Sean Penn

Birth Details:
August 17, 1960
Burbank, California

Occasionally slugging it out with photographers and film extras may have gotten Sean Penn into trouble in the past, but luckily for worldwide audiences, he seems to have outgrown his bad-boy ways -- and settled into some serious acting (not to mention a serious relationship and family with actress Robin Wright Penn). While early flicks such as Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Bad Boys got Penn noticed, it's the actor's impassioned performances in films like Dead Man Walking, The Thin Red Line and Mystic River that have earned him critical raves. What do the stars foretell for our favorite bad boy?

Born under a Leo Sun, Penn simply has to be the boss. This may have been the big problem in his marriage to Madonna, since she's also a Leo with a yen for dominance. Penn has to be in control and he's going to be a loudmouth while he's at it. True to his Leo Sun, the actor is much the authoritarian, although he's also creative, vital and courageous to the max. Oh, and he loves being center stage!

Sean Penn's Tarot Reading

Due to his Cancer Moon, Penn has a keen sense of family and truly enjoys parenting, a quality reinforced by his Leo Sun. The flip side of this Cancerian energy is a tendency to brood. He is very emotionally sensitive and may withdraw into a protective shell when things become too intense.

With his Mercury in Leo, Penn is pegged as a master storyteller, blessed with dramatic flair. Since his Mercury squares Neptune, however, the actor's stories may have a surreal quality to them. Is he telling the truth or making things up? Even Penn may not know for sure, but this aspect may be the one that attracts him to such strange and surreal films as Hurlyburly and U Turn.

His Venus in Virgo marks Penn as one who is mannered in the game of love. No Romeo here! He takes his time before committing himself to anyone, but once he does, it will be hard for him to disconnect. Since his Venus is conjunct powerful Pluto, the actor is very charismatic and desirable to the opposite sex. His Venus also squares Mars, meaning Penn may not be quite as warmly affectionate as his lovers might wish. Although there's a strong attraction between the sexes here, the actor will be clueless as to his partner's needs, the kind of thing that could lead to problems down the road.

Having Mars in Gemini is the key to Penn's success as an actor. Communication is his forte, and he knows how to use words to his own (great) advantage. He can be witty, intense, chatty and intellectual, and he loves a good debate. Since his Mars is square Pluto, the smart barbs get even sharper. Penn won't yield or submit to anyone!

Birth data source: AstroDatabank

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