Charles I of Austria’s birth chart

What his chart says about him

1. Who he was

   ☉Sun in Leo, the Bright One

   Warm, generous and made to be seen. Makes a room feel brighter and wants the people in it to shine too. More sensitive to criticism than it looks. The self he knew and the image others saw drifted apart at times, and he worked to keep hold of the real one.

   The Sun square Neptune (wide at 5.8°)

2. What he needed

   ☽Moon in Leo or Cancer, the Warm Heart

   Needs to feel loved, appreciated and a little special, and gives warmth generously in return. His feelings ran large: he wanted more comfort, more company and more of everything than any one day gave.

   The Moon square Jupiter (almost exact at 0.1°) · For a birth before 11:35 a.m., his Moon was in Cancer.

3. How he loved

   ♀Venus in Libra, the Sweetheart

   Graceful, warm and drawn to harmony. Loves romance, beauty and a true partnership of equals. He loved with depth and loyalty, and the bonds he formed changed both people.

   Venus trine Pluto (close at 2.2°)

4. How he thought

   ☿Mercury in Leo, the Storyteller

   Confident, warm and persuasive. Likes an audience and has the words to keep one. A probing mind: he got to the bottom of things, and his words had power when he chose to use them.

   Mercury sextile Pluto (almost exact at 0.6°)

5. What drove him

   ♂Mars in Cancer, the Defender

   Fights hardest for the people closest to him. Works best for a cause that feels personal. Controlled force: he worked with patience and grit, and he finished what he started.

   Mars conjunction Saturn (wide at 6.1°)

6. The shape of his chart

   No earth at all, so the practical, settled side was the one he had to find.

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Charles I of Austria’s chart in full

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