A Complete Astrological Portrait of Kanye West

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A deep dive into the sky at the exact moment Kanye West was born

Co-authored by Angel Eyedealism and Janice Tieperman

Last Updated: June 2, 2024 Fact Checked

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Kanye West Birth Chart Overview

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Planets

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Astrological Highlights

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Aspects

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How to Interpret

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Expert Interview

Everyone’s heard of Kanye West—for better or for worse. Born on June 8, 1977, he has undoubtedly made a name for himself in the worlds of music, entertainment, and even politics. With the help of professional astrologer Angel Eyedealism, we’ll take a closer look at his birth chart and shed some light on his life and career thus far.

Things You Should Know

Kanye West is a Gemini Sun, which makes him a flexible and adaptable individual.
West is a Pisces Moon, which relates to his sensitive and insightful inner nature.
West is a Cancer Rising, which speaks to the emotional, go-getter mask he wears.

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Kanye West Birth Chart Overview

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Kanye West Birth Chart
Aspect	Sign
Sun	Gemini
Moon	Pisces
Rising	Cancer
Mercury	Taurus
Venus	Taurus
Mars	Taurus
Jupiter	Gemini
Saturn	Leo
Uranus	Scorpio
Neptune	Sagittarius
Pluto	Libra
North Node	Libra
South Node	Aries
Chiron	Taurus
Lilith	Gemini

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Planets

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Sun: Gemini A person’s Sun sign highlights their personality, soul, and identity; basically, everything that makes them who they are.^{[1]
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Research source} Gemini Suns are characterized by their adaptability, flexibility, and tendency to change.^{[2]
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Research source} Such themes are common for West, both in his career and his personal life.
- In the 2000s, West played a big role in changing the status quo of the hip-hop music genre.^{[3]
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Moon: Pisces A person’s Moon sign relates to the more private aspects of their personality: how they process their emotions, how they react to things, and what their instincts are.^{[4]
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Research source} Pisces Moons are known for their sensitivity and insightfulness, as well as their tendency to dream big and have their head in the clouds.^{[5]
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- This seriously tracks, given the fact that West himself has identified as a “Highly Sensitive Person” (a person deeply affected by stimuli and other people’s emotions).^{[6]
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A person’s Rising sign (or Ascendant) speaks to the initial impression they leave on others. A Cancer Rising, in particular, is known for the aura of care and compassion they give off toward others.^{[7]
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Research source} Cancer Risings are also known for being go-getters who are ruled by their feelings—a phenomenon that West can definitely relate with.
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Mercury: Taurus A person’s Mercury sign relates to themes like communication, teaching, and studying. People with their Mercury in Taurus tend to be really knowledgable in their fields of interest and take a lot of pleasure in learning new things.^{[8]
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- It’s hard to deny the wealth of knowledge West has in terms of the hip-hop genre, especially when considering all of the profound themes covered in his music.
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Venus: Taurus In astrology, a person’s Venus sign relates to the way they experience and share love, as well as their material tastes.^{[9]
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Research source} Venus in Taurus individuals are known for being dedicated and loyal lovers, and for appreciating the sensual aspects of life (things that appeal to the five senses).^{[10]
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- West’s 6-year-long marriage to Kim Kardashian (and their family of 4 kids) is a testament to his sense of dedication and devotion, even if their partnership ultimately didn’t work out.
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Mars: Taurus An individual’s Mars sign refers to their sense of initiative and drive, and ultimately speaks to a person’s wants and willpower. A Mars in Taurus placement is very realistic and patient and lives according to their own beliefs and vision (rather than society’s).^{[11]
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- West’s ongoing career is a good example of his self-motivation and drive. Even after his controversial statements of late 2022, West continues to make and release music.
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Jupiter: Gemini A person’s Jupiter sign speaks to a person’s personal growth and sense of ethics, and how they develop over time. A Jupiter in Gemini like West is known for having plenty of irons on the fire, and for gaining expertise in multiple aspects of their life.^{[12]
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- West has participated in many different pursuits and business ventures over the years, from restaurants and music streaming to brand partnerships and politics.
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Saturn: Leo Saturn is the planet of maturity, and is a firm teacher that shows how we need to improve. Saturn in Leo teaches humility and focuses on finding a healthy, confident state of being that doesn’t border on arrogance.^{[13]
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- West received a classic Saturn-esque lesson after his publicized insult to Taylor Swift at the 2009 VMAs. He received backlash for his comments, including criticism from then-President Barack Obama.^{[14]
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Uranus: Scorpio Uranus represents themes of awakening in astrology, as well as the change that comes with them. Uranus in Scorpio, in particular, can be a destructive sign that seeks reinvention—in other words, people with this placement will drastically change themselves if they no longer vibe with their old personality.^{[15]
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- West arguably made some destructive changes to himself in 2022 when he posted hateful comments that ultimately destroyed his public image.
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Neptune: Sagittarius In astrology, Neptune represents abstract themes like spirituality and dreams.^{[16]
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- West definitely embodies this free-spirited energy, especially when you consider the number of comments he’s received backlash for.
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Pluto: Libra In astrology, the planet Pluto symbolizes transformation and destruction, often making waves in people’s lives with the change it brings.^{[18]
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Research source} Pluto in Libra specifically desires change through peace, harmony, and open-mindedness rather than conflict.^{[19]
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- While West’s recent statements and beliefs definitely don’t give off Pluto in Libra vibes, the way he’s handled his personal life has shown him cooperatively responding to change. For example, West accepted sharing custody of his kids with Kim Kardashian following their divorce.^{[20]
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North Node & South Node: Libra & AriesAccording to professional astrologer Angel Eyedealism, your “north node is [everything] that you’re capable of achieving in this life,” and your south node is “old bad habits that are always there waiting for you,” like your “default setting.”^{[21]
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Expert Interview} People with a Libra North Node are striving to learn more about cooperation and diplomacy, while fighting the more selfish and impulsive desires of Aries South Node.^{[22]
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- West’s life and career are frequently defined by moments of impulsivity where cooperation and restraint could’ve come in handy.
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Chiron: Taurus Minor planet Chiron represents the painful lesson a person learns in their life—through this lesson, they learn how to help others. People with Chiron in Taurus struggle with challenges like developing their own beliefs and overindulging but are great at providing a calm and grounded space for others.^{[23]
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- In 2002, West was in a deadly car accident after falling asleep on the road. Through this potentially fatal experience, he got inspired to create the song “Through the Wire,” which helped launch him into the music scene.
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Lilith: Gemini Black Moon Lilith is a point in space rather than a physical planet. In astrology, Lilith revolves around the themes a person is connected to in their lifetime, and their desire to either embrace or run away from them. People with their Lilith in Gemini are surrounded by themes of communication and self-discovery and aren’t inclined to take life seriously.^{[24]
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- West’s recent career is filled with instances where he should’ve put more thought and care into his words and actions.

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Astrological Highlights

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West has mostly water and earth signs in his chart. Each zodiac sign is categorized into 1 of the 4 elements: fire, earth, air, and water. When all of West’s different signs are tallied up from his birth chart, earth and water come out on top.^{[25]
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- Water sign representation points to traits like being sensitive and emotional, which are relevant themes throughout West’s life and career as a musician. Earth signs are known for their stability, which can be seen in the consistent success West found, especially early on in his career.
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West has mostly fixed and mutable signs in his chart. The 12 zodiac signs are divided into 3 modalities, or core traits: cardinal, fixed, and mutable. Cardinal signs begin each season and are known for being initiators; fixed signs fall in the middle of a season and are known for being stable and trustworthy; and mutable signs come at the end of a season and are known for being adaptable and wise.^{[26]
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- You can see the presence of fixed signs in the early success of West’s career. The adaptability of mutable signs is apparent in the recent changes and transitions West has made in his life.
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West cycles through the 12 Houses starting with Cancer. Astrology Houses are 12 equal-sized portions (or slices of a pie) that make up your circular birth chart. Each House rules over a specific aspect of one’s life, and each House is ruled and influenced by a specific sign.^{[27]
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- 1st House: Cancer
- 2nd House: Leo
- 3rd House: Virgo
- 4th House: Libra
- 5th House: Scorpio
- 6th House: Sagittarius
- 7th House: Capricorn
- 8th House: Aquarius
- 9th House: Pisces
- 10th House: Aries
- 11th House: Taurus
- 12th House: Gemini
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There is a T-square in West’s chart. A T-square is an aspect pattern that revolves around themes of achievement and progress, and the difficulties that one must overcome to reach success. The strength and power of this aspect of this aspect depend on the planet at the very top of the triangle.^{[28]
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- West’s T-square is formed from Jupiter, the Moon, Neptune, and the Sun, which are considered “weak” planets. People with T-squares that are fueled by weak planets have trouble performing at their best, which can definitely be seen in the past few years of West’s career.
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West’s Life Path number is 11. People with this Life Path Number are often viewed as trailblazers who carve their own path in life and avoid sticking to the status quo. They’re also great at working with others.^{[29]
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- West is well-known for the trailblazing impact he had in the music industry, especially in the earlier years of his career. He’s also known for his collaborations with artists like Jay-Z, T-Pain, and Lupe Fiasco.
In the Chinese zodiac, the Snake is well-known for being decisive.^{[30]
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Aspects

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Sun Square Moon The Sun and Moon are at a right angle from one another in West’s chart, creating a “square.”^{[31]
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Research source} The emotional elements of the Moon conflict with the individualistic elements of the Sun, which can lead to issues with friends and loved ones.^{[32]
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- Such conflict can be seen in the breakdown of West’s marriage to Kardashian in 2020.
A conjunction refers to two planets existing under the same sign—in West’s case, both his Sun and Jupiter signs both fall under Gemini.^{[33]
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Research source} Having this aspect in his chart points to material success, which is definitely true for West.^{[34]
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The Sun is sextile (60 degrees away) from Saturn. This alignment highlights personality traits like responsibility, as well as low self-esteem.^{[35]
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The Sun is 180 degrees away from Neptune on West’s birth chart—in other words, they’re on completely opposite sides. This placement can point to a person being too compassionate or sacrificing themselves too much for others.^{[36]
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The Sun is trine (120 degrees apart) with Pluto, which is a positive aspect.^{[37]
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How to Interpret Kanye West’s Birth Chart

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Focus on the individual aspects and build from there. Natal charts can look pretty intimidating at a glance, but they’re really just the sum of their parts—the key is learning exactly what those parts are. Luckily, wikiHow makes birth charts easy to decode with guides like: