Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole
August 2, 1932
Connemara, County Galway, Ireland

With his Sun and Jupiter in the sign of the Lion, this double Leo can make you roar with laughter.

'I can't stand light. I hate weather. My idea of heaven is moving from one smoke-filled room to another.'

Peter O'Toole's Tarot Reading

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his part in Venus (2006), Peter O'Toole played Maurice, an 'aging actor who begins an unlikely friendship -- and tentative courtship -- with his best friend's great-niece.' He was previously nominated for Best Actor in Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Becket (1964), The Lion in Winter (1968), Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969), The Ruling Class (1972), The Stunt Man (1980) and My Favorite Year (1982). He is among a select few actors who have been nominated over five times and never won.

In 2006 Premiere magazine placed his portrayal of T.E. Lawrence in Lawrence of Arabia at number 1 on its list of the 100 Greatest Performances of All Time. His turn as Alan Swann in My Favorite Year came in at number 56 on the magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time.

Sun in Leo makes Peter unique and proud. He definitely wants to make an impression. He is driven to excel and wants to be recognized for his accomplishments. Being respected for a job well done is extremely important to him. He cannot tolerate being in the background. He must put his personal stamp on whatever he touches and he must direct his own course in life. He needs to have a place where he can shine, express himself creatively and be the one in charge. He has big dreams and the determination to bring them into being. Peter has a noble, romantic heart and a love of the dramatic, colorful and extravagant.

For Peter it is true that all the world's a stage, and he secretly (or not so secretly) desires to be the hero in the play. He may appear radiantly self-confident and independent, but he is actually quite dependent on the affirmation, love and recognition of others. He cannot bear going unnoticed or unappreciated.

He loves wholeheartedly. He knows how to keep the romance alive in his relationships. He is immensely loyal and will defend his loved ones -- as long as they never offend his pride. He does not share the lead role in a relationship very easily. Ideally he partners with someone who is as strong-willed as he but will not try to compete with him.

Peter's strengths are his love of life, his creative energy and his generous heart. His primary fault is his tendency to be egocentric -- so concerned with his own creative self-expression that he forgets there is a larger world outside himself.

Sun conjunct Jupiter/Pluto means he is capable of extraordinary physical or mental efforts to achieve something that will bring him recognition and respect. He has a strong need to be in charge and is likely to perform better in a leading position.

Mercury in Virgo tells us that Peter is exacting, with an aptitude for meticulous attention to detail. Well grounded and pragmatic, he tends to develop specialized skills and technical expertise. He is inclined dissect everything while missing nuances. His strengths are in precise thinking, careful craftsmanship and mastery of technical skills. He tends to be very good at what he does and to be critical of others' work if it does not meet his high standards.

Mercury sextile Venus reveals that he appreciates aesthetics and has a fine sense of form, design and beauty. He has the ability to please and harmonize well with others. His sense of humor and personal charm are a great benefit on any level. However, Mercury's aspect to Venus and Mars means he can also be brutally frank.

Mercury quincunx Saturn gives Peter a serious mind. When he is out of balance he tends toward pessimism and cynicism. These are habits he can counteract by focusing on the humor in a situation and by associating with cheerful people. Being around children can sometimes lighten his mental outlook.

With Mercury conjunct Neptune, his mind does not function in a linear fashion. Flights of fantasy carry him into strange and beautiful worlds. He could share some of his perceptions by writing fantasy, fiction, lyrics or poetry. He has a strong mystical inclination and may have difficulty concentrating on mundane activities.

Mercury conjunct Jupiter/Neptune gives Peter excellent powers of perception and an intense imagination. Greatly inspired, he feels optimistic and hopeful for the future and is likely to talk about his plans. At times, he is inclined to put on an act.

Venus in Cancer makes him sensitive and sentimental. With an Irish father and a Scottish mother, Peter is deeply attached to his family and friends. He married actress Sian Phillips in December of 1959. They have two daughters, Pat and Kate. They were divorced in 1979. He also has a son, Lorcan, by model Karen Brown. Romantic and tender, he seeks caring, emotional support and security in love. He likes to be needed, to cherish and protect his loved ones and is somewhat possessive of them.

With Venus conjunct Mars he is extremely amorous. It is difficult for him to go without romantic involvement for very long. When he is attracted to someone, he pursues them ardently and sometimes comes on too strong. Creative or artistic work can help satisfy his desire for love and beauty.

Venus sextile Jupiter says he loves to laugh, celebrate and enjoy himself with his companions. Emotionally open and easygoing, he considers just about anyone a friend. At times, he overdoes the festivities, but rarely regrets it.

Venus's aspect to Jupiter and Saturn reveals that Peter's pleasure-loving nature and generosity are counterbalanced by restraint in expressing his affection and by a fear of heartache. At times he is likely to be a jovial, rather extravagant person but at other times he is far more contained. People probably don't suspect how sensitive he is to being left out or unappreciated.

Venus quincunx Saturn suggests he may deprive himself of pleasure, friendship or love, either because he feels he doesn't deserve it or because he thinks it's wrong to enjoy life too much. He may have been indoctrinated with a duty-and-work-before-all-else orientation early on. According to IMDb.com, 'he attended a Catholic school where the nuns beat him to correct his left-handedness.'

He may think of himself as unlovable and thus closes his heart to chances to share love and companionship. He likely prefers solitude to uncomfortable social situations. His shyness may have been intense when he was young. With Venus conjunct Uranus/Neptune he is extremely sensitive to his surroundings and could feel highly elated one minute and quite down the next.

Mars in Gemini makes him energetic, restless and forever on-the-go. His active mind is always buzzing with ideas, and he finds it difficult sometimes to relax and take time to replenish himself. He can accomplish much in short bursts, but projects that require long-term commitment, stamina and steady, persistent effort are not easy for him.

Peter has a sharp, eager mind and likes to match wits with others. His drive and energy are more mental than physical. He uses wit, intelligence, communication skills, sophistication and awareness to achieve his goals.

Mars sextile Jupiter gives him a rather cocky, confident attitude, which people in his environment pick up on eagerly. Inspiring, motivating and encouraging others to go out and do their very best is one of his innate gifts. Mars conjunct Mercury/Uranus gives him courage and determination and the ability to sum up a situation quickly.

With Jupiter in Leo he cannot tolerate small-mindedness in any form. Although he has a tendency to exaggerate, he also has a wonderful sense of drama. He has an unusual capacity for fun and playfulness. He must live boldly and heroically. The desire for recognition and a need to do something he feels really proud of motivate him strongly.

With Saturn in Aquarius he has a cynical attitude toward society that may leave him feeling out of step with his peers.

'The only exercise I take is walking behind the coffins of friends who took exercise.'

Bio information from www.IMDb.com