It’s in the stars... he’ll be a hard-working showman

THE new prince is born under the sign of Taurus, represented by the ox and ruled by the planet Venus – and shares his star sign with his great grandmother the Queen, who was born on April 21, 1926.

There will be aspects of his personality that will mimic the ox’s beast-of-burden traits. Taureans are blessed with an unbeatable combination of a strong work ethic, determination and practicality, intertwined with art, beauty, and a nature that is hungry for love.

On the surface it will seem that he does not really want attention – that his performance of public duties is through birthright and loyalty only. But deep down, he will love the limelight and glamour of being a royal.

There are two other important parts of his star sign as well: The first is the part of the zodiac where the moon fell when he was born. This ‘moon sign’ can be a good indicator of emotional and physical nature.

The new prince’s moon was in Leo and points to a need for a very particular kind of high-grade attention. He will want to know that he has deserved it, earned it, and that any praise he gains is hard-won.

That’s a tough ask for a royal child. This will be a key theme of his life: How to define and carve out a role where the credit is merited, not just given.

The other important part of his chart is the rising sign (or ‘ascendant’) – the sign that was rising over the Eastern horizon at 11.01am, the moment he was born – Cancer in his case.

With Cancer ascendant, he will ooze charm and come across as caring, warm, compassionate and big-hearted. The other sides of this Cancer aspect to his personality are aptly typified by the sign’s symbol: The crab. He will have pincers – and a hard shell!

Living in the public eye, he will require a thicker skin than most. But these attributes will be defensive weapons rather than means of attack.

Those who receive his protection will appreciate the safety and comfort he provides; and they will happily tolerate an odd pinch of grumpiness during any occasional royal tantrum.

So what of the other lesser aspects of his sign?

He has Mercury tensely aligned with Saturn, so he will crave to be taken seriously. An innate desire to stand his ground on key issues might reveal itself as stubbornness. But the kinder way to say that would be ‘strong willed and resolute’.

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of his horoscope is the fact that Mars and Pluto are aligned deep in his chart.

Although this doesn’t necessarily determine that he’ll continue to throw toys from his pram in later life, it does point to passion and power!

But most of all, it marks him out as a bit of a dark horse. If there’s a wild side, he’ll want to walk on it. It speaks to his ability to live close to, but just on the right side of, the edge. With Venus, his ruling planet, and Jupiter and Neptune aligned harmoniously in the sky, together with the attributes of Cancer rising, we also cannot ignore the sensitivity of his soul, a character inherited from Cancerian Princess Diana perhaps, his paternal grandmother.

Maybe this is the ace up his sleeve, one that will allow him to make a royal flush of the cards he’s been dealt.

It’s this sensitivity that will let him know when he can push his luck. It is a natural gift, but he must learn how to use it well.

That will be the key to unlocking a life full of positive potential for the new little prince.