Prince Albert was born on 26 August 1816 in Coburg, Germany. This is astro-chart for the noon of the day.
Sun 2’ Virgo
Moon 5’ Scorpio
Mercury 21’ Virgo
Venus 20’ Leo
Mars 23’ Gemini
Jupiter 9’ Aquarius
Saturn 29’ Pisces
Uranus 20’ Sagittarius
Neptune 25’ Sagittarius
Pluto 27’ Pisces
This almost even spread of celestial bodies across the Zodiac Wheel gives a huge versatility and body of knowledge about life. We see Mars high up in the sky as the Sun approaches noon, meaning the masculine energy is prominent and dominant.
Mercury and Mars receive most of the challenging aspects - both the mind and the behaviour are so preoccupied. Busy mind, busy body.
Sun, Venus and Mercury in the last days of Summer bring a relaxed sense of nostalgia, pride of own accomplishments, of earned satisfaction.
Moon in the Autumn Quarter is passionate and romantic about relationship and in relationship, yet it has some dark secrets and desires; a sense of loss, pain, suffering, discomfort in a controlling environment.
Jupiter and Saturn in Fourth Quarter - Winter - bring people together, bring hope, innovation, dedication, progress.
Sun - Persona
Sun 2’ Virgo
Sun is our overall external personality which we usually take from a father figure in our formative years. To some extent it shows our father's personality (or rather how we perceive it). It shows our vitality, areas of life-interest and how we approach life in general. It has the most important influence on all the other planets.
Although Sun is officially in Virgo, the Sun is more of the proud Leo energy - the 2 degrees of Virgo mean only this that the Leo energy is tempered by Virgo chastity.
There is a top-quality about a male born in late August. Distinctive expression, strong sense of self- admiration, even smugness. Prideful and boastful in a friendly inoffensive manner. Amorous. Likes to make fun, to give a mischievous thrill to a situation. Nevertheless, eagerly task orientated, showing confidence and dignity. Needs to be treated with respect and even awe, accordingly. If not - there will a lot of irritation.
Likes to be a benefactor and protector. With Virgo trait, there is this bit of nostalgia and modesty. This kind of melancholy can be also very alluring, especially to women. Even though can be quite self-conscious, there is a need to be out there, to be recognised. Will not shy away from responsibilities but have a flair for the dramatic; can become bossy and pompous. Hates despotism but can became despotic himself.
The main theme here is to enjoy life in a practical, organized way. Sense of self-importance has to be fulfilled - otherwise will tremble with bitterness inside that may consume him.
Other British males with Sun in Virgo / Leo: Michael Gove, Nish Kumar.
Moon - Soul
Moon 5’ Scorpio
Square Jupiter
We cannot be sure to the exact Moon position, however it is somewhere in the quarter of partnership, passion and melancholy. Either Libra or Scorpio - the inner emotional life runs high, wide and deep.
The nearly First Quarter Moon shines over the birth of ' proud doers'. Those who like to be busy, who are focused on themselves and their own creativity; who like a challenge, and to act independently. On a negative side - can become argumentative and defensive with a tendency to attract unpleasant situations in order to release the inner tension of early childhood.
A sense of mutual understanding, tolerance, and gentleness towards others, especially partners. Can become instrumental. Peace and domestic tranquillity are important. However, there is an intensity of hidden emotions. Feelings buried deep inside, rarely come to the surface. This creates a sense of decadence or escapism - in worst scenarios, or idealism and romanticism - in best surrounds. Likes to be shrouded in a secretive pursuits, and has instinctive connection with the mysteries of life.
On the other spectrum of Libra/Scorpio Moon there is control and determination. So, in private setting may often appear as cold, distant, detached, insensitive. Periodical outbursts of anger or depression. Extremely acute judgement due to square from Jupiter, and also inner ambition runs high, wants to be a person of considerate importance, especially in a wider circles of society (Jupiter in Aquarius). Emotionally very powerful, though icy-cold at times.
Moon in the Second Mansion means that a finances, wealth and prosperity may be reliant on female contribution, if not control. Earlier - mother, later - wife.
Mercury - Intellect
Mercury 21’ Virgo
Square Mars
Square Uranus
Square Neptune
Oppose Saturn
Oppose Pluto
Mercury is how our mind works and its influence is most pronounced in our late childhood years - when we start to learn and recognize things. We are surrounded by many people but most of all we are interested in our peer group or siblings. We learn from them, we are interested how the 'dynamics' of this larger community works and how we can communicate with it. Thus, Mercury shows - the early age environment, ability to learn, areas of interests, and communication skills.
Here is where the play starts - so to speak. Mercury position creates many aspects that stir the intellect, making it the most active quality in this astro-chart. Mind you, Mercury in Virgo is very active itself.
The intellectual abilities exceed highly what is the 'norm', and one may be considered a genius. Mercury is ahead of the Sun in the I Mansion which implies an ability to express one's mind easily and with confidence.
It is a convoluted state of affairs. The rational and analytical mind has to conquer many challenges. Rather turbulent childhood. Loads of ideas, concepts; polarized, uncomfortable opinions. The young mind has been enforced to sponge in all the data from all the adults around with all their inconsistent, competing, conflicting personalities. It enforced to keep the mind up-to-date and to adapt quickly.
This logical (yet able to grasp abstract thoughts) mind does need a practical use and applications. However there is a great mental restlessness (square Mars, Uranus), dreamy philosophies (square Neptune), messing about (opposite Pluto). Thus, common sense is sharp, cynical, sour and often blunt. Constantly passing judgements, sorting things out. As well as giving a lot of criticism and scepticism - he may encounter those from others.
Mercury in Virgo likes to be of service, especially in the mental domain. It needs accuracy and precision but it can end up in nit-picking with this many hard aspects. There is a lot of technical, inventive skills. Structuring, organizing and arranging all the data.
Efforts should be made to maintain some peace of mind. Prone to health issues on account of anxiety and stress. Tendency to overwork the brain, nervous disorders possible, due to overthinking, obsessions, perfectionism.
Members of British Royal Family with Mercury in Virgo: Princess Margaret, Princess Anne.
Venus - Heart
Venus 20’ Leo
Venus is the planet of love and attraction - in broad terms - what we love, how we love, and who we love. We are quite early aware of what we are appreciative of - in things and people. It tells us about the early teenage years when we were growing up to learn about love for the first time - and how this carries out on through our life. It tells what we value in love relationships.
After all this conundrum, Venus gives a proper rest. It is a Lion's Heart. Brave, bold, fun, happy and satisfied in all the love life. Being very proud of one's love affairs and one's own heart desires.
Loving nature for children/offspring and/or hobbies, interests. Strong desire to be loved and be given attention to. Forever young at heart, having luck in love, gambling, creative pursuits. Personal pride. Likes to show off. Theatrical behaviour. Many parties in life. A need for luxury.
Generally warm-hearted and fun-loving. Playful, sensual, and amorous. A tendency to adore and spoil loved ones. Happy and carefree when in love. Procreative - whether writing, art, a child, or blossoming romance. Sharing creativity. A large social circle in youth. Fiercely loyal and protective of loved ones. Romantic force to be reckoned with. Flirtatious, happy and entertaining marriage, partner.
Venus is in the XII Mansion indicating a great deal of dedication to the matters of romantic love.
Members of British Royal Family with Venus in Leo: Cecilia Bowel Lyon.
Mars - Will
Mars 23’ Gemini
Square Mercury
Square Saturn
Oppose Uranus
Oppose Neptune
Square Pluto
We meet Mars energy in our late teen years - when we learn to be confident in our behaviour and participate in life through in action. Mars describes how we act and behave while facing the life challenges and everyday situations.
There is always lot going on with Mars in Gemini. It is highly motivated, highly competitive behaviour. Physical vitality, endurance. Multiple activities. Commanding others. Self-reliant. Independent in action. Multi-talented, multi-tasking. Agility. Dexterity. Likes to shine through action. Favourite activities relate to reading, appointments, organizing things, structures, buildings as this position is in X Mansion relating to one's work, achieving reputation, solid ground and structure in life.
Square Saturn - Defensiveness. Fear of rejection, caution in romance. A tendency toward melancholy and self-pity. Physical stress. Trying to act like an authority. Exercising routines. Maturing early. Strictness. Hard edges. Die Hard.
Oppose Uranus - Demanding and authoritative. Thriving on arguments, problems with human relations. freedom of movement. Beware of hazardous activities. Periodic outbursts of temper. Likely to oppose conventional behaviour that limits individuality.
Oppose Neptune - Hard to relate to. Susceptible to deceit, misdeals. Mesmerized. Slipping in and out of roles. Surrendering to physical impulses. Unrealistic action. Avoidance. Escape.
Square Pluto - Strong desire to assert dominance. Outburst of destructive rage. Temper tantrums. May feel threatened by others due to increasing power.
Members of British Royal Family with Mars in Gemini: Queen Mother, Prince Philip, Princess Margaret, Camila Parker Bowles.
Jupiter - Role
Jupiter 9’ Aquarius
Square Moon
Jupiter is a planet of our growth, expansion, encouragement, allies. In the young years we are inspired by a particular set of values or roles we imagine to play in life. When we reach maturity - the Jupiter years - we should be able to play this role - it is part of our natural calling.
The main theme for Jupiter in Aquarius is giving hope and assistance to help others achieve their goals. Working toward major goals and objectives within the framework of friends, associates and group activities. Involved in enterprises, clubs, groups, associations, sharing of ideas. May count on helping friends, however not females and perhaps not wife - the square does seem to be detached or challenging, creating confrontational situations with one's role in life.
There is obvious quirky or even eccentric twist to the personality. The mature life is rather colourful. Inspired by counter-cultural personalities, sense of free adventure. Attracted to unorthodox, unconventional life-philosophies. Looking forward, future orientated. Lofty goals. Behind the scenes influence on how the World ought to be.
Jupiter in Aquarius is organiser, planner or participant of large scale activities and events. Inspiring others, involved in fund-raising, charitable work, improving self or society. Position in the VI Mansion of a daily job and routine gives a grand scale to daily events, panache and zest. He identifies himself with his routine duties and needs to be recognized on this ground - this is emphasized by the proximity to Imbolc point. It is important to be counted and accountable but the grand role has difficulties in being realized in full scale.
On negative side it may lead to superiority complex and being pompous.
Members of British Royal Family with Jupiter in Aquarius: Queen Victoria, Queen Elisabeth II, Princess Diana.
Saturn - Lore
Saturn 29’ Pisces
Both, Prince Albert and Queen Victoria had this generational conjunction of Saturn and Pluto. It gives hardship in the very early age, and hardship in the late year of life before death.
Quite a lot of restriction and limitation during upbringing and in old age. Private space has been pushed by authoritarian settings early on. Feeling pressured or burdened. Serious background. Operating behind the veil. However there is strong ambition to make something of one's own life. Strong survival instinct that operates well in structure and hierarchy. Connected to government, corporations.
Some form of isolation. Feeling of being slightly alien. Staying alone for long. Authoritative figure. Not the best indicator of health. Depression and self-destructive habits possible.
Men with Saturn in Pisces have the ability to shake the public, have social influence - tapping into dreams and hidden wishes of others. Quite a big ego capable of great achievements. Practical in spiritual matters.
Saturn and Pluto are placed almost on the Spring Equinox point, which always adds sharpness and drama to the personality, and is quite challenging. Both are on the verge of VII and VIII Mansions - giving vibes to the profound, strong partnership - marriage, that is above all - business like. The power-struggle issue may dominate and Prince Albert disease and early death can be indicated here.
Members of British Royal Family with Saturn in Pisces: Queen Victoria.
Uranus - Neptune - Pluto
Generational planets give us a social and historical background. They stay in one Zodiac Sign for several years, shaping the views, opinions and general vibe of a generation. They have less personal influence but if they are engaged in primary aspects, they have an impact on our psyche.
Uranus 20’ Sagittarius, Neptune 25’ Sagittarius, Pluto 27’ Pisces
Neptune in Sagittarius: (1642 - 1656) (1806 - 1820) (1970 - 1984) - sense of fresh air, excitement.
Uranus in Sagittarius: (1730 - 1737) (1814 - 1821) (1897 - 1905) (1981 - 1988) social unrest, change of political spectrum, radicalism and rebellion, technology, liberalism, new territories.
Pluto Pisces (1797 - 1823) - time during Napoleonic Wars and post-Napoleonic period, Romantics. Next time Pluto enters Pisces will occur in 2043.
Born under the historic conjunction of Uranus and Neptune of the early 19th century - he was a part of life-changing trends that has occurred at this time. Sagittarius is about expansion of horizons - we have seen rise in colonialism and imperialism, - but also freedom - the abolition of slavery. Expansion of horizons is also due to natural curiosity that what stirred at that time - development of science that led to the First and Second Industrial Revolution.
Under those paradigm we have lived until the 1990s where another Uranus - Neptune conjunction appeared - in Capricorn, stimulating another life changing global scale events - fall of communism, and development of internet and the Technological Revolution in computers and data.
Uranus in Sagittarius is about breaking the status quo and to initiate a progressive change - not without some controversy. There have been some shaking principles emerging, a rebellious energy, yet rather festive and jovial, not revolting.
Political turbulence in the background. Radicalism. Innovative Ideas. Desire for Democracy. Science. Experiments. Unorthodox pursuits regarding life philosophy. Strong need of freedom, for exotic or outrageously modern ideas. Distant travel.
Neptune in Sagittarius gave an intuitive streak to this generation of post-romantics. Seeking experiences that expand both senses and spirit. Idealistic positive-thinkers. Love and sympathy for animals, nature. Attracted to the wide world at large with mystical sense of awe and wonder. Embracing out of the ordinary philosophies.
Uranus and Neptune are in the IV Mansion relating to wealth and generosity. There are so many traits that can be identified here, let's simply conclude it will always add grandeur, nonchalance to one's material situation and generational stimulation, including inheritance. It also indicates emigration, living far away from homeland and the many cultural perturbances that are related to it.
Pluto, in another significant conjunction - with Saturn is almost at the point of Spring Equinox. It was a time of Napoleonic Wars in Europe and the landscape that emerged after that. In Britain it was a period of Regency Era through the second half of Pluto in Pisces time, when glamour and gloss of high society contrasted sharply with the mass poverty and was addressed only marginally.
The year 1819 was the year when the Great Comet of 1819 was widely seen and noted. A few days before Prince Albert was born, Peterloo Massacre happened in Manchester with its wide range consequences. First steamship crossed the Atlantic Ocean, arriving in Liverpool. In kingdoms and princedoms of Germany there were pogroms against Ashkenazi Jews. And in America - the Panic of 1819 - first widespread financial crisis in the US.
Personality Astro-Table
The Rows:
Upper Row - Moon - Sun - Mercury - when you first meet a person, you sense the configuration of this upper layer.
Middle Row - Venus - Jupiter - Mars - is what you get to know about a person when you spend some time around them. This is a family/friends circle.
Under Row - Neptune - Saturn - Uranus - is what is most hidden, and you know the Shadow of the person when you know them really well (consider Pluto position as well).
The Columns:
Left Column - Moon - Venus - Neptune - the soft, feminine, inner side, when a person is relaxed and in private.
Middle Column - Sun - Jupiter - Saturn - the person's public image, often a career.
Right Column - Mercury - Mars - Uranus - the harder, masculine side, showing the outside dealings with the world, communicating, doing, behaviour, what others in close circle experience while with the person.
We have not concluded Transits.
