
8
Birth Path
Height
5' 10" (1m78) tall
Biography of Matt Damon (excerpt)
Matthew Paige "Matt" Damon (/ˈdeɪmən/; born October 8, 1970 in Boston (birth time source: Frances McEvoy, birth certificate)) is an American actor, voice actor, screenwriter, producer, and philanthropist. He is ranked among Forbes magazine's most bankable stars and is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. Damon has received various accolades, including an...

You can also read the Astrotheme astrological portrait of Matt Damon.

In 2014, Matt Damon is back at George Clooney's side in "Monuments Men". He seems to have gone through the turbulences of the first semester rather quietly. By the end of the year, Saturn arriving on his Midheaven requires caution, because the planet is part of the dominants. But since it will not form very harsh aspects, it may mean experiencing maturity. Moreover, Jupiter will also reach the Descendant next autumn, which heralds very enthusiastic audiences. As far as progressions are concerned, it is mostly in 2015-2016 that new challenges will demand increased energy and concentration.

Astrology: horoscope and birth chart of Matt Damon (Placidus) Image taken from the horoscope, birth chart and astrological portrait of Matt Damon, born October 8, 1970, 3:22 PM, Boston (MA) (United States) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 17' 22° 36' 27° 54' 25' 46' 34' 15° 06' 40' 22° 41' 28° 40' 29° 02' 22° 57' 00' 24° 08' 56' 13° 52' 21° 37'
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Aries
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Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Sun 15°06' Libra, in House VIII
Sun Aspects
Sun conjunction Uranus orb 5°31'
Sun bi-quintile Saturn orb 0°31'
Sun semi-square Neptune orb 1°03'
Sun semi-square Midheaven orb 1°25'
Sun square Moon orb 7°51'
Moon 22°57' Capricorn, in House XII
Moon Aspects
Moon trine Mars orb 0°20'
Moon sextile Venus orb 0°16'
Moon trine Saturn orb 1°20'
Moon trine Pluto orb 4°56'
Sun square Moon orb 7°51'
Moon sextile Midheaven orb 5°43'
Moon quintile Jupiter orb 1°17'
Moon sextile Neptune orb 6°05'
Mercury 1°46' Libra, in House VIII
Mercury Aspects
Mercury conjunction Pluto orb 3°51'
Mercury trine Ascendant orb 4°14'
Mercury conjunction Uranus orb 7°48'
Mercury sextile Neptune orb 2°43'
Mercury sextile Midheaven orb 3°05'
Mercury conjunction Mars orb 9°09'
Venus 22°41' Scorpio, in House IX
Venus Aspects
Venus opposite Saturn orb 1°03'
Venus conjunction Midheaven orb 5°59'
Venus conjunction Neptune orb 6°21'
Venus sextile Mars orb 0°04'
Moon sextile Venus orb 0°16'
Venus sextile Pluto orb 5°13'
Mars 22°36' Virgo, in House VII
Mars Aspects
Mars conjunction Pluto orb 5°17'
Venus sextile Mars orb 0°04'
Mars trine Saturn orb 0°59'
Moon trine Mars orb 0°20'
Mercury conjunction Mars orb 9°09'
Mars sesqui-quadrate Ascendant orb 1°36'
Mars sextile Midheaven orb 6°03'
Jupiter 9°40' Scorpio, in House IX
Jupiter Aspects
Jupiter square Ascendant orb 3°39'
Jupiter semi-sextile Uranus orb 0°06'
Moon quintile Jupiter orb 1°17'
Saturn 21°37' Я Taurus, in House III
Saturn Aspects
Venus opposite Saturn orb 1°03'
Mars trine Saturn orb 0°59'
Moon trine Saturn orb 1°20'
Saturn opposite Midheaven orb 7°03'
Saturn trine Pluto orb 6°16'
Saturn opposite Neptune orb 7°25'
Sun bi-quintile Saturn orb 0°31'
Uranus 9°34' Libra, in House VIII
Uranus Aspects
Sun conjunction Uranus orb 5°31'
Uranus trine Ascendant orb 3°33'
Mercury conjunction Uranus orb 7°48'
Jupiter semi-sextile Uranus orb 0°06'
Neptune 29°02' Scorpio, in House X
Neptune Aspects
Neptune conjunction Midheaven orb 0°22'
Venus conjunction Neptune orb 6°21'
Neptune sextile Pluto orb 1°08'
Mercury sextile Neptune orb 2°43'
Saturn opposite Neptune orb 7°25'
Sun semi-square Neptune orb 1°03'
Moon sextile Neptune orb 6°05'
Pluto 27°54' Virgo, in House VIII
Pluto Aspects
Mercury conjunction Pluto orb 3°51'
Mars conjunction Pluto orb 5°17'
Pluto sextile Midheaven orb 0°46'
Neptune sextile Pluto orb 1°08'
Moon trine Pluto orb 4°56'
Saturn trine Pluto orb 6°16'
Venus sextile Pluto orb 5°13'
Pluto trine Ascendant orb 8°06'
North Node 1°56' Pisces, in House I
Lilith 1°25' Я Libra, in House VIII
Fortune 13°52' Taurus, in House III
Vertex 5°17' Virgo, in House VII
East Point 24°08' Aquarius, in House I
Ascendant 6°00' Aquarius
House II 24°44' Pisces
House III 2°28' Taurus
House IV 28°40' Taurus
House V 19°44' Gemini
House VI 10°19' Cancer
House VII 6°00' Leo
House VIII 24°44' Virgo
House IX 2°28' Scorpio
Midheaven 28°40' Scorpio
House XI 19°44' Sagittarius
House XII 10°19' Capricorn
Ascendant 6°00' Aquarius
Ascendant Aspects
Mercury trine Ascendant orb 4°14'
Uranus trine Ascendant orb 3°33'
Jupiter square Ascendant orb 3°39'
Mars sesqui-quadrate Ascendant orb 1°36'
Pluto trine Ascendant orb 8°06'
Midheaven 28°40' Scorpio
Midheaven Aspects
Neptune conjunction Midheaven orb 0°22'
Venus conjunction Midheaven orb 5°59'
Pluto sextile Midheaven orb 0°46'
Mercury sextile Midheaven orb 3°05'
Saturn opposite Midheaven orb 7°03'
Sun semi-square Midheaven orb 1°25'
Moon sextile Midheaven orb 5°43'
Mars sextile Midheaven orb 6°03'
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* 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