Joan, born this day in 1933, had Aries as her ascendant and its ruler, Mars was in Virgo conjunct Jupiter. Jupiter was ruled by Mercury in Gemini (in the 3rd house no less). Hers was one fast mind. Joan’s rapid razor sharp brain would hone in on an adversary’s imperfections and bring them down with a well aimed insult. Amongst her many targets were Elizabeth Taylor’s weight, the Holocaust and Lindsay Lohan:

“Lindsay Lohan said she wouldn’t mind being under oath because she thought Oath was a Norwegian ski instructor.”

Before we go any further, please follow me on social media. Subscribe to my newsletter if you would like to learn more about astrology from a fully qualified professional. I’m active on Facebook (@growingpainsadolescence), Twitter and Instagram. If you’d like to have a chart reading, please book via my products page. My book “Growing Pains” is also available for purchase here. Don’t forget there are lots of astrology conferences happening all over the world. I update my website with new articles on Monday and Saturdays.

Typically, the main features of a learner with Jupiter in Virgo is their never ending quest to find and maintain perfection. Thus this attractive woman subjected herself to many, many plastic surgeries to preserve her looks. The other interests Jupiter in Virgo learners hold often pertain to medicine and healing. Joan was a ardent support of AIDS charities in the 1980s when the disease was heavily stigmatised.Other celebrities with Jupiter in Virgo are Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks and Mel Gibson.

Interested in finding out your Jupiter learning style? Leave a comment below or better yet, buy a copy of my book.