Cate Blanchett

Birth Details:
May 14, 1969
Melbourne, Australia

This brainy beauty from Down Under busted onto the Hollywood silver screen seemingly out of nowhere. Within a short period of time, she achieved royal status with an Oscar nomination for her performance as Queen Elizabeth in 1998's critically acclaimed Elizabeth. For much of the world, though, her incredible talent wasn't actually much of a surprise; she was a newcomer to American film audiences only. Years of theater experience in both her native Australia and in London had helped to hone Blanchett's unique presence, and she had appeared in several films in the U.S. before Elizabeth, including Oscar and Lucinda, opposite Ralph Fiennes. After these notable performances, Blanchett went on to play Irish journalist Veronica Guerin and portray the elf queen Galadriel in the film versions of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy -- and in 2005, Cate took home an Oscar for her turn as Katharine Hepburn in The Aviator! Her versatility promises a long and illustrious career, and Blanchett's personal life is unusually stable by Hollywood standards too; married since 1997, she told Vanity Fair of her husband, 'He thought I was aloof and I thought he was arrogant, but once he kissed me, that was that.' What do the stars have to say about Cate?

Her Taurus Sun lends her that slow, steady, sensual quality apparent in every one of Blanchett's films. She is grounded, determined and practical, yet self-indulgent as well. Taurus possesses all the characteristics of its earth element and its fixed quality (such as groundedness and stubbornness, respectively), but also has a very tactile nature that delights in slowing down to revel in life's sensual pleasures. Those born under this sign's influence are the great lovers of the zodiac, which helps to explain Blanchett's immediate, intense reaction to her husband's kiss! Taurus can be quite possessive or jealous when given reason to be, though, and relies on a lover's faithful, close attention to feel secure and happy.

Cate Blanchett's Tarot Reading

Blanchett may not need her husband's affection to feel secure, however; her Sun trines Jupiter, meaning she's incredibly self-confident on her own -- but without being conceited. With the balance she gains from this aspect's influence, Blanchett can avoid the complacency that seems to plague so many celebrities. This aspect lends her great integrity and keeps her from becoming vain. Her Sun also trines Pluto, which lends her tremendous willpower; Blanchett may feel propelled by a sense of destiny at work in her life or career. These two aspects can work together to override any confusion and chaos generated by her Sun's opposition to Neptune, the planet of illusion.

Her Venus, planet of love, in heady Aries also helps explain Blanchett's immediate, instinctive connection to her husband: Aries is an impulsive sign that reacts instantly to stimuli that may not be consciously perceived or understood. Before her marriage, Blanchett may have fallen in and out of love frequently; those with Venus in Aries tend to form fast attachments before they know someone well, and may fall out of love just as quickly once they find the person isn't who they initially thought. Blanchett's Venus trines Mars, however, which will help insure against falling out of love with her husband; this aspect promotes marital harmony and underscores Blanchett's Taurean comfort with and enjoyment of sexuality.

Her Mars in Sagittarius adds an exuberant energy to Blanchett's passions, be they sensual, career-oriented or otherwise. Sagittarius is an adventurous sign that seeks freedom by way of truth and knowledge; its influence on her passion planet gives Blanchett moral courage and a daring, adventurous spirit. Mars squares Pluto in her chart, further heightening her sex drive and giving her an aggressive, even competitive edge. Her Mercury, planet of communication, in versatile Gemini furthers Blanchett's Sagittarian quest for knowledge; this placement gives her an avid curiosity and a real flair for words. As Mercury rules Gemini, its placement in this sign is especially fortunate for anyone who relies on communication skills -- actors, writers and musicians, for example. Blanchett even has a special mercurial gift: its sextile to Venus, an aspect that lends her innate charm and tact, not to mention a gift for money-making!

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