Thursday, February 18, 2010

Celebrity Natal Charts: Jeff Hanneman (Slayer)

He may be the furthest you can get from an astrological soul, but Jeff Hanneman of the death metal band Slayer is just as shaped by the forces of the planets at the time of his birth as anybody else is! He was born on January 31, 1964, in Oakland, California, and although the time is unknown, we can get a good idea of what the universe has impressed onto Jeff Hanneman from his natal chart. We delve into his inner workings.
Intro to Jeff Hanneman
Jeff Hanneman is best known as the founding member of the band Slayer. He is the lead guitarist for the band, as we ll as the lyricist for some songs. His lyrical material often pertains to death, war, butchery, and so on. His songs include Raining Blood, Seasons in the Abyss, Angel of Death and War Ensemble.
Elements in Jeff Hanneman's Natal Chart
Earth is the element most emphasized in Hanneman's chart, with 43% of the planet's positions and angle falling into the earth category, 28% in air, 22% in water and 8% in fire. The earth propensity shows that he is efficient and not overly emotional -- which can certainly be seen in his lyrical content. The secondary dominance of air shows a taste for travel, as well as a certain flexibility and mobility.
Modalities in Jeff Hanneman's natal chart
44.8% of the planets are in the mutable modality, showing that Hanneman is always hungry for new experiences, new ideas and to evolve. He is seen to change things around him and change himself rapidly. However, Hanneman has been in Slayer for nearly 30 years .. he must be itching for a change!
Planets in Jeff Hanneman's chart
Venus, Neptune and Mercury are those most important in Jeff Hanneman's natal chart. Here the chart indicates that cold and logical reasoning and clear thoughts are not necessarily Hanneman's guiding principles - heart and soul are. The chart shows his strong artistic side, that can sometimes be detrimental to efficiency, logci and detachment.


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