Star sign: Gemini

Born under a Gemini Sun, Elizabeth Hurley seems to be just as much an Air Sign Gemini as she does an Earth Sign Virgo. With three Planets in Gemini and three in Virgo, she's the perfect combination of many of these two Signs' most prominent traits. While she is definitely a perfectionist about her appearance like any good Virgo should be, she's also very talkative and playful in conversation -- a trademark of a true Gemini. Her humour leans toward the somewhat bawdy, and she has admitted to finding anything about 'bottoms and toilets' hilarious. She must have absolutely loved working with Mike Myers in Austin Powers, International Man of Mystery!

As a Gemini, Hurley probably feels distracted and uninterested if she's put in confining or monotonous situations. It's variety and endless activity that keeps things exciting for her. Lucky for her, she has found several passions that keep her occupied and fascinated. When it comes time for long, tedious photo shoots, it's Hurley's Virgo perfectionism that keeps her head in the game. Without that diligence, she's likely be bored to tears very quickly.

Mercury and Jupiter are the other two celestial bodies in Gemini. When Mercury sits in Gemini, that restless spirit is further reinforced. Those with this position possess great powers of logic and perception. Their minds are nimble and quick, but their energies can be unfocused. Often someone like this will initiate many intriguing projects only to leave them behind in an ever-growing trail of unfinished business. It's not as if she needs any further mental stamina, but Jupiter, the Planet of Luck, adds even more fuel to her fire. Jupiter rules not only luck, but also learning and ideology. Benevolent Jupiter in Gemini makes for someone with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.

One thing that, up until 2000, kept her busy for years was her relationship with fellow actor Hugh Grant. They met while shooting a film back in 1987 and were attached until their very friendly split-up 13 years later. Hurley loyally stuck by his side through some very public ups-and-downs -- namely Grant's infamous 1995 tryst and subsequent arrest. That sort of devotion is common with people whose Venus rests in the maternal and emotional Water Sign of Cancer. They mate for security and love unconditionally, choosing to overlook a flaw rather than face losing a friend or lover.

Where enthusiasm and drive -- the realms of the Planet Mars -- are concerned, that fussy Virgo shows up again. This position lends an efficient and practical influence, and often these individuals overly concern themselves with health and hygiene. More to the point, these people are very nearly perfect -- or else they try hard to be. And in Hurley's chart, her Sun is Square Mars, unleashing the fire of Mars and strengthening whatever qualities Virgo would have influenced. Ms. Hurley wouldn't be one to quibble with when it comes to the way she looks or presents herself. In fashion and appearance, it's her way or no way at all.

Hurley certainly has no problem saying what she means -- no matter how brash. Mars factors in again in its Square to Mercury, the Planet of Communication. Coupled with that Mercury in Gemini, this celestial position throws in a habit of four-letter words or dirty jokes for good measure.

Thanks to strong aspects -- Sun Conjunctions between Mercury and Jupiter, for example -- Hurley is all about forward movement and ideas -- and the willpower and confidence to see it all through despite the strong, restless Gemini presence in her chart. Hurley should watch out, though, with a Stellium of both Gemini and Virgo and her powerful Opposition of Mars to Saturn, she may often be torn between the desire to take action and the fear of the consequences should she act on her impulses. It's an ongoing struggle between the quicksilver Gemini and the perfection-seeking Virgo. It's a good bet she'll come out victorious though ... and probably beautifully groomed too!

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