Katsushika Hokusai’s birth chart

What his chart says about him

1. Who he was

   ☉Sun in Scorpio, the Detective

   Deep, watchful and all in. Trusts slowly, and once trust is given, it is given completely. The self he showed the world and the self he came home to wanted different things, and he made room for both.

   The Sun square the Moon (almost exact at 0.6°)

2. What he needed

   ☽Moon in Leo, the Warm Heart

   Needs to feel loved, appreciated and a little special, and gives warmth generously in return.

3. How he loved

   ♀Venus in Scorpio, the Devotee

   All or nothing in love. Feels intensely and stays loyal to the very end. He loved the unusual: original taste, unexpected friendships and a style all his own.

   Venus trine Uranus (wide at 3.7°)

4. How he thought

   ☿Mercury in Scorpio, the Investigator

   Thinks in depth and wants the real story. Says little and notices everything. Big ideas and loose details: he thought on a large scale, and the small print was where things got away from him.

   Mercury square Jupiter (almost exact at 0.5°)

5. What drove him

   ♂Mars in Sagittarius, the Champion

   Goes after big goals with enthusiasm and a strong sense of right. He worked for ideals: his drive came alive for a cause, a role or a dream.

   Mars trine Neptune (close at 1.4°)

6. The shape of his chart

   In his chart, his identity, his mind and his heart (the Sun, Mercury and Venus) gather in Scorpio, 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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