Analysis of Tom Hanks' astrological chart

Discreet, charming, but not charismatic enough to get leading roles, Tom Hanks had to wait some time before becoming a successful actor. And yet, what a wonderful career he had! For the astrologer, his journey is typical of a person having the Sun in Cancer and the Ascendant in Virgo. On the one hand, Virgo has a critical mind; when it is on the Ascendant, this trait may turn into self-harm. On the other hand, Cancer tends to be reserved, and adds a great deal of shyness.

Such is the case of Tom Hanks, born in California in a rather unstable family. After his parent divorced, he had to face several house moves and environment changes. This is a bit disturbing for a Cancer who had not been comforted or protected by his close friends and relatives. Fortunately, university helped him spread his wings gradually. He then discovered that he loved dramatic art, and he developed his acting technique, for which he was certainly naturally gifted, since he is Mercurian.

Furthermore, additional features of his horoscope helped him dispel his doubts. Indeed, we see that there is a bucket planetary pattern, the handle of which is a singleton. As a result, energy is concentrated in the areas where all the planets - except one - are posited, the said planet channelling this tremendous force. Most planets are in the Eastern hemisphere. This characteristic describes people who know perfectly well what they want and who take their decisions without letting anyone influence them.

In addition, the apex planet is Mars, posited in the 6th House but angular near the Descendant. In other words, Tom Hanks must be aware of his timorous tendency, regarding his physical appearance (Ascendant in Virgo) as well as his deep self (Sun in Cancer). This probably leads him to seek outside of himself the enthusiasm he is lacking. Since his Mars is conjunct the 7th cusp, symbol of partnerships, two hypotheses are plausible: he may have become used to delegate these Mars impulses, for instance when he is won over by bold personalities; or, on the contrary, he managed to adopt, literally, this kind of behaviour.

In the beginnings of his career, it is mostly the Mercury-Cancer man who expresses himself in his roles. He asserts himself in nice little comedies, Splash, Seattle, or You've Got Mail. He is often seen as the good guy or even the ideal son-in-law. The reason may be a very beautiful trine linking Venus, dominant posited in the 10th House, and Neptune. This is a typical aspect of romanticism, a trait which influences mainly his social and professional life. However, anyone with a prominent Mercury is often endowed with a wide range of abilities. Hanks finally convinced directors to give him dramatic parts. In 1993, he plays an HIV positive man in Philadelphia by Jonathan Demme, thus breaking the taboo on this disease. Later on, he is the hero of an autistic person's incredible adventure in Forrest Gump. These are the roles which most deeply impressed the public, and for which he won twice the famous Oscar statuette for best actor. Let's not forget that Mercury is the ruler of the chart and is posited in the 10th House, even though not angular...

Another peculiarity deserves to be highlighted in his chart. It is related to financial matters, and indicates unmistakably that they are prosperous. Neptune is not the only one who supports Hank's social ascent. He is in the 2nd House (money earned oneself), in very good aspect with two planets suggesting wealth, Jupiter and Pluto. With over 350 million dollars to his credit, Tom Hanks is nowadays one of the richest actors in the world.

In the romance department, it is not surprising that his harmoniously aspected Venus dominant brought about a love marriage – which lasted a very long time according to Hollywood criteria. After a divorce, Tom Hanks is enjoying again the marital happiness which perhaps suits a sentimental and emotional man.

Tom Hanks is currently experiencing the return of Jupiter on his natal position. This transit is usually a good omen, because it is synonymous with expansion and growth in the areas indicated by the planets activated. In Hanks' chart, since Jupiter is linked to natal Mercury, we tend to think of a fruitful increase in trips, contacts, or commercial projects. Natal Mercury also receives a nice trine from Neptune. Therefore, the least that can be said is that anything blending imagination and intellect are strongly supported. All this may not be clearly visible but may produce powerful results.

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Monday, July 9, 1956

Concord (CA) (United States)

17°29' Cancer

9°52' Leo

21°45' Virgo

20°41' Gemini

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Biography of Tom Hanks (excerpt)

Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956 (birth time source: birth certificate)) is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, Hanks is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks's films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him...

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In 2017, however, Saturn will challenge natal Venus and may herald a more austere or quite melancholic period in the affective life. Because these planets are not in aspect in the natal chart, transiting Saturn will not trigger serious events.

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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