I often like to profile controversial characters in the news as I find them interesting. These profiles should not be construed as being necessarily supportive of the subject’s politics or actions, but they are a useful tool to demonstrate how astrology works in the real world. For that reason I try to be as neutral as possible although I do have opinions and sometimes they leak through. If you haven’t watched Joe Rogan’s YouTube channel you likely have a very different impression of him than if you have. If all you read is the headlines, you see a crazy man who embraces conspiracy theories and radical ideas. This is certainly a piece of the man, but if you dive into what he has produced as I have, you see a much more nuanced picture.
Joe Rogan was born with the Sun in Leo conjunct expansive Jupiter – a very fortunate placement which virtually ensures success, especially since these planets are in his 10th house of career and vocation. Leo is the sign of the Self – under the influence of Leo we need to be “seen” and recognized, but also, ultimately, to be the best person we can be. Aquarius on the Midheaven, a powerful point of vocation and public expression, denotes a detachment and a willingness to consider all points of view Saturn, planet of hard work and success, forms a harmonious trine to the Sun and Jupiter which helps to facilitate the discipline needed to work towards a goal. The main drive here is for fame and recognition, but there’s more.
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Rogan was born in 1967 at the height of the conjunction of Uranus and Pluto, the planetary formation that brought us “the 60s.” He narrowly escaped the emotional challenges (Saturn and Chiron opposed Uranus and Pluto) of the 1965-1966 period, so the transformational power of that big conjunction is able to operate freely. Individuals born under this conjunction (between 1963-1968) generally experience an urgency to bring about a radical (Uranus) transformation (Pluto), and for Rogan this comes through his Aquarian Midheaven and the realm of technology and breaking out of paradigms. His Venus (relating to others) is a part of that conjunction, and his Venus is in the more modest sign of Virgo which would tone down some of the Leo tendency to be bombastic and attention-seeking.
There is a lot of fire in this chart, and fire is the element that promotes passion and enthusiasm. Three planets (plus Ceres) in Leo, and three planets, including Mars, in Scorpio which is one of the Mars-ruled signs. Saturn is in the other Mars-ruled sign, suggesting insecurities and doubts about his masculinity which can lead to overcompensation, especially in one’s younger years. But Saturn is well placed in a trine to the Sun and Jupiter and also rules the Midheaven which ameliorates some of these difficulties. Still, the impetuosity of the fire element is clearly visible in Rogan’s personality.
We do have a time of birth for Rogan (thank you astro.com!) which shows that Taurus is rising in the chart. The rising sign, or ascendant, shows the way in which we move through the world, and the influence to which we aspire and which we grow into during our lives. Like Libra, Taurus is ruled by Venus and desires peace and equanimity along with material security.
If you watch Rogan’s podcasts you can see that he is genuinely interested in different points of view, even those that are clearly incorrect, reflecting the open-mindedness of the Aquarian midheaven. As we have watched the Coronavirus unfold, we have seen things that were first said to be true later revealed to be false, and vice versa. As an astrologer who practices what some would call “pseudoscience” and “misinformation,” I may be particularly sensitive to the fear of information repression, but as an astrologer I also see the conflict over information as an expected part of the Saturn/Uranus square under which we operated throughout 2021 and which is still in force in 2022. Both transiting Saturn and Uranus are in difficult aspects to Rogan’s Leo and Scorpio planets right now, so he is at once being pulled to break out of restriction (Uranus) and also being hammered by authority figures (Saturn). In the meantime, his fame continues to grow because of controversy, rather than in spite of it.
I do understand the astrology side of this situation, but I also see that someone with these placements could also be highly influenced by a $100 Million contract to do and ‘be’ a certain way to promote themselves for such dollar amounts. Like other known personalities that have succeeded in the talk show world and commanded high monetary compensations yet who have admitted that they do not embrace or even believe what they say – they are just out there ‘shining’ to attract listeners that would generate more $$. Perhaps they all have some planetary commonalities?
You’re certainly not wrong Pepper! And Leo is a powerful driver for fame. There’s no suggestion anywhere that Spotify demanded any kind of apology, though. In this post I just wanted to explain that the Libra component does try to please everyone, which isn’t easy in these fractured times.
Thanks for the analysis. I’m not a fan of Rogan but was surprised that he didn’t double down, like so many others do in these times.
He seems to be ignorant of his own power. Maybe Neptune in the first house? Unfortunately “I’m just talking” has consequences when you’re one of the biggest talkers out there. His apology shows he has the capacity for nuance, but a massive audience usually does not. Hence, “I heard it on Joe Rogan” is enough for some folks to believe whatever comes out of his guest’s mouth.
I’ve watched a few Rogan shows. I’m totally at a loss as to why he’s so popular. Guess he just has a good birthchart and has made the most out of it.
I also watched his IG apology. I was left thinking he was playing it for all sides. It was a big meh for me.
I am not a fan of Joe Rogan either. I did appreciate all of the comments posted before me. I found your analysis an interesting read. I was also surprised by his apology, but understood it from that Libran perspective. I must say, the in-depth articles I have read show him to be an avid user of the N-word and I find absolutely no excuse for that. I also see no excuse for spreading misinformation about a potentially lethal virus. When called out on it he feigns ignorance. The irresponsibilty with which he uses his “fame” is unacceptable to me. Last night we lost another loved one to Covid-19. Joe Rogan and others of his ilk in the broadcast industry seem happy enough to use hyperbole, bombast, and outright lies to make money. Again, I find absolutely no excuse for some of his behaviors.
Thank you for posting this. I kind of stumbled on Rogan a year ago by accident and I found him quite fascinating. He can sound like a complete moron at times especially when he’s with his macho buddies smoking joints, but overall I find him extremely intelligent articulate and a very good interviewer. Perhaps due to his Scorpio moon he’s very good at digging for truths while at the same time using his libre to keep people at ease . All the furor surrounding him is just indicative of the times. Otherwise he’s just doing his thing nobody’s even noticing ( in terms of media. He even interviewed Alex Jones. That was wild. Where was everybody then? )But because the doctors he interviewed are challenging (Uranus )the status quo (Saturn) He is suddenly in the spotlight. Will be interesting to see how it all plays out.
I appreciate that you all have read my post, and I also appreciate that Joe Rogan is not appealing to many of my readers. This post was not about whether or not he deserves his fame, or whether or not he spreads misinformation, or what IS and IS NOT misinformation. Political posts in this climate are a risky thing, but I like to approach each one with an open mind and see what the astrology says about a particular personality.
Thank you so much, Lynn. Being an old 60’s generation crone, I’ve always appreciated those who question the status quo and offer different points of view. Uranus and Pluto . ..calling out the mainstream narratives and digging deeper in search of possible other truths….
Thanks Laura, although as a 50’s person it’s a little shocking to me that 60’s generation people are now crones. 🤣🤣🤣