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.

Explaining Angles in Astrology

There are no more individual points in an astrological reading than the four main angles -- the Ascendant, the Descendant, Midheaven and the Imum Coeli. Today we're getting a little technical, looking at how each of these angles is determined and what they mean in a chart. Both budding astrologers and people interested in the theory behind their personal astrological reading should find today's introduction to angles in astrology useful!

The Ascendant

The Ascendant is defined as the angle which was coming up over the Eastern horizon at the exact time of one's birth. It is also known as the Rising sign. Every four minutes, the degree of the Ascendant changes, which is why personal astrological readings need to have an exact time of birth in order to be most useful to you.

The Ascendant is seen to be as important as the Sun Sign. It influences the appearance of a perons, both physically, emotionally and in general personality terms. In many charts, it also represents a person's goals in some form. It is an astrological angle that has a huge impact on personality, and you'll often find comments about it near the start of an astrology reading.

The Midheaven or Medium Coeli

The Midheaven is determined as the cusp of the tenth house at the moment you were born. This angle also affects how you present yourself to the world at large, like the Ascendant. It is also strongly associated with career choice.

The Descendant

The descendant is the opposite of the Ascendant - the angle that was descending over the western horizon at the exact time of your birth. The Descendant changes every four minutes also, and is more concerned with your inner or personal life. It also marks the cusp of the seventh house.

As well as going some way towards defining what your inner life looks like, the Descendant shows how you relate to those close to you. Since the seventhhouse is the house of partnerships and marriage, there is plenty of love compatibility information to be found in the Descendant.

The Nadir or Imum Coeli

This point is opposite the midheaven point - the point furthest north in an astrological reading. It is concerned with traditions, shelter, security, protection, and nurturing. It represents your most private activities.

Seduction Tips: The Water Signs

Love compatibility is a crazy little thing! If you’re trying to figure someone out (someone of the male persuasion!), it can be a little difficult to start out. People put their best face on, and rarely say what they actually think ... only what they think you want to hear. While having access to a guy's natal chart is obviously the best way to start trying to figure out his personality and influences, it can come off as a bit freaky asking about his birth time and place when you've only been on a couple of dates! Today we check out one of the next best things - a general guide to seducing guys by their zodiac sign.

Seduction tips for Cancerian guys

Cancerian guys are usually quite sensitive and protective - they are very family oriented and quite committed. Help him feel secure, help him through any sort of crisis, and generally be there for a Cancerian, and you should have the keys to his heart! Don’t be afraid to be tender with these guys ... they adore being stroked, having their hands held, and resting your knee against theirs as you are talking or watching a movie.

Seduction tips for Scorpio guys

Scorpio guys are intensely sexual - and in fact, you can usually say that the way to his heart will be through his pants! Scorpios aren't one to take physical intimacy lightly - there must be an emotional connection for them to want and enjoy sex. They feel things intensely - so complete, brutal honesty, about anything that is 'bad' as well as good, is a great way to seduce them.

Seduction tips for Piscean guys

Love astrology says that Piscean guys are almost always looking for their soul mate ... they want someone to share their lives forever, to be there through ups and downs, to save them from themselves, and be saved by them in return. These guys are compassionate and gentle, and very responsive... just make it obvious that you want to seduce him, and his reciprocity mode will kick in!

Seduction Tips: The Earth Signs

If you want instant insight into a man's personality -- what he'll like and what he won’t like, what will scare him away and what will turn him on, finding out his sun sign is a great place to start! Short of developing a natal chart for every date you go on (although that certainly is the much more predictable method), you can suffice by simply asking his birthday, and following some general tips for seducing men of his zodiac sign. Today we go through some strategies for improving your love and relationship chances with Earth signs.

Seduction tips for Taurean guys

Whoever invented the saying that "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach" must have been married to a Taurus! This is not true for all starsigns (and indeed, depending on the individual birth chart, there is even quite a bit of variance within the sign). If you've got a date with a Taurus, a home-cooked meal will be the best way to win him over. Scent is important to Taureans, so wash yourself impeccably and spritz on some perfume.

Seduction tips for Virgo guys

Virgos are notorious for being neat freaks -- and nowhere is the compulsion more apparent than when it comes to his body, and your body. If you want him to feel excited about touching you, you need to treat yourself like a temple! Makeup isn’t particularly important -- but soap certainly is, when it comes to love compatibility with Virgos. These guys aren't particularly easy to get intimate with -- but if you show that you are willing to work for him, he'll be won over. This might take some time!

Seduction tips for Capricorn guys

Capricorn guys are ambitious leaders ... if you are also an ambitious leader, then the first love compatibility tip for you is to find a different starsign to seduce! Solidity, being willing to stand in the shadows (though don’t think that diminishes your importance to him!), and allowing him a measure of authority are keys to love compatibility with a Capricorn.