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What Tim Burton’s Zodiac Chart Says About Him

Tim Burton not only celebrated the release of the long awaited sequel to his film Beetlejuice, he also celebrated his 66th recently! Let’s honor him by analyzing his birth chart.

This is not an actual analysis of his personality. There is merely astrological speculation.

Sun in Virgo

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Our sun sign governs our energy, our vitality and how we self-identify. Virgos are some of the hardest working people in the zodiac. True to his Virgo roots, Tim Burton is a hard working director. He has also described himself as shy and a loner, which is fitting for the mutable earth sign.

Moon in Capricorn

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Moon signs rule our emotions and our inner self. If your moon is in Capricorn, your emotions are strongly connected to your goals and aspirations. Since Burton is a lunar Capricorn, that explains why he put so much of his own emotional experience into his early films, like Edward Scissorhands. 

Mercury in Leo

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Mercury governs our communication and our decision-making skills. Mercury-in-Leo people can be easy to talk to and usually tell the best stories. This could explain why Burton has always been such an artful story teller. This could also explain why he loves to express himself through the artistic medium of film.

Venus in Leo

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Venus sign governs our romantic inclinations, our financial prowess, and our artistic tastes. People with their Venus are doting and physical lovers, but they are incredibly ego-driven and need to be adored at all times. This personality trait could have contributed to his split with Helena Bonham Carter. People with this placement love bold music and art. Which would explain his signature gothic film aesthetic.

Mars in Taurus

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Mars rules our passion, our drive, and our aggression. People with their Mars placement in Taurus tend to be determined and goal-oriented. But they can also be stubborn and materialistic. This could be fitting since it has been speculated by fans that his movies over the last few years have been more cash grabs rather than films he was passionate about.

Jupiter in Libra

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Jupiter governs our fortune, our growth, and our spiritual inclinations. People with their Jupiter placement in Libra are egalitarian and quite good at compromising. This placement could explain his employment with Disney. We can speculate that he left the giant corporation because he no longer wanted to compromise his vision.

Saturn in Sagittarius 

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Saturn sign governs our responsibilities, and our life lessons. The gas giant is like our wise celestial grandfather. People with their Saturn placements in Sagittarius are simple and precise in their speech and they do not like to exaggerate their stories. This doesn’t really sound like the man who brought us films like Big Fish. However, Sagittarius is often considered the introspective “Dark Horse” of the zodiac and Burton was always considered an introspective “Dark Horse” director.

Uranus in Leo

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Tim Burton has a Leo stellium! A stellium is when one sign takes up three planetary placements in your birth chart. Uranus rules over our innovation and rebellion. It also governs how we enact change. People with their Uranus sign in Leo are driven by their need for unrestrained self-expression. They seek out all forms of entertainment and creative pursuits. Which I think it’s pretty safe to say that this placement fits the artistic filmmaker to a T.

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Neptune in Scorpio 

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Neptune rules over our dreams, intuition, and spirituality. The planet also governs our delusions. People with their Neptune placement in Scorpio envision a world where everyone recognizes each other on a deeper, perhaps even a darker level. This could explain the dark, gothic tone in all of Burton’s films.

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Pluto in Virgo

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Tim Burton’s chart starts with Virgo and ends with Virgo! Pluto governs our transformative nature and reveals what we need to work towards in our life. People with their Pluto placement in Virgo have an intense work ethic. They tend to overwork themselves because they are seldom satisfied with their own labor. This is fitting for Burton since he has directed over forty projects. Pluto wants him to find pride in his accomplishments rather than room for improvement.

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