Cristiano Ronaldo (February 5, 1985)

I usually don’t write about sports figures. After watching yesterday’s UEFA Euro Cup 2024 game between Portugal and Slovenia, I thought I might take a look at what makes Ronaldo tick.

There is some dispute as to exactly what time Ronaldo was born. I’m going to follow the alternative timing as this doesn’t imply a dawn birth. As a result there are three inconjuncts all linked with Pluto.

Venus Inconjunct Pluto

With this aspect you must learn a great deal about the kinds of friends you want and the kinds of experiences you will have through other people. Even while you are still young, you may meet persons who are quite difficult to get along with, but who seem to be impossible to get away from, even when you want to. You may be fascinated by such persons, or circumstances may force you to stay with them. These people do have a definite role to play in your life, but it may not always be a pleasant one. They will teach you something about life or about yourself.

Planets in Youth (page 206) by Robert Hand (1977)

Mars Inconjunct Pluto

You have a strong will and always want to have your own way. But very often it seems as if tremendous forces are working to prevent you from getting what you want. If you have this problem, it is because of the way you go about trying to achieve your ends. If you put too much force into your desire to get something, you may unknowingly alienate people because your aggressive manner shows that you will let nothing stop you from getting what you want. Even if that isn’t the way you really feel about it, you should recognize that your forcefulness creates this impression.

Ibid (page 239)

Pluto Inconjunct Ascendant

Your parents and teachers should be very straightforward with you, because if you feel that people are not being honest with you, you will not be honest with them. You are quite capable of acting behind peoples’ backs if you consider it necessary or if you feel that you never get your own way.

Another problem that can arise if you are not treated properly is that you may withdraw into yourself and become very secretive, as though you have something to hide even when you don’t/ This can make people distrust you.

Ibid (page 357)

After missing a penalty shot, yesterday, he burst into tears. I wanted to say to him, “It’s only a game.”

Fortunately(!) for him, he was able to lead Portugal to their shootout win, in the end.

Sun opposite Moon? Hmm.