David Bowie (Musician)

His tune 'Changes' provides an apt description of David Bowie himself. During a career that's spanned several decades, the 'Chameleon of Pop' has both changed with and defined music and fashion trends. While growing up in challenging circumstances in London, Bowie developed an interest in music, which led him to learn to play the guitar and the saxophone. After high school, he temporarily teamed up with a band before breaking off to pursue his own solo endeavors. In 1969, Bowie earned his first hit in the U.K. with the single 'Space Oddity,' which also tore up the charts when it was released in the U.S. Glam rock and gender-bending costuming colored Bowie's stint as Ziggy Stardust in the early '70s. Many other personas and more hits followed, including successful collaborations with the likes of Queen, Tina Turner and Mick Jagger. Bowie also turned his talents toward the silver screen, appearing in a variety of films, and launched his own website and boutique Internet service provider. His music career continues, and Bowie's also a survivor of drug addiction and major heart surgery -- not to mention husband to gorgeous, exotic supermodel Iman (and father of her child). How does he do it all? The stars may have a hunch!

Birth Details:
January 8, 1947
London, England

A Capricorn Sun sheds some light on Bowie's business savvy and ambition. This is, after all, the man who sold himself on Wall Street in a $55 million bond deal. The Goat makes for a person who cautiously plans things out every step of the way, constantly working toward their goal -- which, of course, is the top! Hardworking and conscientious, Bowie seeks security and stability; gaining some fame along the way wouldn't be too shabby either. His Sun makes a square to Neptune, indicative of a creative and intuitive person. This man of many personas and talents has a vivid imagination and a wild fantasy life.

With his Moon in Leo, the artist once known as Ziggy Stardust has creativity and imagination galore. The loud and proud Lion ensures that everything he does will be bigger and better. A natural performer, he has a flair for the dramatic and fairly sparkles with charisma.

The planet of communication, Mercury, finds itself in Capricorn, alongside Bowie's Sun. Realistic and practical to the core, Bowie is self-disciplined and detailed when going after his goals. He has a flypaper memory for facts and figures, as these might come in handy further down the road. Common sense, organization and tact characterize communication as ruled by Capricorn. Mercury's square to Neptune, the planet of illusion, adds a creative, out-there spin to things. Articulating thoughts could be a complicated endeavor for Bowie, and he may sometimes say things that no one else understands since they're so far out there in the stratosphere.

When it comes to matters of the heart, Bowie has Venus cozying up to Sagittarius, making him someone who likes his freedom. Adventure and excitement color his relationships, leading him to a taste for the new, different and exotic. Iman had better be able to keep up with this adventurer! Venus's trine to Saturn, the planet of responsibility and discipline, has a slowing effect on the fiery influence of the Archer in Bowie's chart. This signals that long-term relationships could be better suited to Bowie (who has been with Iman for more than a decade).

With Mars, the planet of passion, in Capricorn (yes, the Goat again!), Bowie's energy goes toward fulfilling all his ambitions; he's determined to fulfill his long-term plan. His Mars conjuncts the Sun, which makes him even more of a go-getter and adds quite a bit more oomph to the Goat's natural ambition. Bowie is particularly assertive; he knows what he wants and goes after it. With five cardinal planets in his chart, Bowie is an initiator and an innovator. Shaping music history and fashion trends is a given for this self-starter.

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