William Blake’s birth chart

What his chart says about him

1. Who he was

   ☉Sun in Sagittarius, the Explorer

   Open, funny and frank. Chases meaning the way other people chase money, with a map half unfolded. Optimism at the centre of him: he expected things to go well, and that confidence won people over.

   The Sun conjunction Jupiter (wide at 5.6°)

2. What he needed

   ☽Moon in Cancer, the Nest-Maker

   Feels everything and holds on to what matters. Needs a place to come home to and people who stay.

3. How he loved

   ♀Venus in Capricorn, the Loyal Partner

   Careful with the heart and true once it is given. Shows love by being reliable year after year. He loved the unusual: original taste, unexpected friendships and a style all his own.

   Venus sextile Uranus (almost exact at 0.6°)

4. How he thought

   ☿Mercury in Scorpio, the Investigator

   Thinks in depth and wants the real story. Says little and notices everything. He loved ideas, the bigger the better, and he could talk anyone into hoping.

   Mercury conjunction Jupiter (wide at 4.4°)

5. What drove him

   ♂Mars in Leo, the Leader

   Full of fire and pride. Works hardest for a cause close to his heart and wants the effort to be seen. Stamina and willpower: he kept going long after others stopped, and he did his best work under pressure.

   Mars trine Pluto (almost exact at 0.1°)

6. The shape of his chart

   In his chart, his identity, his optimism and his intensity (the Sun, Jupiter and Pluto) gather in Sagittarius, and that part of life drew his attention first. In his chart, fire signs hold the most planets: instinct and enthusiasm.

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William Blake’s chart in full

Every planet, point, pattern and aspect