The Astrology of Sex - The Planets and Sex

By Kim Farnell

Love, romance - and sex - is often the bread and butter of working astrologers. Most people are concerned with the fundamental issues of life; love; marriage; money; work; children and relationships head the field every time and sex gets a bit of a by-the-way glance in the process. Sex is one of the foremost driving forces behind all that we do, and so it should come as no surprise that traditional astrological texts don't fall shy of giving quite graphic interpretations of planetary configurations in relation to people's sex lives.

This book is primarily concerned with sex and the natal horoscope. The information in the book was firstly derived from a number of traditional sources, and to test the ideas I was using I gained the cooperation of an astrological email list. Participants received a series of questionnaires about specific interpretations and were asked to consider how they manifested - or not - in their own charts. I was completely overwhelmed by the response. We found that the majority of the interpretations I posted made sense to people.

Although there is no desire to offend, some of the information given is by necessity quite graphic. This is to ensure that there is no doubt about what is meant with each interpretation. Hopefully, the information given will make it easier for readers to interpret charts in relation to sex and sexuality. And perhaps provide fodder for some more fun than usual astrological discussions!

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Also available in the US from Swan Island is Kim's
The Astral Tramp - a biography of Sepharial

Chart examples including Elvis Presley, Cary Grant, Angelina Jolie and this one of Johnny Depp ...

Johnny Depp 9 June 1963 Owensboro, Kentucky USA 87W07 37N46 8 44 am CST

Johnny Depp's chartAt the age of 16 Johnny dropped out of school to become a rock 'n' roll guitarist. His band made a night on the Florida club circuit. As Johnny was underage he sneaked into gigs through the clubs back door. The Kids' moment of fame came when they were tapped to tour as Iggy Pop 's opening act. But once the band relocated to Hollywood, their dreams went bust and Johnny got a day job as a telemarketer.

Depp has been connected with a variety of famous women. He was seeing married to makeup artist Lori Anne Allison, from 1983 to 1985. He was engaged to Sherilynn Fenn, Jennifer Grey and, Winona Ryder. He has also been associated with model Kate Moss. Johnny has children by the French singer Vanessa Paradis.

When he was involved with Winona Ryder he had "Winona forever" tattooed on him. After their break up he had this surgically altered to read "Wino forever".

Depp has had several brushes with the law. The actor River Phoenix died of drug-induced cardiac failure on the street outside Johnny's club, The Viper Room. In 1994 he was arrested for trashing a room in Manhattan's Hotel Mark. And in 1999 he was arrested for fighting with paparazzi outside a London restaurant.

Depp is best known for the films he has made with Tim Burton: Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow. Depp marks important events in his life by cutting himself on the arm.

The triple conjunction between Mars, Uranus and Pluto in Depp's chart is of a highly confrontational and explosive nature. The Mars/Uranus contact alone indicates someone who is inclined towards sudden violence and takes action without thinking things through. The addition of Pluto in this configuration adds intensity and a sense of compulsion about winning any fight he is involved in. Nothing is allowed to stay in the way of what he wants and there is a high degree of impatience as well as a failure to heed rules and listen to any warnings given. This combination is also likely to get others going and push them into acting on his behalf. It flouts convention and avoids restraint. The tendency is to take what he wants, and act as he wants without thinking of the possible effect on others. With this conjunction falling in the 2nd house it is primarily related to possessions and what he values. Depp has been arrested for violent actions, which is indicated by this conjunction. He also cuts himself to mark events in his life and has been tattooed. This is the violence being turned upon himself, rather than expressed outwardly and is an apt description of this conjunction. The 2nd house has a strong association with the body. Rash behaviour on many levels is strongly indicated by this combination.

The MC is in Aries conjunct Jupiter. Although there is not a preponderance of fire signs in this chart this position alone is enough to indicate that he is likely to be candid in his thoughts and may tend to exaggerate events until they reach a proportion in his mind where he has no alternative but to act in a violent manner. A high degree of self-reliance is also shown by this combination.

Neptune sextile the Moon shows the possibility of deception. With the proactive parts of his chart so strongly indicated it appears more likely that he would initiate, rather than be the victim of, any such deception. However, Neptune is not strongly indicated in this chart so this does not appear to be a major part of his nature. Saturn is in its own sign but there is little else that indicates patience or tenacity. Rather than waiting to see how things develop if there are problems he is likely to take immediate action, when the position of Mars is considered.

The desire for freedom is shown by the Aries MC conjunct Jupiter and Uranus square Venus. Depp requires a high degree of freedom within relationships. The strongest emphasis on mutable signs comes from the triple conjunction between Mars, Uranus and Pluto. There is little adaptability to situations indicated here, in fact he is inclined to react quickly in a way which suits himself rather than consider the effect upon others.

Jupiter in Aries conjunct the Midheaven strongly indicates that Depp seeks freedom and is aware of what is rightfully his. He will not be trodden down by anyone. With Leo rising he expects a high degree of freedom within a relationship although he will equally be prepared to allow similar freedom to his partner. The combination of Leo and Aries on the angles further emphasises these points as well as adding to his volatile nature.

However, although he is clearly a volatile character Venus and Mercury are closely conjunct in Taurus that denotes a degree of staying power in close relationships. Taurean Venus' want to hold onto those they love and so are inclined towards marriage rather than simply love affairs. It is notable that Depp proposes marriage to the women he becomes involved with. Even when the relationships don't work the intention is to make them long lasting and they are not trivialised.

Saturn is trine the Sun as well as being in its own sign. With this combination it is likely that he will seek to fulfil his obligations and responsibilities. Although on the surface he is quick tempered and volatile he has enough of a sense of duty within him to act in a more sensible fashion when it comes to the more meaningful issues of life. Saturn also falls in the 8th house and this placement is indicative of someone who is highly devoted to their partner for as long as the relationship lasts - and perhaps beyond as the connection made here is not easily broken.

We have considered already the reckless behaviour indicated by the Mars/Uranus/Pluto conjunction. In terms of loyalty this combination indicates that excitement may take precedence over the tried and tested. Uranus is square Venus so relationships may end suddenly with no warning. However, there are not indicators that he is likely to conduct more than one love relationship at a time as there are not indicators of the level of betrayal and deception in his chart which would be needed to do this.

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