Profile of a Scorpio
Dylan McDermott
Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
Oct 26, 1961
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Sun
Scorpio
2°
Moon
Gemini
8°
Mercury
Libra
24°
Venus
Libra
10°
Mars
Scorpio
17°
Jupiter
Capricorn
29°
Saturn
Capricorn
23°
Uranus
Leo
29°
Neptune
Scorpio
10°
Pluto
Virgo
9°
N. Node
Leo
23°
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Dylan McDermott is an American actor known for his acclaimed television work, notably starring as Bobby Donnell on The Practice and appearing in the anthology series American Horror Story. With a career spanning film, television and stage, McDermott has earned critical recognition for performances in dramas such as Dark Blue, influencing contemporary TV crime and ensemble storytelling.

Your Core Signs shape your core self, while the Inner and Outer Planets shape your personal traits and collective influences.

Sun in Scorpio
Degree: 2°
Mysterious and intensely driven, Dylan McDermott doesn't shy away from going after what he wants. Win his trust and he's one of the most loyal friends around — break it and you may never get a second chance. He follows his own intuition and has bold ambitions, but jealousy and a need for control can surface when things don't go his way.
Moon in Gemini
Degree: 8°
Communication is at the heart of Dylan McDermott’s emotional world, and he’s happiest when surrounded by chatter, ideas, and new information. His moods can shift based on his latest conversation, and he’s more drawn to someone’s words than their appearance. He can get irritable over small things, but a single good exchange is enough to bring him right back.

Aspects describe the angles between planets in your chart, highlighting where there is harmony or tension in your life. The orb degree determines how strongly an aspect will affect you, with smaller orbs indicating a stronger influence.

Mercury Sextile North Node
Orb: 1.2°
Dylan McDermott's mind and communication skills are quiet allies on his life path. When he shares ideas, writes, or learns something new, he often finds himself pulled closer to his purpose. Intellectual curiosity is a doorway to destiny for him.
Moon Trine Venus
Orb: 1.8°
Love and emotional comfort come easily to Dylan McDermott. He has an innate sweetness and emotional grace that makes people feel cared for in his presence — his relationships, home, and creative life all benefit from this effortlessly nurturing energy.
Sun Sextile Uranus
Orb: 3.2°
Dylan McDermott has an inventive streak that keeps life interesting. He's open to unconventional ideas and approaches without being reckless about it — there's a creative spark in him that knows how to innovate within structure.
Mercury Sextile Uranus
Orb: 5.1°
Dylan McDermott's mind has a creative, inventive edge that helps him see solutions others might miss. He's naturally open to unconventional ideas, and this mental flexibility gives him an advantage in any situation that requires fresh thinking or quick adaptation.
Mars Conjunction Neptune
Orb: 6.3°
Dylan McDermott's drive is fueled by imagination, idealism, and a deep sensitivity to the world around him. He may struggle with knowing exactly what he wants at times, but when he finds a cause or creative vision that inspires him, his dedication becomes almost spiritual.
Uranus Conjunction North Node
Orb: 6.3°
Dylan McDermott's destiny is anything but conventional. He's meant to break molds, champion originality, and follow the path that others might find unpredictable. Embracing his uniqueness — even when it sets him apart — is exactly how he fulfills his purpose.
Sun Conjunction Neptune
Orb: 7.7°
There's something dreamy and hard to pin down about who Dylan McDermott is. He's deeply imaginative and spiritually attuned, with a natural gift for empathy and creative vision — though he may sometimes struggle with boundaries or knowing where he ends and others begin.
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Moon Square Pluto
Orb: 0.8°
Dylan McDermott's emotions run incredibly deep, and they don't always feel safe. He may have experienced emotional intensity early in life that taught him to guard his vulnerability carefully — but this same depth gives him a transformative emotional power that can heal both himself and others.
Mercury Square Saturn
Orb: 0.8°
Dylan McDermott may be harder on his own thinking than anyone else is — self-doubt or mental rigidity can sometimes hold him back from sharing his ideas. But this internal pressure also builds incredible intellectual discipline, and the ideas he does put forward tend to be thoroughly considered and deeply credible.
Sun Square Jupiter
Orb: 4°
Dylan McDermott thinks big — sometimes too big. There's a restless desire to grow and expand that can lead to overextending himself or making promises he can't keep, but this same energy is what drives him to live a life that feels meaningful and larger than ordinary.
Mercury Square Jupiter
Orb: 4.3°
Dylan McDermott thinks in such big, expansive ways that it can sometimes be hard to focus on the details. There's a tension between wanting to see the grand picture and needing to stay grounded in practical reality, but working through this makes him someone who can dream big and still deliver.
Mars Square North Node
Orb: 6.4°
Dylan McDermott's drive and ambition can sometimes work against his soul's direction, pushing him toward impulsive action or battles that don't serve his growth. Learning to channel his energy toward his actual purpose — rather than every fight — is a lifelong lesson that makes him formidable.
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The zodiac signs are categorized into two categories: Elements and Modalities. The higher the percentage you have of each, the more you embody that trait.

Fire (7%)
Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Earth (22%)
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Air (37%)
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Water (33%)
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Cardinal (37%)
Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Fixed (41%)
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Mutable (22%)
Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces