Soprano
Birgit Nilsson
Swedish soprano celebrated for Wagner and Strauss.
Märta Birgit Nilsson was a Swedish dramatic soprano. Although she sang a wide repertoire of operatic and vocal works, Nilsson was best known for her performances in the operas of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. Her voice was noted for its overwhelming force, bountiful reserves of power, and the gleaming brilliance and clarity in the upper register.
- Born
- 1918-05-17, Västra Karup, SwedenA Friday
- Died
- 2005-12-25, Bjärlöv, SwedenA Sunday, aged 87
- At birth
- Sun in Taurus, Moon in Leo
- Nationality
- Sweden
- Birth-time source
- No birth time on record: Rodden X
Born
Died
At birth
Nationality
Birth-time sourceBirth Chart
1918-05-17, Västra Karup, Sweden · time unknown, noon chart
Europe/Stockholmthe zone used then
Europe/StockholmThe chart
| Body | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Taurus | 25°40′ | Direct |
| Moon | Leo | 20°55′ | Direct |
| Mercury | Taurus | 2°15′ | Direct |
| Venus | Aries | 11°19′ | Direct |
| Mars | Virgo | 16°30′ | Direct |
| Jupiter | Gemini | 17°03′ | Direct |
| Saturn | Leo | 8°52′ | Direct |
| Uranus | Aquarius | 27°36′ | Direct |
| Neptune | Leo | 4°35′ | Direct |
| Pluto | Cancer | 4°05′ | Direct |
Death Chart
2005-12-25, Bjärlöv, Sweden · time unknown, noon chart
Europe/Stockholmthe zone used then
The chart
| Body | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Capricorn | 3°45′ | Direct |
| Moon | Libra | 22°07′ | Direct |
| Mercury | Sagittarius | 16°05′ | Direct |
| Venus | Aquarius | 1°26′ | Retrograde |
| Mars | Taurus | 9°40′ | Direct |
| Jupiter | Scorpio | 12°12′ | Direct |
| Saturn | Leo | 10°19′ | Retrograde |
| Uranus | Pisces | 7°29′ | Direct |
| Neptune | Aquarius | 15°46′ | Direct |
| Pluto | Sagittarius | 24°38′ | Direct |
Their Astrocartography
Where each planet sat on one of the four angles at the moment Birgit Nilsson was born. Tap a line to read what the tradition associates with it.
Cast for noon, as the birth time is unknown, so the longitudes are approximate.