Born: December 2, 1981, Kentwood, LA
Not quite eighteen when her first album and single hit record-breaking sales, Britney Spears seemed to some to be too young to be so sexy. From the media to residents of her native Kentwood, Louisiana to Christians and conservatives around the nation, people publicly accused Spears of impropriety in her song lyrics and her stage persona. But shes risen to the top of the pop heap -- while cheerfully deflecting accusations of everything from having had breast implants on the sly to being a negative role model for the young ladies who adore her. She certainly hasnt let it get her down, however; from her beginnings in gymnastics to song-and-dance contests to The Mickey Mouse Club (the Disney show that also served as a springboard to stardom for fellow pop stars Christina Aguilera, J.C. Chasez and Justin Timberlake, the latter of whom is famously her ex-boyfriend), Spears has proved to be a natural performer -- and a megastar. What celestial influences are backing this talent?
With her Sun, Mercury and Uranus coming together to create a Stellium in Sagittarius, Spearss enthusiastic, positive and original personality comes as no surprise. Sagittarius is all about idealism and positive energy; Spears possesses an adventurous and freedom-seeking nature. She is honest, straightforward and basically uncomplicated. The Stellium, a series of Planetary Conjunctions, creates an intensity of this Sagittarian energy. Her Sun Conjunct Mercury makes both a talker and a doer; she doesnt stop at talking and dreaming, but goes on to turn her dreams into reality. Her Sun Conjunct Uranus lends her that vitality, the personal magnetism that draws in the fans. Her self-expression is creative, original and uninhibited. With Mercury in Sagittarius, Spears is all about her ideals and her high principles; Uranus in Sagittarius makes her a true rebel who insists on intellectual freedom. Mercury Conjunct Uranus further underscores this idea: Spears wont just blindly accept anything, since shes a progressive, intuitive thinker who has to prove everything for herself. Sagittarius is the Sign of Religion and Philosophy, and under its incredibly strong and focused influence, Spearss early commitment to the Baptist faith and later interest in the Kabbalah make perfect sense.
When it comes to stardom, Spears has her Aquarius Moon on her side. She may relate better to the crowd than she does on a more personal, one-on-one basis. Shes friendly in a detached way and can sometimes seem aloof to someone who wants more intimate attention from her. Shed sooner disappoint someone close to her than disappoint her fans, who are likely her first priority. She also has her Mars, the Planet of Passion and Ambition, in perfectionistic Virgo, which indicates that Spears is practical, orderly and systematic in her work, as much as she may come across as bubbly and spontaneous. Her musical hits are calculated for brilliance; she makes sure somethings a solid bet before she puts her energy into it. Spears may actually divert her sexual energy toward her work -- or into it, judging by the lyrical content of her songs and the blatantly sexual moves she exhibits onstage. Her Mars Square Neptune also enhances her ability to create an illusion for her fans.
Not surprisingly, several placements in Spearss chart indicate that her sexual energies are considerable, starting with Venus Square Pluto. This aspect indicates that her sexual desires must be diverted into something constructive or theyll go awry (could this have something to do with that short-lived Vegas marriage?). But with her Venus, the Planet of Love and Money, in conservative, hard-working Capricorn, Spears will ultimately be businesslike when it comes to romance, looking for money and status in a potential mate. As is evident just by watching her in motion, Spears is a hit with the opposite sex; her Venus Trine Mars indicates a good chance that shell enjoy happy love relationships.
Spearss Saturn Conjunct Pluto indicates that she will accomplish greatness; her Neptune in Sagittarius means shes on a spiritual quest for truth; and Jupiter Conjuncts Pluto in her chart, indicating that shes on her way to the highest form of Plutonian evolvement. Her Neptune Trine Pluto will help her on her path toward spiritual regeneration by lending her a big dose of insight into matters concerning faith and the soul. Shes not likely to be derailed along the way by other peoples criticisms, either -- her Jupiter lies in Scorpio, which means that it doesnt matter what anyone says about her. Shes stubborn in her beliefs and doesnt care what the world thinks; her ideas and principles will remain sharply defined, and she will always be a true original.
