Accessible Cancer Meets Non-Conventional Hero

Actor John Cusack’s Astrology profile

based on the Astrology of Jeff Jawer

John Cusack was born on June 28, 1966 with the Sun in protective and sensitive Cancer, the characteristics attributed to his Hollywood success. His Water sign provides him with the elements of care, concern, humanity and accessibility that audiences love. Astrology-lovers will especially enjoy seeing him play an unsuspecting hero in 2012 -- a blockbuster surrounding the widely-discussed and debated date on the Mayan calendar -- December 21, 2012 -- and its possible repercussions on humanity.

John Cusack has been acting in movies for more than three decades -- with 80's classics like Sixteen Candles and Say Anything -- yet has remained on top with critically-acclaimed films like Being John Malcovich and High Fidelity. With a great combination of boyish charm and understated cynicism that has worn well over the years, John has a sense of self-confidence without seeming arrogant. 

While Cancers often have withdrawn personalities due to their need for space in the comfort of their "shells," John’s outgoing side is a strong reflection of his action-oriented planet Mars in Gemini. This explains his energy, wit and the drive needed to succeed in the entertainment industry -- and why he dropped out of college after only one year to pursue a serious acting career. The aspect also breeds restlessness and a desire to always be on the go, which is perfect for an actor who is constantly picking up and leaving new projects.

John Cusack's communication planet Mercury in disciplined Saturn brings balance to his work ethic. With an appreciation for the aesthetics, he taps into his creativity and uses strong powers of concentration to learn his many versatile roles. Ultimately, his Sun sign in Cancer makes him especially endearing, because it allows John to show vulnerability without appearing to be overly needy, and he seems more like a regular person than a movie star.

To play the lead role of Jackson Curtis in 2012, John used his cautious and careful mentality provided by his Sun square Saturn, to portray a "modern master" of scientific novels -- a struggling writer who bases his political and apocalyptical books off of the 2012 controversy. Curtis dedicates himself to researching and educating others about what may or may not happen on the fateful date, and while the world is skeptical at first, his knowledge is crucial to planetary survival once that date actually occurs. John’s character must join the ranks of heroes, using instinct as well as natural intellect. In real life, John Cusack is a man of instinct over intellect, which helps him find the strength and balance needed to put his hero's leadership skills  to the ultimate test in the fate of humanity.