Nicolas Kim Coppola, known professionally as Nicolas Cage, is an American actor and producer born on January 7, 1964. He hails from a family of artists with Italian and German roots, well-established in Hollywood. His astrological chart offers a fascinating glimpse into his personality, career, and relationships.
Overall Astrological Profile
Although Nicolas has a fun-loving Sagittarius Ascendant, he’s largely a Capricorn. His Sun, Mercury, and Mars are all in Capricorn, and even his Venus in Aquarius is Capricorn-tinged-it’s conjunct Capricorn’s ruling planet, Saturn. Contradiction, however, does not preclude being a textbook Capricorn.
His Sun, tightly conjunct Mercury, is well supported by Uranus and Pluto in Virgo, both also in Earth signs. Mars, the planet of action, is in exaltation, suggesting a strong, focused nature capable of sustained effort.
Key Aspects of His Chart:
- Sun in Capricorn: Indicates vitality, individuality, and a strong will. The Sun represents creative energy and honors.
- Moon in Libra: Suggests a need for harmony and a sociable nature. The Moon represents instinctive reaction, unconscious predestination, everyday mood, sensitivity, emotions, the feminine side of the personality, intuition, imagination.
- Sagittarius Ascendant: Adds a fun-loving and adventurous dimension to his personality.
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Early Life and Personality
Nicolas was reportedly a social outcast in high school. While this definitely is not always the case with strong Capricorns, astrologers generally see Capricorns (and Saturn) as people who come into their own with age and maturity. Despite his outcast status, Nicolas was not afraid to be different.
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The youngest of three sons, he was six when his mom began having mental health problems with which she spent years at a time in institutional therapy. He was 12 when his folks divorced and he went to live with his uncle Francis in northern California. Angry and hitter, a hyper kid, he was always the weirdo, the kid who was not picked to be on the team. "I had a lot of difficulty making sense out of life," he said.
By 15 he was acting in local theater and TV roles, usually playing punk and crazy guys, turbulent, outsider roles. He gained a reputation in the '80s as wild and weird, going through his problem period with drugs and alcohol and one-night stands.
In film, he played in "Raising Arizona," "Firebirds," "Wild at Heart," and "Moonstruck," 1987, in which he made a memorable, passionate impact.
Planetary Placements and Their Significance
Sun, Mercury, and Mars in the First House
Nicolas’ Sun, Mercury, and Mars in Capricorn are all placed in the first house of his natal chart. This suggests a person with enormous presence and willpower.
In your chart, the Sun is in the 1st House. Whenever a new situation occurs, you need to do everything to have it clarified. Here, ideals and innate aptitudes are in harmony.
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Venus and Saturn Trine Midheaven and Moon
His Venus (10th house, career ruler) and Saturn trine his Midheaven and Moon, endowing him with natural charm and respectability.
Sitting at the top of his chart in the tenth house, the Moon forms harmonious trines with Venus and Saturn in Aquarius, and a sextile with the Ascendant. He has long appealed to women, though he doesn't fit the mold of a classic hero. Saturn adds a possible touch of melancholy, but the overall configuration deepens his sensitivity.
Mercury Conjunct Sun
A special mention goes to Mercury, which is conjunct the Sun in Capricorn, as previously noted. Mercury plays a versatile role in his chart, showing up in various domains. This configuration suggests a tendency to communicate defensively, likely rooted in personal wounds.
With such an aspect, the actor doesn't bother with details when he sets his mind to something.
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Relationships and Marriage
Cage broke up with his girl friend of the prior four years, Jenny Wright, in 1987. He and his girl friend, actress Christina Fulton had a son for whom they share custody, Weston, born on 26 December 1990, Los Angeles. After eight years friendship with actress Patricia Arquette, they married on 27 April 1995. They had first met in 1987 and at that time, went together for three weeks before their scene faded. Over the years they kept in touch while each had a child with someone else. Neither being conventional, they bought a castle in Hollywood as their home. They separated in April 1995 and Cage filed for divorce on 24 February 2000, stating irreconcilable differences.
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Cage met Lisa Marie Presley in October 2000 at a private party where they were seen chatting amiably. They went public with their romance in May 2001, two months after she broke up with Oszajca. They both enjoy sailing along with their combined kids and divide their time between their Bel-Air homes. They married in Hawaii on 10 August 2002.
Nicolas recently married Lisa Marie Presley-the daughter of his idol Elvis. Their composite chart, which is the chart of their relationship, is a little difficult in absolute terms. Most notably, their composite Moon is unaspected-generally a red flag-suggesting problems feeling truly comfortable together. The most positive aspect is their composite Mars trine Jupiter, which suggests that they can be quite productive and active together.
In synastry, Lisa Marie’s Sun conjuncts Nic’s Venus and Saturn, suggesting some sense of commitment; and his Sun conjuncts her Venus.
The 40-year-old actor eloped with 20-year old Alice Kim, and they married on 30 July 2004 in northern California without any family or friends in attendance at the wedding.
Relationships:
- Spouse: Patricia Arquette (married on April 27, 1995)
- Spouse: Lisa Marie Presley (married on August 10, 2002)
- Associate: Alessandro Nivola (born June 28, 1972)
- Associate: John Travolta (born February 18, 1954)
- Lover: Sarah Jessica Parker (born March 25, 1965)
- Other Kin: Francis Ford Coppola (born April 7, 1939)
- Other Kin: Sofia Coppola (born May 14, 1971)
Career and Public Image
In his early years, he had to fight to assert his desire to become an actor, particularly in the face of his father's reservations.
He has long appealed to women, though he doesn't fit the mold of a classic hero. A slight caveat, however: a tight square between the Moon and Mars, already discussed in a previous article, points to an impulsive streak and a quick temper.
Despite some chaotic appearances, his private life has remained remarkably free of scandal.
His Venus (10th house, career ruler) and Saturn trine his Midheaven and Moon, endowing him with natural charm and respectability.
Financial Eccentricities
He is frequently cited as a cautionary tale of financial excess, having used his earnings to fund various eccentric pursuits. Though he has owned several lavish properties, he often resold them for less than expected.
Qualities Associated with His Astrological Profile
If your sign is Capricorn or your Ascendant is Capricorn: you are serious, cold, disciplined, patient, focused, thoughtful, ambitious, indomitable, cautious, lucid, persistent, provident, steady, introverted, stern, wilful, hard-working, responsible, persevering, honest, realistic, loyal, reserved, resolute, moralistic, quiet, rigorous, attached and reliable.
If your sign is Aquarius or your Ascendant is Aquarius: you are idealistic, altruistic, detached, independent, original, surprising, gifted, contradictory, innovative, humanistic, likeable, friendly, self-confident, impassive, quiet, intuitive, creative, charitable, elusive, disconcerting, generous, tolerant, paradoxical, and you cannot stand any kind of constraint.
The connections between the Moon and Venus, both central to emotional life, are mostly positive.
Moderation and maturity prevail over fieriness. Your nature is thoughtful, stable, reserved and cautious towards all novelties. You feel fragile on the affective plane. Therefore, you protect yourself in a closed shell and you project an image of solidity and seriousness.
Never give up, maintain the same direction... All this suggests the junior or seasoned administrator, the person capable of handling the most diverse responsibilities, provided he could take the time to grasp their principles.
In astrology, if the Sun is part of your natal chart's planetary dominants, you are said to be a Solarian: you loathe pettiness and Machiavellian manoeuvre, and you are fond of natural nobleness as well as of direct and honest attitudes. You endeavour to get out of muddled or dark situations as quickly as possible.
You cannot achieve anything behind the scenes.
Other Astrological Aspects
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Birth charts having the Moon in 26° Libra : Amitabh Bachchan, John Krasinski, Dylan Sprouse, Phoebe Tonkin, Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda, Idi Amin, Sergei Prokofiev, Kim Gordon...
Symbolic Degrees
"A king in ceremonial costume is greeted by a courtier who bows down in reverence." (Janduz version) Obliging, persistent, and provident character. Owing to one's human qualities and professional skills, one is entrusted with a high-level position, or one earns an electoral mandate. It is also possible that one meets a person wielding power who grants his protection and brings about wealth.
"« In a neat little garden, there is a rustic pretty cottage under a beautiful cedar tree." (Janduz version) Simple, methodical, and benevolent character. Although one is deeply devoted to one's professional and family responsibilities, one always manages to find the time to lend assistance to friends and neighbours, and leaves no stone unturned in order to help people in distress. One enjoys a comfortable and peaceful life, and one is blessed with a very good health.
"In the moonlight, a man holds an owl in each hand." (Janduz version) Secretive, wise, and alert character. Success and fame can be achieved in any night shift work and in careers requiring confidentiality. Philosophy, astronomy, and occultism are also very favoured. Although one is not deliberately willing to harm colleagues or competitors, one readily takes advantage of their mistakes. Should the natal chart concur, setbacks stem from over-developed sensuality.
Herbs, Stones, and More
Herbs and aromatics: mustard, capers, Cayenne pepper, chilli peppers.
Stones, Metals and Salts: diamonds, iron, potassium phosphate.