Astrology and the Royal Family

Do particular horoscope features run through families? One way to find out is to compare the similarities and differences between birth charts of the royal family.

From those born of royal blood and others who have joined the royal fold through marriage, there are some interesting similarities within their personal horoscopes taking into account their Sun signs,

Moon signs and Rising signs.

Taurus -

The Queen has her Sun in Taurus while Prince Charles and Prince Harry both have Moon in Taurus

Gemini -

Prince Philip has his Sun in Gemini while Queen Victoria had her Sun and Moon in Gemini and Gemini rising.

Cancer -

Prince William's sun and Moon are in Cancer. His mother, Princess Diana was a Cancerian, as too is Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall who, like Prince William, has the Sun and Moon in Cancer. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has the Moon in Cancer.

Leo -

The Queen and Prince Philip both have their Moon in Leo. Prince Charles, Prince Andrew and Camilla have the regal sign Leo, rising. Princess Anne has the Sun in Leo. The Queen Mother also had a Leo Sun Sign.

Virgo -

Prince Harry has his Sun in Virgo, Princess Anne has the Moon in Virgo and Prince Albert had the Sun in Virgo and Virgo rising

Libra -

Prince Edward and Princess Anne have Libra rising, the Queen Mother also had Libra rising.

Scorpio -

Prince Charles has the Sun in Scorpio. Prince Andrew has his Moon in Scorpio. Prince Albert and the Queen Mother both had their Moon in Scorpio.

Sagittarius -

Prince William has Sagittarius rising; his mother Princess Diana also had a Sagittarius ascendant.

Capricorn -

Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and Prince Harry have Capricorn rising. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has the Sun in Capricorn.

Aquarius -

Prince Andrew has the Sun in Aquarius, Prince Edward has the Moon in Aquarius, Princess Diana had her Moon in Aquarius.

In Summary:

The earth signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, representing stability, loyalty, duty and commitment as well as material power and wealth are dominant in many royal charts.

The air signs, Gemini, Libra and Aquarius representing versatility, adaptability and communication can be seen dominant in the charts of Princess Anne, Prince Philip, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Princess Diana, Queen Victoria and the Queen Mother.

Interestingly of the fire signs, Leo, representing royalty is dominant in the charts of the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Princess Anne, Camilla and the Queen Mother.

Royal Horoscopes used in this comparison include those of: Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Prince Harry, Princess Diana, Princess Anne, Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and the Queen Mother.