Analysis of Rafael Nadal's astrological chart

Rafael Nadal starts to be known as an exceptional champion. He is also a quite peculiar astrological case. Before considering his dominants or the weird blend of Gemini and Scorpio, let's first emphasise that this natal chart indicates many challenges which require a great deal of combativeness. All angles are in fixed signs, but on the other hand, there is no conjunction, except angular Pluto conjunct the Ascendant (technically in the 12th House).

It is therefore easy to understand that this Gemini Sun is much tougher than a pure Gemini, and much more passionate also, even though this plutonian trait is more concealed than apparent.

In any case, the Scorpio-Pluto combination in fixed signs draws the portrait of a fighting sportsman. His tenacity and his clenched fist, whenever he wins a difficult mark, match his plutonian personality and his Scorpio backdrop. With such assets, he is well-equipped for the most incredible comebacks. It is very likely that he will keep on amazing his audience. Is he not dubbed The Gladiator, or The Toreador? The public does feel his fierce determination to succeed on the court. However, he remains a Gemini in his approaches of the game, in his left-hander dexterity, or even his sense of fair-play. He is the first person who admitted that tennis is a hobby, although he devotes all his strengths in order to win.

The other main feature of this chart is the above-mentioned Pluto in the 12th House opposed to the Moon in Taurus in the 6th House, that of health and daily habits. The Moon, in exaltation in Taurus, is also conjunct the North Node, i.e. the axis of destiny in karmic astrology. This aspect explains that this tennis man, although merely 27 year-old, was able to build sound foundations for his career, whatever it might become in the future. He owes this to the Earth element, which endows him with the perseverance which is very typical of his style.

Although he is blessed with a strong constitution, a characteristic of the Moon in Taurus, whenever Pluto is challenged he may not feel in very good shape. This opposition may be a cause for concern, but it served him well, though at the cost of hidden sufferings.

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Tuesday, June 3, 1986

Manacor, Majorca (Spain)

12°47' Gemini

0°17' Taurus

9°51' Scorpio

17°35' Leo

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Biography of Rafael Nadal (excerpt)

Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera (born 3 June 1986 ( (birth time source: Paddy de Jabrun, birth certificate)) is a Spanish professional tennis player currently ranked world No. 2 in men's singles tennis by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Nadal has won 19 Grand Slam singles titles, the second-most in history for a male player, as well as a record 35 ATP Tour Masters 1000...

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As it is often the case with high-level sportspersons, Mars and Saturn play an important role, since they add strength to endurance.

You can also read the Astrotheme astrological portrait of Rafael Nadal.

The Sun-Saturn opposition is the relative weakness of the chart. It may explain his modesty, and may be a few complexes. In 2012, with the transit of Saturn exactly square his natal Mars, Nadal was absent from the courts. Moreover, progressed Saturn passed on his Pluto, and then on his Ascendant. It is quite surprising that in such a context, he managed to achieve such a great comeback at Roland-Garros. It is very likely that Jupiter in Gemini granted his support and counterbalanced any problem, but those who know the true nature of Scorpio-Pluto people won't be astonished. The second semester of 2013, favouring all Water signs, and therefore his Jupiter, his Venus and his Ascendant, will bring about numerous opportunities to rejoice again.

Rafa, what a brilliant Destiny!

^* 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