Israel Kamakawiwoʻole’s birth chart

What his chart says about him

1. Who he was

   ☉Sun in Taurus, the Gardener

   Unhurried, warm and hard to rattle. Has a gift for comfort, beauty and making things that last. He reached for more than one life could hold: big plans, big promises, and a habit of saying yes before counting the hours.

   The Sun opposition Jupiter (close at 2.3°)

2. What he needed

   ☽Moon in Scorpio or Libra, the Vault

   Feels everything strongly and privately. Needs trust, loyalty and honesty above all. Feelings without edges: other people’s sorrow and joy reached him as if they were his own.

   The Moon conjunction Neptune (close at 1.1°) · For a birth before 2:25 a.m., his Moon was in Libra.

3. How he loved

   ♀Venus in Cancer, the Nurturer

   Loves by caring and protecting. Wants a partner who feels like home. A graceful mind: he spoke kindly and well, and he knew how to say a hard thing gently.

   Mercury sextile Venus (close at 2.7°)

4. How he thought

   ☿Mercury in Taurus, the Careful Thinker

   Thinks slowly and solidly. A mind, once made up, stays made up. His mind ran ahead of the conversation: he said the unexpected thing, and not everyone was ready to hear it.

   Mercury square Uranus (close at 1.6°)

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. Big drive and big confidence: he went after large goals, and his enthusiasm carried others along.

   Mars trine Jupiter (wide at 3.5°)

6. The shape of his chart

   No air at all, so stepping back to talk a thing through took deliberate effort.

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