James Ellroy is an American crime novelist renowned for his brutal, staccato prose style and deeply personal exploration of corruption in mid-20th century Los Angeles. His masterwork 'L.A. Confidential' and the L.A. Quartet series revolutionized noir fiction, transforming personal trauma into literary art.
Known for: L.A. Confidential, The Black Dahlia, American Tabloid, My Dark Places, White Jazz
James Ellroy's Natal Chart
Tropical zodiac · planetary positions at birth (approximate - birth time not recorded)
| Planet | Sign | Degree | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | Pisces | 13° 49' 58" | |
| ☽Moon | Capricorn | 4° 05' 42" | |
| ☿Mercury | Aquarius | 21° 33' 51" | |
| ♀Venus | Aries | 25° 37' 47" | |
| ♂Mars | Leo | 22° 05' 35" | R |
| ♃Jupiter | Sagittarius | 26° 19' 34" | |
| ♄Saturn | Leo | 17° 21' 54" | R |
| ♅Uranus | Gemini | 22° 07' 03" | |
| ♆Neptune | Libra | 12° 21' 25" | R |
| ♇Pluto | Leo | 13° 06' 16" | R |
| ☊Rahu | Taurus | 17° 27' 35" | R |
| ☋Ketu | Scorpio | 17° 27' 35" | R |
Note: James Ellroy'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
- March 4, 1948
- Place
- Country
- Timezone
Zodiac Profile
- Sun Sign
- pisces
- Element
- Quality
- Ruling Planet
Human Design Profile
Birth time unknown - type is accurate; authority & profile may vary.
Incarnation Cross
Right Angle Cross of Gates 63/64/5/35
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Cosmic Identity
Spirit Animal
Raven
The raven embodies Ellroy's Piscean ability to dive deep into the darkest waters of human psychology while his Life Path 11 illuminates hidden truths. Like this mysterious bird, he transforms death and darkness into profound wisdom, using his intuitive Pisces nature to uncover secrets buried in the collective unconscious.
Archetype
Dark Truth Teller
Ellroy channels his Piscean depths and Life Path 11 illumination to expose the shadow side of American dreams. His visionary calling compels him to dive into society's darkest corners, transforming personal pain and collective trauma into revelatory fiction that forces readers to confront uncomfortable truths.
Power Planet
Neptune — Rules his Piscean imagination, allowing him to dissolve boundaries between reality and fiction while channeling collective unconscious material into his brutal, poetic narratives.
Elemental Dominance
Water (Pisces) — This emotional, intuitive element allows him to navigate the deepest currents of human nature, absorbing and transmuting collective pain into powerful storytelling that flows with both brutal honesty and poetic grace.
Fame Signature
His Piscean intuition combined with Life Path 11's illuminating power creates a unique literary voice that channels collective darkness into transformative art. The water sign's emotional depth allows him to tap into universal themes of corruption and redemption that resonate across generations.
Shadow Side
His Piscean tendency toward obsession and emotional extremes can manifest as an unhealthy fixation on violence and trauma. The Life Path 11's intense sensitivity may lead to periods of isolation and difficulty processing the dark material he consistently explores.
Numerology
11
Life Path
The Illuminator
9
Expression
The Humanitarian
8
Soul Urge
The Achiever
1
Personality
The Leader
Life Path 11's illuminating mission perfectly amplifies his Piscean gift for channeling collective unconscious material. This master number's visionary calling transforms his water sign's emotional receptivity into a literary beacon that exposes hidden truths about American society and human nature.
Lucky Gemstones
Pearl
Primary - Life Path 11
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