Singer & songwriter
Serge Gainsbourg
Recorded a reggae Marseillaise that got him death threats from paratroopers, and wrote some of the most sophisticated French pop of the century.
Serge Gainsbourg was a French singer-songwriter, actor, composer, and director. Regarded as one of the most important figures in French pop, he was renowned for often provocative releases which caused uproar in France, dividing public opinion. His artistic output ranged from his early work in jazz, chanson, and yé-yé to later efforts in rock, zouk, funk, reggae, and electronica. Gainsbourg's varied musical style and individuality make him difficult to categorise, although his legacy has been firmly established and he is often regarded as one of the world's most influential popular musicians.
- Born
- 1928-04-02, Paris, FranceA Monday
- Died
- 1991-03-02, Paris, FranceA Saturday, aged 62
- At birth
- Sun in Aries, Moon in Virgo
- Nationality
- France
- Birth-time source
- No birth time on record: Rodden X
Born
Died
At birth
Nationality
Birth-time sourceBirth Chart
1928-04-02, Paris, France · time unknown, noon chart
Europe/Paristhe zone used then
Europe/ParisThe chart
| Body | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Aries | 12°30′ | Direct |
| Moon | Virgo | 12°37′ | Direct |
| Mercury | Pisces | 17°06′ | Direct |
| Venus | Pisces | 18°51′ | Direct |
| Mars | Aquarius | 26°05′ | Direct |
| Jupiter | Aries | 15°33′ | Direct |
| Saturn | Sagittarius | 19°06′ | Retrograde |
| Uranus | Aries | 3°53′ | Direct |
| Neptune | Leo | 26°42′ | Retrograde |
| Pluto | Cancer | 14°59′ | Direct |
Death Chart
1991-03-02, Paris, France · time unknown, noon chart
Europe/Paristhe zone used then
The chart
| Body | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Pisces | 11°21′ | Direct |
| Moon | Libra | 2°46′ | Direct |
| Mercury | Pisces | 11°40′ | Direct |
| Venus | Aries | 9°56′ | Direct |
| Mars | Gemini | 14°20′ | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 4°47′ | Retrograde |
| Saturn | Aquarius | 2°35′ | Direct |
| Uranus | Capricorn | 12°53′ | Direct |
| Neptune | Capricorn | 16°09′ | Direct |
| Pluto | Scorpio | 20°21′ | Retrograde |
Their Astrocartography
Where each planet sat on one of the four angles at the moment Serge Gainsbourg 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.