Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, was born with her Sun in the relationship-oriented sign of Libra. But rather than losing her identity to her husband's powerful family, Sarah's Mars -- the planet of independence -- asserted itself, and she created a life of her own.
The life of Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has been far from tranquil. The country girl grew up to marry Prince Andrew and become a part of England's ruling family. Although she was a descendant of royalty herself -- from King Charles II on her father's side -- the independent-minded young woman never quite fit into life at Buckingham Palace. Sarah is a Libra, born October 15, 1959 at 9:03 a.m. in London with a streak of independence not commonly found in her sign. She is skillful enough at relationships to maintain a harmonious connection with her ex-husband. But the fiery Fergie has Mars, the planet of action and initiative, conjunct her Libra Sun, providing her with spunk, enthusiasm and a sense of enterprise. Her Moon (associated with emotions and habits) is in Mars' home sign of Aries, another indication of a need to run her own life something that wasn't possible within the rigid structure of the royal family.
Sarah could have retired to a luxurious private life of motherhood, but she demonstrates the sense of adventure associated with her Sun-Mars conjunction. She hosted her own television talk show, is a sought-after promoter of products and services, and is the author of several books. Her autobiography 'My Story' addressed her self-esteem issues, which are also evident in her birth chart. Venus, the planet of self-worth and the ruler of Fergie's Libra Sun, is in Virgo. This detail-oriented sign tends to point out flaws and shortcomings, especially associated with appearance and social skills. Individuals with Venus in Virgo tend to underestimate themselves, but usually have the dedication and commitment to improve themselves. Sarah's ability to turn a liability into an asset is shown by a conjunction between transformative Pluto and her Venus. This certainly worked to her advantage when she lost weight and became a spokesperson for Weight Watchers.
The Moon symbolizes motherhood, and Sarah's Moon in the warrior sign of Aries shows her interest in defending the rights and well-being of children. She heads Chances for Children and Children in Crisis, two charitable organizations dedicated to this noble task. Serious Saturn forming a tense 90-degree square to her Moon shows a strong sense of responsibility as well. But this Saturn-Moon square also indicates how difficult it was for her to become comfortable with public life. Nevertheless, a strong Saturn can also indicate dedication and discipline and the willingness to work through obstacles to achieve results, which certainly describes Sarah's story thus far.
The life of Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has been far from tranquil. The country girl grew up to marry Prince Andrew and become a part of England's ruling family. Although she was a descendant of royalty herself -- from King Charles II on her father's side -- the independent-minded young woman never quite fit into life at Buckingham Palace. Sarah is a Libra, born October 15, 1959 at 9:03 a.m. in London with a streak of independence not commonly found in her sign. She is skillful enough at relationships to maintain a harmonious connection with her ex-husband. But the fiery Fergie has Mars, the planet of action and initiative, conjunct her Libra Sun, providing her with spunk, enthusiasm and a sense of enterprise. Her Moon (associated with emotions and habits) is in Mars' home sign of Aries, another indication of a need to run her own life something that wasn't possible within the rigid structure of the royal family.
Sarah could have retired to a luxurious private life of motherhood, but she demonstrates the sense of adventure associated with her Sun-Mars conjunction. She hosted her own television talk show, is a sought-after promoter of products and services, and is the author of several books. Her autobiography 'My Story' addressed her self-esteem issues, which are also evident in her birth chart. Venus, the planet of self-worth and the ruler of Fergie's Libra Sun, is in Virgo. This detail-oriented sign tends to point out flaws and shortcomings, especially associated with appearance and social skills. Individuals with Venus in Virgo tend to underestimate themselves, but usually have the dedication and commitment to improve themselves. Sarah's ability to turn a liability into an asset is shown by a conjunction between transformative Pluto and her Venus. This certainly worked to her advantage when she lost weight and became a spokesperson for Weight Watchers.
The Moon symbolizes motherhood, and Sarah's Moon in the warrior sign of Aries shows her interest in defending the rights and well-being of children. She heads Chances for Children and Children in Crisis, two charitable organizations dedicated to this noble task. Serious Saturn forming a tense 90-degree square to her Moon shows a strong sense of responsibility as well. But this Saturn-Moon square also indicates how difficult it was for her to become comfortable with public life. Nevertheless, a strong Saturn can also indicate dedication and discipline and the willingness to work through obstacles to achieve results, which certainly describes Sarah's story thus far.
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About the Author
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's 'Your Astrology Guide 2006.' A professional astrologer since 1973, his articles have appeared in astrology journals and magazines and Web sites around the world. He holds a B.A. in The History and Science of Astrology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and teaches and lectures both in the United States and abroad.
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's 'Your Astrology Guide 2006.' A professional astrologer since 1973, his articles have appeared in astrology journals and magazines and Web sites around the world. He holds a B.A. in The History and Science of Astrology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and teaches and lectures both in the United States and abroad.
