Gerard Butler Celebrity Profile

The Ugly Truth star Gerard Butler's profile

based on the Astrology of Jeff Jawer

You may not immediately recognize the name, but you've probably seen Gerard Butler on the big screen many times, taking on a staggering range of personalities. Whether he's behind a mask playing the ill-fated lead of Phantom of the Opera or inhabiting a desolate, more ruthless world in films like battlefield thriller 300 or the epic Beowulf & Grendel, one look at Gerard's Astrology tells you why this ruggedly handsome actor remains the dark, mysterious stranger of Hollywood -- he has a lot of Scorpio in his chart!

Although Gerard's "outsider" status can partly be explained by the fact that he hails from Glasgow, Scotland, his smoldering intensity on-screen, as well as the weight of the roles he's taken on, are perfectly in line with his Scorpion Sun sign. Under the sign of sex and death, Scorpios are known for the power of their emotions. The negative side of this is jealousy, romantic obsession or a vengeful streak, but Gerard appears to have kept his personal life in check, preferring to direct the drama toward his performances.

With his mental planet of Mercury also in Scorpio, Gerard oozes depth and can communicate volumes in few words. His performance in the touching family drama Dear Frankie gave him the chance to play quiet, ominous, loyal and loving -- all while portraying a character simply called "The Stranger"! And although he got to lighten up in the romantic comedy PS, I Love You, his presence lingered on throughout the film, impacting each character, even though he dies within the first few minutes!

With love planet Venus also in Scorpio, Gerard requires nothing less than a complete connection in all relationships. Although Gerard remains an eligible bachelor, he brings this lust for a deep romantic bond into so many of the characters he portrays: the disfigured but wildly talented composer in Phantom of the Opera, who becomes so possessive of his young protoge that only death can separate them; the titular character of Dracula 2000 -- a legendary figure who combined that oh-so-Scorpio fascination with sex and death so perfectly by existing as a creature of the night. Now, in his latest role as Mike in The Ugly Truth, he takes a more humorous approach to the underbelly of love: he plays a dubious "love guru" whose advice is based on the premise that men cannot fight their basic caveman urges, and the sooner that women accept this, the happier everyone will be!

Luckily, Gerard's burning intensity is balanced with his action planet Mars in the more detached sign of Aquarius. Because Aquarius often thinks of the greater good, Gerard's approach to work (and life) is a very cooperative one, which has endeared him to many famous costars and established directors on this side of the pond. It also prevents Gerard from being too fame-hungry, which frees him up to take on roles that interest him -- not guaranteed box office successes! Luckily for us, this can ensure longevity in the film world.