Wong Kar-wai is a visionary Hong Kong filmmaker and screenwriter renowned for his poetic, impressionistic cinema that explores themes of love, longing, and urban alienation. His distinctive visual style and non-linear narratives have established him as one of the most influential directors in contemporary world cinema, earning international acclaim and numerous awards including the Palme d'Or at Cannes.
Known for: In the Mood for Love, Chungking Express, 2046, Days of Being Wild, Happy Together
Wong Kar-wai's Natal Chart
Tropical zodiac · planetary positions at birth, Shanghai, People's Republic of China (approximate - birth time not recorded)
| Planet | Sign | Degree | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | Cancer | 24° 23' 51" | |
| ☽Moon | Leo | 3° 45' 11" | |
| ☿Mercury | Leo | 19° 35' 27" | |
| ♀Venus | Gemini | 24° 20' 46" | |
| ♂Mars | Aries | 27° 34' 37" | |
| ♃Jupiter | Libra | 22° 55' 53" | |
| ♄Saturn | Sagittarius | 20° 10' 14" | R |
| ♅Uranus | Leo | 10° 51' 12" | |
| ♆Neptune | Scorpio | 2° 00' 22" | |
| ♇Pluto | Virgo | 0° 47' 35" | |
| ☊Rahu | Libra | 26° 55' 25" | R |
| ☋Ketu | Aries | 26° 55' 25" | R |
Note: Wong Kar-wai'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
- July 17, 1958
- Place
- Shanghai
- Country
- People's Republic of China
- Timezone
Zodiac Profile
- Sun Sign
- Cancer
- Element
- Water
- Quality
- Cardinal
- Ruling Planet
- Moon
Human Design Profile
Birth time unknown - type is accurate; authority & profile may vary.
Incarnation Cross
Right Angle Cross of Gates 62/61/42/32
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Cosmic Identity
Spirit Animal
Hummingbird
Like the hummingbird that hovers between moments, Wong Kar-wai's Cancer sun and Life Path 11 create an artist who captures fleeting emotions and suspended time. This tiny bird's ability to move in all directions mirrors his non-linear storytelling, while its delicate beauty reflects his Cancer sensitivity to life's most tender moments.
Archetype
The Dream Weaver
Wong embodies the Dream Weaver archetype through his ability to transform everyday moments into cinematic poetry. His Cancer intuition combined with Life Path 11's illuminating vision allows him to weave dreams and memories into visual narratives that feel both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Power Planet
Moon — governs his intuitive approach to storytelling and his ability to capture the emotional undercurrents of human relationships.
Elemental Dominance
Water (Cancer) — shapes his fluid, impressionistic visual style and his natural ability to dive deep into the emotional ocean of human experience, creating films that flow like memory itself.
Fame Signature
Wong's Cancer sun provides the emotional depth and nostalgic sensibility that defines his cinematic voice, while his Life Path 11 grants him the visionary insight to illuminate universal truths through intimate stories. His fame stems from this rare combination of profound sensitivity and artistic illumination that transforms personal longing into collective cultural experience.
Shadow Side
His Cancer tendency toward emotional withdrawal can manifest as artistic perfectionism that delays projects for years, while his Life Path 11's intensity may create internal pressure to constantly achieve transcendent artistic vision. This can lead to isolation and the burden of carrying others' emotional projections about his mystique.
Numerology
11
Life Path
The Illuminator
5
Expression
The Explorer
8
Soul Urge
The Achiever
33
Personality
The Master Teacher
As a Life Path 11 with Cancer sun, Wong channels divine inspiration through deeply personal, emotionally resonant art. His illuminator path manifests through his gift for revealing the sacred in everyday moments, while his Cancer nature ensures these revelations touch the collective heart and memory.
Lucky Gemstones
Pearl
Primary - Life Path 11
Pearl
Secondary - Cancer Sun Sign
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