Gentle and strong, honest and professional, six-time Grammy winner Whitney Houston lived, without a doubt, a brilliant life. But was this life happy? Great love, loneliness, drugs… She disliked giving interviews, considering them dishonest, and spoke about herself this way: “I shouldn’t talk, my calling is to sing…”
Whitney Houston: “When I decided to become a singer, my mother warned me that I would spend a lot of time alone. Yet, as we all do. Loneliness accompanies us in life.”
Date of birth: August 9, 1963
Place of birth: Newark (New Jersey, USA)
The birth time is unknown, but, according to my assumption, it could have been around 20:45 local time.
Music surrounded the future star from childhood, and no one was particularly surprised when Whitney began to sing: first in the choir of a Baptist church, then alongside her mother in clubs. At one such performance in a nightclub, she was noticed and offered a contract. The path to the top had begun. Soon, the whole world would be enchanted by Whitney Houston’s magical voice.
In the singer’s chart, there is one very difficult indicator — the conjunction of Neptune and Lilith (Black Moon) in the sign of Scorpio. This can lead to serious alcohol and drug addiction, mental health issues, and depressive states. The karmic roots lie in the misuse of magical knowledge in past incarnations.
Black Moon and Neptune in Scorpio are very strong (for Lilith, this is exaltation; for Neptune, it is an esoteric domicile), and both planets are positioned at the royal 13th degree of Scorpio. Here, Neptune grants extraordinary musical talent, a unique vocal gift, and the strongest magic of the voice — we know that Whitney had a vocal range of nearly five octaves. Unfortunately, Lilith did not give her the ability to overcome depression or addiction to alcohol and drugs. Being in a royal degree, this planet proved to be very powerful, and resisting its provocations was truly difficult. This configuration could provoke strong, uncontrollable fits of rage. Indeed, when asked if her husband had ever hit her, Whitney replied, “No, he never hit me, no. I hit him. In anger.”
Such a combination in Scorpio can indicate danger to the person from water, alcohol, drugs, medications, violence, or sexual deviations… According to the latest police version, Whitney Houston died from drowning after mixing sedatives with alcohol and falling asleep in the bathtub.
Another layer of information regarding Lilith is its position in the barysmal (natal) horoscope. In it, Lilith falls in the 30th degree of Pisces, a degree associated with depression and sorrow. In this degree, there is a risk of danger from water. Lilith itself in Pisces also carries this possibility, and, in addition, it brings the full spectrum of “Piscean” issues (depression, drugs, alcoholism, etc.). She was unable to find a cozy family nest and support within it: “I was madly in love with my ex-husband. But I was not happy in that marriage. I lost myself in it, trying to please him.”
It is quite possible that the conjunction of Neptune and Lilith falls in the 8th house of the horoscope, which is associated with death. This version may be plausible, as in this case, the Sun and Venus in Leo fall into the 5th house, the house of creativity, indicating popularity, universal love, and recognition. Often, such a combination is found in famous and highly talented actors and musicians. The Sun in the degree of pride and diligence, Venus in the degree of elegance — all of this, of course, contributed to the unfolding of her talent. Whitney herself said, “All I know is that I wanted to sing wonderful songs. Good songs that would remain forever.”
The conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter in Aries (and, likely, in the 1st house of the horoscope) gave her powerful emotional energy, the ability to “hold the stage,” and leadership qualities. Jupiter in a stationary phase grants a very high degree of freedom in everything related to leadership, authority, self-expression, and the ability to lead others. “I long ago decided for myself that I would not hide in anyone’s shadow. If I make a mistake, at least it will be my own mistake, because I acted as I saw fit,” Whitney Houston declared.
The cluster of planets in Virgo (Selena (White Moon), Pluto, Mercury, Uranus) gave her great diligence and industriousness. If Whitney had followed the bright path indicated by Selena (White Moon), she might have overcome her health issues. But to do so, she would have needed to lead an absolutely healthy and sober lifestyle, which is often beyond the reach of talented individuals.
In her chart, four planets are in a royal karmic status: the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Neptune. This, of course, confirms her talent, charm, and ability to communicate with people. The barysmal horoscope is weaker: for example, in it, Neptune has a karmic status (-5), indicating major problems associated with this planet’s sphere. The barysmal horoscope typically manifests in public figures and in close partnerships. Perhaps if Whitney had worked alone and spent more time by herself, the risk of alcoholism and drug addiction would have been lower. In her situation, however, the barysmal Neptune with a negative status likely gained increasing influence over time.
Whatever the case may be, one of the most extraordinary and brightest vocalists will forever remain in the memory of many fans. “…and I will always love you…” — this line from Houston’s most famous song likely expresses the true essence of her delicate and fiery soul.
