Oprah Winfrey has caused an upset by relating an uncalled for story that showed the late Whitney Houston in a bad light (and herself with halo polished) which has prompted the Houston family to respond with a denial. Evidently she fell on stage, due to bad lighting according to those close and not because she was high on drugs as Oprah claimed. Whichever – the question remains as to why it was an appropriate story to dredge up at the Cannes Lions Festival. Oprah further said she urged audience members at the time not to release photos or footage of the incident because she feared it would severely damage Houston’s reputation.
Whitney Houston, one of the best-selling artists of all time, died in 2012 at age 48.
Oprah, 29 January 1954 4.30am (from memory) with a well charted story from an abusive and poor childhood to become a billionaire, is best known for her tabloid talk show which ran for 25 years until 2011. Oddly she is known for going lightly on celebrity friend guests so why she decided to drop this bombshell isn’t clear.
She has a Sun, Venus and Mercury in Aquarius in her financial 2nd house so money will be a driving force for her; and lucky with it since they trine Jupiter. Her Sun Venus also squares Saturn in obsessively determined Scorpio; her not-great-with-relationships 7th house Uranus is trine a can-be-vengeful Mars in Scorpio, sextiling creative and helpful Neptune in her career 10th house. A Sagittarius Moon on the cusp of her 12th is sextile her Sun Venus so she can be sugary sweet but tends to hide her feelings. What is most noticeable is her influential 8th house Pluto in a hard-driving, can-be-ruthless square to Mars.
She has a do-or-die determination which has got her to the top but it will have its downsides in less than wonderful personality quirks.
Her Progressed Venus is exactly opposition her Saturn now for a hint of unpopularity; with her Progressed Mars and SA MC conjunct her Ascendant for a prominent argument.
She will be running into a major fork in her life’s road come 2028/29 as her Solar Arc Pluto square SA Mars hard aspect her Sun Venu square Saturn. When two major configurations collide by Solar Arc it usually produces a life-changing crisis extending over two or three years depending on the planets involved.
Whitney Houston, 9 August 1963 8.55pm Newark Heights, NJ, had an entertaining Sun Venus in Leo in a downbeat opposition to Saturn square an other-worldly, creative 8th house Neptune. The opposite to Oprah’s hard driving personality.
Their relationship chart hints at a superficial friendliness with a composite Sun Venus opposition Jupiter. But a composite Sun square Uranus and an aggravated Saturn trine Pluto sextile Mars Neptune points to an ego-clash (or envy) as well an undercurrent of annoyance and exasperation.
Oh dear, seems careless and insensitive on Oprah’s part to bring this up from the past, whether she was being bluntly honest or thoughtlessly oversharing. Methinks T Jupiter in late Cancer may be a prompt in her chart, ruling her Sagittarius Moon and now inconjunct her 29 Sagittarius ASC.
Also interesting that this incident comes so close to the Mercury Stationary Retrograde at 26 Cancer squaring Oprah’s natal 10th House Neptune, potentially spotlighting public vulnerability or misunderstanding related to her communication. Perhaps the retrograde will mark a period for her to rethink/repair her comment.
Who knows why now, but you had noted her can-be-vengeful Mars in Scorpio – which her unsolicited statement certainly sounds like; I can’t help seeing their opposing Venuses as being a potential source of friction.
Since I have also have Venus in Leo like Whitney (plus the ruler of my ASC in Leo), I have often noticed that other women who have certain Aquarian & Scorpio placements seem to like making digs at whatever they see as my leonine attributes, even though I am a generally humble Virgo, and I hadn’t said or done a thing against them. This feels similarly petty and unwarranted.
Men on the other hand don’t seem to mind or care 😉
Oppositions tend to react to the shadow side of the personality, often representing an objective view (especially in Aquarius).
It acts as a mirror , exposing venus in Leo insecurities e.g. excessive need for external validation and praise which Aqua Sun (ego) probably finds distasteful.
Opposition dynamic tests what they see as inauthentic (e.g. performative expressions which don’t appear genuine). Ditto Mars in Scorpio. Totally see why they clashed.
2 women 🙂 , share your bewilderment …confusing state for reactions…sadly, leo n virgo r not good at snapping in response ..I lose to my mom always n then it sticks with me n by the time I get the reply, she has a new one 🙁
She will be running into a major fork in her life’s road come 2028/29 as her Solar Arc Pluto square SA Mars hard aspect her Sun Venu square Saturn.
Will this be health, career, 7th house?? Where will this manifest?
Oprah’s Single Digit number was 31….which reduces to 3 plus 1 = 4.
Oprah’s Double Digit number was 49….which reduces to 4 plus 9 = 13 = 1 plus 3 = 4.
In all we have 4 numbers, namely….31, 49, 4, 4.
Add 31 plus 49 gives 80 years….1954 plus 80 = 2034, now subtract each of
the 2 reduced numbers from 2034….2034 minus 4, then minus 4 = 2026.
Why is the year 2026 significant?……this is the year of her current scandat over
the famous singer.nebtuibed,
From the previous post we calculated that Oprah’s Double Digit Number added to 49.
Let us reduce this number 49….4 plus 9 = 13. Why would this be a significant age?
At the age of 13, Oprah Winfrey experienced a traumatic event that would have a lasting impact on her life. She was raped by a family friend, Joe Louis LeRoy, who was 22 years older than her. This abuse began when she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and continued for several years, leaving her with deep emotional scars. Oprah has publicly spoken about the trauma, calling it a “wound that never fully healed,” and has used her platform to raise awareness about abuse and support survivors. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience and the ability to turn adversity into opportunity.
I wouldn’t trust a 29 which is 11 n finally 2..moon, teary and eloping nature and lying one of moon…hiding self reality of full during new and staying half hidden till full moon…
Moon as per hinduism has 27 wives called nakshatras which gives temperament to the chart holder. Moon eloped to get married and is flirtatious, again hiding intentions beneath the flattery..
She certainly always seemed to me one who encashes tears…since real victims never speak up as the recounting brings back the trauma they all life,try to ignore to live.
Oh dear. I’m a 11, 2 and moon. It’s true i cry easily. But I’m hopeless at flirting.
Oprah has one Double Digit in her birth date of 29 Jan 1954, that double digit is 29.
29 plus 1 plus 1 plus 9 plus 5 plus 4 = 49. Add 49 to 1954 gives 2003.
The year 2003 was significant for Oprah Winfrey as she became the first African American woman to reach billionaire status. This achievement marked a pivotal moment in her career and personal life, showcasing her success and influence in the media industry. Winfrey’s ascent to billionaire status was a testament to her hard work, resilience, and the power of her media empire
Birth Numbers Identify Potentially Significant Years In Life. Her DOB 29 Jan 1954.
2 plus 9 plus 1 plus 1 plus 9 plus 5 plus 4 = 31. At age 31 takes us the year 1985.
Why would this age be significant in her life?
In 1985, Oprah Winfrey made a significant impact in the entertainment industry with her role in The Color Purple, directed by Steven Spielberg. Her performance as Sofia earned her an Oscar nomination and became a defining moment in her career. Winfrey’s portrayal of Celie Harris Johnson, an African-American woman struggling with oppression and abuse, was both powerful and transformative. The film, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, followed the story of Celie’s journey to self-empowerment and resilience. Winfrey’s role in the film not only showcased her acting skills but also her ability to connect with audiences on a profound level, making her a household name and setting the stage for her future success in television and film.
Her BML in Libra suggests the one-on-one interview format she uses with great success.
BML creates a Grand Trine in Air signs, with its trine to 2nd House Venus, Sun, and
Mercury in Aquarius, indicating her wealth, and Jupiter in Gemini, in the 6th House.
Her backkground of personal health and weight issues, gives her a special interes in
healing that she shares with others. The ninth House position of BML is also demonstrated in her African philanthropic activities, magazine publication and book club.
She has also been involved in movies.