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The Sun and Pluto in Favorable Aspect

Astrological Aspects: General Introduction

The analysis of a natal chart must be as comprehensive as possible. This is what we do as we make our personalized reports available in our e-shop. It must be borne in mind that many astrologers concentrate on the interpretation of planets in signs and in houses, and of angles, without paying enough attention to aspects. On the contrary, we believe that when aspects involve personal planets between themselves or slow-moving planets, they are of fundamental importance. In all cases, they are at least as significant as the Ascendant or the Sun. This is particularly relevant when the orb is tight (i.e. when the aspect is exact). This is the criterion we apply for this new series of articles which describe how well-known personalities experience certain aspects.

The Sun and Pluto in Harmonious Aspect

The role of the Sun, representing our conscious identity, can be summarized as follows: it guides the ego and shapes the personality. At the center of the astrological chart analysis, it reflects the desire to shine outwardly and serves as our main source of vitality. It symbolizes our willpower.

Depending on its interaction with the sign it occupies and the planets that aspect it, this Sun can vary in its expression of individuality, making us more or less extroverted, more or less dominant. The Sun is yang in nature, and it is fundamental to our personal fulfillment.

Pluto, the most distant planet in the solar system, intrigues with its irregular orbit and very slow progression through the signs, where it lingers for an average of twenty years (or even longer when considering its retrogrades).

Symbolizing regeneration, resilience, and power, Pluto endows natives under its influence in the chart with a unique survival instinct.

Small but dense and powerful, the planet enjoys pulling the strings behind the scenes and is very comfortable in power dynamics.

Although its energy can sometimes be perceived as manipulative or tumultuous, Pluto also grants the ability to fascinate others, who are never entirely sure they understand the deep personality of individuals with this configuration.

Those who benefit from a harmonious aspect between the Sun and Pluto, such as an unafflicted conjunction, a sextile, or better yet, a trine, seek a particular intensity in their daily lives.

They shy away from the ordinary and aspire to push their limits, ready to take on one challenge after another. Their resilience is exceptional, and they possess a rare ability to bounce back after trials.

In a woman's chart, this aspect can also describe the type of man or yang energy she may find attractive. It is possible for this dynamic to be delegated, either partially or to a large extent.

In a man's chart, Pluto invites the channeling of intense passions, whether physical, psychological, or emotional.

In order to better explain this aspect, we mention several well-known personalities, here Bruce Lee (trine), Diana Ross (trine), Leonard Cohen (sextile), and Grace Kelly (trine).

This article deliberately isolates the aspects so as to better describe them. For this reason, it claims on no account to be a psychological analysis of the celebrity in question, for whom many other articles are available in the "Focus" section.

It is possible to find thousands of other horoscopes having the Sun and Pluto in favorable aspect (or any other aspects), with the online tool search. The planets, positions in sign and in house as well as the orb, are configurable.

Bruce Lee: The Art of Overcoming Bad Luck

Bruce Lee / Author : ABC Television, restore by BevinKacon 08-1967 / Public domain

A martial arts genius turned actor, Bruce Lee perfectly illustrates this beneficial aspect, as he overcame numerous obstacles in his life.

With the Sun in Sagittarius forming a precise trine with Pluto, his turbulent chart reflects exemplary courage and resilience.

The two planets are in mutual reception, which enhances their symbolic exchange and influence. This particularity highlights their cooperation, granting him a kind of almost divine grace, especially in movement.

The aspect directly points to his orientation toward martial arts, a field aligned with Pluto. This sport is indeed demanding both mentally and physically.

This configuration notably allows a passionate temperament to channel aggressive impulses and relieve stress.

Bruce Lee didn't just learn kung fu at a young age. He also created from scratch Jeet Kune Do (“the way of the intercepting fist”), a discipline he considered better suited to real combat based on his analysis.

His film career, marked by his roles as vengeful heroes, extends this symbolic quest for power and self-mastery.

Bruce Lee
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Author: National General Pictures
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Date of birth
Wednesday, November 27, 1940
City of birth
San Francisco (CA) (United States)
Sagittarius
Scorpio
Taurus
Sun
Jupiter
Pluto
DominantDom. Planets
11
1
5
Fire
Earth
DominantDom. Elements
Chinese astrological sign
Metal Dragon
7
Birth Path
Height
5' 7½" (1m71) tall
Biography of Bruce Lee (excerpt)
Bruce Lee (November 27, 1940 (birth time source: Sy Scholfield, birth certificate) – July 20, 1973) was a Chinese American martial artist, philosopher, instructor, and martial arts actor widely regarded as one of the most influential martial artists of the twentieth century. Lee is iconic for his presentation of Chinese martial arts to the non-Chinese world. Lee's films, especially his...

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Astrology: horoscope and birth chart of Bruce Lee (Placidus) Image taken from the horoscope, birth chart and astrological portrait of Bruce Lee, born November 27, 1940, 7:12 AM, San Francisco (CA) (United States) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14' 21° 15' 27° 24' 39' 22' 33' 11° 24' 12° 21' 15° 16' 15' 12' 32' 17' 29' 23° 41'

Diana Ross: The First Black Superstar

Diana Ross / Author : Motown Records 08-1976 / Public domain

The great disco diva Diana Ross is a prime example of an artist who has continuously reinvented herself throughout her life.

She is often cited as an embodiment of the American Dream: starting from nothing, she reached the pinnacle of success. Her Sun in Aries, indicating a bold character with natural leadership, forms a precise trine with Pluto in Leo.

Located in the 4th house, the house of roots, her Sun reflects a strong decisiveness, ready to assert her culture, while Pluto in the 9th house opens the doors to an international career.

Diana Ross has left a lasting impact across generations, transitioning from soul to disco. After a quieter period, she returned to the forefront. Following several global hits, her song Reach Out and Touch notably served as the kickoff anthem for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, a perfectly aligned event with the Aries-Leo values of this astrological aspect.

Much later, with her album Thank You in 2021 and her collaboration with Tame Impala on the track Turn Up the Sunshine for the film Minions: The Rise of Gru, she reaffirmed her status as a timeless icon. This comeback also underscores the resilience inherent in the Sun-Pluto configuration.

Finally, her enigmatic relationship with Michael Jackson, another artist featuring this aspect (in conjunction, no less), has been the subject of much speculation.

According to some accounts, the disco diva embodied a figure of admiration tinged with love for the singer during his teenage years. This connection, at the very least, positioned Diana Ross as the perfect confidante, who has never disclosed their secrets.

For their fans, what remains are their on-stage duets and their collaboration in the 1978 adaptation of the musical The Wiz, a partnership far from superficial and one they can still savor.

Diana Ross
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Date of birth
Sunday, March 26, 1944
City of birth
Detroit (MI) (United States)
Aries
Gemini
Leo
Venus
Pluto
Moon
DominantDom. Planets
4
9
6
Fire
Water
DominantDom. Elements
Chinese astrological sign
Wood Monkey
11
Birth Path
Height
5' 4½" (1m64) tall
Biography of Diana Ross (excerpt)
Diana Ross (born March 26, 1944) is an American singer and actress. Known as the "Queen of Motown," she was the lead singer of The Supremes, the best-selling girl group of the 1960s, with 12 U.S. number-one hits, including "Stop! In the Name of Love" and "You Keep Me Hangin' On". After leaving The Supremes in 1970, she launched a successful solo career with hits like "Ain't No Mountain High...

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Astrology: horoscope and birth chart of Diana Ross (Placidus) Image taken from the horoscope, birth chart and astrological portrait of Diana Ross, born March 26, 1944, 11:46 PM, Detroit (MI) (United States) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 39' 20° 50' 29° 22' 41' 31' 17° 29' 08' 29' 47' 15° 56' 22° 38' 12° 21' 22' 15° 47' 13° 04'

Leonard Cohen: Inspiration from Beyond

Leonard Cohen / Author : Roland Godefroy 01-1988 / Public domain

From the first notes of his twilight voice, Leonard Cohen evokes a traveler who has explored the depths of the human soul, perfectly mirroring the Sun-Pluto duo.

In his chart, the Sun at the end of Virgo is positioned exactly on the Ascendant, endowing him with a charismatic personality. However, the role of this Sun, typically modest in this sign, is amplified by a sextile with Pluto. The strength is indeed present but without excess, making Leonard Cohen both subtle, powerful, and cerebral.

The artist initially aspired to poetry, but in his work, he explored fundamental and haunting themes: passionate love, religion, solitude, and sexuality.

These themes create a sort of synthesis of Plutonian symbolism.

For him, this planet, located in Cancer and in the 10th house, evokes nostalgia, perceived as a lost treasure yet remaining the guiding thread of his career.

The words he wrote for his Marianne deserve to be added here, as they beautifully illustrate the dilemma between the instincts of life and death that Leonard Cohen managed to overcome.

"We are at the point where we are so old, our bodies are falling apart, and I think I will follow you soon. Know that I am so close behind you that if you reach out your hand, you can touch mine. And you know that I have always loved your beauty and your wisdom, and I don't need to say more because you know all of this. I just want to wish you a very beautiful journey. Goodbye, my old friend. My eternal love. See you down the road."

Leonard Cohen
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Date of birth
Friday, September 21, 1934
City of birth
Montreal, Quebec (Canada)
Virgo
Libra
Pisces
Sun
Mercury
Jupiter
DominantDom. Planets
1
6
12
Earth
Air
DominantDom. Elements
Chinese astrological sign
Wood Dog
11
Birth Path
Height
5' 8" (1m73) tall
Biography of Leonard Cohen (excerpt)
Leonard Norman Cohen CC GOQ (September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016) was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist. Themes commonly explored throughout his work include faith and mortality, isolation and depression, betrayal and redemption, social and political conflict, and sexual and romantic love, desire, regret, and loss. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the...

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Astrology: horoscope and birth chart of Leonard Cohen (Placidus) Image taken from the horoscope, birth chart and astrological portrait of Leonard Cohen, born September 21, 1934, 6:45 AM, Montreal, Quebec (Canada) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 40' 27° 32' 25° 48' 13° 46' 27° 34' 12° 43' 12° 44' 27° 45' 27° 58' 17° 14' 25° 51' 21' 22° 30' 01' 13'

Grace Kelly: A Woman of Steel Behind the Angelic Mask

Grace Kelly / Author : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer 09-1963 / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en)

The beautiful actress Grace Kelly came from a wealthy family on the East Coast of the United States. Her demanding father named her after his sister, who had died in infancy, placing a heavy symbolic burden on her shoulders.

Despite this familial pressure and a strict upbringing, she had the courage to confront her parents and declare her deeply personal desire to become an actress. This determination was striking for the time.

For this Scorpio native, the Sun in the 1st house forms an almost exact and therefore extraordinarily powerful trine with Pluto, the ruler of her sign. This aspect speaks volumes about the complexity of her temperament: both gentle and unyielding, sensual and enigmatic.

Her biographer, Elizabeth Gouslan, author of Grace of Monaco: Ice and Fire, captured this duality well, even though details of her private life remained carefully concealed after her marriage to Rainier III of Monaco.

In her acting career, Grace Kelly always achieved what she set out to, demonstrating unshakable resolve.

It is noteworthy that in her chart, Pluto is located in the 8th house, which corresponds analogically to Scorpio and Pluto itself. This placement seems to underscore the omnipresence of themes of death and resurrection throughout her life.

Although she passed away too soon, the beautiful Grace Kelly managed to leave a lasting legacy, with a handful of unforgettable films to her name. Her fate perfectly illustrates a radiant yet profound light piercing through shadows to leave its mark.

Grace Kelly
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Date of birth
Tuesday, November 12, 1929
City of birth
Philadelphia (PA) (United States)
Scorpio
Libra
Pisces
Venus
Pluto
Mercury
DominantDom. Planets
1
12
5
Water
Air
DominantDom. Elements
Chinese astrological sign
Earth Snake
8
Birth Path
Height
5' 6½" (1m69) tall
Biography of Grace Kelly (excerpt)
Grace Kelly, born on November 12, 1929, in Philadelphia, and died on September 14, 1982, in Monaco, was an American actress who became the consort princess of Monaco through her marriage to Prince Rainier III in 1956. She was the daughter of John Brendan "Jack" Kelly Sr., a three-time Olympic rowing champion and prominent American construction entrepreneur, and the mother of Prince Albert II of...

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Astrology: horoscope and birth chart of Grace Kelly (Placidus) Image taken from the horoscope, birth chart and astrological portrait of Grace Kelly, born November 12, 1929, 5:31 AM, Philadelphia (PA) (United States) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12° 10' 14° 06' 25' 19° 32' 11° 12' 25' 28° 51' 42' 10° 42' 19° 34' 25° 38' 28° 06' 14° 03' 21° 51' 57'