Collette Toni Vedic birth chart profile
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Collette Toni

November 1, 1972 · Sydney, New South Wales
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Moon Sign
Leo
Purva Phalguni
Sun Sign
Libra
Swati
Ascendant
Capricorn
Uttara Ashadha
Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Jupiter / Jupiter / Mercury · Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
Vocational awardEmmyEntertainmentEntertain/BusinessEntertain/MusicActorSingerSkills - Multi-faceted
Biography

Collette Toni Biography

Australian screen and stage actress, known for her expressive and highly malleable face, distinctive versatility, physical transformations and accents. She has worked in independent films as well as supporting roles in studio films, for which she has received numerous accolades. Her breakthrough role came in the comedy-drama film Muriels Wedding (1994), for which she earned a Golden Globe Award nomination and won the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Collette achieved greater international recognition for her role in the horror film The Sixth Sense (1999), for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her Broadway performances include the lead role in The Wild Party (2000), which earned her a Tony Award nomination. On television, she has starred in the Showtime comedy-drama series United States of Tara (2008–2011) and the Netflix drama miniseries Unbelievable (2019). For the former, she won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She has won five AACTA Awards, from eight nominations. Collettes films include diverse genres, such as the period comedy Emma (1996), the action thriller Shaft (2000), the period drama The Hours (2002), the romantic drama Japanese Story (2003), the comedies In Her Shoes (2005) and The Way, Way Back (2013), the horror films Krampus (2015) and Hereditary (2018), and the mystery film Knives Out (2019). The eldest of three siblings, with two younger brothers, she was a tomboy and a bit of a rebel when young. She found acting at age 14, when she was cast in a school performance of Godspell. Two years later she convinced her parents to let her enroll in the National Institute of Dramatic Arts but after 18 months of the three-year program, she dropped out. Just afterwards, she managed to land her first part in a movie, Spotswood (1992). The cast included Anthony Hopkins and Russell Crowe with whom she has had an enduring friendship. Live stage beckoned and she joined the Sydney Theatre Company. In 1992, she won a critics circle award as Best Newcomer for her performance as Sonya in Chekhovs Uncle Vanya. That year she won the lead in the film, Muriels Wedding (1994), putting on 18 kg (40 lb) for the role. While she stayed in Australia for her next two roles, Hollywood ultimately called, and she had a minor role in The Pallbearer (1996) and then landed a part in Emma (1996). Though she was kept very busy in movies, it wasn’t until she played the mother of the young boy in The Sixth Sense that her name and face became really well known to American audiences. Collette married Dave Galafassi, drummer of the Australian band Gelbison, in January 2003. The couple have two children together. Their first child, a girl named Sage Florence, was born in Sydney on 9 January 2008, and their son, Arlo Robert, was born on 22 April 2011. As the lead singer of Toni Collette & the Finish, she wrote all 11 tracks of their sole album, Beautiful Awkward Pictures (2006). The band toured Australia, but have not performed nor released any new material after 2007. In 2017, Collette and Jen Turner co-founded the film production company Vocab Films. Link to Wikipedia biography

Vedic Planet Analysis

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Collette Toni's planet-by-planet horoscope reading. Select a planet below to read its detailed Vedic interpretation.

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Ascendant Represents AS

The Ascendant (Lagna) in Vedic astrology represents the self, physical body, personality, and how we interact with the world. It defines our core identity, health, and the first impression we make on others. The sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth becomes the Ascendant, influencing our temperament and approach to life. Its ruler significantly shapes how we express ourselves and respond to our environment.
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Collette Toni birth chart analysis for Ascendant

In Vedic astrology, the ascendant or lagna represents the starting point of an individual's life, providing insight into their personality, physical appearance, and overall approach to life. When the natal lagna (ascendant) falls in the Capricorn sign, it typically imparts a practical, disciplined, and determined nature to the individual. People with Capricorn ascendant are often ambitious, responsible, and hardworking, seeking stability and success in their endeavors. The ascendant falling in the Uttar Ashada nakshatra adds another layer of qualities to the Capricorn lagna. Uttar Ashada is known for bestowing leadership qualities, courage, and a sense of righteousness. Individuals with their ascendant in this nakshatra may have strong principles and a desire to achieve lasting success, often driven by their ideals and a sense of purpose. With Saturn, the lagna lord, positioned in the 5th house, the house of creativity, intelligence, and children, in the Taurus sign and Mrigashira nakshatra, the individual’s life path will reflect a combination of discipline, creativity, and pragmatism. Saturn in Taurus indicates a practical and patient approach to matters related to creativity and self-expression. These individuals may experience a deep sense of responsibility towards their children and invest considerable effort into nurturing their talents. Saturn's placement in Mrigashira nakshatra, which is characterized by intellectual curiosity and a desire for exploration, suggests that these individuals may seek knowledge and use it as a foundation for creative endeavors. They may have a structured and disciplined way of thinking, valuing practicality and tangible results. Their relationship with children could be built on guiding them methodically toward success. Overall, this combination indicates an individual who possesses a blend of ambition, responsibility, and creativity. They are likely to achieve success through consistent effort, blending practical wisdom with innovative ideas, and valuing stability and long-term achievements in their pursuits.

Raj Yogas & Planetary Combinations

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Numerology Profile

Life Path
4

Chaldean Life Path 4 is Rahu-like in intensity—work, order, and practical building. It indicates results through discipline, structure, and steady effort.

Destiny
6

Chaldean Destiny 6 indicates service and harmony as your expression. It supports counseling, teaching, design, healing, and community responsibility.

Soul Urge
7

Chaldean Soul 7 desires truth and depth. It seeks learning, solitude, spiritual growth, and refined understanding.

Personality
8

Chaldean Personality 8 appears strong, ambitious, and authoritative. Others often see business sense, leadership, and control.

Kabbalah Number
6

Kabbalah Number 6 reflects an inner spiritual code of care and harmony. It supports service, relationships, responsibility, and ethical choices.

Master Number
22

Master Number 22 in Chaldean numerology amplifies practical vision and large-scale building. It supports legacy creation through structure and responsibility.

Birth
1

Birth Number 1 in Vedic Astrology: discover personality traits, career strengths, challenges, and remedies to harmonize destiny for a confident, purpose-driven life.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1992
Career
Prize 1992 (Critics Circle Award as Best Newcomer in "Uncle Vanya.")
1994
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1994 (Appeared in "Muriels Wedding")
1999
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1999 (Appeared in "The Sixth Sense")
2000
Career
Great Achievement 26 March 2000 in Los Angeles (Lost Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for "The Sixth Sense" to Angelina Jolie)
2003
Relationship
Marriage January 2003 (Dave Galafassi)
2008
Family
Change in family responsibilities 9 January 2008 (Birth of daughter Sage)
2011
Family
Change in family responsibilities 22 April 2011 (Birth of son Arlo)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this profile's Vedic astrology, birth chart, and numerology — answered by our astrologers.

Collette Toni is a Scorpio, born on 1 November 1972 in Sydney, Australia. Scorpio is ruled by Pluto and Mars, gifting deep emotional intensity, penetrating perception, and transformative power. These qualities are unmistakable in her acting, where she consistently inhabits complex, layered characters with raw authenticity. Her Capricorn ascendant adds discipline and ambition, making her one of the most compelling performers of her generation.

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