Max Ophüls was a German-born film director and screenwriter known for his elegant visual style and fluid camera movements. His Taurus Sun grounded his artistic vision in sensual beauty and refined craftsmanship, while his Life Path 5 drove him to explore different countries and cinematic techniques throughout his career.
Known for: La Ronde, The Earrings of Madame de, Letter from an Unknown Woman, Lola Montès, Liebelei
Max Ophüls's Natal Chart
Tropical zodiac · planetary positions at birth, Saarbrücken, Germany (approximate — birth time not recorded)
| Planet | Sign | Degree | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | Taurus | 15° 00' 52" | |
| ☽Moon | Aries | 24° 51' 02" | |
| ☿Mercury | Taurus | 23° 48' 04" | |
| ♀Venus | Pisces | 29° 10' 46" | |
| ♂Mars | Taurus | 6° 44' 47" | |
| ♃Jupiter | Aquarius | 15° 47' 53" | |
| ♄Saturn | Capricorn | 27° 47' 52" | |
| ♅Uranus | Sagittarius | 20° 37' 43" | R |
| ♆Neptune | Gemini | 29° 32' 14" | |
| ♇Pluto | Gemini | 17° 24' 15" | |
| ☊Rahu | Scorpio | 3° 51' 16" | |
| ☋Ketu | Taurus | 3° 51' 16" |
Note: Max Ophüls'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 6, 1902
- Place
- Saarbrücken
- Country
- Germany
- 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
Right Angle Cross of the Sphinx
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உடனடியாக அறிய உங்கள் பிறந்த தேதியை உள்ளிடவும்
Cosmic Identity
Spirit Animal
Swan
The swan embodies Ophüls' graceful directorial style and his ability to glide seamlessly through complex emotional narratives. Like swans that migrate between different waters, he moved between countries and film industries while maintaining his distinctive artistic elegance.
Archetype
Romantic Visionary
Ophüls combined Taurus sensuality with artistic refinement to create deeply romantic cinema. His films explored love's complexities through sumptuous visuals and intricate storytelling that elevated melodrama to high art.
Power Planet
Venus - Goddess of beauty and love
Elemental Dominance
Earth (Taurus) - His earth sign grounding provided the patience and persistence needed to craft visually sumptuous films with meticulous attention to detail and sensual beauty.
Fame Signature
His Taurus nature manifested in meticulously crafted films that celebrated beauty, romance, and the finer things in life. The Life Path 5 energy pushed him to constantly reinvent his visual language and explore new cinematic territories across multiple countries.
Shadow Side
His perfectionist Taurus tendencies could lead to excessive attention to visual details at the expense of narrative pace. The restless Life Path 5 energy sometimes created tension between his desire for stability and his need for constant creative exploration.
Numerology
5
Life Path
The Explorer
9
Expression
The Humanitarian
7
Soul Urge
The Seeker
11
Personality
The Illuminator
Life Path 5 perfectly complemented his directorial career, driving him to explore different cultures, film styles, and countries. This number's influence helped him adapt his Taurus artistic vision to various international cinema contexts throughout his exile and travels.
Lucky Gemstones
Aquamarine
Primary - Life Path 5
Emerald
Secondary - Taurus Sun Sign
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Frequently Asked Questions about Max Ophüls
When was Max Ophüls born?+
Max Ophüls was born on 1902-05-06 in Saarbrücken, Germany.
What is Max Ophüls's zodiac sign?+
Max Ophüls's sun sign is Taurus- a Fixed Earth sign ruled by Venus.
What is Max Ophüls's life path number?+
Max Ophüls has Life Path Number 5 - "The Explorer". This is calculated from their birth date (1902-05-06) using Pythagorean numerology.
What is Max Ophüls's cosmic archetype?+
Max Ophüls's cosmic archetype is the Romantic Visionary. Ophüls combined Taurus sensuality with artistic refinement to create deeply romantic cinema. His films explored love's complexities through sumptuous visuals and intricate storytelling that elevated melodrama to high art.
What is Max Ophüls's power planet?+
Max Ophüls's power planet is Venus - Goddess of beauty and love, reflecting His Taurus nature manifested in meticulously crafted films that celebrated beauty, romance, and the finer things in life. The Life Path 5 energy pushed him to constantly reinvent his visual language and explore new cinematic territories across multiple countries.
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