Australian actress Nicole Kidman was born on 20 June 1967 at 3:15PM in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is a Gemini Sun, Sagittarius Moon and Scorpio rising. In light of her recent separation from husband of 19 years, musician Keith Urban, it might be timely to have a look at her horoscope (natal chart pictured below).
Sect:
In Hellenistic Astrology, the concept of ‘sect’ is fundamental to a natal chart. If the natal Sun is below the horizon (Acendant/Descendant axis) at the time of birth, then the person is a ‘night birth’ and is of the ‘lunar sect’, whilst if the Sun is above the horizon, then the person is a ‘day birth’ and of the ‘solar sect’.
Nicole Kidman’s Sun in Gemini is located above the horizon, and she was born in the afternoon, so is of the solar sect. The Sun is then the luminary which is her ‘sect light’. The planets associated with the Solar sect or the diurnal/day birth team are Jupiter as the most positive planet in the chart (Jupiter being the benefic in favour of the sect), and Mars as the most difficult planet in the chart (Mars being the malefic contrary to the sect).
Sun in Gemini in the 8th place:
Nicole’s Sun in Mutable Air sign Gemini indicates she is quick-witted, curious, intellectual, enjoys communicating, and is flexible, adaptable and versatile, although can be restless and changeable. In the 8th place (or house), the Sun is in the area of life ruling other people’s or a partner’s resources, plus death and inheritances. Nicole is likely to benefit financially through inheritances, and also via her partnership, gaining in personal fortune either through her partnership or after the partnership has ended.
It is reported that Nicole inherited $60M from her Australian family’s wealth, and it was believed that she received more than $100M from her divorce settlement with Tom Cruise. It will be interesting to see the outcome of her settlement with Keith Urban, especially since the planet Uranus has recently entered Gemini and her 8th place. Sudden or unexpected events may come up over the next 7 years.
For instance, something may come up around the enforceability or otherwise of a supposed “cocaine clause” in their pre-nuptial agreement since Keith, who went into drug treatment in the early months of their marriage, would receive $600,000 for every year he remained sober. Currently, Nicole’s net worth is estimated to be around $250M, while Keith’s is estimated at about $75M.
Moon in Sagittarius in the 2nd place:
Nicole’s Moon in Mutable Fire Sign Sagittarius indicates she has an emotional need for adventure, and an instinctual urge for travel and exploring, either geographically and/or philosophically. Since the 2nd place signifies income and possessions, she may also have a basic need for material and financial security, seeking emotional security through acquiring possessions, and building a safe foundation for herself. She definitely has financial security as a wealthy woman, and has travelled and lived all over the world, including Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Jupiter ruling the 2nd place, located in the 10th place:
Jupiter, planet of expansion, growth and abundance, and planetary ruler of Nicole’s 2nd place, is also the most beneficial planet in her chart. We find Jupiter in her 10th place in the sign of Leo signifying that her finances are linked to her livelihood as an actress, since Leo is the sign of attention-seeking, enjoying the spotlight, drama, leadership, warmth and playfulness. Nicole’s career and public life can also be how she finds or expresses the meaning of life. Jupiter is also conjunct the degree of the Midheaven (MC) by less than 2 degrees, the MC being the highest point or ‘zenith’ of the chart, and is co-present with the planet Venus (the ‘lesser benefic’). Venus here shows an enjoyment of harmonious connections in professional relationships, and she can create beauty in her career. Venus also makes a flowing trine aspect to her Moon in the 2nd place, reinforcing her talent for harmonious relationships and for creating beauty.
Rising sign or ascendant:
Nicole’s ascendant is the Fixed Water sign of Scorpio. The rising sign is the sign coming over the Eastern horizon of the chart at the time of birth, and is where the heavens meet the Earth or where spirit meets matter. It is the place (or house) of self, body, character and appearance. It is known as the ‘helm’ or ‘Hour-Marker’ and indicates how you navigate or ‘steer’ life. The sign of Scorpio is a sign of intensity, magnetism, and transformative presence, which how Nicole can appear in her movie roles; her persona can be mysterious.
The Domicile Lord of the Hour-Marker
The planetary ruler of Nicole’s rising sign is Mars, also know as the ‘domicile lord of the Hour-Marker’. Mars is also the most difficult planet in the Nicole’s chart, as the malefic contrary to the sect; it belongs to the night sect. It is also in the sign of its exile, located in the sign of Libra, as it opposes one of the signs it rules, Aries, and is also located in the 12th place signifying suffering, enemies and troubles. While Nicole has a public persona, she could be quite secretive and private, suppress her emotions, and have difficulty asserting herself directly due to the inability to reconcile Libra’s desire for harmony, and Mars’ desire for ‘me first’ courage and action.
Current transits:
Aside from the recent Uranus transit into Nicole’s Gemini Sun sign, transiting Pluto in Aquarius in her 4th place is transforming and regenerating her home and living conditions for the next several years, as Pluto is here until 2044. Transiting Neptune and Saturn are travelling closely at the moment, dissolving (Neptune) and structuring (Saturn) the 5th house area of creativity and children, which could relate to her now finalised custody agreement for her daughters with Keith, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret. Nicole is the ‘primary residential parent’. The girls will live with Nicole 306 days a year, with Keith having them for 59 days a year, mainly on every second weekend. Saturn and Neptune will move into Aries next year and into Nicole’s 6th place of health and service, and Saturn will return to its own place for the second time in May 2026, initiating a whole new cycle of now being a ‘wise elder’, no longer in midlife, and having the wisdom to mentor others.
Jupiter is moving through her 9th place of long distance travel, higher education and beliefs, and was conjunct the planetary ruler of her Gemini Sun, Mercury, in September 2025, and will move over her Mercury again in May 2026, expanding her intellect and mind, broadening her thinking.
Profection year (a Hellenistic Astrology timing technique):
Lastly, Nicole is in an 11th place Profection Year, as she turned 58 years old in 2025. This places an emphasis on this area of life until the next birthday, when she will be in a 12th place protection year. Since Virgo is on the cusp of the 11th place, this makes Mercury, planetary ruler of Virgo, what is known in Hellenistic Astrology as ‘the Lord of the Year.’ The 11th place relates to friends, groups, alliances and hopes, and one or all of these things can be highlighted for her this year. Mercury transits, and transits to natal Mercury such as Jupiter above, and in particular, the retrograde periods, are also highlighted. The Mercury retrograde periods in 2025 are 14 March – 6 April 6, 17 July – 11 August, and 9 – 29 November, and again from 26 February –20 March 2026. Nicole would do well to be more mindful of miscommunications, technological glitches, avoid travel delays, and to reconsider making any new decisions around these times.