Sample Natal Report

Johnny Depp

June 9, 1963
8:44 AM
Owensboro, Kentucky

Positions of Planets at Birth:
Sun     18 Gem 03               Pluto     9 Vir 38
Moon    13 Cap 49               N. Node  20 Can 38
Mercury 25 Tau 17               Asc.     12 Leo 27
Venus   26 Tau 06               MC        3 Tau 22
Mars     3 Vir 13               2nd cusp  4 Vir 27
Jupiter 13 Ari 59               3rd cusp  1 Lib 07
Saturn  23 Aqu 05               5th cusp  8 Sag 52
Uranus   1 Vir 35               6th cusp 12 Cap 44
Neptune 13 Sco 25

Chapter 1: The Ascendant

    The precise time on the day of your birth determines your particular Ascendant, also known as your Rising Sign. This was the zodiac sign that was rising over the horizon when you were born. In addition to your Sun and Moon Sign, the Rising Sign reveals very important traits that make up a major part of your personality and your individual approach to life. This is usually the impression you like to make before you really get to know someone; it is your outer personality and image.

Leo Rising:

    There is a distinct part of your outer personality that expresses itself very much like a Leo. You are warm, playful, self-expressive and you know how to add a touch of drama to life.
    Since this was the sign of the zodiac that was rising over the horizon at your time of birth, the principle of Leo--personal recognition--will be integrated into almost every area of life in some way.
    The Sun is your chart ruler. To discover even more about what's a priority for you, and also, the first impression you make on others, read everything in the chapter on the Sun

Chapter 2: The Sun

    The placement of the Sun in your chart will show you how (the sign) and in which area of life (the house) tremendous potential exists for you. Here is where you want to be successful. The Sun cannot be ignored. We must meet and deal with the area of life that the Sun shines on in our chart in order find ultimate fulfillment. Everything revolves around the Sun. When you master whatever issues the Sun points to, then other areas of life will proceed in a more balanced and satisfactory manner. The Sun also represents: your own will, major goals, the father, men in your life, children, creativity, and the real inner you.

Sun in Gemini:

    Clever, social, and communicative, your general approach to life is light hearted. You can be somewhat hard to pin down because you have a wonderful natural curiosity about life. You prefer to know at least a little bit about everything. The restless nature of Gemini is quite conducive to your preference for a wide variety of experiences and mental pursuits. Geminis often won't take a particular subject into great depth, but for you, just having a taste of the smorgasbord that life offers is enough to satisfy.
    This is the sign of communication in all of its various forms, whether verbal, written, or just learning for the joy of it. You like sharing what you have learned with others, and the latest news and even gossip has a hard time sneaking by you.
    Because of your storehouse of bits of information, you find it easy to understand different viewpoints, and you prefer to agree with someone rather than create conflict.
    Taking life too seriously is not appealing to you. "Lighten up" could be your motto and other people sense this, which generally makes you easy to be around and therefore in demand socially.

Chapter 3: The Moon

    The Moon in your chart represents the past and points to an area of life (the house) where we function out of instinctive awareness. Often we have a deep emotional need to do the things that the Moon's house placement represents. Whenever insecurities arise and our feelings become involved, we tend to bring the traits (the sign) of our Moon into play. The Moon is like our security blanket. It also represents: the home, females in your life, the mother, nurturing others or being nurtured ourselves, as well as things related to the domestic scene in general.

Moon in Capricorn:

    With your Moon in the sign of Capricorn, you probably have an emotional need to achieve status and success of some kind. Even if you are not the type to worship status symbols, there is a part of you that definitely enjoys attainment of these things.
    You also need to be an authority figure and taking responsibility for others comes naturally to you. You have a serious minded approach to life and an earnest sense of duty toward most matters.
    You can be quite sensitive about yourself and you have the ability to bypass your emotions in order to cope with disappointment and pain. This can give others the impression that you are unsympathetic or unfeeling. Capricorn doesn't like waste and the way you see it is this: why waste a lot of emotional energy on something that will only pull you down.
    This placement tends to a pessimistic outlook that unchecked can lead to episodes of depression. A well-developed sense of humor will help you overcome difficult situations. When you start to feel the blues, you can snap yourself out of it by immersing yourself in a pet project or taking some action on a desired goal.

Chapter 4: Mercury

    Mercury is the planet of communication. It tells us about how we think and talk. You can gain insight into your mode of gathering, processing and transmitting information from Mercury's placement in your chart. Mercury also represents: transportation, the five senses, youth, reading, and writing.

Mercury in Taurus:

    You learn by experience and steady application. You prefer dealing with hard facts and whatever you learn you do not easily forget.
    You express yourself verbally in a manner that is often slow and measured, and you may have a voice that is attractive to others.
    Voluntary change doesn't come naturally to you, and sometimes rigid thought patterns and opinions can be difficult to shift.

Mercury in 10th house:

    This can indicate a career where the ability to communicate is employed. Or, somehow the field of communications can be related to your career. You speak with authority. Other people pick this up even if you aren't making a conscious effort to do so.
    You might end up in more than one profession before settling into one. Your main career can require some travel.
    Chances are that your ideas can come into public view. Use the power of words to influence authority figures.

Venus Conjunct or in hard aspect to Mercury:

    You are often tempted to change your viewpoint in order to avoid conflict with others. This can create an inner tension around your communications. This aspect calls for balance between understanding others and being true to your own expression of ideas.

Saturn Conjunct or in hard aspect to Mercury:

    You have a great ability to concentrate your mental abilities toward achieving the edge in the workplace. You make a formidable, if not unbeatable opponent in a debate. Obstacles and challenges can be overcome by sheer determination and focus.
    Common sense and practicality can turn into suspicion and fear of the unknown, unless a conscious effort is made to find a balance.
    You sometimes censor your own communications which can give others the impression that you're too serious or shy. If you feel held back by this, do some work on spontaneous self-expression. Try taking a course in public speaking.