Almost like clockwork, my computer crashes with a virus every
couple of years without warning. It just gets sick and dies,
usually when I'm the busiest, throwing me into a mad scramble
to get up and running again. So when it happened again last
December, I decided to switch to a Mac, which is immune to viruses.
Once I'd learned that I could still run my PC based software,
there was nothing to lose, and a lot of peace of mind to gain.
I honestly have never liked supporting the Microsoft empire
anyway, so this was a welcome change of scenery. It's now taken
six months to get set up and comfortable with the new operating
system, but I've not regretted it a bit.
In the process of my Mac conversion, I've become fascinated
with Steve Jobs, the co-founder and CEO of Apple. Why? Because
he is the visionary force behind Apple's innovations in technology
- the Mac, iPod, iPhone, iPad, etc. One of his pithy quotes
is, "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and
a follower." Jobs certainly isn't afraid to lead,
and continually pioneers the industry in revolutionary new directions.
Others just end up copying him, which has been going on for
over 25 years. For instance, it's no secret that the best features
behind Windows originated in the Mac. In the 1980's the Mac
introduced a user-friendly graphic-based interface, like the
use of icons, which is now the industry standard. It's now happening
in the cell phone industry, with others copying features of
the iPhone. With the iPad, Apple's again forging entirely new
ground, just like it did with the iPod.
What are the key planetary combinations that show Steve Jobs's
innovative and visionary leadership? Let's take a look at his
chart.
First of all, his birth time of 7:15pm is from a birth certificate
according to the astrodatabank
website. This is important to note because you'll see that
his Leo lagna is right on the cusp at 29 degrees and 3 minutes.
This means that if he was born 4 minutes and 38 seconds later,
he would have Virgo lagna. Therefore, I took the time to verify
one event. His daughter was born on June 17, 1978, during his
Ketu-Rahu-Saturn dasha. Ketu is conjunct the 5th lord and the
5th house karaka Jupiter, Rahu is in the 5th house, and Saturn
aspects the 5th house. By transit, Jupiter was in the sign of
Gemini, where it simultaneously aspected his natal Ketu, Rahu,
Saturn, and the 5th house. This event is very clearly seen.
Another student Sunil Dutt, emailed me that he had verified
that his chart with Leo lagna supports the fact that he was
an adopted child. Sunil wrote, "Sir, Since he is being
adopted early I try to verify this in his chart. In D-1 9L Mars
is in the 9H aspected by 6L and 7L Saturn but Sun the karka
for father is aspected by the 8L Jupiter. In D-9 the 9L Sun
is with Ketu at 2-8 axis.In D-12 9L Jupiter is with Rahu and
the 9H is aspected by the 8L Saturn and the 12L Mercury. Again
in D- 4 9L Saturn is aspected by the 8L Jupiter and 12L Mars,
By lookind into all this and the dasha pattern at the time of
birth is Saturn - Rahu-Sun.Saturn Rahu and Sun are aspected
by 8L Jupiter is indicating towards the adoption. So his chart
you have used with Leo lagna is correct."
But his character traits should also make sense from Leo ascendant.
Let's take a look at that now.
Steve Jobs's Natal Chart
With Leo ascendant and the Sun aspecting the ascendant, he's
a natural leader. Jupiter also aspects the Sun adding a quality
of broad-minded, far reaching and visionary leadership. Notice
also that the Sun is in Aquarius, the sign of innovative, inventive,
revolutionary technology. Jobs is considered a creative genius.
Take a look at where his 10th lord, Venus, is placed. It's in
the 5th house of creativity aspected by the 5th lord, Jupiter.
It's conjunction with Rahu adds to the innovative and revolutionary
qualities of his creative work, since Rahu is considered to
be a secondary ruler of Aquarius, according to some classic
texts. Rahu represents cutting edge technology and here it's
with the 10th lord, and in the 10th house from the Moon. Jobs's
is not a copier, he's an innovator. He wants to create products
that are entirely new, never been seen before, that change the
world. One of his famous quotes is, “I want to put
a dent in the universe.”
Jobs's innovative, unconventional, and unorthodox qualities
can also be seen in his chart by the Moon's placement in the
8th house, and Jupiter's aspect, as the 8th lord, to the 10th
lord, Venus, and 1st lord, Sun. He isn't afraid to be different
and out of step with current conventions. In fact, he loves
it. What gives him this courage? Notice how strong his Mars
is in the 9th house in its mulatrikona sign of Aries. In addition,
his 3rd house is strong with an exalted Saturn placed there
in an upachaya house, and the 3rd lord, Venus, strongly placed
in the 5th house.
Jobs's is not exactly an easy guy to get a long with, however,
with the mutual aspect of Mars and Saturn afflicting the 7th
lord, Saturn. He's commonly portrayed as a congenital control
freak who hates to share power with anyone. Leo lagna also adds
to this quality, being the sign of the king. Maybe if someone
is so successful with his creative, innovative ideas he has
the right to be the sole force in charge. It seems the world
is watching, and his competitor's are biting their nails to
see what Jobs and Apple will come up with next.
Watch an interview with Steve Jobs shortly after the iPhone
was released in 2007.
Steve Jobs's Natal Chart
