Analysis of Jim Morrison's astrological chart

A Contrasting Sun in Sagittarius Triggers Charisma, Resourcefulness, and Excess

Fascinating, the all-round artist, founder of the mythical group The Doors, Jim Morrison is one of these eternal legends. His sky chart highlights a tense theme, with very fragmented energies, just like his destiny.

To understand his personality, you have to go back to his childhood, which was both privileged and unstable. His father was a US Navy officer, and this meant moving a lot for his family, which did not help young Jim to blossom in a reassuring world. Quite detached from the values instilled within him, he got away as much as possible through literature and his imaginary and fantastic universe. He even admitted of having had a first mystical experience around the age of 4 or 5.

There is undoubtedly a provocation for this native Sagittarius with an Aquarius Ascendant.

Evidently, the ninth sign of the zodiac is not the most important one in his sky chart. Though, it should be noted that his Sun and Jupiter are in mutual reception, and the ruling planet of the natal sign is in Leo. There is a combination between the two stars that herald a taste for excess and natural authority.

On the other hand, the Sun receives tense aspects from a trio in Gemini: Uranus and Mars in close conjunction, and Saturn further in the sign. Caught in this vice, the Sun can still count on a soothing sextile with the Ascendant and a trine to Pluto, leading to a dominant character and natural pride. Planet of the ego, of will and of personal radiance, the luminary is at the heart of an uncertain battle, which explains the alternations of ease and problems encountered by Jim Morrison.

In terms of confidence and resourcefulness, the combination triggers wonders. His planets in Gemini give him an ability to quit the game during all circumstances. He's smart and even a bit of a storyteller at times, if that helps.

This obviously reminds us of Mercurian qualities. When it comes to him, the planet is in early Capricorn, a serious sign if ever there was one, while Saturn is in Gemini, again a mutual reception. Spontaneity and the spirit of strategy are in phase.

For those keen on rulership, this kind of energy exchange can be interesting as the planets show an interdependence between the values that are at stake. Perhaps in this case, there is a taste for solitary, serious, thoughtful, and insatiable analysis. At sixteen, he already impressed his brother Andy by taking him on a trip to Mexico: the latter is astounded by his brother's confidence, who drives at full speed in the streets of the city, already knows the bars well and is able to communicate in Spanish slang.

In terms of his teachers at school and then at university, one observation comes up frequently. Jim Morrison was able to acquire extensive knowledge in psychology, psychoanalysis, and was even interested in medieval European history.

This made him easily pass for an intellectual, though with a dash of rebellion.

The Aquarius Ascendant Gives Him Unusual Strokes of Genius

In this sense, he clearly expresses the qualities of his Aquarius Ascendant, very perceptible in his positions, both anti-establishment and innovative.

In fact, he never wanted to fall into line. For example, he proclaims his commitment against the Vietnam War. Those days, he flirted with New Age currents, while maintaining his critical sides.

At a very young age, he got a taste of deleterious joys namely LSD as well as other psychotropic drugs, which are supposed to open consciousness.

With the T-square that forms between the Ascendant, the Moon in Taurus, and Pluto in sector 6, in conjunction with the Descendant, it was obvious that his way of being shocked many.

Pluto Seals a Cursed Poet's Fate

Let's talk about Pluto, his main dominant because it is angular, controlling the Midheaven (the career) and sending multiple aspects. The planet illustrates the archetype of the scandalous sex symbol, but also a certain darkness.

However, his fans perceive him as incredibly magnetic, with a voice extoling a sort of liberation from all shackles, drug use, alcohol consumption and the rejection of Puritan morality.

In fact, he doesn't even hide a certain fascination for crime and chaos, which can be easily explained with this badly framed Pluto. In short, one can speak of a pure provocation here.

He didn't hesitate to use his voice and his charismatic presence on stage to accept no boundaries. One day, the police took him away in the middle of a concert, after his aggressive behavior with officers. The public was furious and supported the star. Thirteen people were arrested… However, Morrison's prison was brief but noticed, as it was a first for a rock singer. It is certain that the Ascendant Aquarius and Pluto combination could only be unusual and explosive.

The Moon and Venus in the Battle Complicate His Love Life

On the emotional level, one is almost sure that he would have dreamed of a quiet and simple life, very much in the nature of his Moon in Taurus.

Unfortunately for him, the latter's square to Pluto and the opposition to Venus in Scorpio explain why he was not very lucky in love.

We all know that his relationship with his muse, Pamela Courson, although long lasting, was punctuated with fights and tension.

She is the one who discovered his lifeless body, in the bathtub of their Parisian apartment, due to an overdose or heart failure (the official cause, but not certain), on July 3, 1971.

She herself passed away due to an overdose and at the same age, at 27, three years later.

To sum up, death has been the intimate companion of the singer-poet. The ultimate Plutonian mark, his tomb, at Père Lachaise in Paris, remains one of the most visited ones across the globe.

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Wednesday, December 8, 1943

Melbourne (FL) (United States)

15°42' Sagittarius

9°13' Taurus

12°51' Aquarius

26°59' Scorpio

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James Douglas Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) was an American singer, poet, film maker and songwriter who was the lead vocalist of the rock band the Doors. Due to his unpredictable personality, poetic lyrics, distinctive voice, unpredictable and erratic performances, and the dramatic circumstances surrounding his life and early death, Morrison is regarded by music critics and fans as...

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