Analysis of The Weeknd's astrological chart

The Uniqueness of the Sign of Aquarius

The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, is a complete artist whose influence has been increasing these last years. This was recently remarked when he performed at Coachella, the famous outdoor festival which marks the launching of the nice weather and of current cultural trends.

His strange stage name pays tribute to the moment when, with his best friend and future creative director, La Mar Taylor, he dropped out of school when he was 17, took a mattress, and left for a week end, but never came back home. The "e" is missing because the name "Weekend" was a trademark already registered by a music group.

Having said this, The Weeknd is an interesting astrological case too. He was born on 16 February 1990 in a family of Ethiopian immigrants of Toronto, of which the least that one can say is that that family was not close-knit. A rebellious teenager, the future star tried many drugs before music offered him a way out.

In doing this, he remained consistent with the nonconformist nature of his Sun sign, Aquarius. The Sun and Mercury are posited there, but they are not connected to one another.

The artist began by listening to a wide range of musical genres such as soul music, hip-pop, funk, independent rock, and post-punk.

Although he readily declared that he was inspired by Michael Jackson and Prince, he rapidly found the personal style which led him to success. While he relied on the help of loyal supports, as a good Aquarius, he brought in his touch of originality.

The other typical trait of the sign is the lack of prejudice. The Weeknd enjoys trying all sorts of partnership. For instance, after his noteworthy first steps in 2011, he composed the original soundtrack of Fifty Shades of Grey, and raised to worldwide fame in 2015.

The Discipline of the Stellium in Capricorn

However, it is reasonable to presume that ambition and the capacity to have a long-term vision are the prerogatives of Capricorn. In The Weeknd's chart, it is the most highlighted sign, as it shelters a stellium of five planets: Uranus, a tight Mars-Neptune conjunction (down to the degree), and a Venus-Saturn conjunction (almost down to the degree also).

In dignities and in an angle on the Descendant (the House for relationships), Saturn works out well and extends his grip. He brings about a temperament proper to a winter Earth sign, with frugal but demanding and controlled needs.

Capricorn is notable for his taste for efficient work and a certain coldness. Besides, The Weeknd has so far put much more efforts in his career than in any other field of his life.

Inner Struggle of an Opposition on the Capricorn-cancer Axis

In early Cancer, Jupiter is in opposition with the first three planets in Capricorn, the Uranus-Mars pair, and Neptune. This configuration points to emotional issues and excessive action, which may make The Weeknd miss the goal he is pursuing.

He may be tempted to circumvent them by taking drugs, a trap he still has difficulty avoiding, or by hiding behind a strong protection armor.

In addition, these planets are in conflict with the Midheaven in Aries, thus forming a T-square. They may cause a few clashes over his social image.

Musical Creation Protected by the Moon in the 5th

As for the Moon, she undergoes the yoke of Pluto, since she is in Scorpio, and therefore, under his rulership. To say that The Weeknd is a tortured mind is an understatement.

Fortunately, the conjunction is in the 5th House, that of creation and pastime. It is in harmonious aspect with the Mars-Neptune pair in the 6th House (work and persistence), and also with the next Saturn-Venus duet in the 7th House (contracts) duet. This enables The Weeknd to turn his passion, his power, and his obsessions (Pluto) into achievements.

The Weeknd does not like to say much in this regard. He confessed that he is shy, and that he does not feel too self-confident despite his success.

He prefers to communicate through social media, so that he can control what comes out of the exchanges. This behavior is the consequence of the Venus-Saturn conjunction, mentioned above in the Capricorn chapter. This aspect brings about modesty and fidelity instead of exuberance and countless affairs.

However, he declared to GQ magazine that he wishes that he would have children someday. With the Ascendant in Cancer, he may probably show more gentleness.

Upcoming Constructive Transits

In May 2022, The Weeknd has the good luck to experience the transit of Jupiter on his Midheaven, like all of us, approximately every 12 years.

Although natal Jupiter is in square with the MC, the sextile by Mercury in the 7th is likely to make up for exaggerations and help him sign new projects.

In parallel, Saturn transiting the natal Sun in the last degrees of Aquarius heralds without any doubt a period of wisdom and maturity for 2023.

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Author: Brian Ziff
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Friday, February 16, 1990

Toronto, Ontario (Canada)

27°53' Aquarius

17°26' Scorpio

23°34' Cancer

3°43' Aries

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Biography of The Weeknd (excerpt)

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990 (birth time source: himself on Twitter)), known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer-songwriter and record producer. Known for his sonic versatility and dark lyricism, Tesfaye's music explores escapism, romance, and melancholia, and is often inspired by personal...

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