Capricorn-You’ll be meeting someone who will present you with a unique career opportunity. With some luck, you won’t be introduced to the bumper of their Mini Cooper first.

Aquarius-Goodness, you’ve got a mouth like Ron Weasley, you have! It might be best to take a deep breath and remain calm before you let the proverbial bloody hells fly. You may end up something you regret.

Pisces- Feeling a bit blue? Fret not, you have a  friend who is willing to listen to your sad tune and offer up some much needed advice. Ahhh, the friendship of Harry and Ron…

Aries-In the next couple days, you’ll disarm some potentially important people with your words and your negotiating skills will be in top form. You’ll finally get that contract signed. Perhaps we should send YOU to get that Eddie The Eagle contract finalized, goodness.

Taurus-Don’t hold back your natural, personal talents in the next few days; as you will have some success in showcasing them to others. Think-Rupert Grint, post-Potter. Yeah!

Gemini-Much like Malachy McKinney, you’re oozing the sexy factor lately. Now might be a good time to get a makeover or go shopping for some new clothes.

Cancer-Hermione wants to attend a public meeting about abused house elves, while Ron wants to go to a Quidditch match. What a catastrophe.  You’re significant other wants to go somewhere  that you find weird and uninteresting. Pull the old quid pro quo trick and you’re mini crisis will be diverted quite successfully.

Leo-With all the chores you need to need to get done, you’ll wish you could whip up a brilliant housekeeping spell like Molly Weasley! But have no worries, you’ll be able to breeze through the big stuff with ease; just in time to have a leisurely evening with your friends.

Virgo-You’re full of boundless energy lately, but have some unchanneled anxiety. Instead of focusing on what you’re afraid is going to happen, envision what you want to happen. Follow the butterflies….

Libra-You’ll be a regular Hermione Granger when you point out the bigger picture to some friends or family members, who are wrapped up in some selfish concerns.

Scorpio-Much like our favorite ginger, Rupert Grint, you are coming upon a crossroads of your life, and are acutely aware of it. Follow your instinct, and be careful of how you react to change.

Sagittarius-Your desire to see “Cherrybomb” in a theater far away from you, is being thwarted by some traveling plans that have become somewhat of a challenge. Don’t give up-you’ll get where you need to go.

Capricorn-You have no money, but have an urgent need to meet Rupert Grint at the Deathly Hallows premier in November. Avoid anything foolish, like selling both of your kidneys. Yes, Rupert is sexy, but portable dialysis machines are not sexy. Think of another way to get the money, perhaps you could become a hitman’s apprentice by night…

Aquarius-You desperately need an escape route from real life issues that have torn you away from “Rupertland”. Use your strength, intelligence, and desire to help to make things go smoother. Think, Ron in Deathly Hallows.

Pisces-Need some alone time? Find a quiet space to meditate in; and continuously chant, “Super Rupert, Super Grint,” out loud until it becomes your mantra. By the time you reach transcendence, you will have devised a way to achieve world peace with ice cream and tasteful ginger wigs.

Aries-A night out on the town is just what you need; however, someone may be trying to set you up on a hot date. And no, it’s not Rupert; unfortunately, it never is. But give the potential beau a fighting chance, preferably if you refrain from constantly fantasizing about Rupert’s legs in Wild Target.

Taurus-Smooth-talking your way into gainful employment is going to be quite easy for you in the near future, you should totally do it! Channel the character of Malachy McKinney before your interview to get yourself warmed up. Avoid the quiff and the heavy Irish accent though. Believe me, it won’t flatter you and your possible employer will think you’re focking mental.

Gemini-How can anyone study or get any work done with Cherrybomb and Wild Target so close to their release dates?! The universe is telling you to take a break-so fangirl to your heart’s content, you deserve it.

Cancer-You are full of energy and ideas lately. Make like Allen A. Allen and invent a machine that turns everyone in the world ginger. Sporting coke-bottle glasses, tightly permed hair, buck teeth, and an overly-starched schoolboy shorts suit optional.

Leo-You simply cannot understand why everyone on Earth doesn’t find Rupert Grint gorgeous and talented. To make yourself feel better, use your powers of verbal persuasion to convert one of your friends into a “Rupie Groupie”. Wear them down with an engaging, educational Powerpoint presentation of facts and visual proof that his royal gingerness will one day take over the world with award-winning indie movies.

Virgo-No, you don’t have the swine flu, it’s just the stress affecting your body. Relax, go watch NASCSAR and think of Rupert Grint in a racing suit. Or, go skiing and think of Rupert as Eddie The Eagle in a ski-jumping suit. Either way, the vision will be made of win and you’ll feel much better.

Libra-Someone much younger than you values your opinion and looks up to you. Make a day of watching Harry Potter films, being sure to point out the awesomeness that is Ron Weasley.

Scorpio-Spend some much needed time with your family. It will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, just like watching the Weasley clan at Christmas day. Only you won’t get an itchy jumper as a gift. Score!

Sagittarius-In the mood to spin a yarn or recite poetry aloud? Find a pal who is as nuts about Rupert Grint and Driving Lessons as you are; and hit an open mic night at a club. Dress up like Ben and Evie, and act out the “garden scene” in front of confused strangers. It’ll be great!

Prof. Trelawney’s Divination Class

DISCLAIMER:
I am in no way affiliated with Rupert Grint, his family and representatives. I do not know them personally, and I do not know any of their friends, relatives or casual acquaintances.
I am solely responsible for the content of this text, which expresses my personal opinions (which may or may not be accurate). Oh, and I’m neither clairvoyant nor psychic.
The article has been written for fun: no harm intended. People who feel that this is an invasion of Rupert’s privacy should not read this text. People who think that astrology equals loads of tosh shouldn’t read it either.
The article is not recommended to readers aged 15 and younger.

Technicalities and Explanations

As we all know, Rupert Grint celebrates his birthday on 24 August, so now is the perfect time to see what lies ahead of him. The most common type of horoscope used to predict future events is the so-called Solar chart. It is valid from the exact moment when Rupert’s Sun returns to the position it occupies in his natal chart (1° 15′ Virgo) until his next birthday. This yearly horoscope will help us outline all the major events, all the good and bad things awaiting the 21-year-old Rupert.

Since Rupert’s exact time of birth is unknown to me, I’m unable to do the natal and solar charts based on the Ascendant. Instead, I’ll be using the charts based on the exact moment of sunrise on 24 August 1988. In this type of chart, the Ascendant occupies the exact same degree as Rupert’s Sun (i.e. 1° 15′ Virgo), and the remaining house cusps are derived from it.

As for the Solar chart itself, it is a snapshot of the planetary transits at the moment of Sun’s return to its original position. The aspects formed between the planets in the Solar chart are indicative of some events, but they only gain full importance when compared to the planetary positions from Rupert’s natal chart. Thus, I shall briefly examine the Solar chart itself, and then compare it to Rupert’s own. So, please reread Rupert’s natal horoscope (published in the last issue of Grintastic), just to refresh your memory, and then return to this text.

Let me also note that the main problem with not knowing Rupert’s exact time of birth (and, consequently, the exact Ascendant) is that I can never be sure whether the events I am describing are the actual events from Rupert’s real life, or the scenes from his movies! As those who had been reading my predictions in the past already know, this is the funny thing with analysing horoscopes of actors: one can never tell if the planetary configurations represent actual events from the actor’s life, or the roles s/he plays – because all actors’ roles can be seen in their natal and solar charts! Now, if we knew the correct Ascendant we’d be able to discern where “the real Rupert” ends and “the fictional character” begins, because the Ascendant describes the way we present ourselves to others, and the roles we choose to play.

Thus, if anyone can dig out Rupert’s correct time of birth, it’d be muchly appreciated!

Anyway, if some parts of the text you’re about to read happen to make you feel upset/worried/mad/disappointed, please remember that some of the paragraphs might well be applying to the fictional characters Rupert is paid to portray on screen. Also remember that this analysis has been written for fun and it is by no means the Holy Writ. Okay? Thanks!

And now, Back to the Future…

Rupert’s Solar chart for year 2009 looks like this:

24/08/2009 at 6:35 AM TimeZone: GMT+0 [Standard Time]
Longitude: 000E15 Latitude: 51N52
Birth Julian Day: 2455067.77 GMST: 4:46 LMST: 4:47
Equal Houses System

Longitude/Declination/House/Retrograde:
Sun 01 VIR 15 11 N 02 1 NO
Moon 22 LIB 50 13 S 42 2 NO
Mercury 28 VIR 31 01 S 20 1 NO
Venus 27 CAN 08 20 N 22 11 NO
Mars 29 GEM 05 23 N 30 10 NO
Jupiter 20 AQU 49 15 S 37 5 YES
Saturn 21 VIR 58 04 N 59 1 NO
Uranus 25 PIS 35 02 S 30 7 YES
Neptune 24 AQU 56 13 S 37 6 YES
Pluto 00 CAP 42 17 S 50 4 YES
Ascendant 01 VIR 15 N/A 1 N/A
MidHeaven 01 GEM 15 N/A 10 N/A

PLANETARY ASPECTS :
Sun Sextile Mars Orb = 2° 10′
Sun Opposite Neptune Orb = 6° 19′
Sun Trine Pluto Orb = 0° 33′
Moon Square Venus Orb = 4° 19′
Moon Trine Mars Orb = 6° 15′
Moon Trine Jupiter Orb = 2° 01′
Moon Trine Neptune Orb = 2° 06′
Moon Sextile Pluto Orb = 7° 52′
Mercury Sextile Venus Orb = 1° 23′
Mercury Square Mars Orb = 0° 34′
Mercury Conjunct Saturn Orb = 6° 33′
Mercury Opposite Uranus Orb = 2° 56′
Mercury Square Pluto Orb = 2° 11′
Venus Sextile Saturn Orb = 5° 10′
Venus Trine Uranus Orb = 1° 34′
Mars Trine Jupiter Orb = 8° 16′
Mars Square Saturn Orb = 7° 07′
Mars Square Uranus Orb = 3° 30′
Mars Trine Neptune Orb = 4° 09′
Mars Opposite Pluto Orb = 1° 37′
Jupiter Conjunct Neptune Orb = 4° 06′
Saturn Opposite Uranus Orb = 3° 37′
Uranus Square Pluto Orb = 5° 07′
Neptune Sextile Pluto Orb = 5° 46′

ELEMENTS :
FIRE
EARTH Sun Mercury Saturn Pluto
AIR Moon Mars Jupiter Neptune
WATER Venus Uranus

MODALITIES :
CARDINAL Moon Venus Pluto
FIXED Jupiter Neptune
MUTABLE Sun Mercury Mars Saturn Uranus

The most noticeable feature of the Solar chart is the lack of planets in Fire signs. The lack of Fire may make Rupert somewhat passive this year, thus he might allow others to take charge and lead the way. This is confirmed by a conjunction of Saturn with Rupert’s ruler planet, Mercury. Saturn tends to slow a person down and drain his energy – while it also makes a person mature on a much faster pace. There are quite a few planets in Air signs, which indicates lots of mental activity. Lots of planets are in mutable signs too, which indicates numerous changes in Rupert’s life, for better or worse; and the involvement of Saturn indicates a beginning of a completely new chapter in his life.

We may notice lots of good aspects involving Moon and Venus, which is excellent for love, business, popularity, financial affairs, and overall success. However, a very dangerous configuration of T-square is formed, comprising Mercury conjunct Saturn in Virgo, square Mars in Gemini, opposite Uranus in Pisces. The planets in the Solar chart take up the pattern of a “train”, with Uranus in Pisces being the “engine”: thus, Uranus is the strongest planet in this T-square configuration. The meaning of this all will be explained below.

Now, when we compare these Solar planets to the planets from Rupert’s natal chart, we get the following aspects:

PLANETARY TRANSITS:
Sun Conjunct Sun Orb = 0° 00′
Mercury Square Saturn Orb = 2° 34′
Mercury Square Uranus Orb = 1° 25′
Mars Sextile Sun Orb = 2° 10′
Mars Opposite Uranus Orb = 1° 59′
Saturn Conjunct Mercury Orb = 2° 04′
Uranus Square Saturn Orb = 0° 22′
Uranus Square Uranus Orb = 1° 31′
Neptune Sextile Saturn Orb = 1° 01′
Neptune Sextile Uranus Orb = 2° 10′
Pluto Trine Sun Orb = 0° 33′

good aspects // bad aspects

I should add that Pluto in retrograde movement is approaching the conjunction with Rupert’s natal Saturn and Uranus in Sagittarius. Even more importantly, these three planets (natal Saturn and Uranus and transiting Pluto) form a configuration of Cross with the transiting T-square, because they’re all opposed to Mars in Gemini, and in the aspects of squares with Mercury and Saturn in Virgo and Uranus in Pisces. Like this:

natal planets // transiting (solar) planets

This is a fascinating, though challenging configuration, and I shall explain it in detail. For now, please think of all the symbols associated with the cross: a crossroad, a windmill, the Crucifix, etc. These notions should give you an indication of what this configuration is all about: changes, instability, uncertainty which direction to take, feeling overstretched or torn between conflicting aims and needs. Luckily, the trio of Saturn and Uranus in Sagittarius and Pluto in Capricorn is in the aspect of trine with Rupert’s natal and solar Sun, which greatly improves this, otherwise quite ominous, configuration.

Now, to sum up the entire annual horoscope in three sentences: Rupert’s got a rather messy year ahead of him, filled with lots of radical changes, adjustments to new situations, inner and outer conflicts. His actions will keep him in the spotlight and bring him lots of success and financial reward, however he might also find himself in some risky situations, and it will take lots of maturity and wisdom – and even more luck – to get out of there. Dark and difficult times lay ahead of Rupert, and he should better get ready!

Now, the details. First of all, no less than five planets are situated in Virgo (solar and natal Sun, solar and natal Mercury, and solar Saturn), thus all Rupert’s Virgo traits are amplified. This year, Rupert will be quite shy and not very self-assertive. He will be supercritical about how he appears to others, and his usually high standards will be even higher. To others, Rupert will appear graceful, sensible and reserved; sharp, observant, crisp and dedicated to the work ethic. His thinking will be lucid and grasping, however he will be reluctant to share his insights with others. Five planets in Virgo make him willing to serve the others and help them.

Saturn has been transiting the constellation of Virgo for about two years now. This planet makes Rupert wish his life were orderly and practical, full of known and familiar routines. However, the fact that Saturn is a part of the Cross will make his life everything but stable in the forthcoming months. Rupert’s self-esteem will be quite low; he will be very critical of himself (and others), and at times quite self-deprecating. Saturn makes him reflexive and nostalgic, reserved and unassuming around others, and at times even depressive. Saturn also slows him down, makes him learn self-discipline and moderation, determination and seriousness. He should try to relax a bit and not be afraid of failure.

Sun sextile Mars makes Rupert energetic, vital and charming, and empowers him with zest and enthusiasm to accomplish many things. Working with close associates – especially males – should prove favourable. This aspect also improves communication, so Rupert shouldn’t be afraid to speak his mind. The combination of Sun and Mars signifies an extremely constructive time – a time of relentless energy, a time to realise personal goals and ambitions and make dreams come true. This aspect emphasises Rupert’s leadership qualities, gives him an air of confidence and authority, and others will be willing to follow his lead, either on a professional or personal basis. Business transactions are also favoured, as Rupert will be more constructive and goal-oriented than usual. However, the aspect of Mercury square Mars which is formed a few days before Rupert’s birthday may make him a bit verbally aggressive. Though he is usually very good natured, he might be irritable, moody and bad tempered (or maybe he will be filming the scenes in which Ron Weasley gets to be irritable, moody and bad tempered)!

Sun trine Pluto is a transit of great personal growth. This transit confers a strong will and an excellent ability to concentrate. This is a perfect time for Rupert to get to know himself and impress others with his strong will and self control. At this point in his life he may be feeling a strong sense of achievement and satisfaction. He should be reaping the rewards of all his previous hard work, will power and dedication. The image that he will project is that of a confident, determined individual who knows what he wants from life. Awards and pay rises are likely to come his way. A person in authority – say a director, or a movie producer – has been keeping a close eye on Rupert’s work recently, and they value what they see. Thus, Rupert will be offered some new roles and other good opportunities, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he jumped into another project right after completing Deathly Hallows! This new project might be a real-life story, or a biopic. Sun trine Pluto also improves Rupert’s endurance, and he might take up a new sport or physical regime.

The aspects between solar Moon in Libra, Venus in Cancer and Jupiter in Aquarius suggest that Rupert will work on “beautifying” his surroundings. He will be uncomfortable with strangers, but at ease and sociable with friends and associates. Indeed, he would rather socialize than work, and he is likely to use his prodigious charm to avoid unpleasant tasks; thus, at times, he may be overly self-indulgent. His refined aesthetic sensibilities will attract him to music, theatre, art and any other cultured activity. He will need emotional support, but he will also be willing to give it to others.

Neptune makes a nice sextile to Rupert’s Saturn and Uranus and tells us that Rupert won’t be interested in lighthearted social activities. As we all know, Rupert is on the verge of a major new chapter in his life. Once he’s done filming Deathly Hallows, which should happen very soon, his life will change completely. He will no longer be a part of the incredibly successful Harry Potter franchise, and although he will be free to try out some new and different things, he will also lose the sense of security and purposefulness that being a part of Harry Potter brought with it. Moreover, he will lose his “second family” – his friends and co-workers. He has admitted that being in Harry Potter is similar to living in a bubble – well, this bubble is about to burst soon. Hence, this will be a time of self reflection for Rupert – he will spend lots of time looking over what he has achieved in his life to date. He should try to channel his energy in a constructive, objective and disciplined manner. No task will seem too great and whatever he does now will withstand the test of time. This is a time for work which requires concentration and patience, and a time to make long term plans. He’ll be able to balance his material and more spiritual, idealistic desires. He’ll be keen to help others; he might form new friendships, and he will have more contact than usual with his parents or other older members of his family.

Neptune sextile Uranus raises Rupert’s understanding of the world and the people in it to a new level. He might develop an interest in some social causes, or maybe religion or the occult; in any case, this will be a time of great spiritual awareness and learning. He’ll be more prepared to acknowledge and listen to his inner voice and follow his intuition. On a more material level, he could transform his creative and artistic ideas, his personal goals and ambitions into concrete reality. However, as he’ll be feeling more sympathetic, compassionate and selfless than usual, he’ll also be prepared to turn other people’s goals and ambitions into reality! And he’ll be happy to give a helping hand to those who need it.

Now, the bad aspects. As I’ve already mentioned, lots of planets constitute the configuration of Cross, in mutable signs. I’m not going to sugarcoat things – I feel it’s my duty to warn Rupert and those who are close to him of the potential dangers of this configuration, and hopefully protect him. Life brings us various challenges from time to time, and it is an astrologer’s duty to prepare the clients to face them.

Rupert Grint filming Deathly Hallows Part I in London, June 2009

As mentioned, this is a year of major changes in Rupert’s life. The loss of his Harry Potter “family” will affect him a lot. He might be quite sad when the filming wraps. The configuration of Cross indicates that he will probably be filming all those physically and emotionally most demanding scenes from Deathly Hallows in the period around his birthday. Of course, I cannot say whether they will be filming the Silver Doe scene, or the Malfoy Manor dungeon, or the attack of the Death Eaters during the Bill/Fleur wedding, or – most likely – the scene when Ron abandons Harry and Hermione; but Rupert should definitely channel all his inner tensions indicated by the Cross into a heartbreaking portrayal of Ron.

What tensions exactly? First of all, Mercury square Saturn and Saturn conjunct Mercury make Rupert’s intellect very sharp, but they also make him excessively critical of others. It may be difficult for Rupert to express his wishes or opinions to co-workers, or he might have problems communicating with loved ones. Uranus opposite Mercury makes him gain new insights into an unresolved problem at work. The time is also conductive in researching and gaining as much information as possible about a new business venture or investment. However he should not be initiating any business transactions at the moment, especially those involving joint finances or partnership agreements. He should avoid making business or property related decisions, as he might find himself entangled in legal and financial difficulties.

Saturn’s entrance into the sign of Virgo and its conjunction with Rupert’s Sun indicated a beginning of a period when Rupert started to reap the rewards of many years of hard work. Lots of doors were opening for him, and he started to take himself more seriously and accept responsibilities. He might have felt a conflict between professional and personal life, with the professional life occupying the central spot. Now that Saturn has moved into conjunction with Mercury – the planet that represents Rupert himself – his efforts to attain a state of ultimate perfectness could leave him emotionally and physically drained. He should exercise optimism and stay open-minded. This might be difficult because he’ll constantly feel that his feelings and opinions are misunderstood. In his work, he could be burdened with extra responsibilities, made even more difficult by his inability to concentrate. Mercury afflicted by Saturn indicates that Rupert should avoid cold drinks, smoking, or anything that might damage his throat, lungs and vocal cords and affect his speech.

Uranus opposite Mercury affects Rupert’s curiosity, learning, communication skills, self-promotion, the formulation of ideas, and his ability to rationalise and think logically. This aspect indicates that Rupert should be extremely careful in all practical affairs at this time, otherwise he’ll tend to overlook details, make silly mistakes, or be forgetful. The tempo of his life is very fast at this time, and he should give every effort to slow down a bit.

Mars in Gemini creates an aspect of opposition to Rupert’s natal Saturn and Uranus since mid-August, making him feel very frustrated. In fact this could be the culmination of months — even years — of frustration, thus ego clashes are likely. Rupert is full of intense feelings waiting to erupt. Mars opposite Uranus makes him crave for personal freedom and independence. This is a transit of tremendous energy and desire to improve his position. As someone who is normally shy and receding, Rupert will burst out of his shell now, and his unusual behaviour could provoke and irritate others and cause emotional confrontations. He may rebel against anyone trying to hold him back or constrain him; and people with some kind of authority over him are likely to bear the brunt of his frustration. Some sort of physical activity, like workout, would be a good outlet for this aspect.

This aspect could also cause conflicts with those closest and nearest to him. He might quarrel with family members, friends, neighbours, lovers, business partners. All stale relationships are likely to end. Mars in Gemini means that Rupert’s attention span will be short, and it’ll be difficult for him to complete tasks at hand. Mars opposite Uranus indicates radical and too-fast action, whose goal is to establish a change, for better or worse. This is an explosive, “now or never” combination, which urges Rupert to take up action which might collide with the life and will of others or even with the law. He will be very demanding and difficult to please, and others will wonder what the hell is disturbing him.

Mars is also approaching the opposition with Pluto, confirming that Rupert must find a satisfying outlet for his frenetic, intense and extremely high energy levels. However, there are no planets in fire signs in the Solar chart, and the Cross is formed in mutable signs: thus, Rupert should beware power struggles, both in his personal and professional life. Confrontations could particularly concern finances, legal or tax matters.

To make matters more interesting, the transiting Saturn in Virgo and Uranus in Pisces are not only opposed to each other, but they also form aspects of square to Rupert’s natal Saturn and Uranus in Sagittarius. Rupert may well wish he were someone else, he will be questioning his position in life and work, and he will surely contemplate a major career shift.  Uranus square Uranus is a transit occurring only twice in life – at 21 and 63, and it signifies that Rupert’s fundamental beliefs about his position in society and responsibilities as an adult are seriously examined. The conflicting energies of Saturn and Uranus make him desire freedom and may bring an end to a serious relationship in his life, or maybe a start of a new one. Some family, personal and professional ties may be severed.

As a person with Earth as his dominant element, Rupert greatly desires security and stability in life; however, he will find very little of those in the forthcoming year. His mind will be like quicksilver – restless and constantly flitting back and forth between dozens of different ideas and projects. This could cause mental confusion and exhaustion, and he will be prone to jump to conclusions. All important personal and business decisions should be postponed until he is less impulsive and more practical. Though this is not a good time to make changes in his life, he will nevertheless be forced to make them. He might experience physical exhaustion or nervous tension as a result of overworking or overworrying himself; he should treat his health with the respect that it deserves, and try not to make too many important decisions at once. Rest and relaxation and a little bit of meditation would help soothe raw nerves and prevent a major mental “overload”.

As we know, Rupert is normally a very placid person, sensitive to other people’s needs. Hence he might be tempted to hold all this rebellious anger within him – just for the sake of keeping the peace. However, all this dynamic energy must find an outlet, be it sport or physical work because, otherwise, pent up emotions could lead to illness. The abundance of Uranus aspects stimulates intense but short-lived interests in people and situations that offer a momentary opportunity to break up routine patterns and introduce fresh stimulation. Rupert will surprise people with the gutsiness and a straightforwardness that he seldom has shown in the past. This planet makes him adopt an “I don’t care, it’s gotta go. Now!” stance when confronting the past structures of his life; thus, sudden turnabouts and disruptions in his affairs are to be expected.

More than anything, Rupert craves professional and private FREEDOM at this time – and yet he is terrified of gaining it! He might feel a bit like an animal who was born and bred in a Zoo, and wishes to run free in the wild – and yet feels completely unprepared for a life in the wilderness! Finding himself in unfamiliar territory could leave Rupert feeling confused, bewildered and unsure of what to do next. This is a time of testing his abilities and inner strength, especially because he will feel that every effort or move he makes is being blocked by previously unforeseen difficulties or obstacles.

At times like this, irritability and temper may be difficult to control; Rupert can no longer tolerate interference in his life, and his mood will be extremely changeable. Saturn square Saturn indicates that his confidence may be easily shattered, and self inflicted feelings of self doubt could create problems where there are none. In other words, he could go looking for trouble – and, by worrying too much, he could create anxiety attacks and problems which should never have existed in the first place.

He might also feel that he cannot rely too heavily on others at the moment – no matter what they promise, they’re likely to let him down. A close loved one may rebel against him or betray him. Some family members could cause problems – or Rupert himself may let others down by making promises that he cannot keep. Normally, he has a tendency to go to extremes: he’s capable of extremely hard work, full of determination and energy. However, he also goes through periods of extreme self-indulgence and/or self-doubt: periods when he feels that no matter how hard he’s trying he’s getting nowhere fast. Patience has never been Rupert’s strongest asset, and yet he will need it now more than ever. Considering himself both invincible and indestructible, he might try to achieve too much too quickly and place unrealistic expectations on himself and others. If he promises more than he can deliver then squandered energy could result in disappointment and even total exhaustion.

All these drastic changes in Rupert’s life – the end of a professional engagement with the Harry Potter franchise, the shattering of some personal, professional, business and family ties – will only prove beneficial if they encourage Rupert to question the direction and value of his life. He will crave both security and independence, stability and novelty in equal measures, and it will be extremely difficult for him to find a balance between these conflicting needs. These aspects are there to test Rupert’s patience and endurance. The last thing he’ll want to do at the moment is to sit back and be patient – but that’s exactly what he needs to do. He should try to achieve a compromise between his personal and professional life, so that one no longer interferes with the other. I would also advise Rupert to be realistic, stay positive and not perceive his employers or any other type of authority as the enemy. He should try to be realistic about his goals and abilities, instead of alternately underestimating and overestimating himself.

Another thing. Again, I feel it is my duty to warn Rupert to be extra careful, precisely because I care a lot about him and wouldn’t want anything bad to happen to him. The configuration of Cross in mutable signs makes Rupert (and his movie characters) quite accident prone. All these squares and oppositions involving Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, Mars and Pluto may indicate accidents, physical injuries, mental breakdowns, operations and such. Of course, all these can be avoided, but Rupert should be extra careful when driving, handling any sort of machinery, weapons, sharp objects, electricity or fire. He should drive carefully and avoid speeding at all costs (or even better, not drive at all). The places where he’ll be most vulnerable are the crossroads. He shouldn’t even be driving his ice cream van, as it might malfunction. Additionally, Rupert shouldn’t be doing his own stunts now; he should avoid verbal conflicts which could lead into fights; he shouldn’t be walking on his own late at night, as he may get attacked. The configuration of Cross is actually formed a few days before Rupert’s birthday, so he should lay low and, if possible, spend the entire week between, say, 19 and 26 August at home (but not unleash his frustration for being stuck at home on his family members!) Luckily, the aspects of Sun sextile Mars and Sun trine Pluto are protecting him at this time. These aspects give him an excellent ability to regenerate, both physically and mentally. So even if he does experience some injuries, health problems or mental and physical exhaustion, he should recover quickly and successfully.

As for you who are reading these lines, if you love Rupert and care for him, you can help him by either praying for him or simply sending him positive energy. It’s easy: every morning after you wake up and every evening before sleep, lay down, relax and visualise Rupert. Imagine him being happy, cheerful and satisfied; visualise him in pleasant situations, such as going out and having fun, receiving awards, or just enjoying himself at home. Imagine him surrounded by loving friends and family, overwhelmed by love and respect. Trust me, these simple techniques of sending positive energy really work: the entire physical world we live in is actually made of energy, and human thought is the most powerful energy of them all. Each one of us can be a generator of positive change in the lives of other people, so let’s use this power to help Rupert sail through this challenging period undamaged.

To conclude, the forthcoming months will be a crucial period in Rupert’s life. They will eventually lead to him gaining all those things he desires most, above all security and stability – and, on the other hand, independence and freedom to live his life the way he chooses to.

Love, Prof. Trelawney

In the next issue of Grintastic: Rupert Grint and Jessie Cave: Compared Analysis!

Prof. Trelawney’s Divination Class

DISCLAIMER:
I am in no way affiliated with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and their respective families. I do not know them personally, and I do not know any of their friends, relatives or casual acquaintances.
I am solely responsible for the contents of this text, which expresses my personal opinions (which may or may not be accurate). Oh, and I’m neither clairvoyant nor psychic.
The article has been written for fun: no harm intended. People who feel that this is an invasion of Daniel’s and Rupert’s privacy should not read this text. People who think that astrology equals loads of tosh shouldn’t read it either.
The article is not recommended to readers aged 15 and younger.
Due to its length, the article has been split in three parts. This is PART ONE.

Lots of Harry Potter fans who have marvelled at Daniel Radcliffe‘s and Rupert Grint‘s on-screen chemistry, must have wondered: are they as good friends in private life as Harry Potter and Ron Weasley are in the movies? Well, an astrological analysis might help us answer this question. Unfortunately, Rupert’s and Dan’s exact times of birth are unknown, thus I cannot calculate their exact natal charts. However, even the analysis based solely on their dates of birth might give us interesting and accurate information, and a deeper insight into their individual personalities and mutual compatibility.

First, let’s take a look at the boys’ individual charts, and then we’ll compare them.

Daniel Radcliffe' Natal Chart -- DOB: 23 July 1989, time unknown; Equal Houses System

Daniel Radcliffe has no less than four planets in Leo – apart from his Sun, he also has Mercury, Venus and Mars in this sign. Mercury is in conjunction with his Sun, while Venus is in conjunction with Mars. Dan’s signature sign (the sum of all elements and modalities) is also Leo, and his Sun is positioned on the zero degree of Leo. All these positions greatly emphasise all positive and negative qualities of this Zodiac sign. Daniel is a super-Leo, someone who embodies pretty much all virtues and faults associated with Leo.

Daniel also has a triple conjunction (aka stellium) of three “heavyweights” (Saturn, Uranus and Neptune) in Capricorn. Therefore, Capricorn is also very prominent in his chart, and the powerful impact of Saturn in its “home” sign of Capricorn greatly influences Dan’s character and destiny. Indeed, Sun in Leo and Saturn in Capricorn are the strongest planets in his chart.

Dan’s Sun and Mercury are in the aspect of quincunx (150 degrees) with the stellium in Capricorn. Quincunxes always signify adjustments – for better or worse, willy-nilly – and in this case they indicate all the adjustments Dan had to make in his life since he became a movie star. However, the preponderance of Fixed modalities in Dan’s chart (5 planets are in fixed signs) indicates that, despite all those quincunxes, Dan is actually a person who finds it difficult to adjust to anything and achieve compromise. This is a constant source of tension in his life, and his independent and self-sufficient Leo nature is constantly challenged by all the expectations that his work (and people associated with it) place upon him.

It is interesting to observe that all three of them – Dan, Emma and Rupert – have the elements of Fire and Earth prominent in their charts. However, while in Rupert’s case Earth is the dominant element, and Fire the secondary, Dan and Emma are both under the impact of Fire, with Earth being their secondary element. All three of them share a conflict between the Fiery (passionate, energetic, creative, extroverted) and the Earthly (grounded, cautious, reserved, practical) sides of their characters. All three of them lack the elements of Air and Water, which means that they are inclined to let emotions rule actions, and they have difficulty in truly understanding others and expressing their deepest emotions.

Dan’s natal planets form the configuration of “basket”: nine planets occupy one half of the sky, while a single planet opposes them. This planet (in his case, the Moon in Pisces) is the “handle” of the “basket”: this planet serves as an outlet for all the conflicting energies represented by the other nine planets.

Physically, Daniel looks like a typical Leo. Human Leos often resemble their animal namesakes! A typical human Leo has a big head attached to a relatively small body; they are usually short in stature, with short limbs, but they compensate for the lack of inches by having a loud voice and big attitude! They all talk a lot, laugh a lot, and roar occasionally! Leos are usually blessed with big, thick, often wavy or curly hair; they also have thick eyebrows, and lots of facial and body hair; and, last but not least, big shiny eyes. Think of other Leo celebrities such as Michael J Fox, Martin Sheen, Madonna, Sean Penn, Dustin Hoffman, Robert DeNiro and many others – all of them fit this description perfectly. Of course, from time to time you will meet a very tall and bald Leo, but these are exceptions, and one may assume that those people have lots of planets in other signs, or a conflicting Ascendant. Also, from time to time you will meet a seemingly very shy, timid and quiet Leo person – but just try to insult them or contradict their beliefs, and you’ll see that they are everything but “timid”! Never disturb a sleeping Lion!

I should note that Dan’s trademark character Harry Potter is also a Leo (so is JK Rowling herself, she “shares” her birthday with Harry – 31st July!) Dan was obviously chosen to play Harry because he looked the part! Also, note that JKR has made the symbol of Gryffindor – a lion, so she probably takes great pride in her zodiac sign.

Sun in Leo marks one who has a strong will and great ambition. Leo people are generally more concerned with the “big picture” than with the numerous small details in life. As such, they tend to enjoy being in authority and using whatever means are available to achieve their desires. As a typical Leo, Dan enjoys being the centre of attention and wants others to think well of him. His creative accomplishments put him in the spotlight. He has a great zest for life; he is self-assured, willful and proud, and not easily swayed by others’ opinions. He sees no problem in expressing himself vociferously in ANY situation, occasionally causing problems since his opinion is not always asked for!

Other people see Dan as a confident and dominant (domineering) character, someone who is very proud of himself, very dignified and a bit vain, someone who enjoys the success and privilege. He prefers rich and elegant surroundings and possessions. He is a show-off, and his natural assertiveness drives him to impress others with his ideas and opinions. However, his intimate relationships may suffer from a difficulty to compromise. If he wants to have good, mature relationships, he should try to develop better listening habits around others. In short, Dan is a charismatic person who has a strong ambition and desire to succeed; he is confident and energetic when dealing with others and he truly believes that nothing is impossible. He is a theatrical person who lives his life on a grand scale, and whose energy and joie de vivre are truly captivating.

With Mercury in Leo, Dan displays a great ability to focus his concentration and articulate thoughts. He displays a dramatic flair when speaking and likes to command the attention of all around him, occasionally being loud or verbose. Dan has a dynamic intellect; he enjoys proving his point and selling his ideas to others, though he sometimes gets carried away and drives the point into the ground. Furthermore, with his Mercury square Pluto, Dan has a penetrating mind that attempts to sway others; thus he has the propensity for bluntness. He must combat his secretive nature and strong pride and will which may be misapplied. He shows a great deal of self-confidence when it comes to tackling problems, but he is also prone to patronise others, and he can be a (verbal) bully. He values no opinion other than his own, and despite his keen mind, he will often stubbornly reject even constructive advice. He is always convinced that his own ideas are correct and he enjoys persuading others that they are; he gets very defensive when his beliefs and principles are challenged. He appreciates truth and honesty, but only if they support his own point of view! He also loves being asked for advice and counsel.

Sun conjunct Mercury in Leo links the mind and ego. Dan is eloquent and quick witted, but also prone to get things done with sheer willpower. He hates it when people try to contradict him, and has difficulty in being objective. This conjunction confers a very sharp mind, great sense of humour, great mental energy, and a fluency in speech. Being an only child, and a child-star since his pre-teen days, Dan is used to being the centre of attention, and he is a natural born charmer/entertainer/showman.

Sun trine Moon gives Dan good health and makes him a well adjusted and self confident young man. He is fond of children and attractive to the opposite sex. This is the aspect of popularity, and it gives him fans of all ages. He is a friendly bloke, very adept socially, and he interacts well with others. Dan is optimistic and confident, and this aspect indicates that he comes from a stable and loving home.

Dan’s Moon is in Pisces, a sign completely different from Leo, which shows that his parents (Sun and Moon) were a case of “opposites attract”. Leo/Pisces is a very dramatic combination: these people LOVE drama, in all segments of their lives! Dan is a true drama queen, on and off screen. He has strong feelings and is extremely sensitive. He hates being criticised and tends to react emotionally to every situation he comes across. He tends to absorb the energy of others, so he should avoid negative people. He has a rich, creative and lively imagination; he is very intuitive, and may be quite psychic. The signs of Leo and Pisces united are often present in the horoscopes of actors: in Dan’s case, as we know, it was his mother (Moon) who worked in the movie industry (Pisces) but behind-the-scenes (Pisces) and she pushed him into acting (Leo, Pisces). As I’ve mentioned, Moon provides outlet in Dan’s chart: one may conclude that Dan’s mother (Moon) is the most important person in his life, and I can safely say that acting has a therapeutic effect on Dan’s nervous system.

Since the sign of Leo is so prominent in his chart, it is safe to assume that Dan won’t try to develop the feminine, caring side of his personality, indicated by this Moon in Pisces; instead, he will seek these qualities in his partners. He will be attracted to shy, reserved partners, who display a great deal of sensitivity when interacting with others. Dan’s spouse might also be someone from the movie industry. He is attracted to people who are gracious to both friends and strangers, and who display an element of impressionability. Leo people are usually attracted to people who are somehow “inferior” to them, because they want their partner/spouse to admire and worship them!

With his Moon square Jupiter, Dan is apt to indulge in food, television and such. He is friendly, but suffers from a conflict between false pride and his true feelings. The aspect of Mercury trine Moon gives Dan an excellent memory, lots of common sense and great stores of wisdom (Rupert has this aspect too). Both boys were destined to thrive in a business predicated on communication; they tend to be perceptive and clever in their affairs; they have alert minds and think fast on their feet. However, with his Mercury in Leo/Moon in Pisces Dan is a natural communicator, conversationalist, show-off; while Rupert with his Mercury in Virgo/Moon in Capricorn combination is a lot more reserved in his speech, and prefers to apply his verbal talents more constructively, i.e. at work!

While Sun trine Moon promises that Dan will have a successful partnership/marriage, this is somewhat obscured by his aspect of Moon square Uranus. This aspect makes him an imaginative and curious person, yet he is also quite eccentric and suffers from extreme moodiness. He craves excitement and he is prone to sacrifice a stable family life just for the sake of having fun. Moon, Jupiter and Uranus form the configuration of T-square, so Dan is going to ruin lots of his professional, emotional and friendly relationships due to his bigotry, selfishness, eccentricity and unpredictability.

As for Dan’s emotional life, as I’ve mentioned, he has Venus conjunct Mars in Leo. This configuration indicates a passionate person whose life is dominated by an extremely strong sexual drive. Venus in Leo makes him a natural romantic who enjoys the excitement and challenge of meeting new people. The spotlight is his favourite place to show off his witty love of life in both social and romantic climates. Dan is also a bit vain, and he likes to surround himself with people who make him look good. He is friendly and outgoing, naturally compassionate to all he meets, while remaining loyal to his loved ones and family. Despite his adventurous nature, Leo is a fixed (i.e. stable) sign, which means that Dan’s affections, which are usually demonstrative, frank and open, do stay fixed for a long time. He is sunny and outgoing, he likes to please others; he has a knack of getting the things he wants out of life. He throws himself headlessly into any challenge, be it professional or emotional.

Dan takes friendships quite seriously and remains loyal and true to those to whom he is attached. But for him, love is mixed with pride and respect. Relationships are over when he loses respect for his partner – or when he feels that his partner has lost respect for him. He loves to surround himself with the powerful, important and influential people, and thus may appear arrogant.

Venus conjunct Mars confers great personal magnetism and sex appeal. Dan is extremely passionate and romantic, often torn between lust and love. His entire life is full of drama, and this especially applies to his emotional life! Thus: passionate love affairs, public break-ups, drama drama drama! Dan may also have exhibitionistic and voyeuristic tendencies; in any case, his strong libido pervades every aspect of his life. As we all know, Dan had no hesitations/reservations about taking his kit off for Equus – enough said!

Mars in Leo makes Dan extremely self-willed, proud, passionate, possessive, jealous, domineering. Despite his tiny physique, he feels ready to “conquer the world”. His co-stars have described him as a “hyper” person, and that’s indeed true: he is extremely energetic, bold and courageous, always at the ready to partake in some exciting activity, including some downright dangerous thrill-seeking stunts. He loves to be the one to initiate significant actions, and loves it when people expect a lot of him. However, when his dignity or pride is threatened, he tends to become sarcastic, arrogant and domineering. He tends to take any challenge or resistance he meets as a personal affront. He is very stubborn about his right to live his life according to your his principles: the songs that describe Dan best are “My Way” and “Born To Be Wild”!

Venus sextile Jupiter makes Daniel an optimistic, cheerful and gregarious lad. People with this aspect attract good emotional fortune, so Dan will never experience financial hardship, and all his business endeavours will be successful. Jupiter in Gemini makes Dan an avid student, with wide-ranging interests. Venus trine Uranus brings a lot of love, good fortune and excitement into his life. Dan has an unique personal style, strong personal magnetism and an effervescent personality, thus he easily attracts romances.

The aspects of Sun quincunx Uranus, Venus trine Uranus and Moon square Uranus make Dan very curious and adventurous; coupled with his ardent sexual passion, as indicated by Venus conjunct Mars, he is someone who cannot stand being alone, and seeks love everywhere. He may be quite indiscriminative when it comes to choosing a partner.

The stellium in Capricorn, especially with Saturn included, makes Dan a somewhat precocious kid, who had to grow before his time and who is used to hanging out with older people. Indeed, he was never a proper child: he didn’t have many friends his age, he didn’t have siblings, he grew up among adults, started working from a very early age, became a movie star at the age of 10, and had to endorse all responsibilities associated with this. We see a powerful father figure, a father who expected too much of his child and made sure his demands were met and obeyed. The aspect of quincunx between Sun and Saturn indicates that Dan found it hard to adjust to a life of a person who is constantly scrutinised and needs supervision/protection 24/7. Dan is the type of person who wants to do things his own way and is quite unhappy by the control that he feels his parents, agents, movie producers and publicists have over his life.

Saturn in Capricorn has turned our sunny and irreverent Dan into a serious-minded kid, who has the ability to take on responsibilities which come with being Harry Potter. Even more so, Dan actually enjoys them! He is practical and thrifty, a good organiser, and he enjoys the working environment which enables him to take a clearly defined project through to its logical conclusion. He is an achiever who prides himself on his ability to focus his attention on some worthy goal and then attain it. With three planets in Capricorn and Pluto in Scorpio, Dan is willing to tackle projects that are considered mysterious, remote or taboo.

Will he have an acting career after his Potter days? It is difficult to say without knowing his exact Ascendant and MidHeaven. As a Leo, he greatly enjoys acting, drama, being in the spotlight, and the popularity and publicity that comes with it. However, with so many planets in the inflexible signs of Leo and Capricorn, he finds it hard to truly identify with the characters he is supposed to embody. He is an ego-driven person, and may find it difficult to turn himself into someone else. Thus he will be the best in the roles which require of him to play himself! He will probably try to pursue a career on stage, because as a true Leo he loves the applause and the interaction with his audience. On the other hand, Leo people also enjoy telling others what to do, i.e. directing, so he will probably turn to directing movies and theatre plays at some point. But I do not think he will ever give up on acting completely. In any case, he will never cease being a celebrity..

Prof. Trelawney’s Divination Class

DISCLAIMER:
I am in no way affiliated with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and their respective families. I do not know them personally, and I do not know any of their friends, relatives or casual acquaintances.
I am solely responsible for the contents of this text, which expresses my personal opinions (which may or may not be accurate). Oh, and I’m neither clairvoyant nor psychic.
The article has been written for fun: no harm intended. People who feel that this is an invasion of Daniel’s and Rupert’s privacy should not read this text. People who think that astrology equals loads of tosh shouldn’t read it either.
The article is not recommended to readers aged 15 and younger.
Due to its length, the article has been split in three parts. This is PART TWO.

Rupert Grint's Natal Chart: DOB 24 August 1988, time unknown; Equal Houses System

Rupert Grint has four planets in the element of Earth (Sun and Mercury in Virgo, Moon and Neptune in Capricorn) and three planets in Fire (Mars in Aries, Saturn and Uranus in Sagittarius). Therefore, Earth is his dominant element, but Fire is also quite prominent. Most people who have met Rupert describe him as very “down-to-Earth”, and his chart confirms this claim. The preponderance of Earth elements bestows considerable common sense and practicality, and the presence of Fire indicates a blending of realism and compromise, making him diplomatic, and yet assertive.

Fire stands for creative energy, and Rupert has plenty of it, but the dominance of Earth makes him quite realistic about his potentials, and helps him direct his energy in a constructive and goal oriented direction. Down to Earth our Rupert is, but also: realistic, practical, unsentimental and quite self-contained. He likes all things natural, loves animals and fresh air, likes to be outdoors and play sports. He is very much a physically aware person, very manly but also quite sensuous, and prone to all the pleasures of life.

The element of Earth also makes him outwardly quiet and unassuming. He is very cautious, when it comes to letting new people into his life, and he is not the one to open up at first acquaintance. But within his circle of close friends, he is everything but quiet, and definitely not as “inarticulate” as he might appear to strangers! Rupert’s calm, quiet and “shy” demeanour actually hides a creative, contradictory and restless nature. Still water runs deep – this is so Rupert! He does not like people who are too showy, too loud, too aggressive, too pushy or too intellectual. He prefers common sense, fair play and mutual respect. Empty talk leaves him cold.

With four Cardinal planets (Moon, Venus, Mars and Neptune), Rupert is active: he likes to be in charge, he accepts responsibilities easily, and he’s good at initiating new projects. With lots of Mutable planets (Sun, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus), he is disposed to going out of the way to accommodate others; he is pleasant and fun, and tends to adapt easily to novel circumstances. Since Rupert has few Fixed modalities, he rarely ‘stays put’ or fixes attentions or affections on any one thing for a long time. The good side of this is that he can do many things at once. The bad side is that Rupert’s memory, patience and concentration aren’t exemplary; being so many-sided, he finds it difficult to focus, concentrate and settle into one place. He tends to act first and think later, to initiate many things and then leave them unfinished, and he will have difficulty in achieving a long-term stability in all domains of his life.

His planets form the pattern of Star (which means that there is no major concentration of planets in a single sign or quality), and his Signature sign (i.e. the sum of all elements and modalities) is Virgo. Virgo is a negative and mutable sign, and this fluid, unsettled quality of Rupert is obvious. Being a natural born actor, Rupert is able to play most diverse roles, try on different identities, transform himself completely, and change as required! His life will be very exciting, dynamic, and full of sudden changes of scenery (both on and off set!).

Rupert likes to make his own decisions, take charge and be in the driver’s seat. He rarely lacks exciting ideas, and generally prefers to mind his own business… alone! He is tolerant, but hates when people tell him what to do. He does not like being bossed around or scrutinised. But he rarely fights for his right fiercely… instead, he nods in agreement – and then does things his own way! Since he can be very charming and persuasive, in most cases he will get away with this kind of attitude.

The fact that his Sun is on the 1st degree of Virgo adds a further Fire/Cardinal facet to his chart, and makes him way more ambitious, competitive, courageous, fun loving and headstrong than an average Virgo. This type of horoscope usually indicates a first-born child, especially a male first-born, and Rupert is no exception. He has a strong ambition and desire to succeed, and realises a lot is expected from him. He expects a lot from himself too, and is used to shouldering the heavy burden of responsibilities without complaining.

Therefore, despite his “sleepy” and “laid-back” appearance, Rupert is actually quite energetic, active, alert and sharp. His senses are excellently developed, especially his sight, smell and touch. He has a very good eye for detail, which contributes to his ability to impersonate others easily. He exhibits a lot of initiative, and can be infectiously enthusiastic and creative. He is rather discrete and private, likes to mind his own business and hates gossip. He does not like people confiding in him either. He is also quite nervous, and tends to get irritated easily. He does not like to talk about his problems; instead he bottles up everything inside, and then lets it explode from time to time. He rarely gets really angry, but when he does, he goes barking mad! Most Virgoans tend to deal with problems by burying themselves into work. However, Rupert loves to indulge into daydreaming and become a bit escapist.

The fact that he was put into work at the age of 11 made him grow up early, become aware of his flaws and start working on correcting them. When he started to work as an actor, he also became more responsible and professional, and handled all the pressure with admirable maturity. As he grows older, he will become increasingly hard working, ambitious and career-obsessed.

The three planets that form a trine aspect with his Sun (Saturn, Uranus and Neptune) are retrograde. This, and the fact that his Moon and Neptune are in Capricorn, indicates that Rupert is an old soul, a soul that had been through many reincarnations and accumulated many experiences. Of course, you may not believe in reincarnation, but if you do, then imagine Rupert as an old soul trapped in the body of a cunning, mischievous boy! His destiny in this life is to put his artistic talent in the service of bringing joy to other people. He became aware of his “mission” at a very early age, and as time goes on, he will become increasingly immersed in his role.

Moon conjunct Neptune sextile Pluto indicates a person who is a master of his own mind and body, and who can even change the course of events solely on the basis of his mind power. No wonder that Rupert’s very first movie role was that of a wizard – a wizard indeed, and he won the role of Ron because he wanted it so badly that his (subconscious) mind basically programmed the course of events! It was his destiny to become an actor, and to trade his “normal” identity for his movie star persona. As he grows older, he will try to build a wall around him, to prevent the intruders from invading his most intimate space, and he will try to keep his private life as private as possible.

Both Rupert’s Sun and Moon are in Earth signs, which explains why people think of him as someone down-to-Earth. People with the Sun in Virgo/Moon in Capricorn combination tend to be: introverted, self-conscious, melancholic, quiet, hard working, realistic, practical, private, ambitious; stoic, humble, cautious, unassuming, aloof and materialistic.

Sun in Virgo makes Rupert someone who pays meticulous attention to every detail in life, although most people around him are not aware of this. He may look detached, but he does not miss a thing! When Rupert does a job, he does it very well, and he takes great pride in his accomplishments. He truly is a self-made man, and he likes to rely on himself before seeking advice from others. He trusts himself more than he trusts anyone else, and he would rather do things himself than go for help. Perfection in every sense of the word is important to him, and he is very cautious in entering any type of relationship. Unlike most Virgoans, he is not very tidy (Mars in Aries is too busy to clean after himself!), but he does notice other people’s flaws easily. He is both critical and self-critical, but he tends to be harder on himself than on others, and he is too shy to voice his disappointment in people who had let him down. He is very sensitive to other people’s needs and willing to serve others, because he believes that helping others is his duty and a true sign of justice – and he believes in justice and fair play. He is able to remain above many of the petty things in life and come through crises with his hands clean. With Virgo’s precision and Mars in Aries’ animal-like senses and great coordination, no wonder that Rupert’s sport of choice is golf, which requires a bit of both.

Rupert’s Sun receives strong aspects from four “heavyweights” (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune). All of them together promise that he will have a long life and be blessed with excellent health – unless he ruins it with indulgent behaviour! Since Virgo is a Mercurial sign, he will always look younger than he is, and even as an old man he will preserve his youthful appearance and charm.

Sun square Jupiter makes him a person who sometimes tends to talk big and act little. Jupiter is a beneficiary, but in Rupert’s case it is in the sign of its “exile”, Gemini, and it afflicts his Sun. Rupert wants to be a true Virgo/Capricorn ambitious kind of guy, he wants to be on top, he thinks he deserves it, but often he is not willing to work hard for it. He must learn patience and overcome the tendencies to exaggerate and exercise poor judgement. He might also be good in finding excuses for his laziness, and even manipulating others to do his work instead of him. He may indulge a bit too much in food and drink, which will result in him putting on weight easily. Jupiter in Gemini confirms Rupert as someone who is very youthful, playful, rebellious, clever (but not wise), cunning, materialistic and earthly. His interests are wide-ranging and he enjoys exercises in logic and reason.

Sun trine Saturn makes Rupert an achievement oriented person. The fact that his Sun is in aspect with both Saturn and Uranus (which are in close conjunction in Sagittarius) adds an element of unpredictability to him. These two planets are exact opposites: Saturn is conservative, Uranus progressive; Saturn likes the status quo, Uranus enjoys disturbing it; Saturn is past, Uranus is future; Saturn is rock, Uranus is thunder; Saturn is stiff, Uranus extravagant; Saturn hates being shocked, while Uranus takes great pleasure in shocking others. Since both these planets aspect Rupert’s Sun together, he will often vacillate between these extremes, taking turns in being conservative and shocking people. This will mostly affect the aspects of his life represented by the sign of Sagittarius: his philosophical, religious and political views, his attitude towards education, etc. Saturn urges Rupert to be practical and orderly, to respect traditional authority figures and to be thankful and supportive of the laws and institutions which govern his life; but Uranus makes him join groups of people who have the tendency to think that all ideas, customs and traditions from the past are outmoded and irrelevant. Through his friends he might become attracted to radically new ideas, philosophies and religions. He will travel the world, explore various cultures, etc.

Sun trine Uranus makes him charitable, as he truly feels a bond between himself and humanity. It is likely that he will get involved with UNICEF or something like that, because he wants to contribute to social justice. Fair play and justice for all – that is Rupert’s ideal. He is known for being calm, cool and detached; indeed, he is a bit of a loner, but he does want to be a part of the social groups around him and feel like he belongs and makes a difference. Uranus makes him very intuitive and he often has flashes of brilliance; however, Saturn puts a damper on these flashes. Hence, Rupert will often suppress his own brilliant ideas and spend too much time dissecting them, instead of just acting on impulse. He should learn to trust his instincts more. Sun trine Uranus is also responsible for Rupert’s cracking sense of humour (alongside Mercury in Virgo trine Moon). These aspects somewhat lighten his rather serious nature and make him a lot more easygoing than he would otherwise be. His enthusiasm and laughter are truly infectious.

Sun trine Neptune makes him a very refined person, with a love of the arts and good taste. He is sensitive to others and much more compassionate than an average Virgo/Capricorn person. This aspect is also “to blame” for his artistic gifts – not just acting, but also music and drawing.

With Moon in Capricorn, Rupert tends to be reserved, cautious and remote when dealing with other people and events. His predilection for ambition and a drive to succeed serve to mask inner doubts and worries. He is rather shy and insecure about his abilities, but has a sense of dignity and pride, and will work hard on maintaining his professional reputation. He tends to be very hard on himself and often feels like a failure. He is willing to work hard for his success, and he prefers a long hard climb to the top. Rupert will never push situations, or step on another person’s back to get to the top – but he will get there. Don’t be fooled by his sleepy appearance – he was born to work. His earthiness, integrity, consideration for others and caring nature easily win other people. He is serious and shy, dutiful and patient, and very uncomfortable in those situations where spontaneous emotional reactions are expected from him. He is an achiever who prefers doing practical, worthwhile things that produce tangible results. For him, practical needs always win out over emotional considerations, and he often forgets that he too has the right to comfort, security and love. His love is long-enduring and when he makes an emotional commitment, he’s in it for the long haul.

People with Moon in Capricorn are sometimes described as cold, unemotional, secretive, stiff, domineering, even cruel, and they surely have difficulties in expressing their emotions. In fact, they prefer to suppress them, and show a cool and collected face in every situation. Moon is in the sign of its “exile”, which means that all good sides of this “light” (i.e. its maternal, caring, protective, overtly sensitive, compassionate nature) are somewhat suppressed/denied. He does not open up easily, if at all, and he does not share his most intimate thoughts with anyone. Rupert is not a show-off or attention seeker; his day job brings him a lot of exposure, but he does not enjoy that. He likes to have a small circle of close friends and family around him, and he is very restrictive when it comes to letting new people inside the circle.

As a rule, displaying affection is very difficult for any Virgo/Capricorn person. They often feel like they are not worth being loved, so they have difficulties in reciprocating other people’s loving feelings. On the other hand, when Rupert finds someone he can trust, he is loyal beyond the call of duty, and can be truly overbearing in relationships. He also tends to hang on to people, places and things, and has difficulty in letting go. Rupert likes to hide behind a role, and he often finds it easier to act someone else’s emotions than to deal with his own. He does not like to face the cold facts of life objectively, and has a predilection for self-deceiving, self-isolation and utopian thinking.

Moon trine Mercury in Virgo is probably the best aspect in Rupert’s chart. He has an alert mind and thinks fast on his feet, although he is able to hide this well. He possesses a good common sense, and when interested in something, he can be a good conversationalists. This aspect makes him a very funny bloke, able to crack others up with his wits and quips, and he surely enjoys comedies! With Moon sextile Pluto he adapts to change well and is not overly nostalgic. The common sense that these two aspects signify is very important for him when dealing with disappointments and bad luck; he is able to rationalise those, get back on his feet soon and recover. This is important because Virgo/Capricorn people are somewhat pessimistic, and when things get bad, they are prone to bouts of depression.

Moon conjunct Neptune makes him very impressionable and confirms his strong psychic tendencies. He daydreams a lot, and may have prophetic dreams, or well-developed sixth sense, and he might be true living radar. He is very idealistic, a true visionary and dreamer, but also rather moody, apt to hide his true feelings, wear masks and embrace different roles. He is very creative and extremely devoted to his ideals and to his loved ones. Rupert is an idealist who must believe in something beyond his normal everyday existence; a dreamer who likes to escape to a world of his own creation. He should learn to live for himself and not let his sense of responsibility dominate his life.

Rupert’s Venus is well-positioned in Cancer, making him romantic, caring, well-mannered, polite and lovable. People like him because of his non-aggressive, non-threatening manner. He needs emotional support himself and is willing to give it to others. He is very sensitive in his romantic life and, as such, very vulnerable to the actions of loved ones. He needs security in the domestic scene, and will most likely postpone getting married until he is completely sure that he has made a good choice. He wants to nourish and protect people he cares for. He prefers cosying up at home with the loved one to showing off in public with his squeeze. His faithful devotion is one of his greatest gifts, but he does not know how to demand his own rights and may also become too dependent on others.

However, this wonderful, caring and loving Venus is opposed to his cold and reserved Moon, so he vacillates between these extremes all the time. He wants to be romantic and passionate, but is often afraid to plunge into a new relationship; he wants to care about others, but he is afraid that they might use him; he wants to express his affections openly, but is afraid of getting hurt. Therefore, he puts a damper on his emotions and often feels unloved and incapable of having a good, mature relationship.

The aspect of Venus in Cancer square Mars in Aries has made our Rupert a sex symbol; and Venus trine Pluto confers his lofty, intense ability to love. Deep down inside he is romantic and passionate, only he rarely lets others see this side of his nature. Venus square Mars makes him an exceptional lover; he wants his advances to be answered immediately, wants his feelings reciprocated, expects too much from others, and is quite disappointed when things do not go his way! Once he finally meets the right person, he will be very affectionate and caring, devoted and honest… but only then. Moon trine Mercury indicates that he will eventually marry a clever, witty and creative person (possibly an artist or musician), and that they will have a big family.

Mars in Aries contributes to Rupert’s physical appearance: he is of medium height and quite athletic, has red hair and freckles. However, people with Aries and/or Mars rising are usually high-strung, choleric and hyperactive – quite unlike our “sleepy” and “laid-back” Rupert! Still, underneath his sleepy appearance, Rupert can be quite headstrong, energetic, independent, self-willed, driven, a true go-getter, someone who enjoys competition, likes to set his own goals, do his own stunts and impress others. When challenged by anyone for anything, he delights in the competitive process. He likes excitement, enjoys hanging out with his buddies, and likes all sorts of “male” activities: fast cars, sports, martial arts, pumping iron and being outdoors. He also likes to build and construct things, or repair cars or something like that.

Mars sextile Jupiter accentuates Rupert’s good health, physical stamina, and manual dexterity. It also gives him luck when it comes to his financial investments. However he should be careful not to assign his “friends” to handle his money, because they might lead him into financial ruin. Instead he should hire good lawyers and invest wisely, as he has got a good chance of increasing his fortune through careful investments. He is not a natural born gambler, and should not gamble.

With Mercury in its ruling sign Virgo, Rupert displays a tendency to study everything in detail. His desire for exactness and minute investigation is of practical importance since he wants to utilise his intellectual abilities for financial (and other) success. He likes to organise, classify and analyse things, and he may refine and revise everything he does until it is, in his mind, perfect. When filming, he does not mind repeating a scene over and over again, until he is sure that he has nailed it. He is attracted to practical, useful skills and good at any manual work. Mercury gives Rupert great stores of wisdom and confirms his common sense and the ability to memorise his lines easily. He is a very practical, analytical, critical person. Despite his “sleepy” appearance, his mind is active 24/7, noticing, dissecting and categorising stuff around him all the time. He likes to rely on his common sense and values honesty above all else. Mercury in Virgo makes him quite coy, especially when around strangers. He will rather keep silent than say something stupid. Nevertheless, when necessary, he is able to speak up and be an inspirational and convincing orator. Oh, and he can spend hours texting!

Mercury sextile Venus bestows a harmony between the mind and feelings. It also instils literary, artistic and musical talent into him, makes him good-looking and gives him a pleasant voice. This aspect also calms him down, and makes him a very pleasant, well-mannered, easy-going, always-smiling, diplomatic and friendly person. He is very charming and well-loved by everyone who knows him. He loves everything fair and just, and people find him a low-maintenance person, easy to collaborate with. He is certainly not a drama queen! This aspect confirms that Rupert has been able to earn a lot of money as an actor/performer/entertainer. On a more mundane level, it gives him a great fashion sense, and a nice and legible handwriting! This aspect gives Rupert lots of friends, especially female ones, of course many fans, and further accentuates his compassionate and charitable nature.

Prof. Trelawney’s Divination Class

DISCLAIMER:
I am in no way affiliated with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and their respective families. I do not know them personally, and I do not know any of their friends, relatives or casual acquaintances.
I am solely responsible for the contents of this text, which expresses my personal opinions (which may or may not be accurate). Oh, and I’m neither clairvoyant nor psychic.
The article has been written for fun: no harm intended. People who feel that this is an invasion of Daniel’s and Rupert’s privacy should not read this text. People who think that astrology equals loads of tosh shouldn’t read it either.
The article is not recommended to readers aged 15 and younger.
Due to its length, the article has been split in three parts. This is PART THREE.

Now, the time has come to compare Rupert’s and Dan’s charts. Here are their mutual aspects:

DANIEL — RUPERT

Moon Square Saturn
Moon Square Uranus
Mercury Sextile Jupiter
Venus Conjunct Sun
Venus Trine Uranus
Mars Trine Saturn
Jupiter Opposite Saturn
Jupiter Opposite Uranus
Saturn Square Mars
Saturn Conjunct Neptune
Saturn Sextile Pluto
Uranus Trine Sun
Neptune Square Mars
Neptune Conjunct Neptune
Neptune Sextile Pluto
Pluto Conjunct Pluto

(blue = good aspects, red = bad aspects, black = neutral aspects)

First of all, let’s note that none of Rupert’s planets aspect Dan’s natal Sun (and Sun is Dan’s ruling planet, i.e. the planet that represents him), while none of Dan’s planets aspect Rupert’s Mercury (and Mercury is Rupert’s ruling planet). This fact alone clearly indicates that they are not as close as Harry and Ron, nor they’ll ever be. Of course, this does not mean that they can’t be friends, but they are definitely not spiritual brothers like Harry and Ron. Thus, their fantastic on-screen chemistry is – acted.

(Sorry Danpert shippers – ain’t gonna happen!)

The aspects between their charts suggest that Dan and Rupert do get along well most of the time, but they can never be as comfortable around each other as they might be in the company of some other, more compatible people. As you might have deducted yourself from reading their individual charts’ analyses, they are two very different people, who don’t really have much in common, except for the fact that they’re both actors and that by the time HP wraps they’ll have spent ten years working together.

Let’s talk about the good sides of their friendship first. The best aspect between their charts is Venus conjunct Sun. This aspect indicates a great basic compatibility, and enables them to get along well in an artistic environment (such as a movie set). They can enjoy many social events together, and they know how to have fun together. Rupert is attracted to Dan’s sunny, flamboyant and cheerful personality, while Dan appreciates Rupert’s good nature and earthiness. Dan inspires Rupert to open up a bit, while Rupert likes to be entertained by Dan. They love and respect each other, they’re willing to meet each others’ expectations and able to work well together.

Venus trine Uranus is an extremely fun aspect. Dan considers Rupert a very unusual, yet fascinating person; on the other hand, Rupert is greatly amused by Dan’s antics. Dan admires Rupert’s natural gifts, his great instincts and creative potential: he is indeed a Rupert fan! On the other hand, Rupert wishes he were as charming, self-confident and easygoing as Dan, and craves his social skills. They have a similar sense of humour, and they “get” each others’ jokes! Their relationship is never boring, and they always think of new ways to keep each other on their feet. They function best in big social groups and events, and may support some causes together. Of course, they have been put in numerous exciting situations together, both on and off screen, and their friendship is coloured by glamour, celebrity, success, wealth and worldwide admiration.

Uranus trine Sun is an aspect with great potential for mutual personal growth. As we all know, they met and developed their friendship in very unusual circumstances; but this was a fortunate encounter, as they’re both able to bring out the best in each other. They know each other well, they know how different they are, and they have their own ways of communicating with each other. Dan encourages Rupert to be himself, and Rupert makes Dan feel like he belongs in the social group/environment they are a part of. They are not dependent on each other: even when forced to spend long days together, they give each other enough room to breath, and encourage mutual independence. They may spend long periods without actually seeing each other; they both need these breaks. But once they meet up again, they resume their friendship as if they’ve only just seen each other yesterday. They will continue having this type of relationship in the many years to come: although they won’t be forced to spend as much time together, they will not lose touch with each other. On the negative side, Dan wants to keep Rupert on his feet all the time, but Rupert might find Dan’s constant desire for change, challenge and excitement quite tiring.

Since they were born within a year, they have mutual conjunctions of several “transcendental” planets; the most interesting aspect is Saturn conjunct Neptune. This means that they share the same unusual destiny, and sometimes find it difficult to tell the difference between who they really are and their public/movie personas. As a “fixed” person, Dan has firm attitudes and beliefs; but Rupert’s “mutable” nature might frequently shake Dan, making him feel disorientated. This aspect may result in one provoking the inner turmoil and self deprecation in the other one, but in the long run it helps them grow up and gain wisdom well beyond their age. Dan tends to see things in black and white, while Rupert is aware of the myriad of colourful nuances. Dan’s practical and thrifty side is constantly challenged by Rupert’s dreamy idealism; on the other hand, Dan finds Rupert quite irresponsible on occasion, and probably tells him frequently that he should find ways to cash on his gifts better. Rupert may feel quite pressured by Dan, and there is also danger of miscommunication, because Dan likes to express himself openly, directly and clearly, and often has difficulty decoding Rupert’s ciphered messages.

Mercury sextile Jupiter is another good aspect, which means that Dan invigorates Rupert’s thinking process, making him able to clearly and lucidly express his desires and affections. When Rupert is honest with Dan, he can expect the same in return. Dan makes him ready to tackle problems, and to communicate with others better. In essence, this is a relationship between a disciple (Dan) and his mentor (Rupert): Rupert might help Dan gain deeper insights; he may support and encourage him. They like to play games and sports together. When they work, Dan throws in new ideas all the time, while Rupert makes sure they’re executed correctly.

Now, the not-so-good aspects. Rupert’s quirky conjunction of Saturn and Uranus in Sagittarius badly affects Dan’s sentimental Moon in Pisces. As we have seen, despite his calm demeanour, there is an element of unpredictability in Rupert: he can be both shy and goofy, cautious and adventurous, conservative and rebellious at the same time! As a “fixed” person, Dan doesn’t really appreciate Rupert’s “mutability”; as a very emotional and choleric bloke, Dan may find Rupert quite cold, aloof, detached and difficult. On the other hand, Rupert may find Dan quite childish, loud, bossy, intrusive and nosy. Saturn square Moon and Uranus square Moon indicate that they run into conflicts quite often. Dan may frequently feel that Rupert cold-showers his enthusiasm, or ridicules his over(t)ly emotional nature. On the other hand, Rupert may think that Dan is an unbearable drama queen, and thus he may find it difficult to sympathise with him. They can go to extremes, from deliberately grating on each other’s nerves, to practically ignoring each other. And then they go back to being friends again, and the circle repeats itself.

Although Rupert is only a year older than Dan, he often treats him like a kid, and plays a kind of a “father figure” to him. Dan may feel that he can’t penetrate through Rupert’s armour, despite all his efforts. So, he runs away whining about Rupert’s aloofness, leaving the latter even more convinced that Dan needs to grow up and stop dramatising everything! Dan’s fiery temperament is constantly stiffened by Rupert’s quiet stoicism; Dan’s need for admiration and emotional reassurance constantly bumps into the wall of Rupert’s disinterest; and Dan’s need for simple and direct answers is drowned into the ocean of Rupert’s fluid and dreamy complexities. “Yes or no?!” screams Dan impatiently. “There is no yes or no, only a myriad of states between these two,” answers Rupert wisely, to Dan’s great annoyance.

Dan thinks of Rupert as an enigma, someone quite difficult to figure out. Dan likes to speak up openly, say exactly what he thinks, and expects the others to do the same; but, with Rupert, he often finds himself confused, and it drives him mad. They might inhibit each others’ expression, and have difficulty confiding and fully trusting each other. They can make each other feel isolated, self-critical and moody. Although they were very young when they first met, they must have realised very quickly that they would be sentenced to spend long years together. Some authors term the Moon/Saturn aspects a “carmic” bond, because being with each other is a learning process for them both. Rupert doesn’t know how to react when Dan expresses his feelings openly, because it awakens his latent fears and inhibitions. Thus he reacts by limiting his emotional expression and assuming a “parental” role. When together, they tend to focus on the work at hand, and they might develop an attachment to material things, as a means of securing stability. Whenever one of them is negative it has a profoundly depressive effect on the other one.

Moon square Uranus indicates that these two are quite fascinated by each other, but unable to figure out the other party. But now that they have grown older and more mature, they have probably learned how to relax around each other and show weaknesses without fear of being ridiculed. They have been destined to grow up together, which has forced them to get to know each other better and work on overcoming their differences. Thus, a catchphrase that sums up their relationship is “Better the Devil you know!”

Rupert’s Saturn and Uranus are also opposed to Dan’s Jupiter in Gemini. These aspect amplify the conflicts indicated by Moon square Saturn&Uranus. Dan’s restless, “hyper”, impatient and intolerant nature urges him to constantly “strike out” on his own and do things his own way. Thus he finds delight in neglecting other people’s opinions and advices – especially Rupert’s! These aspects may indicate their occasional mutual disrespect. Rupert is irritated by Dan’s grandiose, flamboyant self-righteousness, while Dan feels that Rupert constantly scrutinises him and stiffens his enthusiasm.

The numerous aspects with Saturn indicate that 90% of conflicts arise because the two of them were forced to WORK together since their childhood days and carry the weight of pressures that being part of the Harry Potter phenomenon brings. This is particularly emphasised by their double mutual aspects between Mars and Saturn. Somehow, the practical concerns (i.e. work) have always taken precedence in their relationship, and prevented them from being – just kids. They always had to think of the “good of the company” (i.e. movie studio) and suppress their spontaneous reactions. Add to this the pressures put by parents, fans, media, movie critics etc. – it’s unbelievable that these two haven’t lost their minds yet! Thus, Rupert and Dan could never be completely comfortable around each other, because the entire burden of expectations, responsibilities and competitiveness has always stood in the way and made it difficult for them to express their true thoughts and feelings around each other. They get along best in a non-working environment, which allows them to loosen up and just have fun together and enjoy each other’s company.

Dan’s Neptune afflicts Rupert’s Mars, indicating that Dan makes Rupert feel even more of a “loner” than he already is. Dan may be quite unsupportive of Rupert’s endeavours, and Rupert might find having to live in Dan’s shadow a rather unpleasant experience. On a positive side, they make each other sit back and reflect on past accomplishments and see what could have been done better.

To conclude, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint are two very different people, who have been united by their extraordinary destiny. Theirs is a carmic bond, and being together has been a learning process for both boys. They are coworkers first – because they have to be – but they are friends too. In nearly ten years that they have spent together, their friendship has been through many ups and downs, as they have both grown and matured. Quite amazingly, their friendship has endured all the immense professional pressures and media scrutiny, and it will actually flourish once they have closed the HP chapter in their lives and gained more freedom. Saturn and Neptune sextile Pluto indicate that Dan and Rupert empower each other to do great things. When they’re together, they buckle down and get their work done. They have learned that working hard now pays off a great deal later. They have helped each other summon up discipline to complete the job at hand, as well as plan for the future both financially and socially. Rupert admires Dan’s ambition and dedication, and this in turn inspires him to do his best. And vice versa. In the future, they might occasionally turn to each other for guidance, and it will be great fun to see them in twenty years time, as middle aged men, when they meet up to recall their golden years together!

Love, Prof. Trelawney

In the next issue of Grintastic: Rupert Grint’s Solar (Annual) Horoscope!