Ken Russell was a visionary British film director renowned for his flamboyant, controversial, and highly stylized biographical films about classical composers and artists. His theatrical approach to cinema, combined with his fearless exploration of sexuality, religion, and artistic passion, made him one of the most distinctive auteurs of the 1960s and 70s.
Known for: Women in Love, Tommy, The Devils, Altered States, Gothic
Ken Russell's Natal Chart
Tropical zodiac · planetary positions at birth, Southampton, United Kingdom (approximate - birth time not recorded)
| Planet | Sign | Degree | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | Cancer | 10° 33' 27" | |
| ☽Moon | Virgo | 1° 19' 03" | |
| ☿Mercury | Leo | 1° 52' 54" | |
| ♀Venus | Leo | 25° 59' 42" | |
| ♂Mars | Leo | 16° 29' 07" | |
| ♃Jupiter | Aries | 2° 48' 37" | |
| ♄Saturn | Sagittarius | 1° 52' 59" | R |
| ♅Uranus | Aries | 3° 23' 59" | |
| ♆Neptune | Leo | 25° 04' 32" | |
| ♇Pluto | Cancer | 15° 19' 39" | |
| ☊Rahu | Gemini | 27° 15' 41" | R |
| ☋Ketu | Sagittarius | 27° 15' 41" | R |
Note: Ken Russell'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 3, 1927
- Place
- Southampton
- Country
- United Kingdom
- 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 39/38/21/48
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Cosmic Identity
Spirit Animal
Peacock
The peacock mirrors Russell's Cancer sun with its protective yet dramatically expressive nature, displaying emotional depth through spectacular visual storytelling. As a Life Path 11 illuminator, Russell shared the peacock's gift for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary through bold, iridescent displays of artistic vision. Both possessed an intuitive understanding of how emotional vulnerability could be transformed into powerful, unforgettable spectacle.
Archetype
Visionary Provocateur
Russell embodied the role of the artistic rebel who challenged conventional storytelling through deeply emotional, often shocking cinema. His Cancer sun provided the emotional intensity and protective instincts that fueled his passionate defense of artistic freedom. The Life Path 11's illuminating energy manifested through his ability to reveal hidden truths about human nature through provocative, boundary-pushing filmmaking.
Power Planet
Moon — Russell's lunar influence drove his intuitive approach to visual storytelling, allowing him to tap into collective emotional undercurrents and transform them into powerful cinematic experiences.
Elemental Dominance
Water (Cancer) — Water's flowing, emotional nature shaped Russell's filmmaking approach, allowing him to dive deep into psychological territories and emerge with visually stunning interpretations of internal emotional landscapes.
Fame Signature
Russell's fame emerged from his Cancer sun's ability to channel deep emotional currents into visually stunning, emotionally charged films that resonated with audiences on a primal level. His Life Path 11 energy amplified his natural Cancerian intuition, enabling him to illuminate hidden aspects of famous artists' lives through bold, uncompromising artistic vision. The combination created a filmmaker who could transform biographical subjects into mythic, larger-than-life experiences.
Shadow Side
Russell's Cancer sensitivity could manifest as defensive reactions to criticism, leading to controversial public statements and feuds with critics and studios. His Life Path 11's high-voltage energy sometimes overwhelmed his lunar sensibilities, resulting in films that prioritized shock value over narrative coherence, alienating audiences who couldn't match his emotional intensity.
Numerology
11
Life Path
The Illuminator
1
Expression
The Leader
4
Soul Urge
The Builder
6
Personality
The Nurturer
The combination of Cancer's intuitive emotional depth with Life Path 11's illuminating mission created a filmmaker who could transform personal and historical traumas into transcendent artistic experiences. Russell's lunar sensitivity provided the emotional fuel for his Life Path 11's higher purpose of revealing spiritual and artistic truths through cinema. This cosmic pairing enabled him to serve as both emotional mirror and spiritual teacher, using controversial subject matter to illuminate deeper human truths.
Lucky Gemstones
Pearl
Primary - Life Path 11
Pearl
Secondary - Cancer Sun Sign
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