Smoldering screen actor Viggo Peter Mortensen, Jr., was born October 20, 1958 - he turns 51 today. Best known for his roles in A History of Violence, Hidalgo and the Lord of the Rings trilogy, he's got a tight conjunction of Mercury, Jupiter and Neptune in Scorpio. This placement is heightened by a conjunction to his Sun and Venus in Libra. This unique aspect culls acuity to art, music, spirituality and nature. Mortensen's self-expression extends beyond acting - he's also a poet, musician, photographer and painter. His planets in Scorpio offer an ability to see beneath the surface, while his Libra placement influences how he presents those discoveries. With a Scorpio placement in Mercury - the planet of communication - it's no wonder Mortensen is a polyglot. He's fluent in English, Danish, Spanish, Norwegian, French, Italian and Swedish! Somewhat of an introvert, he relates better to animals than to people. Not only did he write a book about horses, but he bought one from the Rings trilogy production company, and two from Hidalgo. Mortensen doesn't crave the spotlight as most actors of his caliber do. With an Aquarius moon, he exercises detachment…sometimes to his detriment, given the realities of the industry he works in.