Arthur Penn was a revolutionary American film director and screenwriter born under the diplomatic Libra sun, known for his groundbreaking work that redefined cinema in the 1960s and 70s. His Libran nature manifested in his ability to balance artistic vision with commercial appeal while exploring themes of justice and moral ambiguity.
Known for: Bonnie and Clyde, The Miracle Worker, Little Big Man, Alice's Restaurant, Mickey One
Arthur Penn's Natal Chart
Tropical zodiac · planetary positions at birth, Philadelphia, United States (approximate - birth time not recorded)
| Planet | Sign | Degree | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | Libra | 3° 35' 22" | |
| ☽Moon | Sagittarius | 28° 13' 12" | |
| ☿Mercury | Libra | 28° 29' 16" | |
| ♀Venus | Scorpio | 19° 19' 28" | |
| ♂Mars | Capricorn | 8° 06' 39" | |
| ♃Jupiter | Libra | 23° 40' 51" | |
| ♄Saturn | Libra | 9° 47' 27" | |
| ♅Uranus | Pisces | 10° 44' 44" | R |
| ♆Neptune | Leo | 17° 22' 45" | |
| ♇Pluto | Cancer | 11° 10' 32" | |
| ☊Rahu | Virgo | 29° 24' 04" | R |
| ☋Ketu | Pisces | 29° 24' 04" | R |
Note: Arthur Penn'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
- September 27, 1922
- Place
- Philadelphia
- Country
- United States
- Timezone
Zodiac Profile
- Sun Sign
- Libra
- Element
- Air
- Quality
- Cardinal
- Ruling Planet
- Venus
Human Design Profile
Birth time unknown - type is accurate; authority & profile may vary.
Incarnation Cross
Left Angle Cross of Gates 46/25/52/58
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Cosmic Identity
Spirit Animal
Wolf
The wolf represents Penn's pack leadership in Hollywood's New Wave movement and his instinct for hunting down raw, authentic stories. Like wolves, he possessed both the patience to stalk his creative prey and the courage to challenge established territory.
Archetype
Revolutionary Visionary
Penn embodied the archetype of a cinematic revolutionary who dismantled traditional filmmaking conventions. His Libra sun sought harmony through chaos, creating films that balanced violence with beauty and challenged audiences to question moral absolutes.
Power Planet
Venus - The planet of artistic refinement and aesthetic revolution guided Penn's ability to make violence beautiful and controversial subjects palatable to mainstream audiences.
Elemental Dominance
Air (Libra) - Penn's air dominance manifested in his intellectual approach to filmmaking and his ability to communicate complex social ideas through visual storytelling.
Fame Signature
Penn's cosmic signature lies in his Libra sun's ability to present controversial material with such artistic balance that it became culturally transformative. His films achieved the rare Libran feat of being both critically acclaimed and commercially successful while pushing social boundaries.
Shadow Side
Penn's Libran tendency toward indecision could manifest as prolonged pre-production periods and difficulty committing to final cuts. His desire for perfect balance sometimes led to creative paralysis and conflicts with studio executives who demanded clearer moral positions.
Numerology
5
Life Path
The Explorer
9
Expression
The Humanitarian
9
Soul Urge
The Humanitarian
9
Personality
The Humanitarian
Life Path 5 perfectly aligned with Penn's role as cinema's great explorer, constantly seeking new ways to tell stories and push artistic boundaries. This number's restless energy drove him to experiment with narrative structure and challenge conventional filmmaking wisdom throughout his career.
Lucky Gemstones
Aquamarine
Primary - Life Path 5
Opal
Secondary - Libra Sun Sign
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