Barbara Streisand
Star sign: Taurus

Born with her Sun in Taurus, Barbara Streisand has the Bull's characteristic drive and endurance. Those influenced by this Sign are also reliable and conservative and enjoy a hard day's work. That level of work often yields the material comforts which the Bull so fervently craves. Expect Barbara to be responsible but unyielding, often patient yet sometimes woefully possessive and jealous. Bottom line: Don't look for Streisand to change her tune.

Barbara owes her flair for the dramatic to her Moon in Leo. This placement speaks to one who is a little self-centred and adores the bouquets and accolades 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 emotions 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 it's affected by Barbara's Taurus Sun. The diva's 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 can get messy. Simply put, Streisand's Sun and Moon are at war with one another, creating upheaval and preventing the actress from gaining satisfaction from her considerable achievements.

As a result of a Rising Sign of Aries at 8 degrees, the image Streisand presents 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 back the boundaries. Competitive? Yes - and impatient and energetic to boot. With her Mercury in Taurus, though, Barara's chatter is well thought-out. She measures her words and says sensible things that will get her ahead.

It's Venus in Pisces that defines this lady in the game of love. Streisand has high ideals when it comes to romance. If her intended doesn't live up to expectations, she'll 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, Barbara's Planet of Passion gets a real talking-to. It's 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. Streisand's notorious difficulties on the set may get their energy from this placement, as the producer/director's keen intellect can result in a flurry of barbs to anyone in her presence. 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 Streisand's 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 doesn't want her life exposed - and with her new hubby Brolin she may have found the perfect shield.