Paul McCartney

Birth Details:
June 18, 1942
Liverpool, Merseyside, England

This triple Gemini was born to change the world.

'If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be a vegetarian.'

Paul McCartney's Tarot Reading

Sun in Gemini:

James Paul McCartney was born in Liverpool's Merseyside, in England, to Mary and Jim McCartney. He has one brother, Michael.

He met John Lennon and joined his band, The Quarrymen, when he was around fifteen. When George Harrison and Pete Best -- soon to be replaced by Ringo Starr -- joined up, the band became The Beatles. He and Lennon wrote many of The Beatles' songs. 'The two of us were on fire every time we sat down to write,' says Paul.

Paul McCartney is part of an age group that is characterized by an unusually high degree of imagination, intuition and sensitivity -- a group of very inspired, very inspiring people. Extremely passionate, they come together to foster new visions and ideals for society. For proof of this, one need look no further than the music created by The Beatles, a band that more than inspired a generation and indeed, changed the world.

Beginning in 1963 with Please Please Me and With the Beatles, they followed up in 1964 with A Hard Day's Night and Beatles for Sale. 1965 brought Help! and Rubber Soul. In 1966 they came out with Revolver and the next year delivered Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band as well as Magical Mystery Tour. In 1968, the so-called White Album was the first Beatles album released by Apple Records. Yellow Submarine and Abbey Road were both released in 1969, and the band ended a truly amazing career in 1970 with Let It Be.

On June 11, 1969, Paul married photographer Linda Eastman. They had three children of their own -- Mary, Stella and James McCartney -- and Linda had a daughter, Heather McCartney, from her first marriage.

In 1970, Paul announced that The Beatles were splitting up, after which the members pursued solo careers.

Paul's first solo album, McCartney, quickly climbed the charts to Number 1. He then created another hit band, Wings. After the sudden death of John Lennon in 1980, Paul went into creative seclusion. In 1982, he released another solo album, Tug of War. He continued touring and recording until 1992 when he switched gears to classical composition and created The Liverpool Oratorio.

In 1995, while Paul was working on a new album, his wife Linda was discovered to have breast cancer. In 1997, the album, Flaming Pie, was completed. That same year Queen Elizabeth II bestowed Knighthood upon Sir Paul, who spent most of the year taking care of Linda. In 1998, Linda passed away and Paul went into seclusion once again. About his profound loss, he has said, 'She's all around me, you know. And everybody I know knows her and remembers her. And so I talk a lot about her.'

McCartney reappeared in 1999 with a new album, Run Devil Run. In 2000, he married model Heather Mills. The following year, George Harrison died of Cancer. 'Something like George passing, it makes you think, God things are so impermanent: suddenly there's this little friend of mine, he used to get on the bus, and now he's passed away. There's that whole lifetime of a friendship that physically has ended, not emotionally,' he said.

In 2002, Paul won an Academy Award for the title song of the film, Vanilla Sky and went back out on tour for the first time in a decade.

With his Sun in Gemini, Paul McCartney is, in many ways, an eternal child. His mind is bright, playful and always eager for new happenings. He grasps ideas quickly and once his initial curiosity has been satisfied, often wants to go on to something else.

Paul has a multitude of interests and is rarely content to concentrate on just one. His curiosity and restlessness propel him into many different experiences and he is willing to try anything once. Doing the same thing over and over again, even something he does well, would be Sir Paul's idea of a drag.

McCartney spends a lot of time reading, observing and spinning ideas around. He needs mental stimulation every bit as much as he needs food and drink, maybe more. He has a creative mind and likes to use it.

He is a very social creature, with a strong need to communicate and to interact with people. He enjoys using and playing with words and has a real flair for getting ideas across in a clever, interesting and articulate manner. For example, he once said, 'I used to think anyone doing anything weird was weird. Now I know that it is the people that call others weird that are weird.' Writing and speaking are areas where he has a special talent.

Paul has a rather light and mischievous sense of humor, and often does not take anything too seriously. In his words, 'I don't take me seriously. If we get some giggles, I don't mind.' His happiness lies in using his creativity and language skills to communicate something meaningful, to inspire or bring people together. He has an unbiased mind and can usually offer a fresh, clear, uncluttered perspective.

Sun Conjunct Jupiter blesses Paul with abundant optimism and cheerful generosity. His good will and friendliness earn him many allies. He has grand visions and aspirations, and the desire to succeed in a big way. He expects the best and usually gets it. In 1988 Paul was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Beatles and in 1999 was inducted again as a solo artist.

With Sun Square Neptune, Paul is extremely sensitive and imaginative, and can get lost in dreams and fantasies. He is attracted to artistic and creative pursuits and the world of color, beauty and emotion. He is also drawn to mysticism and has deep spiritual aspirations and yearnings. He is gentle and peace-loving, believing 'all you need is love'.

Sun Conjunct Mercury/Jupiter indicates a great intellectual ability and curiosity. He never seems to run out of ideas and always welcomes new subjects, the more abstract the better. But he also knows how to translate abstract ideas into practical reality. Sun Conjunct Venus/Mars reveals that Paul is sensitive, charming and energetic, and may be fond of singing, dancing, music and drama. Sun Conjunct Venus/Pluto points to an intrinsic creative and artistic ability and an unusual sense of form. In 2002, twenty years' worth of McCartney's paintings were exhibited at Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool.

Mercury in Gemini gives Paul an extremely lively and versatile mind with an abundance of creative activity and a second helping of inexhaustible curiosity. He likes to taste a little bit of everything. He has a flair for language and wordplay, speaking or writing in an entertaining and informative way, and works well with the public. The ability to be articulate and to communicate well is one of his greatest strengths.

Venus in Taurus says that in love, Paul is steadfast and loyal, especially with a warm, demonstrative partner. He is generous with affection and enjoys indulging in a good meal and other pleasures of the senses. He is very attentive to the comfort and enjoyment of his beloved and is tremendously responsive to beauty.

Mars in Leo makes Paul proud and ambitious, striving to excel, to stand out and be recognized for who and what he is. He has a very strong ego drive and likes to be Number 1. As evidence, he has had 29 Number 1 songs on the US charts, including songs with The Beatles, McCartney and Wings, a duet with Michael Jackson and his own solo recordings.

Mars aspects Saturn and Uranus discloses a daring and rebellious side, while Mars Sextile Uranus reiterates that he enjoys risky, exciting activities and cannot tolerate too much routine. Paul needs to be a totally free agent and to run his own show.

Mars Conjunct Sun/N. Node denotes a strong desire for public attention. Paul likes to be recognized for his efforts and prefers a leading role. He is willing to cooperate and enjoys team work as the leader of a group.

Jupiter in Cancer gives McCartney the ability to make others feel accepted and comfortable. He has a loving, protective side that wants to take care of everyone. In April of 2002, he was made an honorary detective by the New York City Police Department for the benefit concert he gave for 9/11 victims.

Creating a supportive atmosphere that is nourishing both to himself and to others is one of his strengths. Home and heritage are important to him. On October 28, 2003, Paul and Heather had a daughter named Beatrice Milly.

Jupiter Conjunct Uranus/Pluto indicates that Paul is likely to be interested in social progress and may be attracted to religious and philosophical issues. The stars predict that Paul will achieve immense success -- and he has proven them right.

Saturn in Gemini suggests that Paul is often very serious and disinterested in superficial conversation. Saturn Conjunct Uranus also means that he is serious and sincere about his interests. He wants to bring his inspirations into concrete reality, and doesn't mind upsetting some apple carts if necessary.

'And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.'