Undoubtedly, Coco Chanel is an iconic figure, a legend who forever changed the world of fashion! She is the one who freed women from tight corsets and introduced comfort, boldly proclaiming that they could wear pants too. Her designs remain relevant to this day, and surely everyone has heard of the little black dress at least once.
However, when you look at her astrological chart, you might find yourself confused. At first glance, any striking creative talents may not seem immediately apparent.
Astrology always reveals itself in the details. So, let’s dive in!
Sagittarius Rising, and I believe this helped her maintain faith and enthusiasm during difficult times. Because calling her life easy would be quite a stretch.
I think this positive aspect of her personality also helped balance the internal conflict. After all, you might have noticed that her Sun is in Leo, directly opposite the Moon in Aquarius.
Whenever opposite signs are present in a person, it’s inevitable that they’ll face challenges in self-defining.
People with these kinds of placements often suffer from not being able to understand themselves and feel torn between extremes. By recognizing these traits, a person gains the ability to balance their inner states and fully utilize the strengths of both signs present in their personality.
Let’s return to Coco and the conflict between Leo and Aquarius. This is a fascinating combination, as Leo’s nature is highly extroverted, craving attention, power, and fame, easily standing up for itself, and constantly pulling the spotlight.
At the same time, Aquarius is naturally introverted, full of doubts, avoiding excess attention, unwilling to fight for anything, and often hesitant to take on responsibility.
It might seem that Leo won out in her. But in reality, Coco Chanel managed to find her balance.
From childhood, she didn’t just dream of fame — she genuinely believed that sooner or later she would achieve it. Despite all the challenges, she continued moving toward her goal.
Her initial goal was to become an actress. However, her attempts in that field never brought success — she simply didn’t have enough talent. But she was noticed for her rebellious extravagance, a trait Aquarius is well known for. Aquarians are wired to stand out, and it’s crucial for them to be different from everyone else. If everyone was walking around in ruffles and feathers, then Coco’s strict minimalism was a bold statement of protest.
Of course, we can’t ignore the fire added by Mars, which aspects the Lagna (the 1st house of personality). This makes a person ambitious, bold, energetic, and ready to fight for their ideals.
Feel the energy? Bold, strong, and determined to not be like everyone else.
That same Mars, of course, causes issues in personal life—but more on that a little later.
Coco Chanel’s career began during her Saturn period, with Saturn placed in the house of obstacles. Such a placement typically brings challenges, delays, and the necessity of working under someone else’s authority. However, it also builds strength, discipline, and a strong work ethic. As the saying goes, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.”
But there’s an interesting nuance here. Much in Coco Chanel’s chart is tied to her relationships with men. The ruler of the house of relationships, Mercury, is positioned in the house of fortune along with its own ruler. This combination forms both a Raja Yoga and a Maha Raja Yoga, which suggest immense success—and hint at who would contribute to that success.
Additionally, Venus, the significator of relationships, forms a Dhana Yoga (wealth yoga) with Jupiter, the ruler of the Lagna (1st house). Her financial success was also intertwined with her romantic relationships.
As soon as the sub-period of Venus began, Coco became the lover of an influential man. Just three years later, another lover gave her the financial backing to start her own business. Throughout her career, men continued to influence her success, helping her secure contracts, such as, for example, her famous work designing costumes for the ballet.
In 1919, the period shifted to Mercury, and that’s when the full beauty of the Maha Raja Yoga unfolded. Coco Chanel became a true queen in the fashion world of that era. By 1935, she had an incredibly successful and profitable business with 4,000 employees.
But then came the period of Ketu, and the energy began to shift. New dazzling competitors started to emerge, and eventually, the war began. During the Ketu-Rahu period, Coco made the decision to shut down her business, and all 4,000 employees lost their jobs overnight. Remember, these energies often influence people in unpredictable ways, creating illusions and transformative situations.
The task during this period was spiritual growth, but according to her biography, Coco didn’t quite rise to the challenge. It’s even written that during the war, she became a strong supporter of Hitler and an active anti-Semite.
In 1943, the period shifted to Venus, and what happened? Once again, she took money from men and relaunched her business. Remember, Venus forms a wealth combination and also rules the house of fame, which brought her back to prominence.
And once again, everything turned out well. Of course, there were some nuances, but that’s to be expected. Sub-periods always add their own shades to the main influences. Overall, this Venus period brought her blessings all the way until she was 80. With Venus conjunct Jupiter in the 8th house, this also contributed to her long life. Coco Chanel lived to the age of 87.
But what about her relationships with men?
As we mentioned earlier, Mars in the 7th house doesn’t favor long-lasting relationships. This is, indeed, a problematic placement that requires personal growth. It’s important to understand that this isn’t a curse, but rather a clear indication of the behavioral patterns that need to change in order to improve one’s personal life.
Venus in the 8th house, while great for longevity, isn’t ideal for relationships. This placement often brings suffering in love and difficulties with the opposite sex.
Yet, it seems that Coco Chanel fully embraced and enjoyed her romances, skillfully using them to fuel her personal and professional growth. But was never able to build a healthy family.
And finally, the cherry on top—where did her talent as a designer come from?
You could say that the Moon in the 3rd house makes a person creative, but that’s not quite enough. You could also point to Aquarius’ unconventional thinking, which certainly played a role.
But the real answer lies in her Atma Karaka, which in her case is Venus. Atma Karaka, as a reminder, is the planet of the soul, defining both karmic tasks and talents.
One of her life tasks was clearly to build healthy relationships—a task she didn’t fully succeed in.
However, her mission to develop her talent and serve the world through it was accomplished exceptionally well.
The talent associated with Venus is clear—creative abilities. It’s no coincidence that she was drawn to the stage, wanting to sing and become an actress. The talent related to Atma Karaka is always felt deep inside. Some people recognize it early on and start moving in the right direction from childhood. Others only begin to notice their abilities over time. Or, as they say, life starts dropping hints.
In Chanel’s case, life certainly pointed her toward her destiny. After trying different paths, Coco found her true calling in design. And it wasn’t just clothing—she also created accessories and perfume. To this day, everyone knows Chanel No. 5, even if not by its scent, certainly by its name.
Coco Chanel was truly a complex woman. And this is how the planetary periods unfolded in her life, shaping her journey in fascinating ways.