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Mars and Pluto in Favorable Aspect

Astrological Aspects: General Introduction

The analysis of a natal chart must be as comprehensive as possible. This is what we do as we make our personalized reports available in our e-shop. It must be borne in mind that many astrologers concentrate on the interpretation of planets in signs and in houses, and of angles, without paying enough attention to aspects. On the contrary, we believe that when aspects involve personal planets between themselves or slow-moving planets, they are of fundamental importance. In all cases, they are at least as significant as the Ascendant or the Sun. This is particularly relevant when the orb is tight (i.e. when the aspect is exact). This is the criterion we apply for this new series of articles which describe how well-known personalities experience certain aspects.

Mars and Pluto in Harmonious Aspect

The dynamic between Mars and Pluto is particularly fascinating, as it connects two planets, one of which is traditionally considered the higher octave of the other.

Mars, a personal and fast-moving planet, symbolizes action, willpower, and courage. In Antiquity, it was associated with the god of war, Ares in Greek or Mars in Latin, reflecting its belligerent and impulsive qualities.

As the ruler of Aries, Mars gives a bold and often impetuous momentum to projects, but its raw energy can be balanced or channeled through other factors in the natal chart.

Pluto, the most distant planet in the solar system, stands out for its eccentric orbit and its association with profound transformations.

Ruling the sign of Scorpio, whose historical ruler is Mars, Pluto amplifies Mars-related qualities by adding a dimension of resilience, strategy, secrecy, and regeneration.

Linked to Hades, the god of the underworld, Pluto evokes inner metamorphoses and hidden treasures.

When Mars and Pluto align through a major harmonious aspect, such as a favorable conjunction, sextile, or trine, the individuals concerned possess remarkable energy, unshakable combativeness, and the ability to turn challenges into assets.

This configuration also grants an aptitude for strategy, leadership, and sometimes bold financial successes.

In order to better explain this aspect, we mention several well-known personalities, here Ingrid Bergman (favorable conjunction), Albert Einstein (trine), Doja Cat (favorable conjunction), and Mark Ruffalo (trine).

This article deliberately isolates the aspects so as to better describe them. For this reason, it claims on no account to be a psychological analysis of the celebrity in question, for whom many other articles are available in the "Focus" section.

It is possible to find thousands of other horoscopes having the Moon and Saturn in favorable aspect (or any other aspects), with the online tool search. The planets, positions in sign and in house as well as the orb, are configurable.

Ingrid Bergman: Resilience and Strength of Character

Ingrid Bergman / Author : RKO Radio Pictures 1946 / Public domain

Ingrid Bergman, born on August 29, 1915, embodied a remarkable modernity for her time. Her natal chart reveals a close conjunction between Mars and Pluto in Cancer, in the 11th house, a configuration reflecting exceptional inner strength and unwavering determination.

This conjunction, located in the sign of family and in the house of cinema, is supported by a sextile to the Midheaven, indicating a career pursued with ambition and passion.

It was Bergman herself who approached Italian director Roberto Rossellini, becoming his muse and beginning a fruitful, albeit sometimes controversial, period.

The Rossellini-Bergman couple faced severe criticism for many years due to their unconventional lifestyle, enduring Hollywood's ostracism.

However, deeply attached to her identity, Bergman left the United States to continue her career in Europe, staying true to her principles.

The rulership of the 4th house by Pluto in Cancer strengthens her connection to her roots and her constant need for transformation.

Although private about her personal life, Bergman was nonetheless endowed with an unyielding character, capable of overcoming challenges while remaining faithful to her values.

Ingrid Bergman
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Author: MGM photographer
Credits: eBay
Licence: Public domain
Date of birth
Sunday, August 29, 1915
City of birth
Stockholm (Sweden)
Virgo
Leo
Aries
Sun
Venus
Moon
DominantDom. Planets
1
9
11
Earth
Fire
DominantDom. Elements
Chinese astrological sign
Wood Rabbit
8
Birth Path
Height
5' 9" (1m75) tall
Biography of Ingrid Bergman (excerpt)
Ingrid Bergman (29 August 1915 – 29 August 1982) was a Swedish actress whose career spanned five decades. She is often regarded as one of the most influential figures in cinema. Bergman won numerous awards, including three Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, four Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Volpi Cup. She is one of only four actresses to have won at least...

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Astrology: horoscope and birth chart of Ingrid Bergman (Placidus) Image taken from the horoscope, birth chart and astrological portrait of Ingrid Bergman, born August 29, 1915, 3:30 AM, Stockholm (Sweden) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 25° 58' 25° 33' 01' 17° 52' 04' 15' 13° 14' 27' 23° 37' 41' 40' 18° 05' 45' 12° 51' 17° 13'

Albert Einstein: Perseverance and Courage in the Service of Science

Albert Einstein / Author : Sophie Delar 1935 / Public domain

Albert Einstein, a visionary genius, was born with a remarkable near-perfect trine between Mars in Capricorn, in the 7th house, and Pluto in Taurus, in the 11th house. This aspect reflects exceptional determination and an ability to transform challenges into opportunities.

In his youth, Einstein was not particularly drawn to school and quickly chose to forge his own intellectual path as a self-taught learner whenever possible.

Mars, exalted in Capricorn, governs two planets closely linked to scientific studies: Mercury and Saturn (in Aries). This astrological configuration highlights his methodical mind and tenacity in exploring the laws of the universe.

The course of his career frequently tested his resilience, especially when he left Germany in 1933.

His pacifist stance and Jewish heritage exposed him to an increasingly hostile political climate with the rise of nationalism. Although he won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for his work on the photoelectric effect, he felt endangered and made the difficult decision to emigrate to the United States in 1933, leaving much of his life in Europe behind.

Despite his revolutionary discoveries, Einstein also faced scientific controversies.

For example, his theory of general relativity sparked passionate and sometimes skeptical debates within the scientific community.

Some contemporaries doubted its validity, and he was criticized by physicists opposed to his ideas, as well as by ideologues exploiting his origins to discredit his work. However, later advancements in physics confirmed the extraordinary scope of his theories, proving him right on crucial points.

Einstein thus embodies a rare combination of vision, perseverance, and courage in the face of adversity, qualities magnified by the trine between Mars and Pluto.

Albert Einstein
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Date of birth
Friday, March 14, 1879
City of birth
Ulm (Germany)
Pisces
Sagittarius
Cancer
Moon
Neptune
Sun
DominantDom. Planets
10
6
11
Water
Fire
DominantDom. Elements
6
Birth Path
Height
5' 9" (1m75) tall
Biography of Albert Einstein (excerpt)
Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist who is widely held to be one of the greatest and most influential scientists of all time. Best known for developing the theory of relativity, Einstein also made important contributions to quantum mechanics, and was thus a central figure in the revolutionary reshaping of the scientific understanding of nature...

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Astrology: horoscope and birth chart of Albert Einstein (Placidus) Image taken from the horoscope, birth chart and astrological portrait of Albert Einstein, born March 14, 1879, 11:30 AM, Ulm (Germany) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 26° 55' 44' 27° 29' 12° 50' 23° 30' 37' 40' 09' 11' 16° 59' 52' 24° 44' 11° 38' 17' 14° 32'

Doja Cat: Boldness and Controlled Eccentricity

Doja Cat / Author : MTV International 08-2018 / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en)

Doja Cat, a rapper and singer from Los Angeles, has an almost perfect conjunction between Mars and Pluto in Scorpio, in the 2nd house.

This configuration reflects exceptional intensity and boldness, both in her music and in her public image. Known for her eccentric looks and frequent transformations, Doja Cat has established herself as a key figure in the artistic scene.

However, this conjunction in Scorpio has also contributed to controversies, which she has managed to overcome. Her impulsive remarks on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), have notably fueled debates.

Even so, she has retained a loyal fan base thanks to her talent and charisma.

Pluto, the ruler of her Venus, and Mars, ruling her 7th house, indicate that she will be able to channel this sometimes explosive energy to evolve strategically, despite a square from Uranus to her Sun, which drives her to break norms and take risks.

For now, she is setting musical stages ablaze with standout performances, such as her appearance at Coachella in 2024.

Doja Cat
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Date of birth
Saturday, October 21, 1995
City of birth
Los Angeles (CA) (United States)
Libra
Scorpio
Capricorn
Sun
Uranus
Pluto
DominantDom. Planets
1
2
3
Air
Earth
DominantDom. Elements
Chinese astrological sign
Wood Pig
1
Birth Path
Height
5' 3" (1m60) tall
Biography of Doja Cat (excerpt)
Amala Zandile Dlamini (born October 21, 1995 (the source for her birth time is from her mother in a conversation with her, on a YouTube video)), known professionally as Doja Cat, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Los Angeles, she signed a recording contract with RCA Records in 2014, subsequently releasing her debut extended play, Purrr!, and a series of...

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Astrology: horoscope and birth chart of Doja Cat (Placidus) Image taken from the horoscope, birth chart and astrological portrait of Doja Cat, born October 21, 1995, 7:14 AM, Los Angeles (CA) (United States) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 19° 55' 32' 24° 24' 25° 52' 37' 26° 31' 27° 42' 29° 11' 14° 01' 29° 15' 31' 14° 00' 22° 51' 26° 37' 18° 49'

Mark Ruffalo: Strategy and Long-Term Success

Mark Ruffalo / Author : Gage Skidmore 07-2017 / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en)

Mark Ruffalo, a Scorpio native, is strongly influenced by a conjunction between Pluto and his Midheaven in Virgo, supported by a perfect trine to Mars in Capricorn, in the 2nd house. This alignment in Earth signs reflects a strategic and patient approach to his professional goals.

After starting out with roles in psychological thrillers, Mark Ruffalo managed to win over a wider audience by starring in commercial productions while staying true to his craft.

This astrological combination likely explains his interest in social causes.

A millionaire thanks to his career, he has publicly advocated for fairer taxation, highlighting convictions that align with the configuration of his chart.

Thus, Mark Ruffalo embodies a balance between personal ambition and collective commitment, demonstrating the power of Martian energy channeled by Pluto.

Mark Ruffalo
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Author: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America
Credits: Mark Ruffalo & Cate Blanchett
Licence: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0
Date of birth
Wednesday, November 22, 1967
City of birth
Kenosha (WI) (United States)
Virgo
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Uranus
Pluto
Sun
DominantDom. Planets
9
12
10
Earth
Water
DominantDom. Elements
Chinese astrological sign
Fire Goat
11
Birth Path
Height
5' 8" (1m73) tall
Biography of Mark Ruffalo (excerpt)
Mark Alan Ruffalo (born November 22, 1967 (birth time source: Stephen Przybylowski, BC) is an American actor, director, producer and screenwriter. He is known for portraying the Marvel Comics character Bruce Banner / The Hulk in The Avengers (2012), as well as for his roles in the films You Can Count on Me (2000), Collateral (2004), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Just Like Heaven...

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Astrology: horoscope and birth chart of Mark Ruffalo (Placidus) Image taken from the horoscope, birth chart and astrological portrait of Mark Ruffalo, born November 22, 1967, 7:33 AM, Kenosha (WI) (United States) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 29° 53' 15' 27' 22° 33' 25° 57' 28° 23' 13° 29' 11° 00' 24° 17' 29° 33' 56' 22° 52' 54' 27° 27' 28° 14'