If you read my previous article, you know I’ve been on a journey to revive my relationship with astrology. If you haven’t read it, you can find it under the title Astrology Obsession. Back to the subject, one of my favourite ways to study astrology is to dive deep into real-life stories and characters via astrological chart analysis. Recently, I’ve been obsessing over (obsessing - here is that word again) the astrology of stand-up comedians.
When I say stand-up comedy, I mean a person and a microphone on stage making jokes with a minimal amount of props besides a glass of water to lubricate the instrument, and the only instrument that a comedian needs is the voice. Comedy shows are one of the most ancient gigs known because humour and the desire for laughter are innately human. Going back to ancient Greek theatre to Medieval court jesters to Mark Twain’s comedic lectures, who apparently is known as the father of modern-day stand-up - more on that in later blog articles, so stay tuned.
So far, I have collected a hundred birth charts of successful comedians. Who knew there would be that many? Mind you, I have included legends of comedy in that list, as well as some of the new names. I have already noticed some exciting findings. For instance, guess which Sun Sign I’ve seen appear the least on that list of comedians? If you say Capricorns, you are close because I have found only three. Yep, three out of a hundred. That’s pretty significant if you ask me. But no, from my research, Capricorn hasn’t been the rarest stand-up comic. It was Leo Suns who only appeared twice! Two funny Leos so far. So, if you know any other Leo Sun comedians, please send them to me so I can add them to the list.
Who are those Leos? David Spade and Joe Rogan. If you are unfamiliar with those names, both men do more than comedy. David Spade is also a successful actor, writer and producer, while Rogan runs the most popular podcast show and does commentary for MMA. Even more fascinating is that Rogan and Spade are more known for their acting and podcasting, respectively, not their stand-up comedy.
I don’t think this finding indicates that Leos are not funny or cannot be dedicated comedians. It speaks more to the fact that Leo, as an archetype, loves to express their uniqueness and individuality through their creativity. They are simply interested in too many things. Thus, acting as a career where you can assume a different character and live thousands of lives in one could give Leo Sun much energy and motivation. Similarly, Rogan chose a profession that energises his Leo Sun, an ability to discuss various subjects on his show that are not controlled by a producer or a network—heaven for someone who longs to express themselves independently but forthrightly.
Another interesting observation I made in my research is that Leo Moons seem to dominate despite a shortage of Leo Suns among stand-up comedians. This mere fact is a reminder that one always needs to consider the planets through which the archetypes are expressed. It may seem like an obvious point for seasoned astrologers, but this reminder might be useful for those who are at the beginning stages of learning the subject.
Amongst the hundred comedians I added to my list, 11 are Leo Moons. Why such a drastic difference? Maybe astrology is a scam, and the data represents mere coincidence. Maybe. But that “maybe” only applies if you haven’t noted the difference between the Sun and the Moon.
The Sun Sign in a birth chart represents what gives its native energy and vitality and lights a lantern in the dark; it illuminates the path of destiny that will give it's native the most joy and the possibility of prominence in their chosen path. Like the sun in our solar system, the sun in astrology illuminates a person's day-to-day life. The Moon represents the comfort zone of the native. The Moon is what nurtures our soul, body and mind. The Moon is how we care for others and how we like others to care for us. While there is a sense of joy and energy in the Sun, the Moon is what helps us sleep at night, so to speak. While the 11 comedians born under the Leo Moon might receive energy and success through comedy, it might not relax them. What relaxes and nurtures them is art, creativity through other avenues, and activities that don’t require them to be up all night as stand-up comedy usually does.
For instance, James Acaster, who has a Capricorn Sun and a Leo Moon, has taken a sharp turn from comedy into music. Both Shane Gillis and Esther Povitsky are avid podcasters. One could say that the spotlight is a comfort zone for a Leo Moon. Another Leo Moon example, Michelle Wolf, told the Guardian once, “I don’t even think about people liking or not liking me; I think I think about making people laugh.” That is something I have noted about Leo a long time ago. It’s not that Leo likes attention. They understand that for their art to thrive, they have to put a spotlight on it, and sometimes that means putting a spotlight on themselves.
I hope you found my findings interesting; otherwise, let me know your thoughts. In the meantime, I will continue deep-diving into the astrology of stand-up comedy.
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For now, that’s all she wrote.