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Analysis of Dakota Fanning's astrological chart

Astrology at the Service of Character Analysis

Daily news regularly puts the spotlight on all sorts of famous people. Although we are not fond of juicy information, we inevitably have an idea about a given political figure, a movie star, a Royal Highness, or a skilled sportsman.

Those well-known faces draw our interest and seem familiar to us, because we watch their successes or their setbacks day by day.

Astrology may also be considered as an interesting filter to better define their personality, and to guess whether the events they experience are confirmed by their planets' activities. Astrology does not reveal everything, of course, but using the dominants and other peculiarities of the natal chart, we can see whether the astrological portrait matches the collective image or offers unsuspected additional nuances.

After Bruce Springsteen and Alicia Silverstone, here is an article about the precocious actress Dakota Fanning.

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Neptune, Ruler of the Sun, Explains an Early Career

Dakota Fanning / Author: David Shankbone 04-2012 / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en)

Dakota Fanning embodies an astonishing fusion of gentleness and strength, qualities well reflected in her astrological chart.

A Pisces native with a Taurus Ascendant, and Neptune and Venus as dominant planets, this actress possesses a pleasant nature, sensitive to aesthetics and art in general.

However, one should not stop there, as understanding her personality also involves considering the influence of Uranus in Capricorn and the dynamic aspects of Pluto to her Mars and Mercury duo in Aquarius. This configuration underlines her ambition and strong ability to defend causes she deems honest and moral.

Precocity is also one of her remarkable qualities, as Dakota Fanning has managed to build an enviable cinematic career before the age of thirty, oscillating between blockbusters, such as the Twilight saga, and independent films.

The key role of Neptune, ruler of her Sun, has undoubtedly favored her early professional orientation, as if predestined. Born into a family where high-level sports reigned, with a younger sister, Elle Fanning, following in her footsteps, Dakota made her first appearances in television series at the age of 6.

As a child star destined to leave a lasting impression, she only had to follow her instincts and, to a certain extent, chance, represented by a dominant Neptune on the Midheaven angle in Capricorn, to achieve rapid success.

The conjunction of Uranus with the Midheaven also gives her the strength to embody generational concerns on a social level.

A Planetary Cluster Emphasizes the Generosity of Aquarius and Pisces

Let's discuss the cluster of five planets located between the end of Aquarius and Pisces in her chart.

Although these two signs have very few similarities - like all adjacent signs, for those who have noticed - generosity brings them together. Aquarius seeks to offer the best to humanity, sometimes in a militant and demanding way, while Pisces do so through their natural empathy.

In her chart, a conjunction between Mars and Mercury in Aquarius reveals a sharp mind and the will to turn words into action.

Then, Saturn, the Sun, and Venus in Pisces complete this cluster, endowing her with a great deal of benevolence.

The Sun in Pisces Conjunct Saturn Leads to Introversion

Despite her innate ability to slip into a multitude of roles, Dakota Fanning seems to use this talent to overcome natural shyness and introversion.

The Sun in Pisces, sometimes overwhelmed by emotional waves, combined with the austere Saturn in the same sign, creates an interesting association. The protective walls she builds can plunge her into melancholy, but they also provide a solid foundation to withstand the media pressure associated with her cinematic success: they always help her keep things in perspective.

With Venus entering this combination, Dakota Fanning is faithful and calm in her emotional life. As a child, she found refuge in books, offering an escape without leaving her reassuring comfort zone.

The support of this aquatic Sun, in sextile to the Taurus Ascendant, also grants her a charm that is both mysterious and sensual, a major asset in her profession.

Moreover, the mutual reception of Saturn in Pisces and Neptune in Capricorn, planets influencing collective affairs, facilitates beneficial exchanges professionally and in supportive relationships. This influence is particularly strong between these two winter signs, especially when personal aspects are involved, such as the Midheaven's conjunction with Neptune.

Jupiter in the 7th House Favors Decisive Encounters

Jupiter, asserting its influence through a wide conjunction to the Descendant in the 7th house and in Scorpio, plays a key role in facilitating notable encounters.

This position, in harmony with Venus in the 11th house, the sector of protections which rules the theme, has opened the door to major opportunities, including Steven Spielberg casting her in a role in Taken, a sci-fi mini-series from her early career.

The brilliant director then allowed her to play Tom Cruise's daughter in War of the Worlds, released in 2005, a major success. Since then, she has acted alongside numerous star actors and joined the cast of Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood in 2019.

It should be noted, however, that the distant square of Mars to Jupiter may have caused her some nervousness, this conflict predisposing her to impatience and frustration when goals are not achieved quickly enough.

Happiness Is at Home with the Moon in the 4th House, Under Certain Conditions

Regarding her personal life, the Moon in Leo in the 4th sector suggests a loving home that helped her gain confidence. This position also relates to the actress's big heart, having rewarded her parents' trust by offering them at least two dream villas.

The natal Moon in the 4th house, in opposition to the Neptune-Uranus duo in the career house, however, hints at significant challenges in balancing family and professional success.

Let's conclude this mini portrait with a note of caution: Pluto conjunct the True North Node will interest followers of karmic astrology, indicating a powerful force at work in her destiny.

The planet requires vigilance in this configuration, due to the tensions related to her Mars-Mercury duo in Aquarius. Dakota Fanning would do well to avoid any excess of militancy and keep herself away from overly strong claims, even when justified.

Dakota Fanning
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Author: Crislapi3
Credits: Own work
Licence: Creative Commons Zero, Public Domain Dedication
Date of birth
Wednesday, February 23, 1994
City of birth
Conyers (GA) (United States)
Capricorn
Pisces
Taurus
Neptune
Uranus
Venus
DominantDom. Planets
11
10
7
Earth
Water
DominantDom. Elements
Chinese astrological sign
Wood Dog
3
Birth Path
Height
5' 4" (1m63) tall
Biography of Dakota Fanning (excerpt)
Hannah Dakota Fanning (born February 23, 1994) is an American actress. She rose to prominence at the age of seven for her performance as Lucy Dawson in the drama film I Am Sam (2001), for which she received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination at the age of eight, making her the youngest nominee in SAG history. Fanning played major roles as a child actress in the films Uptown Girls (2003), The...

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Astrology: horoscope and birth chart of Dakota Fanning (Placidus) Image taken from the horoscope, birth chart and astrological portrait of Dakota Fanning, born February 23, 1994, 10:00 AM, Conyers (GA) (United States) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14° 37' 27° 53' 28° 04' 22° 23' 22° 27' 24° 36' 20° 42' 27° 51' 05' 46' 13° 49' 14° 21' 26° 09' 42' 25' 21' 15° 59'
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Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Sun 4°46' Pisces, in House XI
Sun Aspects
Sun conjunction Saturn orb 1°41'
Sun sextile Ascendant orb 0°56'
Sun conjunction Mercury orb 6°55'
Sun conjunction Venus orb 9°02'
Sun inconjunction Moon orb 2°20'
Sun square Pluto orb 6°42'
Moon 2°25' Leo, in House IV
Moon Aspects
Moon trine Pluto orb 4°21'
Moon square Ascendant orb 3°17'
Moon inconjunction Saturn orb 0°39'
Moon opposite Uranus orb 7°48'
Sun inconjunction Moon orb 2°20'
Moon opposite Midheaven orb 9°57'
Moon opposite Neptune orb 10°02
Mercury 27°51' Я Aquarius, in House XI
Mercury Aspects
Mercury square Pluto orb 0°12'
Mercury conjunction Saturn orb 5°13'
Sun conjunction Mercury orb 6°55'
Mercury conjunction Mars orb 7°09'
Venus 13°49' Pisces, in House XI
Venus Aspects
Venus trine Jupiter orb 0°48'
Sun conjunction Venus orb 9°02'
Mars 20°42' Aquarius, in House XI
Mars Aspects
Mercury conjunction Mars orb 7°09'
Mars square Jupiter orb 6°04'
Mars square Pluto orb 7°22'
Jupiter 14°37' Scorpio, in House VII
Jupiter Aspects
Venus trine Jupiter orb 0°48'
Mars square Jupiter orb 6°04'
Jupiter opposite Ascendant orb 8°54'
Saturn 3°05' Pisces, in House XI
Saturn Aspects
Sun conjunction Saturn orb 1°41'
Mercury conjunction Saturn orb 5°13'
Moon inconjunction Saturn orb 0°39'
Saturn sextile Ascendant orb 2°37'
Saturn square Pluto orb 5°00'
Uranus 24°36' Capricorn, in House X
Uranus Aspects
Uranus conjunction Neptune orb 2°13'
Uranus conjunction Midheaven orb 2°08'
Moon opposite Uranus orb 7°48'
Uranus sextile Pluto orb 3°27'
Neptune 22°23' Capricorn, in House X
Neptune Aspects
Uranus conjunction Neptune orb 2°13'
Neptune conjunction Midheaven orb 0°04'
Neptune sextile Pluto orb 5°41'
Moon opposite Neptune orb 10°02
Pluto 28°04' Scorpio, in House VII
Pluto Aspects
Mercury square Pluto orb 0°12'
Moon trine Pluto orb 4°21'
Uranus sextile Pluto orb 3°27'
Saturn square Pluto orb 5°00'
Sun square Pluto orb 6°42'
Neptune sextile Pluto orb 5°41'
Pluto sextile Midheaven orb 5°36'
Mars square Pluto orb 7°22'
North Node 27°53' Я Scorpio, in House VII
Lilith 14°21' Я Aries, in House XII
Fortune 3°21' Libra, in House VI
Vertex 15°59' Libra, in House VI
East Point 26°09' Aries, in House XII
Ascendant 5°42' Taurus
House II 6°11' Gemini
House III 29°52' Gemini
House IV 22°27' Cancer
House V 18°18' Leo
House VI 22°15' Virgo
House VII 5°42' Scorpio
House VIII 6°11' Sagittarius
House IX 29°52' Sagittarius
Midheaven 22°27' Capricorn
House XI 18°18' Aquarius
House XII 22°15' Pisces
Ascendant 5°42' Taurus
Ascendant Aspects
Moon square Ascendant orb 3°17'
Sun sextile Ascendant orb 0°56'
Saturn sextile Ascendant orb 2°37'
Jupiter opposite Ascendant orb 8°54'
Midheaven 22°27' Capricorn
Midheaven Aspects
Neptune conjunction Midheaven orb 0°04'
Uranus conjunction Midheaven orb 2°08'
Pluto sextile Midheaven orb 5°36'
Moon opposite Midheaven orb 9°57'
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* A planet less than 1° from the next House cusp is considered to be posited in the said House. 2° when the AS and the MC are involved