Jennifer Lopez
July 24, 1970
Bronx, New York

Jennifer Lopezs artistic and personal achievements — as an actress, singer and general big shot — have finally managed to overshadow her much-discussed and much-admired derriere. The shapely Lopez and her whispery sex kitten voice stole scenes from Sean Penn and Nick Nolte in U-Turn and created some truly intense screen chemistry with George Clooney in Out of Sight. In 1999, she released her first album, On the 6, and watched it go five times platinum. Then in 2000, Lopez enjoyed her first big-time blockbuster with The Cell, a surrealistic psychological thriller for which she was paid $4 million, topping her own record as the highest-paid Hispanic actress ever. And she topped herself again by pulling in $9 million each for her roles in The Wedding Planner (opposite Matthew McConaughey) and Angel Eyes! She sizzles onscreen, and her tempestuous personal life has created tons of fodder for the tabloids. And while some of her comedic films have been less than stellar, shes still inarguably hot — this one-time In Living Color Fly Girl has quite a shining future ahead. Lets see what the stars have to say about it …

Born under a Sun right on the cusp of Cancer and Leo, Jennifer Lopez is the dynamic mix of these two astrological influences — a forceful combination of emotion and action. While Cancer is a Water Sign– caring and sentimental — Leo is a Fire Sign intent on action and gaining acclaim. Those fortunate enough to be born on this Cancer/Leo cusp will be adored by most because they roar forth with the Lions ferocious vigor and Cancers soft, sensitive touch and expressive affection. A joy to behold, they can rouse a crowd once they get the attention theyre always seeking.

Its after theyve gotten your attention with that Leo gregariousness that you notice that their message is Cancerian in nature: empathetic, even inspirational. Though her films are dramatic and often removed from real life, though her songs are all about love and glamour, Lopezs connection with her audience — especially with her young Latina fans — is intimate and full of pride. As the highest-paid Latin American actress ever and as someone who calls her own shots and makes her own demands, shes become a role model for legions of young women. The actress has said that her friends and staff all call her Ma. Im the motherly type, Lopez acknowledges, tipping her hat to a Cancer influence that, though not immediately visible in her chart, is very much a part of who she is.

That Water Sign inspiration softens her, but its Leos vibrant energy that drives this sexy star to succeed. The Fixed Fire Sign shows up in not only the placement of her Sun, but also of Mercury and Mars, two very potent and personal planetary influences. Mercury, the Planet of Communication and Self-Expression, in Leo indicates an individual gifted with a fertile but focused mind and a knack for expressing ideas in the most dramatic ways possible. One thing to watch for with this placement is a sort of intellectual superiority. Not knowing when to take the advice of others over her own self-assured opinions — a quality that comes from the Fixed nature of this Sign — could put up obstacles in Lopezs path to realizing some of her dreams.

When Mars, the Planet of Ambition and Passion, finds itself in Leo, youve got an individual with an enthusiastic drive for power and accomplishment thats rooted deeply in their ego. The main goal of Leo energy, born of that vain and beautiful Lion, is to gain appreciation and applause. And unlike, for example, a Cancer or a Taurus, Leo seeks acclaim for the sake of their pride, not for comfort or material gain. Pride comes up again and again in Lopezs life, through her creative endeavors and in her personal interviews. Shes aware of the power she now holds and of the effect her actions and choices have on her fans, and she endeavors to always present herself in the best possible light. Status is vital, and if tawdry bits of gossip or insults come her way, you can be sure that Lopez takes them to heart. She will not, however, get angry or vengeful: Leo is an openhearted and forgiving energy.

Lopez also benefits from the placement of Mars Sextile Uranus in her chart. This aspect urges her always to strive for more, even just as one goal has been attained. Right on the heels of her big success in Out of Sight, she released her first album, promoting it and touring with it just like any other hard-working performer. Mars also makes a Square (a hard aspect that causes unease in a chart) to Jupiter, the Planet of Philosophy and Good Fortune. If untouched by other more positive aspects, Mars Square Jupiter can lead to excess and recklessness. Lucky for Lopez, shes got the complementary energy of a Trine to Neptune stabilizing the Mars energy in her chart. A Trine is a soft aspect that lends an ease to affairs, opening the flow of energy between the Planets involved in the aspect — in this case Mars and Neptune, the Planet of Illusion and Dreams.

Speaking of Squares, though, Lopezs Leo Sun Squares Jupiter, making her susceptible again to arrogance and an abundance of self-pride. Unless she keeps in mind how hard shes worked and how lucky she has been, an exaggerated self-image and sense of importance could get the better of this super-hot and multi-talented star. Shes Leo strong, and pride and vanity are always possible stumbling blocks to ultimate, lasting, satisfying success.

Jennifer Lopezs is not an overnight success story, however. Some of her perseverance and tenacity can be traced to Saturns position in Taurus in her chart. Saturn, the Planet of Karmic Lessons, in this placement makes for a patient and persistent person willing to work hard, dig in and really fight for what she wants. Serious and single-minded, those with Saturn in Taurus can sometimes get so wrapped up in moving forward toward achievement and security that they fail to reach out in love. Venus in Virgo doesnt help Lopez out much, either. Discriminating and critical, this Earth Sign energy looks for perfection in a life partner.

But Jennifer shows no signs of slowing down — shes still got goals to reach, hit songs to perform, blockbuster movies to make and precedents to set.