Francisco Goya’s birth chart

What his chart says about him

1. Who he was

   ☉Sun in Aries, the Pioneer

   Built to begin. Says yes before the plan is finished and gets everyone else moving. Charm came naturally: taste, warmth and a love of beautiful things were close to his core.

   The Sun conjunction Venus (almost exact at 0.9°)

2. What he needed

   ☽Moon in Cancer, the Nest-Maker

   Tender, protective and sensitive to mood. Comfort comes from family, old friends and familiar rooms. His head and his feelings argued: he knew what he thought before he knew what he felt, or the other way round.

   The Moon square Mercury (almost exact at 0.1°)

3. How he loved

   ♀Venus in Aries, the Chaser

   Loves boldly and makes the first move. Wants excitement, honesty and a partner with spirit. He loved the unusual: original taste, unexpected friendships and a style all his own.

   Venus sextile Uranus (almost exact at 0.2°)

4. How he thought

   ☿Mercury in Aries, the Spark

   A sharp, impatient mind. Cuts straight to the point and likes a good argument. He doubted his own ideas before anyone else could, and so he checked every one twice.

   Mercury opposition Saturn (close at 1.5°)

5. What drove him

   ♂Mars in Aries, the Trailblazer

   Bold, fast and ready for a challenge. Charges at a goal and loves the thrill of starting. Force and restraint kept trading places, and he learned when to let go.

   Mars quincunx Pluto (close at 1.2°)

6. The shape of his chart

   In his chart, his identity, his mind, his heart and his drive (the Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars) gather in Aries, and that part of life drew his attention first. No earth at all, so the practical, settled side was the one he had to find.

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Francisco Goya’s chart in full

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