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Stephen Hawking

Theoretical Physicist

Stephen Hawking was an English theoretical physicist known for research on black holes, cosmology, and the communication of science.

  • Hawking radiation
  • Singularity theorems
  • A Brief History of Time
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A seven-ring visual summary of Stephen Hawking's calculated planetary layers. The complete values appear in the structured list below.
Born
Birthplace
Oxford, England
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Time in This Dataset
Not used in this dataset
Data Status
Published date, time not used

01 / Documented

Public Life & Birth Record

This section reports public context and the exact inputs stored for this profile. It makes no astrological claim.

Why Stephen Hawking Is Known

Stephen Hawking was an English theoretical physicist known for research on black holes, cosmology, and the communication of science.

Selected Reference Points

  • Hawking radiation
  • Singularity theorems
  • A Brief History of Time

BIRTH INPUT / CALCULATION ELIGIBLE

Date
8 January 1942
Time
Not used in this dataset
Place
Oxford, England
Coordinates
51.7519°, -1.2578°
Published date, time not used

Astro-Databank gives an X rating and says the time is unknown. Multiple rectified times are listed, so none should be selected.

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02 / Calculated

Seven Placements at a Glance

The values below come from the displayed birth inputs. They are calculations, not biographical evidence.

Opening Layer / Sun

Capricorn The individual

Repeated Sign

Capricorn 2 of 7 placements

Leading Element

Earth 4 of 7 placements

Deepest Layer / Saturn

Taurus Maternal 4th great-grandmother

CALCULATION NOTE

This Is a Date-Level Reading

No birth time is used. Horospire calculates the day-level positions and does not claim an Ascendant. The Moon is the time-sensitive layer, especially when its label spans a sign boundary.

03 / Interpreted

Seven Symbolic Layers

Each line combines a calculated placement with Horospire's modern maternal-line vocabulary. It does not describe verified family history and does not explain Stephen Hawking's life.

1st / 01

Sun / The individual

Sun in Capricorn

Earth Cardinal

This layer pairs the individual with Capricorn. In Horospire's symbolic vocabulary, Capricorn points to structure, responsibility, and endurance.

2nd / 02

Moon / Mother

Moon in Virgo/Libra

Earth Mutable

This layer pairs mother with Virgo/Libra. In Horospire's symbolic vocabulary, Virgo points to discernment, service, and careful refinement.

Time note: the Moon moves quickly, so a missing hour reduces precision. A split sign label keeps that uncertainty visible.

3rd / 03

Mercury / Maternal grandmother

Mercury in Capricorn

Earth Cardinal

This layer pairs maternal grandmother with Capricorn. In Horospire's symbolic vocabulary, Capricorn points to structure, responsibility, and endurance.

4th / 04

Venus / Maternal great-grandmother

Venus in Aquarius

Air Fixed

This layer pairs maternal great-grandmother with Aquarius. In Horospire's symbolic vocabulary, Aquarius points to independence, systems thinking, and future focus.

5th / 05

Mars / Maternal great-great-grandmother

Mars in Aries

Fire Cardinal

This layer pairs maternal great-great-grandmother with Aries. In Horospire's symbolic vocabulary, Aries points to initiative, courage, and direct action.

6th / 06

Jupiter / Maternal 3rd great-grandmother

Jupiter in Gemini

Air Mutable

This layer pairs maternal 3rd great-grandmother with Gemini. In Horospire's symbolic vocabulary, Gemini points to curiosity, exchange, and adaptability.

7th / 07

Saturn / Maternal 4th great-grandmother

Saturn in Taurus

Earth Fixed

This layer pairs maternal 4th great-grandmother with Taurus. In Horospire's symbolic vocabulary, Taurus points to steadiness, craft, and material continuity.

04 / Sources & Limits

Verify the Record

External links open the source record or a broader authority page. Horospire's interpretation remains separate from those sources.

  1. 01

    Wikipedia Biography

    Life, work, and published birth details

    Open
  2. 02

    Wikidata Entity Record

    Structured identifiers and authority links

    Open
  3. 03

    Birth Data Source Note

    Astro-Databank gives an X rating and says the time is unknown. Multiple rectified times are listed, so none should be selected.

    Open
  4. 04

    Horospire Method

    The seven-generation mapping, calculation scope, and interpretive limits.

    Open

Questions

About This Profile

How precise is Stephen Hawking's birth data on this page?
Astro-Databank gives an X rating and says the time is unknown. Multiple rectified times are listed, so none should be selected.
What is calculated and what is interpreted?
The seven planet-to-sign placements are calculated from the displayed birth inputs. Horospire then applies its own modern maternal-line framework as a symbolic interpretation. The interpretation is not a verified fact about Stephen Hawking's family or life.
Does this reading explain Stephen Hawking's achievements or experiences?
No. The biography establishes public context, while the chart is a separate symbolic reading. It does not explain ability, personality, health, suffering, relationships, or historical events.
Where can I read more about Stephen Hawking?
Use the visible Wikipedia and Wikidata links in the Sources and Limits section. When this dataset includes a timed source, that record is linked there as well.

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