Nat King Cole’s birth chart

What his chart says about him

1. Who he was

   ☉Sun in Pisces, the Dreamer

   Imaginative, gentle and very aware of how others feel. People leave a conversation with him feeling understood. The wish to shine and the wish to be careful needed steady adjusting: he moved forward a step, then checked it.

   The Sun quincunx Saturn (wide at 3.6°)

2. What he needed

   ☽Moon in Libra, the Peacemaker

   Unsettled by conflict and soothed by kindness. Needs good company and a sense that things are fair. Quick feelings and a quick temper: he reacted first, and his courage came from the same place as his flashes of anger.

   The Moon opposition Mars (almost exact at 0.1°)

3. How he loved

   ♀Venus in Aries, the Chaser

   Falls fast and loves the chase. Wants passion, honesty and a partner who keeps up. Loyal in love: he chose carefully, and what he built with people lasted.

   Venus trine Saturn (almost exact at 0.5°)

4. How he thought

   ☿Mercury in Aries, the Spark

   Quick to answer and quick to decide. Says what is on his mind, and gets to the idea first. He thought fast and spoke faster: his mind liked a contest, and his words had an edge.

   Mercury conjunction Mars (wide at 5.4°)

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. He worked for ideals: his drive came alive for a cause, a role or a dream.

   Mars trine Neptune (close at 1.7°)

6. The shape of his chart

   In his chart, his mind, his heart and his drive (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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Nat King Cole’s chart in full

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