The Weekly Astro Portraits

As we expanded our YouTube channel we began creating our Weekly Astrology Portraits in between our Forecasts as one of the educational components connected to the Planetary Calendar. The portraits are a fun look at people in the news and history, and we use the same analytic tools that we have used for years as consulting Astrologers. On the page below them are eight episodes from our Astrologers Chatting series. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to get weekly forecasts and Portraits. For more about our consulting click HERE. There are also numerous Calendar 'How To' videos which you might find helpful and you can find them by Clicking HERE!

Margot Robbie

Cancer Sun, Scorpio Moon, Cancer Rising. That Venus in Gemini, Mars in Aries and Moon in Scorpio in her own house come through the filter of her Cancer Sun and Rising, which is why these over the top physical roles often seem like a surprise, and yet she does them so well.

Angelina Jolie Gemini

Gemini Sun, Aries Moon, Cancer Rising. With her Sun in Gemini in the 12th house of imagination and make believe, and her Moon in Aries Conjunct Mars and Jupiter, she is the quintessential action actress.

Helen Hunt Gemini

With a Gemini Sun, Aries Moon and Virgo Rising with a Stellium in Virgo, Helen Hunt has the perfect chart for an action actress. With Vesta Rising she has a strong sense of mission, but that Moon in Aries in a powerful 8th house is a challenging position for a woman. But Gemini is better at handling that than most other Signs.

Uma Thurman Taurus

While her Sun in Taurus is not classic for playing action roles. But the Mercury Ruled Virgo Rising, and the Aquarius Moon, the Sing of Mercury's Exaltation speaks to that potential. Plus she has Venus and Mars in Mercury Ruled Gemini, and Jupiter in Mars Ruled Scorpio in the Mercury Ruled Third House. Taken together it is clear that she has a potential for playing these types of roles that the success of the Kill Bill series testifies to.

Gal Gadot Taurus

This Taurus Sun, Virgo Moon and Leo Ascendant is surprising, in the two distinct sides of her personality. While we tend to recognize here from Wonder Woman she has other aspects in her career. Look for the position of the Asteroid Pallas Athena, after all her name in WW is Athena, the Goddess of the Hunt.

Sigourney Weaver

When the movie Alien appeared on the silver screen it created a new kind of hero, and through the subsequent series of movies Sigourney has continued to define the strength and intelligence of her character.

Mila Jovovich

This Sagittarius Sun, Gemini Moon and Cancer Rising action star is born with the Sun Conjunct the Galactic Center. A very powerful, yet facile personality that directors probably love, as Ralph explains in the portrait.

Nicole Kidman

This Gemini Sun and Sagittarius Moon all comes out through a Scorpio Ascendant, hence those intense eyes. A very interesting portrait about a surprisingly complex person.

Kate Winslet

This TRIPLE LIBRA is astrologically the antithesis of the typical charts of the women actresses that play action roles. Following Jessica Chastain's portrait, it would be hard to draw a more direct contrast.

Raquel Welch

This is part of our series on actresses who play action roles. Raquel was in a remarkable number of roles where she played very strong woman who took a commanding role, a model that was less common in that era. With the Virgo Sun and Scorpio Moon, that Mercury - Mars ruled planet pattern repeats again.

Jessica Chastain

With her Aries Sun, Moon in Gemini and Scorpio Ascendant this red-headed actress has the essential planetary positions needed to be an action hero. This is the first portrait in the series celebrating feminine power. Other women in the series include Uma Thurman, Gal Gadot, both Taurus Sun, Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman and both Gemini.

Intro to ‘Super’ Women

Our introduction to a series of ‘super’ women, actresses that play in action roles, including Jessica Chastain, Gal Gadot, Helen Hunt, Zoe Saldana, Uma Thurman and more.

Upcoming Action Role Actresses

Coming About Action Actresses
Aries Sun, Cancer Rising, Gemini Moon
Coming Zendaya
Virgo Sun, Taurus Moon, Aquarius Rising
Coming Margo Robbie
Cancer Sun, Scorpio Moon, Cancer Rising
Coming Angelina Jolie
Gemini Sun, Aries Moon, Cancer Rising

Upcoming Action Role Actresses

Coming Jeniifer Garner
Aries Sun, Cancer Rising, Gemini Moon
Coming Zoe Saldana
Gemini Sun, Leo Rising, Sagitattarius Moon
Helen Hunt
With a Gemini Sun, Aries Moon and Virgo Rising with a Stellium in Virgo, Helen Hunt has the perfect chart for an action actress. With Vesta Rising she has a strong sense of mission, but that Moon in Aries in a powerful 8th house is a challenging position for a woman. But Gemini is better at handling that than most other Signs.
Uma Thurman
While her Sun in Taurus is not classic for playing action roles. But the Mercury Ruled Virgo Rising, and the Aquarius Moon, the Sing of Mercury's Exaltation speaks to that potential. Plus she has Venus and Mars in Mercury Ruled Gemini, and Jupiter in Mars Ruled Scorpio in the Mercury Ruled Third House. Taken together it is clear that she has a potential for playing these types of roles that the success of the Kill Bill series testifies to.

Action Role Actresses

Gal Gadot
This Taurus Sun, Virgo Moon and Leo Ascendant is surprising, in the two distinct sides of her personality. While we tend to recognize here from Wonder Woman she has other aspects in her career. Look for the position of the Asteroid Pallas Athena, after all her name in WW is Athena, the Goddess of the Hunt.
Sigourney Weaver Libra
When the movie Alien appeared on the silver screen it created a new kind of hero, and through the subsequent series of movies Sigourney has continued to define the strength and intelligence of her character.
Mila Jovovich
This Sagittarius Sun, Gemini Moon and Cancer Rising action star is born with the Sun Conjunct the Galactic Center. A very powerful, yet facile personality that directors probably love, as Ralph explains in the portrait.
Nicole Kidman
This Gemini Sun and Sagittarius Moon all comes out through a Scorpio Ascendant, hence those intense eyes. A very interesting portrait about a surprisingly complex person.

Action Role Actresses

Kate Winslet
This TRIPLE LIBRA is astrologically the antithesis of the typical charts of the women actresses that play action roles. Following Jessica Chastain's portrait, it would be hard to draw a more direct contrast.
Raquel Welch
This is part of our series on actresses who play action roles. Raquel was in a remarkable number of roles where she played very strong woman who took a commanding role, a model that was less common in that era. With the Virgo Sun and Scorpio Moon, that Mercury - Mars ruled planet pattern repeats again.
Jessica Chastain
Aries Sun, Gemini Moon, Scorpio Rising
Intro to Action Role Actresses
Our introduction to a series of ‘super’ women, actresses that play in action roles, including Jessica Chastain, Gal Gadot, Helen Hunt, Zoe Saldana, Uma Thurman and more.

Robin Williams Cancer

With his Sun, Mars and Uranus in Cancer, a Pisces Moon and Scorpio Rising this chart is a water powerhouse with great emotional depth. The Mars conjunct the Uranus and Vesta supercharged his physical energy, and the Mercury in Leo shows the love of entertainment.

Malcom Gladwell Virgo

This talented Virgo reporter and writer has a wonderful chart for investigating subjects and people, from an alternate point of view. Born at the Full Moon with Venus and Uranus Conjunct his Sun and Chiron Conjunct his Moon, we would have to expect the unusual and the profound, all mixed with Virgo charm.

Jeff Bezos Capricorn

This is one of those charts that shows the person living their life out in the open. It shows a unique combination of skills that he has put to good use. It includes an interesting insight to the Capricorn energy that Bezos embodies.

Paolo Coelho - Virgo

With the Sun in Virgo, Moon in Sagittarius and Taurus Rising, and three strong Star Connections, this is the quintessential artist's chart. Ralph explains how these dynamics play out in this talented and prolific artist's life.

Creative Men

Coming Robin Williams
With his Sun, Mars and Uranus in Cancer, a Pisces Moon and Scorpio Rising this chart is a water powerhouse with great emotional depth. The Mars conjunct the Uranus and Vesta supercharged his physical energy, and the Mercury in Leo shows the love of entertainment.
Malcom Gladwell Virgo
This talented Virgo reporter and writer has a wonderful chart for investigating subjects and people, from an alternate point of view. Born at the Full Moon with Venus and Uranus Conjunct his Sun and Chiron Conjunct his Moon, we would have to expect the unusual and the profound, all mixed with Virgo charm.
Jeff Bezos Capricorn
This is one of those charts that shows the person living their life out in the open. It shows a unique combination of skills that he has put to good use. It includes an interesting insight to the Capricorn energy that Bezos embodies.
Paolo Coelho Virgo
With the Sun in Virgo, Moon in Sagittarius and Taurus Rising, and three strong Star Connections, this is the quintessential artist's chart. Ralph explains how these dynamics play out in this talented and prolific artist's life.

Jill Biden

Jill Biden is a double Gemini, Sun, Moon, Mars and Vesta. We are guessing that she has a Libra Rising, although it could also be a Leo Rising, it all depends on where that Jupiter in Aries lands.

Meryl Streep

With her Cancer Sun, Taurus Moon and Leo Ascendant she is the quintessential artist, that speaks directly to the American ethos. There is tremendous leverage in this chart and this is a perfect expression of the Bucket configuration with Jupiter as the handle. The Fixed Stars also play a role in her chart.

Famous People Born in Cancer

Amazon
Amazon has become such a pervasive force in our world today that it is no surprise that its Sun position is Conjunct that of the USA, conjunct the Star Sirius, and it just gets more interesting from there.
Meryl Streep
With her Cancer Sun, Taurus Moon and Leo Ascendant she is the quintessential artist, that speaks directly to the American ethos. There is tremendous leverage in this chart and this is a perfect expression of the Bucket configuration with Jupiter as the handle. The Fixed Stars also play a role in her chart.
Tom Hanks
Cancer Sun, Leo Moon & Jupiter at Regulus in Virgo Rising, a perfect chart for an American actor.
Dan Brown, Cancer Sun, Sagittarius Moon
As one of America's most successful suspense writers, there is a great deal known about Dan Brown's life, except his birth time. So, part of this portrait is a rectification to determine when he was born, or more importantly, what his Ascendant is? This portrait is another that Ralph came up with after taking Dan Brown's Master Class. It is not surprising that after watching four hours of video, and knowing the rest of the chart, that an astrologer would be able to set an approximate time. But it's fun to watch!

Unintended Consequences in 4 Parts

When places were established before the Planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were discovered, or an active part of the human consciousness, how did those planets influence their future expression? Here are four wonderful examples of unintended consequences!
San Francisco - Aries
When San Francisco was incorporated most people were not aware of the 'invisible' planets, those that can only be seen with a telescope, and yet over time these bodies would have an influence on the city. This is part 4 in this series that looks at how Uranus, Neptune and Pluto figured in the charts of well-known places. San Francisco is a perfect example of this phenomenon.
California - Virgo
In some ways this is such an unlikely chart for a state, with its Virgo Sun and Scorpio Moon. Only the Sagittarius Ascendant makes much sense. But when we look at the hidden planets, those that had only been recently discovered, after thousands of years of astronomical searching, the true significance of the chart becomes evident.
Napa CA - Aries
This Aries Sun and Virgo Moon is the quintessesntial Calfornia town. But once again, the issues of unintended consequnces makes for an interesting interpretation.
Washington DC - Cancer
Considering how much has been happening in the nation's Capitol, we thought a portrait of Washington DC would be helpful in this Astrology Portrait from Planetary Calendar. It is a case of unintended consequences!

Actors, Comedian & Directors

Halle Berry - Leo
Halle Berry, with her Leo Sun & Moon and Taurus Moon, has all of her planets beneath the horizon showing great depths to her nature. Loved working with her photos.
Kevin Hart - Cancer
Kevin is born in Philadelphia in with a Cancer Sun at 13 degrees, the same degree as the United States of America. With his Sagittarius Moon and Saturn Rising in Virgo, he is the quintessential American. Of course his Mars in Gemini shows that quick wit, but Venus leading the Sun shows an inherent charm. Like many Cancerians, there is a loving person behind that crusty exterior.
Jodie Foster - Scorpio
With her Scorpio Sun, Virgo Moon and Sagittarius Rising Trine that Mars in Leo in the ninth House, she appears confident and optimistic, even though she never thinks that it is good enough. This was a fun portrait to do especially since Ralph is taking her master class on Directing, and it is more fun when you know the teacher’s chart!
Ron Howard - Pisces
This talented Pisces Actor and Director with Aries Rising, and a Capricorn Moon has lived much of his life in the public's eye, but his energy and optimism has seen him through. A very interesting portrait with amazing similarities to Scorpio Sun Jodie Foster, whose portrait is coming next week.

Popular Actors

George Clooney - Taurus
This Taurus Sun Capricorn Moon actor director is filtered through a Pisces Ascendant that allows him to see the bigger picture that these normally practical Signs would normally focus on.
Brad Pitt - Sagittarius
With his Sagittarius Sun and Ascendant, Trine his Jupiter in Aries, coupled with his Stellium in Capricorn, this is volcanic energy in Brad Pitt that lives beneath the surface. Having his Sun conjunct the Galactic Center is just one more place where his chart makes a statement.
Rene Zellweger - Taurus
This Taurus with Virgo Rising, and a Leo Moon Trine an Aries Venus and Sagittarius Mars is all Earth and Fire, which may explain why she is like a volcano Goddess, always ready to erupt. Like many artists that we have profiled, she has the nodal axis at the ascendant descendant, showing that easy personal access to reincarnation experiences, a wealth of personalities that she can draw upon for her characters. A wonderful actress and the portrait features some great photos.
Dwayne Johnson - Taurus
Considering what a powerful person Dwayne is, one is surprised how many of his planets are ruled by Venus, Mercury and Saturn, but that is what makes him such a graceful, yet disciplined performer. With his Taurus Sun, Libra Rising and Capricorn Moon, filled out by three planets in Gemini, his ability to work easily with other people is a true talent. This look inside his chart is a true surprise.

The Political World

Jill Biden - Gemini
Jill Biden is a double Gemini, Sun, Moon, Mars and Vesta. We are guessing that she has a Libra Rising, although it could also be a Leo Rising, it all depends on where that Jupiter in Aries lands.
Joe Biden - Scorpio Stellium
This is really our 3rd look at Biden’s Chart. We 1st compared it to Pres Polk with whom he has much in common. Then with Jill Biden’s, and now just at his, a very powerful expression of Scorpio, the greatest of managers.
The Capitol Assault & Certification
This was such a bizarre event that we did a special astro portrait looking at the transits using the Noon chart for the USA, that we find produces an accurate picture of the events.
Kamala Harris
This Full Moon Libran has a chart that was made for being an advocate an lawmaker, but she also posseses great humanity and an ability to see the other person's point of view. It is rare when we see a chart that has such a strong sense of 'fate', but is it really surprising when it shows up in our first Woman Vice President?

Musicians and Comedians

James Taylor
This seventh House Pisces with an Aries Moon and Virgo Ascendant often deals with conflicting drives. The Jupiter in Sagittarius in the Fourth House Square his partner loving seventh House Sun shows how his love of travel and tendency to move and make his home on the road can challenge his need for a solid relationship.
Stephen Colbert
With his Taurus Sun, Gemini Moon and Sagittarius Ascendant a quick wit is always there just beneath the surface. Like Jimmy Fallon, the western focus of the chart shows his interest in other people which makes him a wonderful interviewer. That Gemini Moon in the Seventh house shows the closeness of his partnership with his wife, Evelyn.
Jimmy Fallon
A very talented comedian and host with a Virgo Sun, Scorpio Moon and Pisces Rising. With so many of his planets located introvert positions its clear why he makes such a good interviewer, a great sensitivity to other people.
Sara Bareilles, Singer Songwriter
With a Sagittarius Sun, Leo Moon and Capricorn Ascendant this is a person who turns her dreams into reality through hard work and determination. This California born artist has become a champion for working women most obviously through her score for the Play Waitress, in which she also starred.

Actors, Artists & Presidents

Anne Hathway, Actress
Scorpio Sun, Libra Moon and Sagittarius Ascendant, she was really made for the stage and screen.
Sean Connery
We look at his Astrology Chart and his Astro Carto Graphy maps to get an idea of the inner man. Born with the Sun and Moon and Virgo and a Capricorn Ascendant, he had a gift for making good connections and seeing his work as a mission.
Salvador Dali, Artist Surreal
The remarkable artist at the center of the surrealistic movement and an originator of environmental art.
James Polk & Joe Biden
President Polk and Joe Biden Astrology Portrait, Two Scorpios with Venus Conjunct their Suns, who promised to only serve one term.

The Cast of Coastal Elites

Coastal Elites Ensemble
Two Sagittarians, Two Capricorns and a Leo show that you can still make meaningful movies from isolation.
Sarah Paulson
Born with a Stellium in Sagittarius, a Virgo Rising and an Aquarius Moon, she is a most 'human' actor, with a hidden equine nature.
Bette Midler
The Astro Portrait of Better Midler is a fantastic example of how the Royal Stars play out in a person’s chart.
Issa Rae

This talented capricorn with the Taurus Rising and Libra Moon was built to be an artist with the drive to succeed. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE

Comedian, Athlete, Movie and Hero

Yvonne Orji
This very talented actress and comedian was born in Nigeria and raised in the USA and she beautifully blends these two cultures in her art.
Maya Gabeira, Big Wave Rider
A fascinating insight to the man who became the first Pope from the Americas, his surprising point of view and approach to life.
Men In Black International
The tremdous appeal that she possessed comes from all the ways in which she was relatedable and admirable.
Michelle Obama
Possibly America's most internally complex President, his chart tells a very different story from the history books.

Duet, Holy Man, Icon and Legend

Emma Stone & Ryan Gosling
These 2 Scorpio Sun actors have been in three movies together and a look at their charts shows why!
Pope Francis
A fascinating insight to the man who became the first Pope from the Americas, his surprising point of view and approach to life.
Natalie Wood
The tremdous appeal that she possessed comes from all the ways in which she was relatedable and admirable.
Abraham Lincoln
Possibly America's most internally complex President, his chart tells a very different story from the history books.

America, Girl Next Store, Innovator, Napa

America in the Time of Covid
This is an explanation of the transits at work and when we can expect the situation to get better, at long last!
Julia Roberts
This is a continuation of the theme about the leading planets and how they affect the way we are seen and how we approach the world.
Janelle Monae
Great insights about an innovative artist who celebrates here femininity in a unique and powerful way, with parallels to previous portraits.
Napa California
A look at the chart of the city of Napa California and how it describes this remarkable place, both in its natural self and its modern expressions.

The First 4 Episodes Astrologers Chatting

Episode 1:
We talk about the transition from the previous format that was primarily forecasts related to the Planetary Calendar.
Episode 2:
Adding publishing to our authoring roles seemed the perfect time to make design improvements, so hear our thoughts about that.
Episode 3:
Since the show revolves around us chatting over coffee, we decided to look at the astrology of Starbucks and its founder.
Episode 4:
Because we live in Wine Country it was a natural to talk about the correlations between the celestial bodies and wine grapes.

The Next 4 Episodes

Episode 5:
We talk the movies, namely Justice League and the chart of the actors involved.
Episode 6:
Early in the 2020 primaries the field of contenders was dizzying, so we set out to make some sense of it from the charts.
Episode 7:
Correcting the USA Chart with AstroCartography. Astrologers have been using the Sibley chart since its creation in the 1700's soon after the Declaration of Independence. But today we have the advantage of hindsight and technology. Here Ralph looks at possible charts for the USA using AstroCartography maps and comes to a very different conclusion.
Episode 8:
In this one we talk about TV, namely the popular drama NCIS.