Loriot, born Bernhard-Viktor Christoph-Carl von Bülow, was Germany's beloved master of sophisticated humor and social satire. His gentle yet incisive comedic observations about German middle-class life made him a cultural icon, earning him recognition as one of the country's most influential humorists of the 20th century.
Known for: Cartoon series in Stern magazine, TV sketches like 'Das Frühstücksei', animated films 'Ödipussi' and 'Pappa Ante Portas', radio comedy programs, theatrical productions
Loriot's Natal Chart
Tropical zodiac · planetary positions at birth, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany (approximate - birth time not recorded)
| Planet | Sign | Degree | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | Scorpio | 19° 04' 42" | |
| ☽Moon | Capricorn | 12° 50' 29" | |
| ☿Mercury | Scorpio | 16° 59' 23" | |
| ♀Venus | Sagittarius | 5° 20' 26" | |
| ♂Mars | Libra | 16° 10' 11" | |
| ♃Jupiter | Scorpio | 27° 16' 58" | |
| ♄Saturn | Libra | 26° 10' 07" | |
| ♅Uranus | Pisces | 13° 41' 22" | R |
| ♆Neptune | Leo | 20° 21' 31" | |
| ♇Pluto | Cancer | 12° 12' 56" | R |
| ☊Rahu | Virgo | 7° 38' 13" | R |
| ☋Ketu | Pisces | 7° 38' 13" | R |
Note: Loriot'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
- November 12, 1923
- Place
- Brandenburg an der Havel
- Country
- Germany
- Timezone
Zodiac Profile
- Sun Sign
- Scorpio
- Element
- Water
- Quality
- Fixed
- Ruling Planet
- Mars
Human Design Profile
Birth time unknown - type is accurate; authority & profile may vary.
Incarnation Cross
Right Angle Cross of Gates 43/23/4/49
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Cosmic Identity
Spirit Animal
Owl
The owl perfectly embodies Loriot's Scorpio nature of observing human behavior from the shadows with penetrating insight. As a Life Path 2 diplomat, he possessed the owl's gift for seeing through social facades while maintaining a gentle, wise presence that brought people together through laughter.
Archetype
The Gentle Satirist
Loriot embodied the rare combination of Scorpio's psychological depth with the Life Path 2's diplomatic grace, creating humor that exposed human folly without cruelty. His satirical genius lay in revealing uncomfortable truths about society through characters so recognizable that audiences laughed at their own reflections.
Power Planet
Pluto — This transformative planet gifted Loriot with the ability to dig beneath social surfaces and reveal the absurdities of human nature with surgical precision.
Elemental Dominance
Water (Scorpio) — The water element gave Loriot his intuitive understanding of human emotions and social undercurrents, allowing him to capture the subtle psychology behind everyday interactions with remarkable accuracy.
Fame Signature
Loriot's fame emerged from his Scorpio ability to penetrate social pretensions combined with his Life Path 2 gift for presenting these insights with diplomatic charm. His comedic timing and observational skills created a unique brand of humor that transformed how Germans viewed themselves, making him a cultural bridge-builder through laughter.
Shadow Side
The intensity of his Scorpio nature may have led to periods of cynicism or withdrawal when confronted with the very human weaknesses he so brilliantly satirized. His perfectionist tendencies and deep sensitivity to social dynamics could create internal pressure to maintain his role as society's gentle mirror.
Numerology
2
Life Path
The Diplomat
8
Expression
The Achiever
3
Soul Urge
The Creator
5
Personality
The Explorer
His Life Path 2 as The Diplomat perfectly complemented his Scorpio sun, creating a personality that could explore society's darkest corners while maintaining the grace to present findings with humor rather than judgment. This combination made him a masterful mediator between truth and tact, using comedy as a bridge to understanding.
Lucky Gemstones
Moonstone
Primary - Life Path 2
Topaz
Secondary - Scorpio Sun Sign
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