Richard Holmes is a distinguished British biographer and writer born under the intense water sign of Scorpio. His penetrating Scorpio nature drives his deep exploration of literary figures and historical personalities through his acclaimed biographical works.
Known for: Shelley: The Pursuit, Footsteps: Adventures of a Romantic Biographer, The Age of Wonder, Coleridge biographies, Literary criticism
Richard Holmes's Natal Chart
Tropical zodiac · planetary positions at birth, London, United Kingdom (approximate - birth time not recorded)
| Planet | Sign | Degree | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | Scorpio | 12° 43' 03" | |
| ☽Moon | Scorpio | 18° 30' 13" | |
| ☿Mercury | Sagittarius | 2° 08' 10" | |
| ♀Venus | Libra | 21° 30' 57" | |
| ♂Mars | Cancer | 28° 09' 04" | |
| ♃Jupiter | Libra | 15° 18' 09" | |
| ♄Saturn | Cancer | 24° 53' 60" | |
| ♅Uranus | Gemini | 16° 41' 42" | R |
| ♆Neptune | Libra | 7° 28' 34" | |
| ♇Pluto | Leo | 11° 47' 38" | |
| ☊Rahu | Cancer | 2° 28' 14" | R |
| ☋Ketu | Capricorn | 2° 28' 14" | R |
Note: Richard Holmes'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 5, 1945
- Place
- London
- Country
- United Kingdom
- 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
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Cosmic Identity
Spirit Animal
Eagle
The eagle represents Scorpio's ability to soar to great heights while maintaining laser-sharp focus on their prey below. Like Holmes' biographical work, eagles possess the patience to observe from great distances before swooping down to capture the essential truth of their subject.
Archetype
The Truth Seeker
Holmes embodies the Scorpio archetype of relentless investigation and psychological depth. His Life Path 8 energy drives him to achieve mastery in his field while uncovering the hidden truths of his biographical subjects.
Power Planet
Pluto - Transformation through deep research
Elemental Dominance
Water (Scorpio) - His emotional depth and intuitive understanding allow him to connect profoundly with historical figures and bring them to life on the page.
Fame Signature
Holmes' Scorpio intensity combined with his Life Path 8 ambition creates a powerful force for literary achievement. His ability to dive deep into the psychological depths of his subjects while maintaining scholarly rigor has established him as a master biographer.
Shadow Side
His Scorpio nature may lead to obsessive research patterns and difficulty letting go of projects. The intensity that serves his biographical work well could sometimes create tunnel vision or reluctance to collaborate with others.
Numerology
8
Life Path
The Achiever
7
Expression
The Seeker
3
Soul Urge
The Creator
4
Personality
The Builder
Life Path 8 amplifies his Scorpio determination with material success and recognition in his field. This number supports his ability to build lasting literary works and achieve prominence in biographical writing.
Lucky Gemstones
Obsidian
Primary - Life Path 8
Topaz
Secondary - Scorpio Sun Sign
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