André the Giant was a French professional wrestler and actor who became a global icon through his extraordinary size and gentle personality. Standing over seven feet tall due to gigantism, he achieved legendary status in professional wrestling and later found mainstream fame through his role as Fezzik in The Princess Bride.
Known for: Professional wrestling career, The Princess Bride, WWF Hall of Fame, Andre the Giant Has a Posse street art campaign, Being called The Eighth Wonder of the World
Birth Details
- Date
- May 19, 1946
- Place
- Coulommiers
- Country
- France
- Timezone
Zodiac Profile
- Sun Sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
- Element
- Earth
- Quality
- Fixed
- Ruling Planet
- Venus
Human Design Profile
Birth time unknown — type is accurate; authority & profile may vary.
Incarnation Cross
Juxtaposition Cross of Gate 8
André the Giant ന്റെ കൂടെ നിങ്ങളുടെ അനുയോജ്യത എത്ര?
തൽക്ഷണം കണ്ടെത്താൻ നിങ്ങളുടെ ജന്മദിനം നൽകുക
Cosmic Identity
Spirit Animal
Elephant
The elephant perfectly embodies André's Taurus sun with its gentle strength, unwavering loyalty, and commanding physical presence. Like this majestic creature, André combined immense power with surprising tenderness, while his Life Path 8 energy manifested through the elephant's natural leadership and ability to carry enormous responsibility with grace.
Archetype
Gentle Giant
André embodied the paradox of tremendous physical power paired with remarkable kindness and humility. His Taurus sun provided the steady, nurturing foundation that made him beloved despite his intimidating size, while his Life Path 8 drove him to achieve greatness in both wrestling and entertainment through sheer determination and authentic presence.
Power Planet
Venus — Ruled André's charm and likability, allowing him to transcend the typical villain role and become universally beloved despite his imposing stature.
Elemental Dominance
Earth (Taurus) — André's earthy nature provided the solid foundation and practical wisdom that made him a reliable performer and genuine friend, while keeping him humble despite his extraordinary fame and physical gifts.
Fame Signature
André's fame stemmed from the perfect storm of his Taurus authenticity and Life Path 8 ambition, creating a larger-than-life persona that felt genuinely approachable. His earth sign stability allowed him to remain grounded despite extraordinary circumstances, while his achiever energy propelled him from French farm boy to international superstar across multiple entertainment mediums.
Shadow Side
André's Taurus stubbornness occasionally manifested as resistance to change or new directions in his career, while his Life Path 8 drive for success sometimes came at the cost of personal relationships. His earth sign tendency toward overindulgence, combined with the pressures of his unique physical condition, created challenges with health and self-care throughout his life.
Numerology
8
Life Path
The Achiever
4
Expression
The Builder
7
Soul Urge
The Seeker
6
Personality
The Nurturer
André's Life Path 8 achievement-oriented energy perfectly complemented his Taurus sun's steady determination, creating an unstoppable force in entertainment. His earthy Taurus foundation provided the authenticity and warmth that made his powerful Life Path 8 presence feel approachable rather than intimidating, allowing him to build an empire based on genuine connection rather than mere dominance.
Lucky Gemstones
Obsidian
Primary — Life Path 8
Emerald
Secondary — Taurus Sun Sign
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