When tragedy struck, she turned grief into giving…
Model-turned movie actress and Grey’s Anatomy star Katherine Heigl was deeply affected by the death of her 15-year-old brother in a car accident in 1986. But like a true Sag, she reacted to the tragedy with optimism, and jumped in to do something positive.
Since her brother was an animal lover, she started the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation in his honor. “He extended his compassion and kindness to all creatures, great and small. The foundation is his legacy.” Its programs include moving dogs and cats from high-kill to no-kill shelters. Leave it to an idealistic Sag to turn heartbreak into hope!
This famous Sag has several secret talents…
American audiences know award-winning French actor Vincent Cassel from his roles in Black Swan, Ocean’s Twelve, Ocean’s Thirteen, and Elizabeth. What they may not know is that he also sings and practices the Brazilian martial art of capoeira. Centaurs have to stay busy all the time!
Just like your symbol combines qualities of human and horse, Sagittarius melds many, sometimes contradictory, attributes. Vincent’s varied performances have been described as both “charismatic” and “idiosyncratic” and his characters both “alluring” and “grotesque”. He’s passionate, self-confident, driven—and he can speak his mind in five languages (that’s so Sag)!
Strong, resilient, and smart—that’s this star Sag…
“Thinking man’s bombshell” Paula Patton has played opposite Denzel Washington (Déjà Vu), Kiefer Sutherland (Mirrors), and Tom Cruise (Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol). From a start behind the camera, she was 27 before she tried acting. Her sweetness and enthusiasm have made her a fan favorite, but she’s also a realist.
Her hard-wired Sagittarian optimism has served her well. In 2014, she separated from husband Robin Thicke, but her positive outlook remains. “I like to see the glass half full instead of half empty.”
Want the truth and a laugh? Ask a Sagittarius!
Sagittarians Jon Stewart and Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) have more in common than gray hair! Both satirical wits excel at pointing out the absurdities in American politics and life. That arrow the Archer is poised to shoot? It’s aimed directly at untruths, unfairness, and pretention.
If Twain were alive today, he’d no doubt be tweeting in support of abolition, blogging in favor of women’s rights, and skewering politicians and bloviators as host of his own late-night talk show.“Clothes make the man,” said Twain. “Naked people have little or no influence on society.”Who says you can’t learn a civic lessons and have laugh at the same time?
This Sag’s talents are unique and boundless…
Polymath Stephen Hough epitomizes Sag’s need to see, learn, and do. This accomplished pianist is also a composer, painter, poet, author, and blogger. He’s won international piano competitions and poetry prizes, performed with orchestras worldwide, and exhibited his artwork in galleries. He’s recorded more than 50 albums and teaches piano at two music academies. He has a master’s degree from Juilliard and a “genius” award from the MacArthur Foundation.
Wise, joyful, interested, and interesting, he’s an example of Sag’s enthusiasm and eternal search for wisdom. His advice on practicing for amateur musicians, “leave the ego-posturing to the professionals….make demands on yourself, fill the time well, concentrate… but then enjoy.” Sounds like good advice for life!
This brave Sag has faced a lot—but she’s thriving!
Anchor of ABC’s Good Morning America, Robin Roberts has faced more than her share of adversity, and overcome more than her share of obstacles. But in true Sag style, she’s faced them all with courage, humor, and optimism. Robin broke barriers as ESPN’s first black female sportscaster. In 2007, she survived breast cancer. And in 2012, she defeated myelodysplastic syndrome. By going public with her battle with the rare blood disease, the number of potential bone marrow donors at Be the Match increased 1800%.
The charismatic Peabody Award winner returned to GMA in February 2013. Filled with gratitude, she told Ellen DeGeneres, “I have never been this happy nor healthy in such a long time.” A true Sagittarian through and through.
Wise Words from Famous Sea Goats
Here are some of the best words, from funny to profound, from Goat stars:
“I’ve always liked Saturn. But I also have some sympathy for Pluto because I heard it’s been downgraded from a planet, and I think it should remain a planet. Once you’ve given something planetary status it’s kind of mean to take it away.” – Jared Leto
“Life’s too short to deal with other people’s insecurities.” – Anthony Hopkins
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” – Dolly Parton
“They’re funny things, Accidents. You never have them till you’re having them.” – A. A. Milne
“Fish and visitors stink after three days.” – Benjamin Franklin
“The very essence of the creative is its novelty, and hence we have no standard by which to judge it.” – Carl Rogers
“My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can.” – Cary Grant
“We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – E. M. Forster
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
These famous Capricorns had major red carpet mess-ups!
People think Capricorns are sort of boring in the fashion department. Well here’s proof that’s a total misconception!
Marilyn Manson. Rainbow leopard leisure suit, siren red tresses, and a date in a see-through dress? YIKES!
Rod Stewart. He really lived up those 80s trends back when he was with model Rachel Hunter. Bright purple, polka dots, mix in some pin stripes, plaid, and a winged collar… and don’t forget his “timeless” shaggy, spiky hair!
January Jones. Sure, this Mad Men beauty can rock the red carpet, too, but let’s not forget the 2013 Met Gala scariness… weird sparkly black eye liner, part-braid-part faux-hawk, heavy, full-coverage metallic black gown. It wasn’t Halloween!
These Cap celebrities are workaholics…
Everyone knows Capricorns work hard and are determined to succeed. But these Goats took it to an extreme and hold multiple highly successful careers!
Ryan Seacrest: DJ, radio personality, TV show host, award show host, producer… he’s been nominated for several Emmys and won one for producing.
Jared Leto: He started as a TV star, switched over to lead singer of a popular rock band (and writes songs, too) while doing major films, and recently won an Oscar! He’s also a director, producer, activist, and philanthropist.
Zooey Deschanel: She’s an actress both on the big and TV screen, musician, has graced many ads and magazines for her quirky yet sexy persona, and is also a song writer.
What few know Capricorns can do so well…
So, all Capricorns are practical, serious workaholics, right? Totally wrong! Caps might get a reputation for being too stuck in routine, stubborn, and, well, kind of boring. But anyone making that judgment just hasn’t been lucky enough to see the real Goat!
Capricorns are incredibly creative. Their artistic side is often stifled because most fields in the arts don’t pay enough to make a decent living or even get by on. But you can find Capricorns lost in painting, outside taking amazing photos, and creating other unique masterpieces with their own two hands and imagination. So, don’t sell yourself or another Capricorn short—art runs in their blood!