Analysis of Elizabeth II's astrological chart

A Taurus Woman with the Reliability of Saturn

The natal chart of the Queen of the United Kingdom is as peculiar and unique as her reign. Born on 21 April 1926, Elizabeth II went through periods of total upheaval. Luckily, the main assets that the heaven has given her are resistance as well as a strong sense of commitment and duration.

The first-born child of the future George VI and his wife, also named Elizabeth, the young princess has the Sun in Taurus. This sign does not particularly leave its mark on her, although it corresponds to the other features of the chart, i.e. the Ascendant in Capricorn and a very powerful Saturn.

From a very young age, she demonstrated a sense of responsibility and of duty proper to these characteristics. What the astrologer finds most striking is that the chart describes perfectly well a reigning monarch. No one anticipated such a destiny at her birth, for she was only third in the line of succession. However, the abdication of her uncle Edward VIII – who was in love with Wallis Simpson, his capricious American wife – reshuffled the cards and placed Elizabeth's father, George VI, on the throne. What followed pertains to History.

No English sovereign has ever lived and reigned for such a long time. In September 2015, Elizabeth II broke the record of longevity of 63 years and 216 days held by Queen Victoria.

Getting back to Elizabeth II's beginnings, it was the Second World War which marked her, especially when London was hardly hit. At just 14, she spoke on the radio to express her solidarity to her compatriots evacuated due to the bombings. The context was gruelling and put her to the test. It is interesting to recall that for traditionalists, Saturn is a planet with a bad reputation. His position on the Midheaven of the chart, very exact, might have been considered to herald difficulties or a taxing social status.

It must have been the case, somehow, since the princess had to sacrifice her youth. Indeed, she ascended the throne when she was 25. The coronation ceremony took place on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey. On her shoulders rested the weight of the British legacy and the challenge to rule over the distant territories of the entire Commonwealth.

The energy of Taurus and Capricorn, increased by that of Saturn, gives a taste for tradition. Such a person is deemed to be averse to changes. Throughout her life, Elizabeth II demonstrated that she was attached to her ancestors and to the values of her kingdom. She may have come across as stiff in some circumstances, but her people idolises her precisely because she has weathered storms and managed to stay on course. In addition, Uranus, in exact trine with Saturn on the Midheaven, indicates a successful blend of classicism and modernity, a valuable asset regarding her destiny as well as durability.

When the war ended, shortly after she became the queen, she had to deal with the long period of decolonisation. The decline of the British Empire – perhaps one of the images of Saturn on the Midheaven – was precipitated by India's independence occurring in 1947. The young queen had to cope with this burden and was unable to prevent nearly twenty members of the Commonwealth from leaving. However, Elizabeth II knew how to negotiate treaties and maintained the importance of the British influence in the world. She may owe this to her North Node conjunct the Descendant. The meaning of this angle is that, regardless of her leadership capacity, she must take heed of peoples' viewpoint.

The Pride of Leo and the Romanticism of Neptune

The Moon in Leo conjunct Neptune is a noteworthy feature of her chart, and sheds light on her personality. In a sense, she showed pride and romanticism. Firstly with regard to her position, which she held as her highest priority.

This conjunction symbolises her marriage to Philip. Although one may have forgotten today, it used to be a subject of controversy. The prince was considered to be neither powerful nor wealthy enough for her.

On the other hand, with Venus in Pisces trine Saturn on the Midheaven, Elizabeth II is a faithful wife. The matrimony served to stabilise her reign, even though the couple functions mysteriously. Anyway, it is strong and long-lasting.

A T-square Synonymous with Efforts and Struggle for Durability

As for the Moon-Neptune duet, it must be also stated that it is part of a larger configuration, a T-square involving at the same time an opposition to Mars conjunct Jupiter in Aquarius, as well as the Midheaven and Saturn (in square with two groups of planets). Therefore, whereas Elizabeth's sense of action is able to adjust to the modern world, she must fight against her own inner demons and the constraints of her office.

These are related to both her understanding of her obligations to the nation and her relations with people. In this respect, the long episode of rivalry with Princess Diana illustrated this issue particularly well. In the '90s, the wife of Charles exploited her own popularity to start a showdown with Elizabeth II. In Diana Spencer's chart, the Moon in late Aquarius is right on the queen's Mars-Jupiter pair. The combination is highly electric. Although Spencer was unable to win against the elder lady, the kingdom was stirred, first by her revelations, then by her divorce from Charles, and lastly by her tragic death.

In any case, Elizabeth II is the embodiment of resistance. Despite her lack of flexibility or her incapacity to improvise, she ended surviving the most terrible hazards. The past years have been quieter and more cheerful for her with the wedding of her two grandsons, William and Harry.

Uranus' Current Decisive Transit

Elizabeth II is currently experiencing the transit of Uranus on her Sun. One may have guessed that, given such a chart, it is a significant transit. It may bring about a major change in an area which is difficult to identify. Indeed, the natal Sun is in the 3rd House, that of neighbourhood (siblings, members of the entourage).

Peculiarly enough, the planet is not the ruler of this House, because the Leo-Aquarius axis is intercepted. Furthermore, the fact that Uranus is by definition the planet of all unexpected things, it is wiser to refrain from making any forecast, except to say that Buckingham will face commotion.

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Wednesday, April 21, 1926

Mayfair, London (United Kingdom)

0°12' Taurus

12°07' Leo

21°24' Capricorn

25°34' Scorpio

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5' 4" (1m63) tall

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Biography of Elizabeth II (excerpt)

Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and of 14 other sovereign countries from 6 February 1952 until her death. Her reign of 70 years and seven months is the longest of any British monarch. Elizabeth was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth). Her...

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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