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Vince Sorenti

The following profile is on comedian
Vince Sorrenti
and was first published in
The Astrological Monthly Review in 1997.
In upcoming months I will feature various profiles on well
known personalities so please check here for regular updates.

WOULD THE REAL
VINCE SORRENTI
PLEASE STAND UP!

This is such a complex chart that it is not easy working out where to begin. :)

To simplify matters I will commence with the most elevated planet in his chart, which is the Moon. The Moon represents the mother and is located in the stable and fixed sign of Taurus close to Vince’s Midheaven (which is how the world sees us). This shows that his mother would play a very important role in her son’s life and would have been like the rock of Gibraltar to him, always there to guide and to give advice, yet ultimately knowing that her son’s life would be directed by his own independent and unique way.

She would provide him with a safe and secure home environment, a solid background upon which to build and grow from. His mother would have been aware from when he was just a young child that here was a powerful and unstoppable force, headstrong and willful and determined to make his presence felt. He would probably have been quite a handful to rear. He would have been always full of energy, bouncing around and gaining attention. Even while still young he would have learnt the advantages of laying on the charm and the giant smile to achieve what he wanted.

MASTERFUL AND CONFIDENT

On reaching adulthood he would appear masterful and confident no matter what the situation may be. He would always make an impression on entering a room and delight in the attention that his presence would attract. His personality would ignite and inspire. No-one would dare try to pull the wool over his eyes.

This man was not meant to walk down the well trodden 9 to 5 path or any other conventional route. This is indicated by the planet Uranus which is the closest planet to his Ascendant and located in the first house of self, the ego, the persona. I would say that he decided very early in life that he would go his own way in life, choose his own career and lifestyle, no matter that it doesn’t fit in with what society or anyone thinks. He obviously stuck to his guns and has carved out a suitable niche for himself that suits his personality and chosen lifestyle.

UNUSUAL AND FASCINATING

Uranus close to the Ascendant often produces a manner that is seen as quite magnetic, unusual and fascinating to others. Some may view this as wayward or unconventional but for Vince, he is just displaying his own way of expressing himself with no apologies to anyone. Sometimes the body movements are jerky and quick and he may often startle people in his unexpected and sudden actions. This planet is known for all that is out of the ordinary, which describes Vince’s personality more than any other factor. There will be no two like him.

He has found a formulae for success by being himself in everything that he does and wins admiration in the process. No-one would fully understand him, you just have to love him instead. He would generally tend to do the unexpected, on his own initiative and be as spontaneous as the mood takes him. If you have trouble keeping up with him, then stand aside, Vince is coming through.

This planet Uranus in the first house is accompanied by another mighty planet, Pluto, the transformer of the zodiac. This placement is well known for producing the kind of person who goes where angels fear to tread and I dare say Vince has walked down some rocky roads in his lifetime with courage, tenacity and a determination that is fierce and brave. Pluto gives an intensity to the character and is deep and brooding. However his Leo ascendant of always wanting to show the fun loving side would help mask most of what he may feel deep in his soul.

BENEATH THE SURFACE

Pluto operates beneath the surface and only rises when there is to be a total and complete transformation of the current situation. Pluto always wipes the slate clean. Vince would have the ability to draw upon energy and drive that may not be apparent to those around him. He would have enormous reserves, physically and mentally. However the mental energies can be somewhat drained and leave him feeling irritable, nervous and scattered at times, and it is at those times that he should seek some solitude from the everyday world and recuperate.

There are subtleties to the Plutonian way that are hard to fathom. Seldom can an outsider penetrate and know everything about what goes on inside Vince’s head. He can shut you out with a cool and calculated stare if he wanted to or answer in such a way that you are not even sure what your question was. He reveals only what he wants you to know about himself.

He is secretive, selective and trusts people only after a long period of time. It is as if he is always adding things up, people and situations, storing knowledge, to be retrieved later if and when required. He is the gatherer of information, yet reveals little to few. When you have been chosen to be his friend or confidante, you are fortunate indeed to witness the unfolding of his intricate and complex nature. He does nothing by halves.

LEO ASCENDANT

There is such a strong Plutonian/Scorpion influence operating in his chart and this is shown by the fact that he has a Leo Ascendant, the Sun being the ruler of Leo is located in Aries (co-ruled by Pluto and Mars) and is in the Scorpionic 8th house, naturally ruled by both Mars and Pluto.

In a nutshell, in no way could you refer to Vince as “what you see is what you get”, quite the contrary. The Aries desire for leadership and his ambitious aspirations would be deepened by the influence of the Scorpionic traits of resourcefulness and penetrating insight.

He goes after what he wants and usually gets it, mainly due to his sense of determination and desire to achieve. The unfathomable quality associated with the planet Pluto would be emphasised because it is placed in the first house of personality and also because of the Ascendant’s ruler the Sun being placed in Pluto’s eigth house. This seems to suggest that part of Vince’s personality and life is kept secret and private.

PRIVATE AND UNTOUCHABLE

I doubt that too many people could say they really know him. It is not that he is totally unpredictable, although that is certainly a part and parcel of this whole chart, it is that he is such a private and untouchable man in his own way. As the sign Scorpio is located on his third house cusp of the mind and communications, this is one of the areas that it would affect. The result could be that he has a way of speaking that does not reveal too much about him and he would have turned this into quite a knack.

Some may call this evasiveness, whereas I would say that he has learnt this from early in his youth and found that this is his way of dealing with unwanted questions about things he may consider personal. I doubt that Vince would answer any personal questions about himself to many people. Even those closest to him would realise when to stop probing, his cool glare could stop them in their tracks. His friends may refer to him as being friendly, charming, yet intense and a deep thinker.

A PASSIONATE MAN

The Sun and Venus together in the sign of Aries certainly show a passionate nature. He would be inclined to be quite demonstrative with his affections, should he truly like you, you’d certainly know it. This sign is associated with impulsiveness, and as Venus is the plant of love and affections, in this sign he would be quick to show his love and admiration if you were the object of his desire.

The Sun in Aries alone produces an adventurous and risk taking personality, and combined with Venus this gives extra energy and aliveness to the sensual side of life. He would like to feel and experience everything! Arians like to be first, do things as they think of them and are great at getting things started and are very enthusiastic throughout the formation of anything that they take an instant liking to. The follow through is not of too much interest to an Arian.

MAGNETIC FORCE

As this placement is located in the house connected with sex, rebirth, the partners income, taxes, insurance etc., this gives an intensity to the love nature and makes the person feel drawn towards their partner as if by a strong magnetic force. The chosen partner will seem to Vince to be his “soul mate” and that they have some kind of “karmic tie”. Each would have to learn to give the other “room to breathe”.

Venus in Aries wants to get the relationship started quickly, preferably yesterday. Love at first sight occurs as the feelings are affected immediately. Because everything is done in such a hurry, it is often later in the relationship that it is obvious that little is known about each other and that can be when problems become noticeable. Then the process of learning to become friends is warranted.

ELUSIVE NEPTUNE

Vince has what we call a Water Grand Trine in his chart. This is when three planets form a 120 degree aspect to one another and all in the same element. He has energetic Mars in Cancer in the 11th house aspecting communicative Mercury in Pisces in the 7th and both are aspecting the elusive planet Neptune in the sign Scorpio in the 3rd house. Once again, the sign Scorpio is involved adding a mysterious and intangible quality to his nature. He would find it easy to find the words for anything he wants to say as there is clarity and ease of speech or writing.

He would probably never be lost for words. Neptune gives the ability to charm and be elusive and unreachable, yet retain the element of mystique and naivety. Mars finds the impetus and drive to put forth his own unique ideas into practice and to utilise these abilities to forge an income for himself, as Mercury, the planet involved in the Grand Trine, rules his second house of income. Neptune is also inspirational and will give him ideas and options for various ways to utilise his talents. This Grand Trine is probably the most beneficial planetary combination that he has in his chart that allows him to channel his ideas and talents and to make practical use of them to earn a living. He will never be short on ideas as to how and when he can make some cash.

DESIRE TO BE FREE

Jupiter has the desire to be free, liberal and without restraint, while Saturn wishes to conform, be conservative, maintain the status quo and uphold tradition. These two planets combined often produce a restlessness between the two differing modes of self expression. Maturity often brings a blending of these opposites, yet prior to adulthood, often one will win out at the expense of the other.

This placement of Jupiter and Saturn in the sixth house of health and work and closely aspected by a conjunction, yet divided by being in different signs of the zodiac, adds an interesting element to his chart. Jupiter always wants to do everything in a big way, just the opposite of Saturn which tends to restrict one’s activities and make the working environment small and oppressive. He will tend to swing one way and then the next with regards to work situations and the conditions that he is prepared to endure in the process of making a living.

One minute he may be enthusiastic and expansive in his outlook and then later feel that he has gone overboard on some point or decision and start cutting back or making retractions.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

During the next few years Vince has some interesting Progressed Aspects. His Progressed Sun will favourably aspect the North Node. As the Node tends to relate to our society and how we relate to it he will find that he has opportunities to be received favourably from the public. This can also affect his personal life, where he may find himself involved in a partnership, personal or otherwise that proves to be a fortunate relationship for him. This is followed on by another Progressed Sun aspect to Pluto.

These two aspects also show that the situations and the person who is going to make an impact on his life, will add another dimension to his life and he and the other person will be transformed by their involvement. This will give Vince the best opportunity to really make a name for himself.

MAJOR TURNING POINT

He may come into favour with someone prominent, make associations with powerful people and find himself in a most fortuitous situation as regards to what he wants to do with his life. I see this as producing a major turning point in his life and he will feel free and less hampered by restrictions than ever before. He will want to improve his life and will more than likely make the effort to do so. I feel that an event involving his family will provide a situation where Vince is somehow freer to be himself.

He will further develop his own unique style of performing and come into favour with the public more so than he ever has done in the past.

BRING IN THE NEW

This is a time to throw out the old and bring in the new. This planetary combination is important for Vince as the Sun rules his ascendant and will have a more profound effect on him than any other aspect. Also, as Pluto is located in his first house of personality, he will feel the urge to transform his life in more ways than one. (This was one of the major aspects that John Howard had when he was elected Prime Minister of Australia, as it related to coming into favour with the masses and taking on a leadership role). The outward manifestations may be that he will present to the world a whole new act for us to see.

For Vince, I feel that his home life may take on more significance and he may be involved in renovating a home or purchasing property. He will want to create his own stable base of operations more than ever before. There is also a fortunate Mars/Moon combination to suggest that the home and family will be more in focus. This too can also add to the other indications of there being someone, a romantic partner or business partner who becomes significant in Vince’s life.

FAVOURABLE FINANCIAL DEAL

As Mercury is also involved in a major progressed aspect to Venus (Mercury rules his second house of income) he may find himself presented with a favourable financial deal, contract or work situation which he would be wise to take advantage of. More than likely this could involve overseas connections or long distance travel as Venus rules his 9th house of long journeys and legal matters such as contractual agreements. This aspect may also inspire him to do some type of writing which would further add to his income.

The transits alone to his chart are also significant. Uranus the mover and shaker of the zodiac, will soon move through his house of partnerships. This will almost certainly bring in a situation that he has not been used to as the people he will meet then will be unlike any he has met before.

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

This shows that he will mix with the more unusual types and find the whole situation like a breath of fresh air. The people he meets will be fascinating and different in terms of past experience and he may feel somehow liberated by their effect on him. His relationship with the public (this house has connections with the public) will also be changed by this transit as he finds new ways to present himself.

Pluto, which was previously mentioned with respect to his major progressions, is also by transit moving from one house to another. It has been transiting the third house of communications during the previous decade or so and now is entering his house of home, family and upbringing. This will also encourage him to want to transform his surroundings, whether that may involve breaking some ties with his past or family remains to be seen. However the current situation is not likely to remain static and this planet is known for wiping the slate clean so that he may feel as though he is rebuilding his life and starting over. There are usually quite drastic changes that occur within one’s deeper self with a transit such as this and his life will take on a new tack as he turns the page to a whole new way of living. While some of these changes may not be all that pleasant to endure, the result will be akin to a phoenix rising from the ashes.