In TV interviews and as the host of the Academy Awards, Whoppi has earned a reputation of saying it "like it is". Why not? Her Sun and Moon are both in Scorpio.
In her emotional reactions and self- projection, she expresses the full power of Scorpio-- both as a Scorpion and as an Eagle.

Scorpio's creative process usually begins with what you might call "the internal fix". With Whoppi, you see it when her eyes take on the Scorpion's famous "hypnotic laser focus". It's your clue that she's drawing deep within-- to evaluate "what things are of worth and value-- and what things need to be discarded". This is her way to begin the elimination of those "bothersome influences".

With her Sun in the 9th house (conjunct Saturn), Whoppi uses comedy to expose reality's dirty laundry. With controlled doses of "Scorpion venom", Whoppi exposes the stupidity and arrogance of others. This public disclosure resets many strongly held feelings and belief structures. The release often proves relieving! Whoppi doesn't just entertain her audiences-- she transforms them!

Operating on an "external fix", Scorpio's Fixed Water fills the crevices and cracks which separate us from one another. Like the Phoenix, Whoppi often rises above the ash, to find the connective tread that ties us all together-- as she makes us feel we're all part of a greater whole. With an Aquarius Ascendant and Jupiter conjunct her ruling planet Pluto (in the seventh house), Whoppi believes everyone has a right to "follow their bliss" and not be deprived of their fair share of the abundant, universal resources.

You can see Whoppi's eagle prepare for flight in those special moments when she has found "another grander place to perch". Secured by her newly found discoveries, she holds her place, as if it were sacred. (It really is, for most Scorpios). Now, she's ready to make her move to find a new place to fix". The piercing eyes lift up on the sides and lock on that distant site. Her arms then pull back like wings, which in their sequential liquid flaps, send her soaring off into the heavens.

	Ascendant: Aquarius

Needless to say, this Aquarius Ascendant adds a touch of lightness. It filters out some of the heavy, controlling Scorpio qualities and presents a mask which is truly appreciated by most of humanity. In the movie "Ghost", we saw Whoppi's intuitive/psychic mix of Scorpio and Aquarius. Out front was the erratic, electric gestures of Aquarius. You may recall how her face light up and her eyes widened and sparkled, when she became "amazed" by the voices and visions she picked up from the other side. With this rising sign, she has this instantaneous urge to bring Scorpio's secrets out into the open-- for all of humanity to use.

Like Roseanne Barr, Whoppi is a Scorpio Sun with Aquarius rising. Both appear rebellious and unconcerned about their public image. They say what they think, and they often dress in a bizarre and outrageous manner. For these Aquarius Ascendants, appearances don't matter. Rather, in their hearts, these Scorpios know what really counts are the actions that you take.