Complete astrological analysis of Singer, Songwriter & Bandleader born on May 3, 1933 in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
♉ Sun in Taurus♌ Moon in Leo♌ Leo Rising
Birth Details
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BornMay 3, 1933
Time12:10 PM (rectified, unverified)
PlaceBarnwell, South Carolina, USA
TimezoneUTC -5:00
Rodden RatingDD · Poor/conflicting sources
Birth Chart Wheel
House 1 anchored to the Ascendant's sign · every valid aspect drawn
Placement Breakdown
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Sun in Taurus
Core Identity
James Brown's Sun sits at 12° Taurus, the sign of persistence, sensuality and rhythm. It points to a core identity that is determined, physical and built on endurance, with Venus, the sign's ruler, in the same sign.
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Moon in Leo
Emotional Nature
His Moon is at 21° Leo, a placement associated with pride, generosity and a need for admiration. The Moon stayed in Leo all day on his birth date, so this placement does not depend on his uncertain birth time.
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Leo Rising (provisional)
Public Persona
A rectified time of 12:10 PM gives a Leo Ascendant, traditionally read as a commanding, theatrical and radiant first impression. His birth time is not documented, and different times that day would give very different Ascendants, so treat this Rising sign as provisional.
🪐 Full Planetary Breakdown
Every planet's meaning, not just the Big 3
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Mercury in Aries
Mercury in Aries shapes how you think and communicate — expressed in a way that is direct, energetic, and quick to act, and initiates readily, comfortable starting things.
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Venus in Taurus
Venus in Taurus shapes how you love and what you value — expressed in a way that is practical, steady, and results-oriented, and holds steady once committed, resistant to sudden change.
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Mars in Virgo
Mars in Virgo shapes how you assert yourself and take action — expressed in a way that is practical, steady, and results-oriented, and adapts easily, comfortable shifting direction.
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Jupiter in Virgo
Jupiter in Virgo shapes where you find growth, luck, and meaning — expressed in a way that is practical, steady, and results-oriented, and adapts easily, comfortable shifting direction.
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Saturn in Aquarius
Saturn in Aquarius shapes where discipline and long-term structure get built — expressed in a way that is thoughtful, communicative, and idea-driven, and holds steady once committed, resistant to sudden change.
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Uranus in Aries
Uranus in Aries shapes where you break from convention — expressed in a way that is direct, energetic, and quick to act, and initiates readily, comfortable starting things.
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Neptune in Virgo
Neptune in Virgo shapes where dreams, ideals, and blind spots live — expressed in a way that is practical, steady, and results-oriented, and adapts easily, comfortable shifting direction.
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Pluto in Cancer
Pluto in Cancer shapes where deep transformation happens — expressed in a way that is intuitive, emotionally attuned, and responsive to mood, and initiates readily, comfortable starting things.
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North Node in Pisces
North Node in Pisces shapes a key part of the chart — expressed in a way that is intuitive, emotionally attuned, and responsive to mood, and adapts easily, comfortable shifting direction.
💼 Career & Love Insights
Drawn from key houses and signs in the chart
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Career — House 10 in Taurus
The 10th house governs career, public reputation, and long-term ambition. With Taurus here, and Sun and Venus placed directly in this house, career direction is colored by Taurus's natural qualities — worth exploring further through the planets and aspects touching this house.
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Partnership — House 7 in Aquarius
The 7th house governs committed partnerships and marriage. With Aquarius here, and Saturn placed directly in this house, relationships tend to reflect Aquarius's core themes — what's sought out in a partner, and how commitment itself is approached.
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Romance & Creativity — House 5 in Sagittarius
The 5th house governs romance, creativity, and self-expression. Sagittarius here suggests a natural style of flirtation, play, and creative output shaped by this sign's qualities.
🔢 Numerology — Life Path 6
Calculated from the birth date
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Life Path Number 6
The Nurturer — responsible, caring, and often the one others turn to for stability and support.
Elemental balance and chart shape, calculated from all placements
🔥 Fire3 planets
🌍 Earth5 planets
💨 Air1 planet
🌊 Water1 planet
Dominant: 🌍 Earth — this element's qualities color how the rest of the chart expresses itself.
🔮 Chart Shape: Locomotive
Placements span two-thirds of the chart with one empty third — driven, momentum-based energy.
⚡ Key Aspects
Every planet-to-planet combination, ranked by tightness of orb
ChallengingOrb: 0° 02′
□ Venus square Saturn
Productive tension — these planets pull in different directions, creating friction that, when worked with rather than avoided, becomes a genuine source of drive.
ChallengingOrb: 0° 11′
☍ Saturn opposition Ascendant
A push-pull dynamic — these planets sit at opposite poles, asking for balance and integration rather than letting one side dominate.
ChallengingOrb: 0° 13′
□ Venus square Ascendant
Productive tension — these planets pull in different directions, creating friction that, when worked with rather than avoided, becomes a genuine source of drive.
HarmoniousOrb: 0° 34′
△ Sun trine Jupiter
A natural, flowing connection — these planets reinforce each other with little effort, often showing up as an innate talent or ease.
ChallengingOrb: 1° 44′
☍ Mars opposition North Node
A push-pull dynamic — these planets sit at opposite poles, asking for balance and integration rather than letting one side dominate.
ChallengingOrb: 2° 04′
□ Mercury square Pluto
Productive tension — these planets pull in different directions, creating friction that, when worked with rather than avoided, becomes a genuine source of drive.
ChallengingOrb: 2° 16′
☍ Neptune opposition North Node
A push-pull dynamic — these planets sit at opposite poles, asking for balance and integration rather than letting one side dominate.
HarmoniousOrb: 2° 23′
△ Moon trine Mercury
A natural, flowing connection — these planets reinforce each other with little effort, often showing up as an innate talent or ease.
HarmoniousOrb: 2° 36′
△ Venus trine Jupiter
A natural, flowing connection — these planets reinforce each other with little effort, often showing up as an innate talent or ease.
HarmoniousOrb: 2° 45′
△ Moon trine Uranus
A natural, flowing connection — these planets reinforce each other with little effort, often showing up as an innate talent or ease.
ChallengingOrb: 2° 57′
□ Sun square Ascendant
Productive tension — these planets pull in different directions, creating friction that, when worked with rather than avoided, becomes a genuine source of drive.
ChallengingOrb: 3° 04′
□ Uranus square Pluto
Productive tension — these planets pull in different directions, creating friction that, when worked with rather than avoided, becomes a genuine source of drive.
ChallengingOrb: 3° 08′
□ Sun square Saturn
Productive tension — these planets pull in different directions, creating friction that, when worked with rather than avoided, becomes a genuine source of drive.
HarmoniousOrb: 3° 10′
☌ Sun conjunction Venus
These two planets blend into one combined force — their energies fuse rather than interact, amplifying whatever they share in common.
HarmoniousOrb: 3° 25′
⚹ Mercury sextile Saturn
An easy, cooperative link — these planets support each other when consciously engaged, opening opportunity without much friction.
🏠 Houses · Whole Sign
Every house, its cusp sign, and which planets live there
Birth time for James Brown Birth Chart is sourced from publicly available records and is not independently verified. Degree values on this page are entered manually and are approximate unless sourced from a verified ephemeris. Chart shape classification is a simplified heuristic. Chart interpretations are for entertainment and informational purposes only.