Born: August 17, 1960, Burbank, California
The idea of being Madonnas favorite boy toy may have had its appeal, but it grew old for actor Sean Penn (they married in 85 and divorced in 89). Occasionally slugging it out with photographers and film extras has gotten Penn into plenty of trouble, but luckily for worldwide audiences, he seems to have outgrown his bad-boy ways and settled into some serious acting (not to mention a serious relationship and a family with actress Robin Wright Penn). While early flicks such as Bad Boys and Fast Times at Ridgemont High got Penn noticed, its the actors impassioned performances in Dead Man Walking, The Thin Red Line and Mystic River that have earned him critical raves. What do the stars foretell for our favorite bad boy?
Born under a Leo Sun, Penn simply has to be the boss. This may have been the big problem in his marriage to Madonna, since shes also a Leo with a yen for dominance. Penn has to be in control and hes going to be a loudmouth while hes at it. True to his Leo Sun, the actor is much the authoritarian, although hes also creative, vital and courageous to the max. Oh, and he loves being center stage!
Due to his Cancer Moon, Penn has a keen sense of family and truly enjoys parenting, a quality reinforced by his Leo Sun. The flip side of this Cancerian energy is a tendency to brood. He is very emotionally sensitive and may withdraw into a protective shell when things become too intense.
With his Mercury in Leo, Penn is pegged as a master storyteller, blessed with dramatic flair. Since his Mercury is Square Neptune, however, the actors stories may have a surreal quality to them. Is he telling the truth or making things up? Even Penn may not know for sure, but this aspect may be the one that attracts him to such strange and surreal films as Hurlyburly and U Turn.
His Venus in Virgo marks Penn as one who is mannered in the game of love. No Romeo here! He takes his time before committing himself to anyone, but once he does, it will be hard for him to disconnect. Since his Venus is Conjunct powerful Pluto, the actor is very charismatic and desirable to the opposite sex. His Venus is also Square Mars, meaning Penn may not be quite as warmly affectionate as his lovers might prefer. Although theres a strong attraction between the sexes here, the actor will be clueless as to his partners needs, the kind of thing that could lead to problems down the road.
Having Mars in Gemini is the key to Penns success as an actor. Communication is his forte, and he knows how to use words to his own (great advantage). He can be witty, intense, chatty and intellectual, and he loves a good debate. Since his Mars is Square Pluto, the smart barbs get even sharper. Penn wont yield or submit to anyone!
