ALBERT EINSTEIN

Albert Einstein, physicist and philosopher, was born on March 14, 1879 in Ulm, Germany.  He is considered one of the greatest scientific and mathematical geniuses in history.  Did you know that in the early years, his parents feared that he was mentally retarded because he did not learn to talk until three years old, nor did he speak fluently until he was nine years old?!  In addition, his teachers continually said that he would never amount to anything!!  It is documented that Einstein's early education in Munich did not appeal to him (he is described as one who rebelled against the establishment).  It was during this time that he was considered a poor student, yet he conducted his own studies of philosophy, math and science.

After Einstein's father's electrochemical factory business failed, his family moved to Italy.  Einstein later left his school in Germany to rejoin his family in Milan where he continued his own independent studies.  Later on, he gained admittance into the prestigious Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, where he began his four years of studying physics and mathematics.  The following are a few of his amazing accomplishments during his lifetime...

1905 - At the age of 26 years, he set forth his theory of relativity which discards the concept of time and space as absolute entities, and views them as relative to moving frames of reference.

1915 - He perfected his general theory of relativity E = Mc2 (energy = mass times the speed of light squared).

1921 - He won the Nobel prize for his contributions to theoretical physics, especially his work on the photoelectric effect.

1950 - He presented his UNIFIED field theory, which attempts to explain gravitation, electromagnetism, and subatomic phenomena IN ONE SET OF LAWS. 

Actually, from the 1920's on, Einstein dedicated his life to working on a "grand unified theory of physics".  He wished to UNIFY concepts of gravity and electromagnetism into a single mathematical formula...a passionate quest he was not able to fulfill during his lifetime.

In his later years, Einstein immersed himself into political activism where he joined other scientists in efforts to prevent the future use of atomic weapons.  He also strongly denounced McCarthyism, bigotry, and racism.  He was widely criticized for his liberal and humanitarian views.  He died on April 18, 1955, at the age of 76.

Does his natal birthchart suggest a Uranian genius with the mind of a seeker?  Does it suggest themes of UNITY consciousness and compassion?  Can we see the profile of the mystic and the philosopher?  Einstein studied philosophy in great detail, and felt deeply that science and mathematics should be balanced with spirituality and the arts.  He described them as, "different branches of the same tree."  The harmony of natural law, with its supreme intelligence, inspired rapturous amazement in Albert Einstein.  It became the guiding purpose and principle of his life and work.

In general, note a Southern hemisphere grouping of planets in Einstein's birthchart, suggesting an early life theme of being controlled, victimized or swept up by the circumstances in his life.  With nine planets above the horizon, he would most definitely make his mark in the world, as planetary emphasis in this region of the birthchart often symbolizes great involvement with the public,  fame or notoriety.  In addition, with seven planets to the East, Einstein would not be a pushover.  Rather, he would happily rebel and defend his ideas, as several planets situated in this region bestow the desire to direct ones own life instead of listening to the dictates of others. With his natal planet, Jupiter in Aquarius, found in oriental position, we know right away that innovative philosophies, the need to prove a point and education will be a major force in his life. 

Einstein's Sun-Moon blend of intuitive and mystical Pisces and philosophical and opinionated Sagittarius, echoes a philosophical mind, seeker of truth, generous heart, and adventurer with a strong social awareness.  Compassion and creative imagination are linked with moral integrity in this water and fire combination.  Einstein's Piscean Sun makes an almost exact conjunction to his midheaven (important and public angle in the birthchart), denoting recognition in the career arena for Piscean endeavors and attributes.  Piscean qualities of UNITY will be powerfully projected to the world.  In addition, his Sun makes a harmonious trine to his intuitive and emotional Cancer ascendant (public persona), and sextiles Pluto, blending power, persuasion and intuition with a mystical bent. 

His Sagittarian Moon, ruler of his chart, is found in the sixth house of work and service.  Albert Einstein needed (Moon) to work and perfect his vision (sixth house) in an atmosphere that would fulfill his visionary and far reaching ideals (Sagittarius).

A wise astrologer in Einstein's day would  have been able to see the powerful suggestion of publicly noted brilliance in his birthchart.  This is because the ruler of his third house  (mindset and networking of ideas) exactly conjoins the midheaven (public status and recognition).  In addition, we find the planet Uranus, symbolizing ingenious ideas and revolutionary concepts, also in his third house (mindset), opposing Jupiter and squaring the powerfully perceptive planet Pluto.  This powerhouse T square configuration suggests a rebellious and ambitious mindset that seeks to break the mold (Uranus square Pluto) in far reaching and visionary (Jupiter in ninth house) areas of unity consciousness (Pisces). 

So why was he considered to be lacking in intelligence in childhood?  This is an easy question to answer.  Those individuals born with Mercury (reasoning, conscious mind) conjoin Saturn (delays, patience, endurance, seriousness, etc.) often develop their intelligence like a fine wine...it takes a while, but the outcome is outstanding!  Children born with aspect are often judged prematurely!  They just take longer to develop and express their fine intelligence.  They may be absorbing everything around them very accurately, though in slower motion.  If they are supported with confidence and patience, they will thrive when the time is right.

Albert Einstein's Mercury in  bold and courageous Aries conjoins Saturn in his tenth house of career, destiny and public accolades.  Saturn adds discipline, dedication and patient endurance to his fiery and trailblazing mindset.  Furthermore, his natal Mars, ruler of this conjunction, is exalted in prestigious Capricorn.  His natal Mars also trines intense and shrewd Pluto, adding further qualities of energy, passion and powerful willpower to this planetary signature.

Albert Einstein's brilliant ideas reverberated way beyond conventional science influencing modern culture from painting to poetry.  He also spoke very highly of astrology when he once said, "Astrology is a science in itself and contains an illuminating body of knowledge.  It taught me many things, and I am greatly indebted to it.  Geophysical evidence reveals the power of the stars and the planets in relation to the terrestrial.  In turn, astrology reinforces this power to some extent.  This is why astrology is like a life-giving elixir to mankind."

The philosopher and mystical qualities Einstein exhibited during his lifetime are symbolized by his angular Piscean Sun and his Neptune-Chiron conjunction in Taurus in the eleventh house of social and group consciousness, suggesting that his Chironian wound will be played out on the universal stage.  This important conjunction forms a challenging T square configuration to his North and South node destiny points, driving him on tirelessly to achieve his destiny.  His natal Neptune, ruler of his tenth house of career, conjoin Chiron, is the archetype of the mystic who seeks to bridge the gap between matter and spirit.  Think about Neptune for a moment...it literally represents the dissolving of boundaries!  That is what Einstein's life was all about.  It also symbolizes strong spiritual aspirations and the recognition that a divine power is at work in everything.  Einstein felt guided by a higher power and utilized his visionary abilities to the fullest.  The Neptune-Chiron aspect in Taurus can be described as healing the wound of separateness (Chiron), thus manifesting a new perception of earthly matter (Taurus).  I personally feel that this aspect was his main inspiration.  Of course he could not achieve the perfection of his vision...that is the nature of the wound which Chiron symbolizes.  It is never totally healed, but rather taken to a new level of understanding.  It drives an individual on...ever searching...ever hoping to bridge the gap between matter and spirit.  Neptune-Chiron challenges us to bypass the intellect and acknowledge divine intelligence (can you tell I have a Neptune-Chiron aspect)?

Other notable individuals with this particular aspect are Edgar Cayce, Michelangelo, Joseph Stalin, Alan Page, Marie Stopes and Guy Ballard.

In conclusion, Einstein's seventh house North Node in Aquarius and disseminating Moon birth phase, guided him to share his passionate and progressive ideals with the public, through his gifts of supreme intelligence (Node sextile Mercury and inconjunct Uranus in third) and innate spirituality (Node inconjunct Neptune-Chiron).  The following midpoint pictures corroborate his energetic and inspired imagination:  Mercury =Jupiter-Neptune (inspiration, active imagination), Saturn =Uranus-Neptune (need for recognition), Ascendant= Mercury-Neptune (special awareness), Pluto=Sun-Mars (force, ruthless application of energies), Pluto= Mars-midheaven (zeal, promotion, publicity, power, the big picture, ENERGY).  Please note all midpoint pictures are from Noel Tyl's Synthesis and Counseling in Astrology

Albert Einstein once said.."HE WHO CAN NO LONGER PAUSE TO WONDER AND STAND RAPT IN AWE IS AS GOOD AS DEAD, HIS EYES ARE CLOSED."

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