Birth data sourced to the minute
Courtney Love
Singer and actress; Hole, Live Through This
"A raw Cancer Sun and Moon in the Ninth House combined with an Unaspected Mercury at the Midheaven creates an uncompromising public voice."
The story so far
Courtney Love fronted Hole, whose album Live Through This was released in April 1994, days after the death of her husband Kurt Cobain. She married Cobain in February 1992. She has acted as well, drawing strong notice for The People vs. Larry Flynt in 1996. Her public life has been as contested as her music, and much of it has been argued out in courtrooms and in print.
☾ Born Jul 9, 1964 · 2:08 PM PDT · San Francisco, California, United States
Verified by a birth certificate or official record: full chart shown, including houses and the rising sign.
Note on this rating: Birth time 14:08, Rodden AA (birth certificate) via astrotheme.com, crediting Lois Rodden / Astro-Databank.
3 placements that explain this chart
Love operates with a Fire Element Singleton Mercury directly on the Midheaven, pushing high-intensity communication into public consciousness. Her chart combines intense protective drives with the restless expansion of Gene Key 53.
The core drive: protective, memory-keeping, and softer than its shell suggests.
The emotional undercurrent: protective, memory-keeping, and softer than its shell suggests.
The first impression: diplomatic, aesthetic, and always weighing the other side.
Water-led and mutable by a slight margin.
Elements
Modalities
No dominant planet is named because two planets score equally.
What makes this chart unique
Mercury conjunct an angle: right at the chart's most visible points
Mercury unaspected: running with no major aspect to anchor it
Venus retrograde: a rarer backward turn
Frequencies are measured against the profile corpus, not asserted.
Personality
With both Sun and Moon conjunct in Cancer in the Ninth House, her inner world and public identity share a tight, protective bond. Mercury sits isolated as a Fire Element Singleton directly conjunct the Midheaven, amplifying an unfiltered vocal style that operates independently of other planetary influences. Her Human Design 3/5 Profile and Gene Key 51 in Radiance highlight a recurring pattern of personal disruption, adaptation, and intense experiential learning.
Love
Relational dynamics in this chart are marked by Venus Retrograde in tight opposition to Lilith, suggesting complex power dynamics and untamed autonomy within partnerships. Mars quincunx Neptune adds a layer of boundary dissolution and idealization in romantic pursuits. With a 3/5 Profile, relationships often undergo volatile trial-and-error phases where personal independence repeatedly collides with deep emotional attachment.
Career
Mercury conjunct the Midheaven drives a career centered on public expression and visible commentary. A heavy concentration of planets in the Mutable Modality provides rapid adaptability across music and film, while Gene Key 53 in her Life Work emphasizes constant expansion into new creative phases. Her Human Design Projector type operates best through recognized authority, backed by the sharp impact of the Right Angle Cross of Penetration.
Written in the stars
Life events, met by transits
Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love marry in Waikiki
Cobain and Love married on a beach in Waikiki, Hawaii.Source ↗
Nov 28, 1991 – May 22, 1992 · 176 days
Courtney Love
Birth time recorded to the minute · all contacts shown
- Neptune opposition Sunslow
- Uranus opposition Sunslow
- Pluto trine Moonslow
- Chiron conjunction Mercuryslow
Editorial note · Uranus opposition Sun
Uranus opposing the Sun in the third house marked an unconventional, impulsive union that challenged traditional ideas of matrimony.
Birth of Frances Bean Cobain
Love gave birth to her daughter with Kurt Cobain, Frances Bean Cobain.Source ↗
Feb 20, 1992 – Feb 14, 1993 · 360 days
Courtney Love
Birth time recorded to the minute · all contacts shown
- Neptune opposition Sunslow
- Saturn trine Marsslow
- Chiron sextile Marsslow
- Jupiter square Venusfast
- Jupiter square Marsfast
- Jupiter sextile Sunfast
Editorial note · Jupiter sextile Sun
Jupiter's gentle sextile to the Sun in the eleventh house surrounded the high-profile birth with an aura of hope, warmth, and protective joy.
Go deeper · 11 systems
the full reading
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Natal Chart
placidus houses
Full natal reading
Exact planetary positions
● Sun, Moon or chart ruler · ℞ retrograde
| Body | Position | House | Motion | Theme | Sabian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter | ♉︎ Taurus 19°36' | 7 | - | — | Aspiration |
| Mars | ♊︎ Gemini 15°46' | 8 | - | — | Advocacy |
| Venus | ♊︎ Gemini 20°25' | 8 | ℞ | — | Revolution |
| North node | ♋︎ Cancer 2°04' | 9 | ℞ | — | Guidance |
| Sun | ♋︎ Cancer 17°39' | 9 | - | — | Provision |
| Moon | ♋︎ Cancer 23°16' | 9 | - | — | Survival |
| Mercury | ♌︎ Leo 1°38' | 10 | - | — | Contagion |
| Uranus | ♍︎ Virgo 7°18' | 11 | - | — | Beginning |
| Pluto | ♍︎ Virgo 12°10' | 11 | - | — | Authority |
| Neptune | ♏︎ Scorpio 15°08' | 1 | ℞ | — | Warmth |
| Lilith | ♐︎ Sagittarius 19°45' | 2 | - | — | Foresight |
| Saturn | ♓︎ Pisces 4°33' | 5 | ℞ | — | Resourcefulness |
| Chiron | ♓︎ Pisces 18°39' | 5 | ℞ | — | Transmission |
| South node | ♑︎ Capricorn 2°04' | — | - | — | — |
| House | Cusp sign | Degree | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 1 | ♎︎ Libra | 26°20' | ♆︎ |
| House 2 | ♏︎ Scorpio | 24°31' | ⚸ |
| House 3 | ♐︎ Sagittarius | 26°14' | - |
| House 4 | ♒︎ Aquarius | 0°14' | - |
| House 5 | ♓︎ Pisces | 3°12' | ♄︎⚷ |
| House 6 | ♈︎ Aries | 2°09' | - |
| House 7 | ♈︎ Aries | 26°20' | ♃︎ |
| House 8 | ♉︎ Taurus | 24°31' | ♂︎♀︎ |
| House 9 | ♊︎ Gemini | 26°14' | ☊☉︎☽︎ |
| House 10 | ♌︎ Leo | 0°14' | ☿︎ |
| House 11 | ♍︎ Virgo | 3°12' | ♅︎♇︎ |
| House 12 | ♎︎ Libra | 2°09' | - |
Full aspects · 33
Chart patterns
House system: placidus · Birth time: sourced, Rodden AA · Angles trusted
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Human Design
projector · 3_5 · emotional
The Right Angle Cross of Penetration
Full Human Design reading
Centers · 6 defined / 3 open
| Centre | State | What it governs |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Open | — |
| Ajna | Defined | — |
| Throat | Defined | — |
| G identity | Defined | — |
| Heart will | Defined | — |
| Sacral | Open | — |
| Solar plexus | Defined | — |
| Spleen | Defined | — |
| Root | Open | — |
Chart properties
Signature
When the strategy is working
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Not-self theme
When it isn't
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Personality activations · 13
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 53.3 |
| · Earth | 54.3 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 62.3 |
| ☊ North node | 15.5 |
| ☋ South node | 10.5 |
| ☿︎ Mercury | 56.6 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 45.4 |
| ♂︎ Mars | 35.5 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 23.1 |
| ♄︎ Saturn | 55.5 |
| ♅︎ Uranus | 40.2 |
| ♆︎ Neptune | 1.3 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 64.1 |
Design activations · 13
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 51.5 |
| · Earth | 57.5 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 37.5 |
| ☊ North node | 52.2 |
| ☋ South node | 58.2 |
| ☿︎ Mercury | 24.2 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 20.6 |
| ♂︎ Mars | 17.5 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 3.4 |
| ♄︎ Saturn | 55.2 |
| ♅︎ Uranus | 40.1 |
| ♆︎ Neptune | 1.5 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 64.1 |
Defined channels · 5
Centres and channels derive from the combined design (88° solar arc pre-birth) and personality (natal) gate set; lines come from planetary longitude.
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Gene Keys
Hologenetic profile & activation sequence
Full Gene Keys reading
Hologenetic Profile
Activation Sequence
| Sphere | Key | Shadow → Gift → Siddhi |
|---|---|---|
| Life's Work | Gene Key 53 Conscious Sun | |
| Evolution | Gene Key 54 Conscious Earth | |
| Radiance | Gene Key 51 Unconscious Sun | |
| Purpose | Gene Key 57 Unconscious Earth |
Venus Sequence
| Sphere | Key | Shadow → Gift → Siddhi |
|---|---|---|
| Attraction | Gene Key 37 | |
| IQ | Gene Key 45 | |
| EQ | Gene Key 35 | |
| SQ | Gene Key 20 |
Pearl Sequence
| Sphere | Key | Shadow → Gift → Siddhi |
|---|---|---|
| Vocation | Gene Key 17 | |
| Culture | Gene Key 3 | |
| Pearl | Gene Key 23 |
Rings, codons & partners
Gene Keys derive from the same combined design (88 days pre-birth) and personality (natal) gate set as Human Design, read through the shadow → gift → siddhi spectrum rather than defined/undefined centres.
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Vedic Nakshatras
null Moon nakshatra
Full Vedic reading
Nakshatra placements · 13
● shown in snapshot · scrolls →
| Body | Nakshatra | Pada | Sidereal | Ruler | Deity | Animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter | Bharani | 4 | Aries 26° | Venus | Yama | Male Elephant |
| Mars | Rohini | 4 | Taurus 22° | Moon | Brahma | Male Serpent |
| Venus | Mrigashira | 2 | Taurus 27° | Mars | Soma | Female Serpent |
| North node | Ardra | 1 | Gemini 8° | Rahu | Rudra | Female Dog |
| Sun | Punarvasu | 2 | Gemini 24° | Jupiter | Aditi | Female Cat |
| Moon | Punarvasu | 3 | Gemini 29° | Jupiter | Aditi | Female Cat |
| Mercury | Pushya | 2 | Cancer 8° | Saturn | Brihaspati | Male Goat |
| Uranus | Purva phalguni | 1 | Leo 13° | Venus | Bhaga | Female Rat |
| Pluto | Purva phalguni | 2 | Leo 18° | Venus | Bhaga | Female Rat |
| Neptune | Vishakha | 1 | Libra 21° | Jupiter | Indra-Agni | Male Tiger |
| Lilith | Jyeshtha | 3 | Scorpio 26° | Mercury | Indra | Male Deer |
| Saturn | Shatabhisha | 2 | Aquarius 11° | Rahu | Varuna | Female Horse |
| Chiron | Purva bhadrapada | 2 | Aquarius 25° | Jupiter | Aja Ekapada | Male Lion |
Maha Dasha timeline · 9
| Ruler | Span | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter | Jul 9, 1964 → Aug 23, 1968 | - |
| Saturn | Aug 23, 1968 → Aug 23, 1987 | - |
| Mercury | Aug 23, 1987 → Aug 23, 2004 | - |
| Ketu | Aug 23, 2004 → Aug 23, 2011 | - |
| Venus | Aug 23, 2011 → Aug 23, 2031 | Now |
| Sun | Aug 23, 2031 → Aug 23, 2037 | - |
| Moon | Aug 23, 2037 → Aug 23, 2047 | - |
| Mars | Aug 23, 2047 → Aug 23, 2054 | - |
| Rahu | Aug 23, 2054 → Aug 23, 2072 | - |
Antardashas within Venus
Sub-periods exist only for the running maha dasha; the other eight rows carry none by design, so they show none.
| Ruler | Span |
|---|---|
| Venus | Aug 23, 2011 → Dec 22, 2014 |
| Sun | Dec 22, 2014 → Dec 22, 2015 |
| Moon | Dec 22, 2015 → Aug 22, 2017 |
| Mars | Aug 22, 2017 → Oct 22, 2018 |
| Rahu | Oct 22, 2018 → Oct 22, 2021 |
| Jupiter | Oct 22, 2021 → Jun 22, 2024 |
| Saturn | Jun 22, 2024 → Aug 23, 2027 |
| Mercury | Aug 23, 2027 → Jun 22, 2030 |
| Ketu | Jun 22, 2030 → Aug 23, 2031 |
Ayanamsa: 23.3615 · Dasha system: Vimshottari · Ascendant nakshatra omitted: no trusted birth time
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Mayan Tzolkin
Kin 161 · White Wind · Overtone
Ik · Overtone tone
Full Mayan Tzolkin reading
Seal & tone
Oracle relations
Analog, Occult: not recorded for this kin.
Kin from birth date against the 260-day count, Dreamspell correlation · Seal = kin mod 20, tone = kin mod 13
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Numerology
Life Path 9
Full Numerology reading
Core numbers
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Chinese Zodiac
dragon · wood
Full Chinese Zodiac reading
| Pillar | Stem | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 甲 | 辰 |
| Month | 辛 | 未 |
| Day | 己 | 卯 |
| Hour | 辛 | 未 |
Day master
己 anchors this Four Pillars reading: the Day pillar's Heavenly Stem, and the one value here that never depends on a recorded birth time.
Inner animals
Solar calendar; year boundary at the start of spring, not January 1.
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Tarot Birth Cards
The Hermit
Full Tarot reading
The reduction
| Card | Title | Keywords | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personality & Soul | The Hermit | introspection, solitude, guidance, search | Withdrawal from the world to find an answer that only stillness can reveal. |
Year card for 2026 · turns over 1 Jan 2027
Birth-date reduction against the 22 Major Arcana; year card recomputed for the current calendar year at each rebuild
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Arabic Parts
Lots, formulas & sensitive points
Full Arabic Parts reading
Lots on the wheel
Lots · 8
The body and worldly fortune; where material and emotional well-being converge. Reveals how you attract abundance and physical vitality.
The mind and spiritual purpose; the inverse of Fortune. Reveals conscious intent, vocation, and the soul's directional momentum.
Triumph through sustained effort; favorable outcomes earned by aligning ambition with discipline and structure.
Binding obligation and fated constraint; the circumstances that must be endured or worked through rather than chosen.
Reckoning and karmic consequence; the area of life where past choices return to be faced directly.
Desire, passion, and erotic magnetism; where attraction and creative drive merge. Reveals the nature of what you most deeply crave.
Partnership destiny and the nature of committed bonds; reveals the quality and karma of your most significant unions.
Boldness, daring, and the warrior spirit; where you find the nerve to act and the audacity to lead.
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Sabian Symbols
Degree-by-degree archetypal imagery
Sun · Cancer 17°39'
A hen scratching the ground to find nourishment for her progeny
Full Sabian reading
Wisps of wing-like clouds streaming across the sky
"Aspiration"
A woman activist in an emotional speech dramatizing her cause
"Advocacy"
A tumultuous labor demonstration
"Revolution"
A man bundled in fur leads a shaggy deer
"Guidance"
A hen scratching the ground to find nourishment for her progeny
"Provision"
A woman and two men castaways on a small island
"Survival"
An epidemic of mumps
"Contagion"
A five-year-old child takes a first dancing lesson
"Beginning"
A powerful statesman overcomes a state of political hysteria
"Authority"
A girl's face breaking into a smile
"Warmth"
In an old-fashioned northern village men cut the ice of a frozen pond for use during the summer
"Foresight"
A church bazaar
"Resourcefulness"
A master instructing his disciple
"Transmission"
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Feng Shui
Kua 6
Favorable: West, Northeast, Southwest, Northwest
Full Feng Shui reading
Works for you
Works against you
Eight Mansions (Ba Zhai) method · Kua number from birth year and gender
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What is Courtney Love's zodiac sign?
Courtney Love's Sun sign is Cancer.
What is Courtney Love's moon and rising sign?
Courtney Love has a Cancer Moon and a Libra rising.
When was Courtney Love born?
Courtney Love was born on Jul 9, 1964.
How reliable is this birth data?
This chart carries a Rodden rating of AA: the standard scale astrologers use to grade how well-documented a birth time is. Verified by a birth certificate or official record: full chart shown, including houses and the rising sign.
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