Jimi Hendrix Birth Chart & Natal Report
Revolutionary Guitarist & Rock Icon
Key Takeaways
- Sun Sign: Sagittarius
- Moon Sign: Cancer
- Rising Sign (Ascendant): Sagittarius
- Dominant Element: Fire
Jimi Hendrix (born 1942-11-27 in Seattle, WA, United States) has a Sagittarius Sun, Cancer Moon, and Sagittarius Rising in their natal chart.
Jimi Hendrix, the legendary guitarist who redefined the sound of rock, was a cosmic explorer in every sense. Fueled by a fiery double Sagittarius signature, his music was a revolutionary quest for sonic freedom, while a sensitive Cancer Moon gave his blues its profound, unforgettable soul.
The Psychological Profile
Decoding the mind, heart, and soul of Jimi Hendrix.
The Cosmic Philosopher
With his Sun in Sagittarius, the sign of the archer and the seeker, Hendrix was born to explore, expand, and break boundaries. This wasn't just geographical; it was sonic. His relentless experimentation with feedback, distortion, and new guitar techniques was a classic Sagittarian quest for a higher truth through his art. His lyrics, touching on themes of space, freedom, and consciousness in songs like "Third Stone from the Sun," perfectly embody the philosophical and freedom-loving nature of this fire sign.
The Soul of the Blues
Beneath the fiery stage persona was a deeply sensitive Cancer Moon. This placement reveals a tender, private, and emotionally receptive inner world. The raw vulnerability and soulful depth in his music, especially in tracks like "Little Wing" and "The Wind Cries Mary," stem directly from this watery, nurturing lunar sign. While he was a public spectacle, his Cancer Moon points to a shy, sometimes withdrawn private self who craved the security and comfort of a home he often struggled to find.
The Flamboyant Trailblazer
His Sagittarius Ascendant defined his public image and first impression: the wild, flamboyant, and larger-than-life showman. This was the Hendrix who set his guitar on fire at the Monterey Pop Festival—a pure act of Sagittarian theatricality and fire. This placement gave him his rockstar swagger, his iconic fashion sense, and the aura of a perpetual wanderer, always seeking the next experience. Having both his Sun and Ascendant in Sagittarius created an incredibly potent, undiluted expression of this sign's adventurous and untamable energy.
Why is Jimi Hendrix Famous?
Mars in Sagittarius Conjunct Sun & Ascendant
This powerful triple-conjunction is the astrological engine behind his explosive energy. Mars, the planet of action and drive, fused with his core identity (Sun) and public persona (Ascendant) in the sign of the pioneer. This alignment fueled his aggressive, innovative guitar playing, his magnetic physical presence on stage, and the relentless warrior spirit that allowed him to completely revolutionize his instrument in just a few short years.
Venus in Capricorn
While his performance style was wild and free, his artistic method was highly disciplined, thanks to Venus (art, aesthetics) in the structured, ambitious sign of Capricorn. This placement reveals the master craftsman behind the chaos. Hendrix was a notorious perfectionist in the studio, spending countless hours meticulously layering tracks and refining his sound. This earthy Venus grounded his fiery Sagittarian vision, providing the work ethic necessary to manifest his genius.
Neptune in Libra at the Midheaven
Neptune, the planet of dreams, illusion, and transcendent art, sits at the very peak of his chart—the Midheaven, which governs career and public legacy. This is the signature of a musical mystic. It explains the otherworldly, psychedelic quality of his music and why he became a mythical, almost divine figure in rock history. This placement in Libra, the sign of art and harmony, destined him to become an icon whose legacy transcends music and bleeds into the collective cultural dream.
Planetary Aspects
The geometric angles between planets that create ease or friction.
| Aspect With | Type | Orb | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
Moon | △Trine | 6.75° | |
Mercury | ☌Conjunction | 1.89° | |
Venus | ☌Conjunction | 2.76° | |
Saturn | ☍Opposition | 4.54° | |
Uranus | ☍Opposition | 2.36° | |
Neptune | ✱Sextile | 3.16° | |
Pluto | △Trine | 2.34° | |
North Node | □Square | 5.50° | |
South Node | □Square | 5.50° |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jimi Hendrix's Sun Sign?
Jimi Hendrix is a Sagittarius, as the Sun was in Sagittarius at the time of their birth.
What is Jimi Hendrix's Moon Sign?
The Moon was in Cancer in Jimi Hendrix's birth chart. This represents their emotional nature and inner self.
What is Jimi Hendrix's Rising Sign?
Jimi Hendrix's Ascendant (Rising Sign) is Sagittarius. This is the mask they wear and how they present themselves to the world.
Sources & Methodology
- [1] Birth data sourced from AstroDatabank (Rodden Rating: AA)
- [2] Planetary positions calculated using NASA JPL DE440 ephemeris via astronomy-engine
- [3] House cusps calculated using the Whole Sign house system
- [4] Aspect orbs: Conjunction ±8°, Trine ±8°, Square ±7°, Sextile ±6°, Opposition ±8°
Written by Alina Smith
Co-Founder & Head of Astrological ContentAlina Smith is a professional astrologer with over 15 years of experience in Western and Psychological astrology. Bringing a modern, empathetic approach to the ancient stars, she focuses on using natal charts as a tool for radical self-acceptance. All content is editorially reviewed and astronomically verified for accuracy.
Content created with AI assistance, reviewed and edited by professional astrologers. Astronomical data sourced from NASA JPL DE440 ephemeris.
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