Two singers of soul - and songwriters, both born 19 February on the cusp of Aquarius and Pisces. Because they were born on opposite sides of the Atlantic ocean, without accurate times of birth it's not clear in which zodiac sign their natal Suns lay. Birth times are elusive, so 12 noon charts must suffice. Moon positions and rising signs will not be accurate as shown.
Both singers are known by names other than their actual given names, neither had an idyllic childhood. Smokey, or Smokey Joe, was a nickname of young William Robinson, given to him by an uncle - reportedly because young William was light-skinned and his uncle wanted him to remember that his roots are African. By age 10 he was an orphan, father had left when William was just 3, mother died, and he was brought up by an older sister and relatives.
Smokey Robinson born in Detroit, Michigan on 19 February 1940.
Smokey Robinson comes over to me as the gentlest of guys. After 7pm on his date of birth Sun would have moved into Pisces. I'd not be surprised if his Sun were (just) in Pisces, along with natal Mercury. His natal Moon lay in Cancer whatever time he was born, and Cancer is another sensitive and gentle, Watery sign. Venus (the arts) and Jupiter (publication) are conjoined in Aries, sign of the energetic go-getter. Saturn and Mars conjoined at the late degree of Aries/early degree of Venus-ruled Taurus signify a blend of energy, discipline and and business-savvy which has kept Smokey Robinson in the public eye for over 40 years, from early days with The Miracles, Tamla Records and association with close friend and mentor Berry Gordy, to a solo career with a variety of honors, national and international during the decades just past.
Seal's proper name is Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel, born in the UK of Nigerian and Brazilian parents, later adopted. Seal had a difficult childhood, suffering abuse and illness. Scars left on his cheeks are a result of a skin ailment. He accepts these now as his "trademark" and feels glad of them.
Seal born in London, UK on 19 February 1963.
If born before 6am on 19th February Seal would have natal Sun in Aquarius's last degree with Saturn and Mercury also in that sign; born later, Sun in Pisces, along with Jupiter, in its own traditional home sign. He tells, in interview HERE, that he considers himself a "lucky" person - perhaps a reflection of a strong Jupiter placing :
Don't Know Why - Smokey Robinson - a recent recording of a song better known for the rendition by Nora Jones - I love Smokey's version!
A Change is Gonna Come sung by Seal - a super version of a great song!
Both singers are known by names other than their actual given names, neither had an idyllic childhood. Smokey, or Smokey Joe, was a nickname of young William Robinson, given to him by an uncle - reportedly because young William was light-skinned and his uncle wanted him to remember that his roots are African. By age 10 he was an orphan, father had left when William was just 3, mother died, and he was brought up by an older sister and relatives.
Smokey Robinson born in Detroit, Michigan on 19 February 1940.
Smokey Robinson comes over to me as the gentlest of guys. After 7pm on his date of birth Sun would have moved into Pisces. I'd not be surprised if his Sun were (just) in Pisces, along with natal Mercury. His natal Moon lay in Cancer whatever time he was born, and Cancer is another sensitive and gentle, Watery sign. Venus (the arts) and Jupiter (publication) are conjoined in Aries, sign of the energetic go-getter. Saturn and Mars conjoined at the late degree of Aries/early degree of Venus-ruled Taurus signify a blend of energy, discipline and and business-savvy which has kept Smokey Robinson in the public eye for over 40 years, from early days with The Miracles, Tamla Records and association with close friend and mentor Berry Gordy, to a solo career with a variety of honors, national and international during the decades just past.
Seal's proper name is Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel, born in the UK of Nigerian and Brazilian parents, later adopted. Seal had a difficult childhood, suffering abuse and illness. Scars left on his cheeks are a result of a skin ailment. He accepts these now as his "trademark" and feels glad of them.
Seal born in London, UK on 19 February 1963.
If born before 6am on 19th February Seal would have natal Sun in Aquarius's last degree with Saturn and Mercury also in that sign; born later, Sun in Pisces, along with Jupiter, in its own traditional home sign. He tells, in interview HERE, that he considers himself a "lucky" person - perhaps a reflection of a strong Jupiter placing :"I had a really heavy duty car crash in California.... I nearly flew off a canyon on to a freeway a hundred feet below at peak hour. The car was completely written off and, miraculously, I walked away virtually unscathed. Then I got double pneumonia. The doctors said it was touch and go at one stage but I came out of that unscathed too, with no scarring on my lungs or anything. Then there was a shooting right in front of me on [Hollywood's] Sunset Boulevard."His success, while not happening overnight has been comparatively rapid:
"Five years ago I would get annoyed when my dole [unemployment] check arrived a day late. The next thing I know, I'm getting pissed off if my limo didn't turn up."Born before 9am his natal Moon would have been in late Sagittarius; otherwise, in common sense, business-minded Capricorn. So with Sun in either Aquarius or Pisces and Moon in either Sagittarius or Capricorn, with no knowledge of his rising sign, it's not easy to assess this guy's personality. He has to have been resilient to overcome the problems of his childhood, he mentions a trip to India :
After a jaunt with a Thailand blues group, he made his way to India and there had what he called "a few spiritual experiences." The happiness he felt there, he insisted, bestowed a calm and contentment about his future and allowed him to stop wanting a record deal so fervently. He believes this is why he soon got one.I'd take a (risky) guess at Sun in Pisces, Moon in Sagittarius.
Don't Know Why - Smokey Robinson - a recent recording of a song better known for the rendition by Nora Jones - I love Smokey's version!
A Change is Gonna Come sung by Seal - a super version of a great song!
