How the icon rocketed to legend status

When it comes to living legends, there is no one that stands quite as tall and rockets to the forefront of our hearts and minds quite like as Elton John.

The iconic singer has brought brilliant talent and artistry to the globe for decades and continues to do so with his farewell tour and new music. The rocketman has had a whirlwind life, ruling his domain of the world like an emperor.

With a past filled with celebrity friends and feuds, wild parties of rock and roll, to health challenges and finally settling into sobriety and family life, John, 75, has lived a very full and fascinating journey.

He’s even been able to rally fellow pop stars like Britney Spears back to the world of music with their newest release “Hold Me Closer.”

So what makes him such a powerhouse? Was he meant to become one of the greatest musicians of all time? What lies ahead for his legacy? Join me as we dive into his stars because I’m a pop culture astrologer and I can see it all.

Elton John’s birth chart shows he was always meant to be a prolific muse

Elton John was born on March 25, 1947. This makes him a fiery Aries Sun with a grounded Taurus Moon. His birth time hasn’t been confirmed anywhere online, so until I have the honor of crossing paths with him someday (I can only hope, get at me!), we’ll instead focus on what we do, in fact, know. When it comes to elemental energy, John is heavily composed of Fire and Air. This should come as no surprise because he is tremendously passionate and charismatic as well as a profound communicator. These traits tend to appear when someone has a lot of these elemental energies.

When it comes to astrological aspects that run through his chart, there are a few different themes. First and most importantly, John is a revolutionary. Several planetary interactions emphasize this repeatedly. First, his Mars, the planet of drive, links to Uranus, the planet of the future. This makes him original, eccentric and a strong nonconformist. He is visionary and energetic in outlook, unafraid to be rebellious and go against the status quo in the pursuit of his goals.

He is a courageous, pioneering free spirit whose mission in life is to bring new ideas into being. His Neptune, the planet of imagination, is united with his Midheaven, bringing him tremendous success in a musical and artistic career. Uranus also dances with his Midheaven, too, making him a uniquely gifted individual, with both ambition and unconventional attitudes that have always held the power to change society at large. His Mercury, the planet of communication, is also united with Mars, bringing him an agile and aggressive mind, with an unending will to speak, connect and succeed.

The next major theme is that John is practically a divine channel of the muses. In a sense, this is because his birth chart heavily emphasizes his creative expression. I also can understand his indulgent and hedonistic past, too, because of how this overlays his chart, too. He’s extravagant and magnificent and is a creature of passion and pleasure. His Sun, ruling his life force, is opposite Neptune, amplifying his visionary magic tremendously. His Sun also spins with Jupiter, the planet of fortune and expansion, empowering him with divine luck, wealth and a larger than life personality.

No matter where he has gone, luck was always sure to follow. His Venus, the planet of art, prances with Jupiter, bringing him a regal and graceful energy and brilliance in creativity. Venus links to Uranus and his Midheaven, too, further empowering him with groundbreaking abilities to shock the globe. Last, as should come as no surprise, John was built for groundbreaking success.

Many planetary alignments speak of him as a leader. His Jupiter spins with Saturn, making him an excellent manager with the ambition and natural power to be honored and respected. He was meant to work within society at large. His Sun links to Pluto, bringing him a strong desire to be recognized and admired, and with his Sun also smiling upon Saturn, he has always possessed the concentration, focus and determination to put absolutely everything he has into his goals and accomplishments.

What are predictions for Elton John?

So what lies ahead for Mr. Elton John? Let’s take a peek! First and foremost, he is in an extremely important period of his life where wealth is going to be a key theme—and amassing even more. This is because Pluto and Saturn are drawing emphasis here. I would not be shocked to see him also utilizing his wealth in the coming decade to truly invest in social causes he truly believes in. He’s also drumming up plenty of inspiration in 2022 and will again beginning the summer of 2023—which will last until May 2024.

This is because Jupiter will sparkle and spin, casting hymns and love songs from his heart and mind. While I do think retirement is something that is on the docket, particularly because of the eclipses that are beginning to appear in 2023 and 2024, I still think he will always in a sense “be creating.” It’s moreso a lifestyle for him rather than just trying to capitalize on his sense of wealth—it’s actually more about the joy of doing so and the legacy of inspiration he is leaving behind. Towards the end of the decade, though, when Saturn moves into Aries over his Sun, he will feel a weakening.

This begins in 2026 till the end of the 2020s. This period of time will test him, but also give him an opportunity to reflect on the beauty he has built. I sure hope one day I get to sit with him over a meal and listen to his visionary perception of the world. You heard it here first.

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Kyle Thomas is a globally recognized pop culture astrologer who has been featured in “Access Hollywood,” E! Entertainment, NBC & ABC television, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Hulu, Bustle, Elite Daily, Marie Claire and more. He is known for his cosmic guidance for celebrities, business executives and prominent influencers. His work harnesses the power of the stars in regards to entertainment lifestyle and trends affecting people worldwide. For more information, visit KyleThomasAstrology.com.