Queen Latifah

Birth Details:
March 18, 1970
Newark, New Jersey

A Queen by any other name wouldn't have that beat. From working at Burger King all the way through high school to becoming one of the most powerful recording artists of the day, Queen Latifah certainly lives up to her royal name. In fact, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame named 'Ladies First' -- her piece about women's contributions to the civil liberties movements across the globe -- one of the 500 most influential songs in rock and roll. With a message to send and talent to spare, Queen Latifah has dazzled in movies, starred on television shows and hosted various awards ceremonies -- she also devotes her time to a plethora of charities. She has become a powerful voice for more than one generation of listeners, and she's the only female rapper ever to be nominated for an Academy Award (for best supporting actress in the hit musical Chicago). And Latifah's film and music careers show no signs of slowing down. So what do the stars have to say about this politically active mega-talent?

Born under a Pisces Sun, Dana Owens was given the name Latifah -- the Arabic word for 'delicate and sensitive' -- by a friend. Like most Pisces, this fits the Queen, at least deep down inside. Pisces is the poet of the zodiac, and Latifah is clearly a powerful and insightful lyricist. Though at first glance this boisterous woman may not seem as vulnerable as most Fish, her sensitivity is apparent in her highly acclaimed album Black Reign, into which she poured her emotions after the death of her brother.

Queen Latifah's Tarot Reading

A Moon in Leo, however, will quickly kill any suspicion that the Queen is prone to mooning around -- she wants to be right in the middle of things. Her emotions are vital, not sappy, so the messages she sends are strong and vibrant. Though she may get a tiny bit caught up in the egotistical world of 'look how far I've come,' Latifah remains very proud of her roots. Her generosity is unquestionable, and her love for her family extends into a love for the human family.

Matching her Sun, the Queen's Mercury is also in Pisces. Mercury, the planet of communication, is important for actors, writers and musicians of all types. A Piscean imagination ensures that Latifah's words, ideas and styles are always going to be creative and original, if a bit fantastic and unrealistic.

With Venus in fiery Aries, Queen Latifah is ready for more firsts. When it comes to getting to know people and social situations, she can be very aggressive. Shouting loud, however, is a good way to be heard, and what has worked for her in the past will continue working in the future. Her Mars, however, lies in steady Taurus, so Latifah is not about to go over the top. If there are any scenes being made, you can bet the Queen has a very good reason for voicing her opinions.

With equal amounts of fire, earth and water in her chart, Queen Latifah isn't missing much. This mixture of fiery zest, earthy stability and watery feeling shows that the first lady of hip-hop will be kickin' it for the long haul.

Birth data source: AstroDatabank