All hail the queen.
Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you the one-and-only Angela Bassett. As one of the most acclaimed and celebrated actresses of the modern day, Bassett, 64, has risen to nearly goddess status.
Known for her brilliant talent, stunning beauty and diversity in character roles, Bassett has shown that she is truly building a legacy, while building her bank account.
In 2021 the Oscar-nominated actress reportedly negotiated herself a historic salary of $450,000 an episode” for season five of the Fox drama “9-1-1.” According to Deadline, this is “among the top salaries on network television for any actor…and could be the highest ever for an actress of color on a broadcast drama series.”
But her biggest role of all could be as T’Challa’s mother, Queen Ramonda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Black Panther films. In the sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” she reigns supreme as the new ruler after the untimely death of her son.
Yet there’s one through line that so many of Bassett’s roles embody: that of pure elegance and stillness in power. Her natural authority—and her ability to grow in beauty as she ages—have won her fans worldwide.
So what makes her so cosmic? Is she just a stunning actress—or is there something else at work behind-the-scenes in her birth chart? Join me as we dive into her stars because I’m a pop culture astrologer and I can see it all.
Angela Bassett’s birth chart reveals why she is so regal
Angela Bassett was born on August 16, 1958. Her birth time has not been confirmed anywhere online nor with me directly, so until she and I cross paths (get at me!), we’ll focus on what we do, in fact, know.
First off, Bassett is a charismatic Leo Sun with a grounded Virgo Moon. When it comes to elemental energy, she is heavily composed of both Fire and Earth. This is what gives her such staying power—she can truly harness her passions and fuel them into her goals and utilize the tenacity and perseverance to build her legacy.
The thing that strikes me right off the bat is how significantly two celestial objects dance within her birth chart—and both of them tie to the energy of “regality and royalty.” First, when we think of the sun, we see it as our brightest light and the greatest star in our solar system. That’s why when the sun is heavily accentuated in someone’s birth chart—regardless if they’re a celebrity or not—they exude this radiance and natural air of authority. Yet, beyond this, Jupiter, the greatest planet in astrology, also holds ties to fortune, fame, favor and glory. Jupiter expands everything it touches with luck to exponential levels.
And you know what’s so funny? Her Sun and her Jupiter are exactly perfectly aligned in a degree of harmony. This means that the more she commands, the more power she easily is granted. The more she chooses to shine, the brighter she becomes. This is so stunning to see. Even just from this specific astrological aspect, we know that she was built with exceptional executive abilities, was meant to be a leader and good fortune would smile upon her throughout her entire life.
But that’s not all—her Sun is dancing all over her birth chart—linking to many other planets. First, I see her Sun sing with her Saturn, the planet of strength and perseverance. This makes her strong-willed and determined to amass achievement. She’s confident and effective as a leader. Her Sun links to Mars, the planet of energy, making her bold and possess nearly unlimited levels of stamina and courage. To say her drive is immense is an understatement. Though distantly, her Sun is also in a similar corner as Pluto, the planet of power, Uranus, the planet of genius, and Mercury, the planet of communication.
Then, to add further expansion, we see that Jupiter kisses her North Node, meaning she was destined for greatness in this lifetime. He then is united with Neptune, which is a sign of a great visionary, and then also links to her Venus. Because of the Jupiter and Venus synchronicity, she oozes grace, refinement, beauty and immense talent in the arts. So when you cook all of this together, no wonder she’s such a goddess on Earth.
What are predictions for Angela Bassett?
So what lies ahead for Angela Bassett? Let’s take a peek.
First off, Jupiter is dancing within her Ascendant, bringing her luck on a whole new era of her life. This energy began in the second half of 2021 and will echo until the spring of 2023. In many ways, she’s taking the initiative to pursue more personal happiness and carve out a fresh direction across the board that feels fulfilling to her.
She’s also having milestone eclipses between 2021 until the end of 2023 that highlight major movement around communication and media-related projects. Twists and turns will push her into new roles and new opportunities, perhaps even wearing other professional hats if she so desires.
I also think she’s going to see a great surge of financial growth particularly in 2023, especially in the second half of the year. Interestingly enough, I think she’s going to keep on bringing the fire for quite some time because her professional life is deeply activated. The only thing I’ll note about this though is that she does have Saturn and Pluto in her Ascendant, which means that sometimes exhaustion and challenges will crop up that make her feel under a heavy cloud. This would be the only reason I could see her taking a step back for a bit—but because she’s such a survivor, I anticipate she’ll find the resilience no matter what. I do hope to meet her one day. You heard it here first.
Astrology 101: Your guide to the stars
Kyle Thomas is a globally recognized pop culture astrologer who has been featured in “Access Hollywood,” E! Entertainment, NBC & ABC television, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Hulu, Bustle, Elite Daily, Marie Claire and more. He is known for his cosmic guidance for celebrities, business executives and prominent influencers. His work harnesses the power of the stars in regards to entertainment lifestyle and trends affecting people worldwide. For more information, visit KyleThomasAstrology.com.