Natal Observation: Mac Miller
Malcolm James McCormick “Mac Miller”
Mac has his moon in Cancer @ 24° in his 6H of health and service. Cancer (water sign) is ruled by the moon, and being in 24th° (Pisces-water sign), it’s clear that his emotions and feelings a will be of service to others and he will be well-liked (6H cusp @ 19 degrees=Libra degree). Millions of fans are captivated by the emotion in his lyrics. Being that both is moon and degree are in water signs, it’s interesting that much of his songs have water elements in both the music sounds and his lyrics invoke themes of fluidity.
One aspect to his moon is a trine with Pluto in Scorpio @ 22° signifying that serious (Capricorn rules 22°) outlook on life and his feelings. His Pluto sits in his 9H and in his songs he often discusses traveling both literally and metaphorically. Miller’s last album before he died was Swimming (water), and the album cover he appears to be sitting at the exit door of an airplane (9H rules long distance travel) in the sky. Much of his lyrics are diving into philosophical (Sagittarius rules 9H) questions and the listener can tell it’s coming from a longing desire ex the song Aquarium:
I'm just trying to make it all make sense
As you hypothesize on how to monetize, take advantage of
All the time we all behind, get lost in this Aquarium
America, the standard of vanity when the camera's up
We become celebrities, distract from the hysteria
Confessions that I have and curiosity about life and death
Most of us will never understand it, we just like the quest
Read about the meaning of dreaming and all its messages
Sedatives that take me to God, witness his fetishes
We all in search for substance, that gives you pain and numbness
The rapper is also known for singing about topics that some may find taboo (Pluto in Scorpio), like death, suicide, addiction, sex, loss, the meaning of life and so much more. The trine to Moon in Cancer show his vulnerability to discussing these topics.
In his 12H sits his Saturn in Aquarius @ 8° where the native is faced with challenges dealing self-control and responsibilities. Although in modern astrology, Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, the rule breaking rebel. In traditional astrology, it’s ruled by Saturn, which is where the discipline and their sense of duty to help the collective comes from. Mac Miller takes life seriously, and thinks deeply about the cycles of life, especially endings.
Oftentimes tormented by his thoughts and feelings about the society around him. He feels as if he has to connect people, and help people from his inner/deep thoughts (Saturn in Aquarius 12H). Almost like he has the world on his shoulders causing external challenges (Saturn sesqui Kronos), and a responsibility to the people. The inner challenge comes from the semi-square with Venus in Sagittarius @ 22°. While his Venus likes and enjoys freedom, it can sometimes be irresponsible and pleasure seeking, but also lust for power and status (Venus in his 10H), which creates an internal conflict (semi-square to Saturn) for him. That internal conflict is the responsibility to the collective vs individual comfort and pleasure. In lyrics, Miller has discussed ways his celebrity status (10H rules careers/reputation) has changed him. In the song titled Ignorant, Miller sings about the materials (Venus) he’s been able to acquire with his money he amassed juxtaposed with his song titled Self-Care, where he sings about crashing an expensive car he bought and that he needs to be saved from himself. Additionally, in the song All That ft Bun B, Mac and Bun B rap about how everything he does (being a rapper) is deeper than being a celebrity, with status, fame, money or girls.
