Celebrity Astrology: Frank Zappa

The epitome of unusual and unconventional, Frank Zappa was a musician and performer. He was very creative and Uranian, and pushed the boundaries of what was socially acceptable in the mid to late 20th century.

What do we know about Zappa?

Based on his physical characteristics alone (see below), I would put him as a melancholic

• tall and thin

• dark hair

• long, oval face

• had a tendency for asthma and bronchitis as a child

His personality also is melancholic, but I would put some choleric in there, as well.

• demanding, had high standards for his band’s performance (choleric)

• leader of his group (choleric)

• creative (melancholic)

• cerebral (melancholic)

• litigious - sued many different people and venues over the years (choleric)

The astrology

You can take a look at Zappa’s chart here. He has Sag rising, moon sign Virgo with Mercury oriental, born in the fall with the 3rd moon phase. This leaves us with:

• hot / 5

• cold / 5

• wet / 3

• dry / 7

So he is equal parts hot / dry (choleric) and cold / dry (melancholic), just as predicted based on his physical characteristics, career path, and personality.

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