Robert Downey Jr. is another unique astrological case study for while he has appeared in movies dating back to the 1970’s, his drug and alcohol problems in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s practically derailed his career. The Marvel superhero franchise revived Downey’s career with the movie, Iron Man. Downey’s portrayal of Tony Stark/Iron Man …
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In the history of storytelling, there are few villains who can match the rich complexity and Shakespearean tragedy of Darth Vader. His story is so well known that it has practically become myth and its enduring resonance is because it was brought to life by an artist who shared the character’s depth and complexity. James …
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Sean Connery’s chart contains one of the strongest correlations throughout this series of articles. Not only did his timeless portrayal of James Bond represent a breakthrough in notoriety, but despite the various actors who have played the role, Connery’s version is widely recognized as the most accurate depiction,[1] leaving an indelible mark on our cultural …
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Keanu Reeves is an interesting subject for our next analysis for while he has acted in an entire generation worth of movies, he is most memorably known for the role of Neo in The Matrix trilogy. The significance of this success can be traced back to his chart (below). 12th House Virgo Stellium Because of …
The Godfather is one of the most revered movie trilogies in American culture. It consistently appears on every critics’ top five list and the sequel was the first to win the Academy award for best picture. While the popularity and success of these movies guaranteed fame for just about everyone involved, it had the largest …
In my last article, Neptune and the Rise of the Superhero, the actor Christopher Reeves was referenced as an example of an individual born with a chart uniquely aligned to the archetypes of a specific fictional character, namely, Superman[1]. This interesting bit of synchronicity inspired me to think about other iconic roles where the actor …
There seems to be no escaping it and everywhere we turn we are bombarded by it. From movies, television toys, clothes and an endless array of pop culture memorabilia it has become increasingly obvious that we are living in the era of the superhero. The genre's presence has become so pervasive that it demands our …
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I have been fascinated with Victor Frankl for quite a while and with good reason. His chart is a fantastic archetypal representation of his life and beliefs.[1] The most immediately noticeable characteristic is the preponderance of planets positioned on the western (right) side of the chart. This indicates that Frankl is deeply motivated and will …
The following chart was constructed based on the reported time when the first explosions were heard near the Stade de France. The best place to start is the house of open enemies, the 7th. Here, we find Pluto conjuct the cusp[1] of the 7th (descendent) from the 6th house side and this provides an immediate …
Some people may not be familiar with this month’s delineation. Richard Garfield is the creator of the immensely popular trading card game, Magic: The Gathering. Although Magic was released in 1993, Garfield had been developing and designing game prototypes since he was a child. But, since this hobby wouldn’t support him financially he earned a …
