Born: April 24, 1942, Brooklyn, NY
Barbra Streisand is a talent for the ages, yet sometimes its hard to see past her much-ballyhooed features and diva-esque personality. This Brooklyn-born gal started singing and acting early on and was still a relative pup when she hit the stage as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. The rest, as they say, is history, but its definitely a tale worth telling. Streisand has set herself apart by succeeding on many stages. As a singer, The Voice has recorded countless albums and collected an armload of Grammys. Her musical stylings have translated to the small screen as well, where over thirty years worth of musical specials have yielded numerous Emmys. On the silver screen, Streisands considerable talents as actress, producer and director have also been richly rewarded (she has two Oscars). After a series of high-profile love affairs (producer Jon Peters, actor Don Johnson and newsman Peter Jennings are among her conquests), Streisand has settled into wedded bliss with actor James Brolin.
Born with her Sun in Taurus, Streisand has the Bulls characteristic drive and endurance. Those influenced by this Sign are also reliable and conservative and enjoy a hard days work. That level of work often yields the material comforts which the Bull so fervently craves. Expect Streisand to be alternately responsible and unyielding, often patient yet sometimes woefully possessive and jealous. Bottom line: Dont look for Streisand to change her tune.
Streisand owes her flair for the dramatic to her Moon in Leo. This placement speaks to one who is a bit self-centered and adores the bouquets and accolades that are accorded to a star. Babs loves being the boss but can also be the nurturer, taking great pride in her home and family. Since her Moon is Conjunct Pluto, the Planet of Power, look for intense emoting from the songstress. Streisand will pick up on the weaknesses of others and use this gambit to seize control. This alignment gets even edgier since its affected by Streisands Taurus Sun. The divas Sun is also Square Moon and Pluto, creating further tension. The Sun and Moon are very personal Planets, so when Pluto is introduced into the mix, things get pretty messy. Simply put, Streisands Sun and Moon are at war with one another, creating upheaval and allowing the actress to gain little satisfaction from her considerable achievements. A silver lining, however, can be gleaned from Plutos rebirthing energy: The star can always be reborn!
Thanks to a Rising Sign of Aries at 0 degrees, Streisands image to the world is all about me. How else do you become a diva? This lady exudes courage and daring and is intent on pushing envelopes. Competitive? Yep -- and impatient and energetic to boot. With her Mercury in Taurus, though, Streisands chatter is well thought-out. She measures her words and says sensible things that will get her ahead.
Its Venus in Pisces that defines this lady in the game of love. Streisand has high ideals when it comes to a lover. If her intended doesnt live up to expectations, shell be disappointed, a common occurrence since her expectations are often unrealistic. Love really rules this funny girl, and impractical as that may be, it is her cross to bear.
With Mars in Gemini, Streisands Planet of Passion gets a real talking-to. Its all about words here, as the actress takes the Twins penchant for chatter to new levels, arguing at every turn, sometimes simply for the fun of it. Look out world -- or is that colleagues? Streisands notorious difficulties on the set may get their energy from this placement, as the producer/directors keen intellect can result in a flurry of barbs to anyone in her presence. Since Mars is Square Neptune, the Planet of Illusion, in her chart, Streisands best ideas may be a real stretch. She talks a good game and possesses mercurial energy, but beneath it all may be ill-advised moves and hidden agendas. The actress may also resort to escapism when her seemingly good ideas are given short shrift.
One last look at Streisands chart shows all her Planets except Venus below the horizon. This formation in the heavens speaks to a very personal and private person here on Earth. Babs really doesnt want her life exposed -- and what she doesnt want, she doesnt get.
