Astrology / Celebrities

The road to stardom wasn't an easy one for Tom Cruise, despite his disarming good looks and megawatt smile. When a knee injury dashed his hopes of competitive wrestling (yes, really!), he turned to acting. After bouncing around between the stages of New York and L.A., Cruise finally got hot with his winning portrayal of the oversexed teen in Risky Business. More roles followed, with action flicks like Top Gun and Days of Thunder paving the way for bigger paydays ahead. As one of Hollywood's most bankable leading men, Cruise has turned heads in films such as The Color of Money, Rain Man and Jerry Maguire. February, 2001 saw the end of Cruise's ten-plus-year marriage to lovely Aussie actress Nicole Kidman (his costar in the Stanley Kubrick thriller Eyes Wide Shut). Post-divorce, he's so far been spotted nuzzling up to Spanish actress Penelope Cruz. Hot as ever and still young and full of talent, what's up next for this brightest of stars? Let's see what the Stars have to say!

Birth Details:

July 3, 1962

Syracuse, New York

Born with his Sun in Cancer, Cruise is family-oriented to the core-hence his filing for joint custody of his and Kidman's two adopted children. A charming mix of sentimentality and good instincts, Cruise is sure to remember birthdays and anniversaries and always shows up with just the right gift. The actor also likely carries the flag as a true patriot. Born on the Fourth of July probably really hit home for Cruise. On the flip side, Cruise's emotionally sensitive Cancer Sun casts him as a man who is easily hurt and prone to brooding.

With his Moon in Leo, Cruise has a real flair for the dramatic. This placement pegs him as a larger-than-life guy who is quite at home on the big screen. The combination of a Cancer Sun and Leo Moon signals someone who isn't afraid to show his emotions. In general, though, Cruise is likely to embrace a sunny disposition and feels most at ease around family and close friends. Since the actor's Moon is making a wide Opposition to Saturn, the Planet of Hard Work, it's easy to see where he gets his considerable determination. Although he is warm and loving at home, it's someone else who shows up at the office: a focused, disciplined individual who lives for achievement and success.

With his Mercury in Gemini, Cruise is articulate and quick-witted. Expect him to learn his lines quickly and to have a lot to say about a production in general. His agile mind also craves knowledge and learning, which is likely to influence his choices of film roles. He is likely to bore quickly and can't risk being typecast, preferring instead to play a wide range of roles in a similarly wide range of genres.

Cruise's Venus in Leo is the real reason behind his raw sexual magnetism.  This Lion presence makes him especially attractive and charismatic; he's likely to be a true romantic and a demonstrative lover who showers his sweetheart with flowers and other gifts. Cruise is not only ardent in love-he worships his lover, but he also wants to be the dominant partner in the bedroom.