Analysis of Paul Rudd's astrological chart

It may seem strange that Paul Rudd became known first through comedies rather than through action films while being a typical Aries. This sign plays a major role since it shelters the Midheaven (the House of career), Mercury, the Sun, Venus and Saturn. Moreover, there is a strong Sagittarius component, which goes in the same direction. The Moon conjunct Mars also strengthens the Fire element, very predominant in this chart.

Therefore, how is it that the actor is better known for his self-deprecating humour? Let us analyse the power of the Ascendant, the task of which may aim to conceal the real deep nature of a person by providing the mask he chooses to wear.

In our case, the Ascendant in Cancer explains it all. One only needs to examine a few titles of Rudd's successful films to find the links with Cancer: The Object of my Affection, which is the story of a love-friendship characteristic of those who are looking for one another. Or also The 40 Year-Old Virgin, The Ex, Knocked Up. In a word, it is almost a Prévert-like inventory of Cancer's romantic approach, sometimes full of complexes and introversion. But it is so attractive.

Let us add a couple of words about the chart's planetary pattern, a very subtle minor triangle which provides extra nuances. The Ascendant in Cancer trine Neptune points to a charisma endowed with the power to make crowds dream. Furthermore, this Ascendant is sextile the Jupiter in Virgo and Uranus in Libra duet, themselves sextile Neptune.

For those versed in karmic astrology, let us observe that the South Node is involved (it is on the first degree of Libra), and turns the North Node in early Aries into the focal point of this minor triangle. The message to be remembered is quite clear, since it indicates that Rudd should end up symbolising the bold and creative principles of the first zodiac sign. However, this will happen after some learning, thanks to his communication skills and his taste for exchanges (the sextile is a very intellectual aspect and relates to contacts).

Before he achieved fame, Rudd studied at the University of Oxford, being half-English by his mother. Concurrently with his studies, he managed to try his hand at drama. Back in the United States, in 1992, he found small parts in several series. It was with Clueless that he was eventually noticed on the big screen, in 1995. Once he got a foot in the door, Rudd kept on playing rather supporting roles in not always unforgettable films, as mentioned above.

In a interview given to the French press (L'Express), Rudd revealed the secret of his apparently easy success: "I do not worry too much about what people think of me. I am lucky that I enjoy the parts I am offered, and I trust my capacity to choose the films which suit me. Even though in the end they do not become what I expected, I can discern what I like, and I try to make my decisions accordingly". This quote illustrates well the mental work accomplished even without realising it. Beneath the deceptively clumsy facade, Aries expresses itself in all its splendour: I am what I am; you must take it or leave it.

In 2015, Rudd smashed the box-office with Ant-Man, a blockbuster, the 12th film based of the cinema world of Marvel. At long last, the actor was entitled to wear the superhero's clothes which fit his Aries-Cancer with Sagittarius dominant component so well. While he is a high-level burglar, his character must learn to behave like the saviour of the universe and to face appalling dangers. Actually, if we look at the transits of those days, it was the moment when Uranus transited Rudd's Midheaven and headed towards his planets in Aries in the 10th House (the career). Even though this occurred during a square to Pluto (deep transformation), we can see that its effects worked on the public, who approved his radical change of genre.

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Sunday, April 6, 1969

Passaic (NJ) (United States)

16°42' Aries

8°13' Sagittarius

27°36' Cancer

11°35' Aries

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Biography of Paul Rudd (excerpt)

Paul Stephen Rudd (born April 6, 1969 (birth time source: Viktor E., birth certificate)) is an American film, television, and stage actor. Early life Rudd was born in Passaic, New Jersey, the son of Jewish immigrants from England; his family's original surname was "Rudnitzky". His father, Michael Rudd, is a historical tour guide who was formerly the vice president of World Airways,...

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During the second semester of 2017, Rudd remains under the influence of the square transiting Pluto sends to the natal Sun. This shows that the metamorphosis process continues, though perhaps in a less ostentatious way this time. As for transiting Uranus, he activates Natal Saturn, trine transiting Saturn. The comedian may experience a period when his past and any inner blocks are brought to light in a positive manner.

Afterwards, in early 2019, he will have to pay attention to transiting Jupiter arriving on his natal Moon and his natal Mars in Sagittarius. Since the Fire element is highly active, all this should be synonymous with good luck for Rudd.

You will also find below the interactive horoscope of Paul Rudd:

^* 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