Janis Lyn Joplin, born on January 19, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas, was a powerful voice in the world of music. With her Sun in Capricorn, she embodied determination and ambition, often pushing boundaries within the industry. Her Moon in Cancer revealed a deep emotional core, where her comfort and creativity flourished, allowing her to connect with audiences on a profound level. As an Aquarius rising, she presented herself with an unconventional flair, capturing the spirit of the times and inspiring many with her unique style.
Joplin's rise to fame began in 1967 at the Monterey International Pop Festival as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company. Her stage presence and mezzo-soprano vocals quickly made her a standout performer. She later embraced a solo career, working with various backing groups, including the Kozmic Blues Band and the Full Tilt Boogie Band.
Throughout her career, she delivered memorable hits such as "Piece of My Heart," "Cry Baby," and a heartfelt rendition of "Me and Bobby McGee." Tragically, her life was cut short at the age of 27 due to a heroin overdose, but her music continues to resonate with fans around the world.
Date: 19 January 1943
Time: 09:45
Latitude: 29.8849°
Longitude: -93.9422°
Location: Port Arthur, Texas, United States
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Ascendant in Aquarius
Sun in Capricorn
Sun in the 12th House
Aspects (Hard) Moon-Square-Neptune
Lord of 1st House in 3rd House
Northnode in Leo, Southnode in Aquarius
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The Four Pillars of Destiny (八字) for this birth: a Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch, with its zodiac animal, for each pillar.
日主 · Day Master
Warm and focused, like candle or lamplight: attentive, sensitive and illuminating, guiding others through the dark.
Year
Ren
Yang Water
Wu
Horse · Fire
納音 楊柳木
藏干 Hidden Stems
Ding 比肩 Companion
Ji 食神 Eating God
Month
Gui
Yin Water
Chou
Ox · Earth
納音 桑柘木
藏干 Hidden Stems
Ji 食神 Eating God
Gui 七殺 Seven Killings
Xin 偏財 Indirect Wealth
Day
Ding
Yin Fire
Chou
Ox · Earth
納音 澗下水
藏干 Hidden Stems
Ji 食神 Eating God
Gui 七殺 Seven Killings
Xin 偏財 Indirect Wealth
Hour
Yi
Yin Wood
Si
Snake · Fire
納音 覆燈火
藏干 Hidden Stems
Bing 劫財 Rob Wealth
Wu 傷官 Hurting Officer
Geng 正財 Direct Wealth
from age 5
Ren Zi
Water · Rat
from age 15
Xin Hai
Metal · Pig
from age 25
Geng Xu
Metal · Dog
from age 35
Ji You
Earth · Rooster
from age 45
Wu Shen
Earth · Monkey
from age 55
Ding Wei
Fire · Goat
from age 65
Bing Wu
Fire · Horse
from age 75
Yi Si
Wood · Snake
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