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Born March 25, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Singer and songwriter · Birth time: 22:30(approx.)
Updated March 2026 · Complete Birth Chart Analysis
House positions approximate — birth time unverified
All planets in Aretha Franklin's natal chart with sign, degree, and house placement.
| Planet | Sign | Degree | House | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | ♈Aries | 4° 21' | 3 | |
| ☽Moon | ♋Cancer | 11° 26' | 1 | |
| ☿Mercury | ♓Pisces | 12° 20' | 3 | |
| ♀Venus | ♒Aquarius | 19° 43' | 3 | |
| ♂Mars | ♊Gemini | 10° 52' | 3 | |
| ♃Jupiter | ♊Gemini | 15° 0' | 1 | |
| ♄Saturn | ♉Taurus | 24° 53' | 3 | |
| ♅Uranus | ♉Taurus | 27° 24' | 3 | |
| ♆Neptune | ♍Virgo | 28° 20' | 2 | R |
| ♇Pluto | ♌Leo | 4° 22' | 1 | R |
| ACAscendant | ♊Gemini | 13° 11' | 1 | |
| MCMidheaven | ♒Aquarius | 22° 33' | 10 | |
| ☊North Node | ♍Virgo | 12° 24' | 1 | |
| ☋South Node | ♓Pisces | 12° 24' | 3 | |
| ⚸Lilith | ♊Gemini | 12° 38' | 3 | |
| ⚷Chiron | ♌Leo | 9° 29' | 1 | R |
The twelve houses in Aretha Franklin's chart — areas of life where planetary energies express.
Angles between planets that create harmony or tension in the chart.
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Aretha Franklin's birth chart reveals a compelling blend of Aries's bold energy, Cancer Moon's nurturing emotional nature, and Gemini Rising's versatile public persona. As a singer and songwriter, these astrological influences shape both their creative expression and public identity.
Aretha Franklin was born on March 25, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, with a Aries Sun, Cancer Moon, and Gemini Rising. This combination creates a unique astrological blueprint that reflects their personality, emotional nature, and public persona.
| Placement | Sign | What It Governs |
|---|---|---|
| ☉ Sun Sign | ♈ Aries | Core identity, ego, and life purpose |
| ☽ Moon Sign | ♋ Cancer | Emotions, instincts, and inner self |
| AC Rising Sign | ♊ Gemini | Outward persona, first impressions, appearance |
With the Sun in Aries in the 3rd house, Aretha Franklin embodies the bold and pioneering qualities that define this fire sign. The 3rd house placement channels solar energy toward communication and learning, giving Aretha Franklin a natural drive to competitive in their chosen field.
Learn more about Sun in Aries →Aretha Franklin's Moon in Cancer in the 1st house reveals an emotional nature that is nurturing and intuitive. This water Moon placement suggests deep intuitive responses to life's experiences, with the 1st house emphasizing self-expression and identity as a key emotional need.
Learn more about Moon in Cancer →Gemini Rising gives Aretha Franklin an outward demeanor that is versatile and communicative. This ascendant shapes first impressions and public image, projecting versatile energy that draws attention and establishes Aretha Franklin's distinctive presence in their field.
Learn more about Gemini Rising →Aretha Franklin's chart features 2 conjunctions, 5 trines, and 5 squares, creating a dynamic interplay between ease and challenge. The cardinal emphasis in the chart drives initiative and action, while the fire element dominance fuels bold creative expression in their career as a singer and songwriter.
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