Benny Goodman was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader known as the "King of Swing" who helped popularize jazz music in the 1930s and 1940s. His virtuosic clarinet playing and innovative big band arrangements broke down racial barriers in music and brought jazz to mainstream American audiences.
Known for: King of Swing title, Carnegie Hall concert 1938, integrating his band with Black musicians, Sing Sing Sing recording, clarinet virtuosity
Benny Goodman's Natal Chart
Tropical zodiac · planetary positions at birth, Chicago, United States (approximate - birth time not recorded)
| Planet | Sign | Degree | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | Gemini | 8° 24' 34" | |
| ☽Moon | Libra | 16° 05' 31" | |
| ☿Mercury | Gemini | 27° 18' 18" | |
| ♀Venus | Gemini | 16° 52' 42" | |
| ♂Mars | Pisces | 2° 49' 02" | |
| ♃Jupiter | Virgo | 5° 45' 34" | |
| ♄Saturn | Aries | 19° 41' 12" | |
| ♅Uranus | Capricorn | 20° 36' 11" | R |
| ♆Neptune | Cancer | 15° 25' 01" | |
| ♇Pluto | Gemini | 24° 55' 08" | |
| ☊Rahu | Gemini | 17° 10' 49" | R |
| ☋Ketu | Sagittarius | 17° 10' 49" | R |
Note: Benny Goodman's exact birth time is not publicly recorded. This chart shows planetary positions computed at 12:00 UTC on the birth date — accurate for slow-moving planets (Mars through Pluto) but the Moon position may be off by up to half a sign. Ascendant and houses are not shown.
Birth Details
- Date
- May 30, 1909
- Place
- Chicago
- Country
- United States
- Timezone
Zodiac Profile
- Sun Sign
- Gemini
- Element
- Air
- Quality
- Mutable
- Ruling Planet
- Mercury
Human Design Profile
Birth time unknown - type is accurate; authority & profile may vary.
Incarnation Cross
Right Angle Cross of Gates 16/9/37/40
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Cosmic Identity
Spirit Animal
Hummingbird
The hummingbird's rapid wing movement mirrors Goodman's quick Gemini mind and lightning-fast clarinet technique. Like this aerial acrobat that can hover and dart in multiple directions, his Life Path 9 humanitarian nature allowed him to bridge musical worlds and bring different communities together through the universal language of swing.
Archetype
The Musical Ambassador
As a Gemini, Goodman possessed the natural gift of communication through music, translating complex jazz rhythms for mass audiences. His Life Path 9 manifested as a cultural bridge-builder, using his platform to advance social integration and elevate jazz from underground clubs to prestigious concert halls.
Power Planet
Mercury — This planet of communication and quick thinking amplified his ability to master intricate musical passages and connect with diverse audiences through his clarinet.
Elemental Dominance
Air (Gemini) — This intellectual element manifested in his ability to analyze complex musical structures and communicate jazz's sophisticated rhythms to mainstream audiences through clear, articulate performance.
Fame Signature
Goodman's Gemini adaptability allowed him to evolve with changing musical trends while maintaining his distinctive style. His humanitarian Life Path 9 drew cosmic support for his groundbreaking efforts to integrate his band, making him a vessel for social change through music.
Shadow Side
The Gemini tendency toward restlessness sometimes led to perfectionist demands on his musicians and difficulty maintaining long-term relationships. His intense focus on musical excellence could overshadow the emotional needs of those around him, requiring him to balance his artistic vision with human compassion.
Numerology
9
Life Path
The Humanitarian
3
Expression
The Creator
9
Soul Urge
The Humanitarian
3
Personality
The Creator
Life Path 9's humanitarian calling combined with Gemini's communicative gifts created a musical messenger who could speak to hearts across racial and social divides. His cosmic purpose was to use his intellectual air sign nature to serve the greater good, making jazz accessible while advancing social integration through the universal language of swing.
Lucky Gemstones
Lapis Lazuli
Primary - Life Path 9
Agate
Secondary - Gemini Sun Sign
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