Hans Christian Andersen’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. Self-belief came slowly and had to be earned, one result at a time, and every result counted.

   The Sun opposition Saturn (almost exact at 0.6°)

2. What he needed

   ☽Moon in Taurus, the Hearth

   Settled by simple, solid comforts: a good meal, a quiet evening, the same people year after year.

3. How he loved

   ♀Venus in Pisces, the Tender Heart

   Loves selflessly and romantically. Sees the best in people and gives without counting. A romantic with an artist’s eye: he saw the beauty in people and made it visible to others.

   Venus trine Neptune (almost exact at 0.1°)

4. How he thought

   ☿Mercury in Aries, the Spark

   Thinks fast and speaks plainly. Ideas arrive whole and leave his mouth a second later. He doubted his own ideas before anyone else could, and so he checked every one twice.

   Mercury opposition Saturn (close at 1.3°)

5. What drove him

   ♂Mars in Leo, the Leader

   Bold, proud and full of drive. Wants to lead, works hardest on what is dear to him, and wants to be recognised for it. Big drive and big confidence: he went after large goals, and his enthusiasm carried others along.

   Mars trine Jupiter (wide at 3.6°)

6. The shape of his chart

   Most of his planets are in fire signs: instinct and enthusiasm.

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The sky the day he was born

The chart

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The chart is cast for noon on the day, and everything shown here held all day long.

Hans Christian Andersen’s chart in full

Every planet, point, pattern and aspect