Abracadabra. She put a spell on you and throughout a career spanning over six decades, you and the world were hers.
The lyrics echo like thunder—and that is exactly the effect Bette Midler, 77, has always had. No matter where you know the iconic multi-talented powerhouse from throughout her extensive career, the legend has been embracing the spotlight for decades with power, humor and grace.
With a host of accolades—including four Golden Globe Awards, three Grammy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award—as well as two major nominations for Academy Awards, “the Divine Miss M” is unafraid to rule the roost. Equally known for her vocal performances, records and impactful performances, she carries emotion and humor with perfect balance.
Her feisty personality and sharp tongue have also built her fame, amassing fans and feuds because of them. Some of her notable hits have been “Hocus Pocus,” which recently debuted a sequel and may have a third in the works, as well as “Beaches,” “The First Wives Club” and Netflix’s “The Politician.”
Now known as one of the greatest living gay icons of all-time, Midler has shown that she can raise awareness about causes important to her while still having a ton of fun! So was it luck that propelled her to stardom or was it the fabulous charm of her talent and personality? Join me as we dive into her stars.
Bette Midler’s birth chart shows she was always meant to be a rebel
Bette Midler was born on December 1, 1945. This makes her a spicy Sagittarius Sun with an intuitive Scorpio Moon with a fiery Aries Ascendant. She and I haven’t crossed paths just yet (get at me!), but I can still see a lot from her birth information that I’ve tracked down. When it comes to elemental energy that composes her, she is heavily built by Fire and Air. This is what brings her so much intensity in passion, creativity, expression and communication. When looking at her birth chart, many key themes pop up.
When looking at her astrological aspects, we can see that first and foremost, she was always built with intensity across the board. Her Sun, ruling her life, and her Moon, tied to her inner emotional world and soul, both link exactly to Pluto, the planet of dominance and power. She has always strived to be recognized and admired, with a forceful ability to command. She has incredible levels of sensitivity and emotional awareness, and because of situations that likely took place early in childhood with family and her parents, she has used this to propel her to greatness.
So while these initial factors don’t guarantee success, they do show that she has consistently strived for rebirth and transformation in her lifetime to ascend to the greatest levels.Yet, she also is blessed with some remarkably lucky alignments in her birth chart, too, that do reveal she was destined to leave her mark on the world. Jupiter, the planet of luck and expansion, stands opposite her Ascendant, bringing her excellent executive abilities and tremendous favor with the public.
Her Jupiter then links to Saturn, the planet of perseverance and strength, increasing her ambition. Then, with her Ascendant, tied to her physical body and identity, also receiving a ton of attention from multiple other planets, too, like Mercury, her Sun, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto, she provides tremendous memorable impact simply by exerting her will, speaking her mind and following her impulses.
The next major theme that runs through her birth chart is that she was born to break convention and pursue progressive ideas and plans. She is a natural rebel, fighting for originality in who she is, what she creates and those she supports. This is because her Sun is exactly opposite Uranus, the planet of eccentricity and the future.
Uranus is one of the most significant planets in her birth chart because it is so heavily active. It is linked to her Ascendant as I previously mentioned, bringing her unique beauty, as well as a shocking demeanor and presentation of herself. It also dances with Pluto and Uranus, too. She is inventive and a true contemporary who works for the betterment and transformation of society as a whole.
To further empower this within her, her Neptune, the planet of imagination and Hollywood, kisses Pluto, meaning that she is energetically attuned to the unconscious energies of the human collective—a visionary.
Oh, and if you’re wondering about all that feisty banter, wit and humor, obviously that’s there, too. Her fiery confidence and active and decisive personality exist because of how her Sun dances with Mars, the planet of courage and war. Her Moon also cackles with Mars, bringing her an impulsive nature. And then with her Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, getting wild with Uranus, she is one of the spiciest icons around!
What are predictions for Bette Midler?
So what lies ahead for the Divine Miss M? Will she continue to build her legacy or are her glory days behind her? Let’s take a peek.
First off, she’s presently in—and going to be experiencing a major culmination in her life around everything she’s ever built, as well as her karma. This is because Jupiter, the planet of luck, is currently spinning in a sector focused upon “tying things up” from the past, having them come back to be faced and either release them or find a way to integrate them in the next chapter of her life.
Saturn, the planet of strength, is orbiting in her sector of fans and followers, helping her to dig deep into what aspirations and goals she wants to work toward in this next major era. Saturn will bring his potency here until the onset of 2024.
The best news of all, though, is that Jupiter will dance into her Ascendant at the end of March 2023, ushering forth a golden era of her life—one where she will begin a whole new chapter and show her intent to the universe regarding who she wants to be next. This is a tremendously lucky period that will last for about a year where she sets up the next decade of her life.
Last to note is that she is experiencing eclipses in her Ascendant, too, which are triggering her to throw off the shackles of projects, plans and relationships that are not fulfilling her and instead embark forward to only pursue ones that do. This began in 2022 and will echo out into 2024. As she reflects on where she’s been and what’s still to come, we will see what she chooses next. God, I hope I get to meet her someday.
You a L-E-G-E-N-D, Queen. Thanks for doing the gays proud. 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.