Daily news regularly puts the spotlight on all sorts of famous people. Although we are not fond of juicy information, we inevitably have an idea about a given political figure, a movie star, a Royal Highness, or a skilled sportsman.
Those well-known faces draw our interest and seem familiar to us because we watch their successes or their setbacks day by day.
Astrology may also be considered as an interesting filter to better define their personality and to guess whether the events they experience are confirmed by their planets’ activities. Astrology does not reveal everything, of course, but using the dominants and other peculiarities of the natal chart, we can see whether the astrological portrait matches the collective image or offers unsuspected additional nuances.
Monica Bellucci’s Astrological Tendencies
“The” Bellucci put all of them at her feet, including the most prestigious names, such as Cartier, Dolce & Gabbana, and Dior, as well as various directors such as Francis Ford Coppola, Gaspar Noé, Mel Gibson, Bertrand Blier, and more recently, Emir Kusturica. It is obvious that with her Sun in Libra, she managed to advance her career by blending good luck, intuition, and perseverance.
Let us look at her astrological tendencies to better understand the gorgeous Italian lady born in Citta di Castello, in Umbria. First, the fact that her Sun is posited in a sign ruled by Venus is not surprising. Her sensual and Mediterranean look was the main asset that enabled her to leave her small hometown and to be open to an international destiny by becoming a model to fund her studies. Actually, Monica Bellucci is not a typical Libra because the Sun is the only planet found in this sign. She is more influenced by Leo and Capricorn, and to a lesser extent, by Virgo. In other words, she has a good head on her shoulders, she is pragmatic, and her ambition is tinted with a mix of modesty and pride. A complex personality, all in all!
A planet, more important than signs, must be dealt with: Neptune sits on the Midheaven and sextiles her Ascendant. Although this planet forms no other significant aspects with the personal planets of the chart (the orb is too wide), it is specifically highlighted at the time of birth. As we know, Neptune is often prominent in artists’ charts. It gives inspiration and, since astrologers believe that it is the higher octave of Venus, it allows Bellucci to be much more than a mere image of beauty, even a perfect one. Besides, she is currently one of the few models who had a successful career change in the cinema. No one would try anymore to question her acting capacities since she demonstrated the diversity of her talent and she was terrific in blockbusters and art films alike. The list is long and includes French, European, or American films.
Let us analyze her personal planets in Leo, which add a touch of majesty to this portrait characterized by elegance. The Moon-Mars conjunction in Leo provides a little note of virility, or in any case, of quiet assertiveness. Without making any waves, Monica Bellucci imposes herself in the luxury trade, at the heart of the jet set, in Hollywood.
However, there is a slight reservation, for her Venus in Leo squares Jupiter and at the same time opposes Saturn. Venus is powerful because she rules the Sun in Libra. This confirms the above-mentioned features, namely the ability to assert oneself in the fashion and art industry owing to lucky circumstances and without hardship. Nevertheless, it also portends fallout due to extreme stardom. Saturn draws the limits of her ability to love, perhaps indicating some deficiency dating back to childhood, and finally making her a loner. The Leo-Aquarius axis of the Venus-Saturn opposition shows some contradiction between affective cravings and independence needs. Jupiter square is less daunting: Bellucci often declared in her interviews that she was bohemian and loathed the establishment. Did she overdo it? This is what this aspect seems to suggest, but it also increases her charisma. Monica Bellucci never hesitated to take a risk by accepting provocative or sexually charged roles. Therefore, it is not surprising that the 8th House, in analogy with Scorpio and Pluto, is particularly active in her chart.
Bellucci has just announced publicly her split with Vincent Cassel. Yet, the transits of the last quarter of 2013 are enjoyable. Jupiter will move from the 6th House (good health) to the 7th House (partnerships). Jupiter will then form a nice trine with Saturn, who will also transit the Midheaven. These aspects may have several interpretations: Jupiter does not have only positive effects. It may, for instance, increase the propensity for excess. Now, owing to the Venus-Jupiter square in the natal chart, in the romance area, things may come to a head. In any case, people having a strong 8th House in their chart often undergo some sort of bereavement, symbolic or not. But since this Jupiter transit activates no negative spot, and since it is supported by Saturn, it is also possible that Monica Bellucci experiences the end of her 14-year marriage as a positive litmus test.
Henceforth, she can concentrate on her career and reinforce her public image. Finally, she will become more mature. For her, in 2014, after a rather morose semester, like for many people affected by the mundane configuration, Jupiter entering Leo may bring about gorgeous days, or even some valuable inheritance.
- 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.