Birth data sourced to the minute
David Bowie
Musician and actor
"A master of disguise, David Bowie combined secretive solitude with brilliant public drama."
The story so far
David Bowie reinvented himself more completely and more often than any other rock musician, from Ziggy Stardust in 1972 to the Berlin albums to Blackstar. The 1972 Ziggy persona remade what a pop performer could be, and he spent the following decades moving through glam, soul, krautrock and drum and bass rather than settling. He released Blackstar on his 69th birthday, 8 January 2016, and died two days later. The album had been written and recorded as a deliberate farewell.
☾ Born Jan 8, 1947 · 9:00 AM GMT+1 · London, United Kingdom
Confirmed by the person or someone close to them: full chart shown, including houses and the rising sign.
Note on this rating: From memory/autobiography (Angela Bowie, "Backstage Passes"; collector: Lois Rodden); corroborated across independent astrological data sites. Unrelated fan-site claims of a ~23:00 time are unsourced and were not used. [#1920 audit] Round-hour time (09:00) re-checked against astrotheme.com: confirmed genuine, sourced from memory/autobiography credited to Lois Rodden — not a placeholder. No downgrade.
3 placements that explain this chart
Anchored by a Capricorn Sun in the 12th House and a Leo Moon conjunct the Descendant, his chart balances disciplined private depth with dynamic public artifice.
The core drive: ambitious, patient, and building toward something built to last.
The emotional undercurrent: warm, performative, and happiest when it has an audience worth the effort.
The first impression: independent, idea-driven, and a little ahead of the room.
Fire-led, with no modality standing out.
Elements
Modalities
What makes this chart unique
Sun & Saturn in mutual reception: each at home in the other's sign
Venus conjunct an angle: right at the chart's most visible points
Saturn conjunct an angle: right at the chart's most visible points
Moon conjunct an angle: right at the chart's most visible points
Jupiter unaspected: running with no major aspect to anchor it
Sun and Moon in a notable lunation phase
Frequencies are measured against the profile corpus, not asserted.
Personality
Bowie's Sun in Capricorn in the 12th House points to a disciplined internal life built in solitude. With an Out-of-Bounds Mercury and an Unaspected Jupiter acting as his chart's Water Element Singleton, his thinking operated outside standard boundaries. The mutual reception between his Sun and Saturn provided an enduring structural baseline, while Gene Key 54 pushed his personal evolution from basic ambition toward higher aspirational expression.
Love
Relationships were a key locus of identity for Bowie. With his Leo Moon conjunct the Descendant in the 7th House, he was drawn to expressive, theatrical, and generous partners. At the same time, Saturn conjunct the Descendant brought a sobering, highly structured requirement for emotional boundaries and long-term commitment, balancing his need for drama with real containment.
Career
An aesthetic drive governed his public image through Venus conjunct the Midheaven, framing his career with stylistic elegance. Operating as a 3/5 Manifesting Generator driven by the Right Angle Cross of Penetration, his creative path relied on rapid experimentation and public projection. Gene Key 51 in his purpose added an innate instinct for radical initiation and cultural disruption.
Written in the stars
Life events, met by transits
David Bowie and Angela Bowie marry
Wikidata P26 (spouse) qualifier P580 start time at day precision, claim on Q5383/Q2669959. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
Oct 15, 1969 – Aug 21, 1970 · 310 days
David Bowie
Birth time recorded to the minute · all contacts shown
- Chiron square Mercuryslow
- Chiron trine Moonslow
- Uranus square Mercuryslow
- Chiron trine Midheavenslow
- Saturn square Moonslow
- Saturn trine Mercuryslow
- Neptune conjunction Venusslow
- Jupiter square Moonfast
- Jupiter square Ascendantfast
Editorial note · Neptune conjunction Venus
Their marriage took on an idealistic, perhaps even dreamlike quality, expanding their shared beliefs and horizons.
Live Aid
Simultaneous benefit concerts at Wembley Stadium and JFK Stadium, watched by an estimated 1.9 billion people. Phil Collins performed at both, crossing the Atlantic by Concorde between sets.Source ↗
Jan 14, 1985 – Jan 9, 1986 · 360 days
David Bowie
Birth time recorded to the minute · all contacts shown
- Pluto square Ascendantslow
- Pluto square Moonslow
- Pluto square Moonslow
- North Node trine Sunfast
- North Node trine Marsfast
Editorial note · Pluto square Moon
The Pluto square Moon in house 8 transit highlighted intense emotional dynamics and shared resources for Live Aid's transformative collective impact.
Death in New York
Died of liver cancer, two days after releasing Blackstar.Source ↗
Sep 9, 2015 – May 12, 2016 · 246 days
David Bowie
Birth time recorded to the minute · all contacts shown
- Neptune sextile Mercuryslow
- Chiron sextile Sunslow
- Uranus square Sunslow
- Chiron sextile Marsslow
Blackstar released
Released on his 69th birthday, two days before his death.Source ↗
Sep 9, 2015 – May 8, 2016 · 242 days
David Bowie
Birth time recorded to the minute · all contacts shown
- Neptune sextile Mercuryslow
- Chiron sextile Sunslow
- Uranus square Sunslow
- Chiron sextile Marsslow
Editorial note · Neptune sextile Mercury
The release of Blackstar highlighted a harmonious flow of imaginative and spiritual communication in its public presentation.
'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust' released
The album that defined his myth.Source ↗
Dec 19, 1971 – Dec 13, 1972 · 360 days
David Bowie
Birth time recorded to the minute · all contacts shown
- Neptune conjunction Midheavenslow
- Neptune sextile Ascendantslow
- Chiron square Sunslow
- Neptune trine Moonslow
- Neptune sextile Ascendantslow
- Uranus square Marsslow
- Chiron square Marsslow
- Neptune conjunction Venusslow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North node | ♊︎ Gemini 11°18' | 4 | ℞ | — | Liberation |
| Uranus | ♊︎ Gemini 18°41' | 4 | ℞ | — | Tradition |
| Moon | ♌︎ Leo 3°50' | 7 | - | — | Achievement |
| Saturn | ♌︎ Leo 6°52' | 7 | ℞ | — | Celestial Order |
| Pluto | ♌︎ Leo 12°45' | 7 | ℞ | — | Reminiscence |
| Neptune | ♎︎ Libra 10°48' | 8 | - | — | Scrutiny |
| Chiron | ♏︎ Scorpio 6°51' | 8 | - | — | Exploration |
| Jupiter | ♏︎ Scorpio 21°37' | 9 | - | — | Pursuit |
| Venus | ♐︎ Sagittarius 2°09' | 9 | - | — | Strategy |
| Lilith | ♐︎ Sagittarius 27°30' | 11 | - | — | Permanence |
| Mercury | ♑︎ Capricorn 8°11' | 11 | - | — | Inspiration |
| Mars | ♑︎ Capricorn 16°44' | 12 | - | — | Liberation |
| Sun | ♑︎ Capricorn 17°15' | 12 | - | — | Tradition |
| South node | ♐︎ Sagittarius 11°18' | — | - | — | — |
| House | Cusp sign | Degree | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 1 | ♒︎ Aquarius | 3°20' | - |
| House 2 | ♈︎ Aries | 3°20' | - |
| House 3 | ♉︎ Taurus | 10°60' | - |
| House 4 | ♊︎ Gemini | 3°57' | ☊♅︎ |
| House 5 | ♊︎ Gemini | 21°48' | - |
| House 6 | ♋︎ Cancer | 9°28' | - |
| House 7 | ♌︎ Leo | 3°20' | ☽︎♄︎♇︎ |
| House 8 | ♎︎ Libra | 3°20' | ♆︎⚷ |
| House 9 | ♏︎ Scorpio | 10°60' | ♃︎♀︎ |
| House 10 | ♐︎ Sagittarius | 3°57' | - |
| House 11 | ♐︎ Sagittarius | 21°48' | ⚸☿︎ |
| House 12 | ♑︎ Capricorn | 9°28' | ♂︎☉︎ |
Full aspects · 25
Chart patterns
House system: placidus · Birth time: sourced, Rodden A · Angles trusted
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Human Design
manifesting_generator · 3_5 · sacral
The Right Angle Cross of Penetration
Full Human Design reading
Centers · 5 defined / 4 open
| Centre | State | What it governs |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Open | — |
| Ajna | Defined | — |
| Throat | Defined | — |
| G identity | Open | — |
| Heart will | Open | — |
| Sacral | Defined | — |
| Solar plexus | Open | — |
| Spleen | Defined | — |
| Root | Defined | — |
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 · 11
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 54.3 |
| · Earth | 53.3 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 31.2 |
| ☊ North node | 16.6 |
| ☋ South node | 9.6 |
| ☿︎ Mercury | 58.5 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 34.3 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 43.3 |
| ♅︎ Uranus | 45.2 |
| ♆︎ Neptune | 48.2 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 33.6 |
Design activations · 12
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 57.5 |
| · Earth | 51.5 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 23.3 |
| ☊ North node | 35.2 |
| ☋ South node | 5.2 |
| ☿︎ Mercury | 44.1 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 14.5 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 28.2 |
| ♄︎ Saturn | 31.6 |
| ♅︎ Uranus | 45.6 |
| ♆︎ Neptune | 18.6 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 33.6 |
Defined channels · 4
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 54 Conscious Sun | |
| Evolution | Gene Key 53 Conscious Earth | |
| Radiance | Gene Key 57 Unconscious Sun | |
| Purpose | Gene Key 51 Unconscious Earth |
Venus Sequence
| Sphere | Key | Shadow → Gift → Siddhi |
|---|---|---|
| Attraction | Gene Key 23 | |
| IQ | Gene Key 34 | |
| EQ | Gene Key 54 | |
| SQ | Gene Key 14 |
Pearl Sequence
| Sphere | Key | Shadow → Gift → Siddhi |
|---|---|---|
| Vocation | Gene Key 44 | |
| Culture | Gene Key 28 | |
| Pearl | Gene Key 43 |
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
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| Body | Nakshatra | Pada | Sidereal | Ruler | Deity | Animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North node | Rohini | 3 | Taurus 18° | Moon | Brahma | Male Serpent |
| Uranus | Mrigashira | 1 | Taurus 25° | Mars | Soma | Female Serpent |
| Moon | Pushya | 3 | Cancer 10° | Saturn | Brihaspati | Male Goat |
| Saturn | Pushya | 4 | Cancer 13° | Saturn | Brihaspati | Male Goat |
| Pluto | Ashlesha | 1 | Cancer 19° | Mercury | Nagas | Male Cat |
| Neptune | Hasta | 3 | Virgo 17° | Moon | Savitar | Female Buffalo |
| Chiron | Swati | 3 | Libra 13° | Rahu | Vayu | Male Buffalo |
| Jupiter | Vishakha | 3 | Libra 28° | Jupiter | Indra-Agni | Male Tiger |
| Venus | Anuradha | 2 | Scorpio 9° | Saturn | Mitra | Female Deer |
| Lilith | Mula | 2 | Sagittarius 4° | Ketu | Nirrti | Male Dog |
| Mercury | Purva ashadha | 1 | Sagittarius 15° | Venus | Apas | Male Monkey |
| Mars | Purva ashadha | 4 | Sagittarius 23° | Venus | Apas | Male Monkey |
| Sun | Purva ashadha | 4 | Sagittarius 24° | Venus | Apas | Male Monkey |
Maha Dasha timeline · 9
| Ruler | Span | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn | Jan 8, 1947 → Jul 3, 1955 | - |
| Mercury | Jul 3, 1955 → Jul 3, 1972 | - |
| Ketu | Jul 3, 1972 → Jul 3, 1979 | - |
| Venus | Jul 3, 1979 → Jul 3, 1999 | - |
| Sun | Jul 3, 1999 → Jul 3, 2005 | - |
| Moon | Jul 3, 2005 → Jul 3, 2015 | - |
| Mars | Jul 3, 2015 → Jul 3, 2022 | - |
| Rahu | Jul 3, 2022 → Jul 3, 2040 | Now |
| Jupiter | Jul 3, 2040 → Jul 3, 2056 | - |
Antardashas within Rahu
Sub-periods exist only for the running maha dasha; the other eight rows carry none by design, so they show none.
| Ruler | Span |
|---|---|
| Rahu | Jul 3, 2022 → Mar 15, 2025 |
| Jupiter | Mar 15, 2025 → Aug 8, 2027 |
| Saturn | Aug 8, 2027 → Jun 14, 2030 |
| Mercury | Jun 14, 2030 → Jan 1, 2033 |
| Ketu | Jan 1, 2033 → Jan 19, 2034 |
| Venus | Jan 19, 2034 → Jan 19, 2037 |
| Sun | Jan 19, 2037 → Dec 14, 2037 |
| Moon | Dec 14, 2037 → Jun 15, 2039 |
| Mars | Jun 15, 2039 → Jul 3, 2040 |
Ayanamsa: 23.1171 · Dasha system: Vimshottari · Ascendant nakshatra omitted: no trusted birth time
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Mayan Tzolkin
Kin 14 · Blue Eagle · Magnetic
Men · Magnetic tone
Full Mayan Tzolkin reading
Seal & tone
Oracle relations
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 3
Full Numerology reading
Core numbers
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Chinese Zodiac
dog · fire
Full Chinese Zodiac reading
| Pillar | Stem | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 丙 | 戌 |
| Month | 辛 | 丑 |
| Day | 丁 | 未 |
| Hour | 乙 | 巳 |
Day master
丁 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 Empress
Full Tarot reading
The reduction
| Card | Title | Keywords | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personality & Soul | The Empress | abundance, nurturing, fertility, creativity | Generative, nurturing power — growth that comes from care rather than force. |
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 · Capricorn 17°15'
The Union Jack flag flies from a British warship
Full Sabian reading
A black slave girl demands her rights of her mistress
"Liberation"
A large archaic volume reveals a traditional wisdom
"Tradition"
A formally dressed elderly man stands near trophies he brought back from a hunting expedition
"Achievement"
The constellations of stars shine brilliantly in the night sky
"Celestial Order"
An old sea captain rocking himself on the porch of his cottage
"Reminiscence"
A professor peering over his glasses at his students
"Scrutiny"
Deep-sea divers
"Exploration"
Hunters shooting wild ducks
"Pursuit"
Two men playing chess
"Strategy"
An old bridge over a beautiful stream is still in constant use
"Permanence"
An angel carrying a harp
"Inspiration"
A repressed woman finds a psychological release in nudism
"Liberation"
The Union Jack flag flies from a British warship
"Tradition"
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Feng Shui
Kua 8
Favorable: Southwest, Northwest, West, Northeast
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 David Bowie's zodiac sign?
David Bowie's Sun sign is Capricorn.
What is David Bowie's moon and rising sign?
David Bowie has a Leo Moon and a Aquarius rising.
When was David Bowie born?
David Bowie was born on Jan 8, 1947.
How reliable is this birth data?
This chart carries a Rodden rating of A: the standard scale astrologers use to grade how well-documented a birth time is. Confirmed by the person or someone close to them: full chart shown, including houses and the rising sign.
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