Michael Jackson's a view of astrology

August 29 would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday, yet his tragic death prevented that from happening. The young performer was crowned the King of Pop and later became a living legend who was both talented and troubled. He experienced the greatest fame and fortune, but compulsiveness and insecurity tormented him for most of his life.Jackson's death on June 25, 2009 from a lethal dose of an anesthetic, sent shock waves around the world. At age 50, Jackson was on the verge of a spectacular comeback. How could this have happened? What cosmic warning signs could have foretold this tragedy? Let's take a look at Jackson's astrology chart to discover the truth behind the man in the mirror.Power, obsession and extremism are the domain of Pluto. Born on August 29, 1958, Jackson had Sun conjunct Pluto in Virgo, the sign of work and health. Pluto intensifies and complicates whatever it touches, like the Virgo influence in Jackson's chart. You could see it in his superb work ethic. From an early age, he was focused and disciplined. The creativity of the Sun fueled his power. Typical of Pluto, however, this influence was both a blessing and a curse. Jackson was obsessed with his health and his appearance, to the point of undergoing multiple surgeries to change the way he looked. Just before his death, he used a combination of sedatives to battle insomnia. Adding in propofol, a powerful anesthetic generally used only in hospitals, created the combination that ultimately killed him.
What's more, Moon in fantasy-prone Pisces made Jackson susceptible to drug abuse, and hypersensitive to outside influences. He felt that living in a fantasy world (that is, Neverland Ranch) would keep him safe from criticism. Additionally, a Moon-Saturn square presaged a harsh childhood. Jackson had said that his father was an abusive, terrifying figure in his life. The need to escape from this cruelty through music, drugs and fantasy was irresistible.
An afflicted Moon in Pisces also muddied his relationships with women. Emotionally, Jackson was sympathetic, illusive and needy. His marriage to Lisa Marie Presley in 1994 lasted less than two years. Obviously affected by his vulnerability, she reportedly wanted to rescue him during his trial over molestation charges (of which he was acquitted). Then in 1996, he married Deborah Rowe, a dermatology nurse who had treated him for vitiligo, a skin pigmentation disorder. This marriage lasted three years, and produced two children. It's interesting that she was a healer - another rescuer, in a sense - which would have appealed to the compassionate (or helpless) nature of Jackson's Moon in Pisces.But fantasy ultimately prevailed over real-life relationships. Jackson got most of the validation he craved from his fans. For the King of Pop, the stage was his kingdom. He thrived in front of an audience, and it was evident in every pose he struck and every song he sang. Of course, part of his drive for fame came from Mercury, Venus and Uranus in Leo, the sign of the entertainer. And entertaining was what Jackson did best. Venus conjunct Uranus made him an electrifying, innovative performer. This influence also gave him, indeed, a Peter Pan-like quality. Did Jackson ever truly grow up? He was childlike to the end. So what was happening in the stars at the time of his death? One thing's for certain - he was under tremendous strain from Saturn, the planet of work and discipline. Saturn had been afflicting his natal Moon and Saturn since fall of 2008. It undoubtedly triggered his need for validation. Earlier that year, he announced he was planning to perform ten concerts in London over the summer. In true Virgo fashion, he spent long hours rehearsing, determined to perfect his performance.Additionally, Neptune opposing his Mercury clouded his judgment about his insomnia. It also added to his need to escape - and what better way to escape than by going to sleep? The strain of rehearsing probably kept him too wired to relax. In a strange foretelling, he called the upcoming shows his "final curtain call." Unfortunately, the curtain closed on his life all too soon. Still, the soul of Michael Jackson lives on in his music, for all to enjoy.