This Johnny Depp horoscope analysis looks at two areas of his chart to help explain his tumultuous relationship with Amber Heard and why he is involved in yet another scandal.
Transits to the Johnny Depp astrology chart are then used to explain the massive peak in interest in the court case when Johnny took the stand in the last week of April 2022. It coincided with an alignment of two planets in exactly the same position as when he was born. This rare occurrence will be repeated in early June 2022.
Johnny Depp Astrology Chart
The Johnny Depp horoscope below shows too many tight aspects to mention in one post. So I have selected two main areas to investigate. The Ascendant trine Jupiter and square Neptune explains his popularity but also the drugs, misunderstandings, and scandals.
The other really interesting feature is Mercury and Venus square Saturn. It explains his struggle with mental health and also his relationship problems. The alignment of current planets in the same position as Johnny’s natal planets referred to earlier involves Mercury square Saturn.
Johnny Depp Horoscope
Ascendant
The Ascendant is the most individual and defining element in a chart. As the physical manifestation of the soul, it rules physical appearance and overall health. The Ascendant also governs how you present yourself to the world and how other people first see you. But it can also function as a shield or mask to guard your real nature.
Ascendant conjunct fixed star Acubens (0°40′): Acubens gives activity, malevolence, poison, scandal, slander, lying and theft. It conveys an unbalanced and jumpy nature that can sometimes make for an unsettled mentality and helplessness.
Jupiter trine Ascendant (1°32′) makes Johnny Depp a generous, supportive, and enthusiastic person. With physical good looks, charm, and engaging personality, he likes to inspire and entertain others while making them feel happy and comfortable.
Johnny may appear polite, well-mannered, humble, poetic, and even humorous but this can mask his more ambitious, adventurous, and zealous nature. He wants to succeed in life and may aspire to fame and fortune. It is through close one-to-one relationships that he reaches his full potential. Partners can have a big influence on his growth and future prospects.
More than any other traditionally beneficial natal aspect, Jupiter trine Ascendant can have a very sinister manifestation because of the Jupiter tendency to amplify and exaggerate. Things can easily spiral out of control. And this is made more likely in the Johnny Depp horoscope with his malevolent rising star Acubens, and Neptune square Ascendant.
Greed, selfishness, gambling, addiction, and physical or mental health problems can turn this otherwise fortunate aspect into a very destructive influence. Fame or notoriety is possible. While there are many famous entertainers, poets, leaders, and even astrologers with this aspect, there is also an over-representation of psychopaths and serial killers.
Jupiter conjunct fixed star Alpheratz (0°11′): Philosophical or religious mind, benefits from professional men, ecclesiastical honor and dignity, favorable for gain. Can count on becoming well known in public and popular with the masses.
In general, Alpheratz gives independence, freedom, love, riches, honor, a keen intellect, and a harmonious nature which makes for popularity.
Neptune square Ascendant (0°58′) causes Johnny confusion and a long personal struggle with his identity. In turn, this can cause misperceptions and a lack of trust in your close relationships. His relationship with his parents may have been tense because of this.
Extreme sensitivity to verbal and especially nonverbal communication can cause confusion. Subconscious signals like facial expressions, body language, and even thoughts and feelings are often more important than words are for communicating. This aspect causes messages to get jumbled up and this works both ways.
Misunderstanding, suspicion, fear, gossip, drugs, treachery, lying, and slander can ruin his close relationships and make it harder to connect to people at an emotional or deeper level. The association of the rising star Acubens with poison, scandal, slander, and lying increases the danger of these things.
Johnny may use others as a mirror to judge himself. But his own lack of clarity or embarrassment about his identity is outwardly noticeable. So using how others perceive him to understand himself can further distort and weaken his self-image. This is especially so if a person perceives his confusion as dishonesty or suspicion. Johnny may end up feeling unworthy of kindness or companionship, and therefore sacrifice his individuality just to be with someone. This is potentially dangerous and could end up in abuse or violence.
Neptune conjunct fixed star Zubenelgenubi (1°09′): Morose, melancholy, isolated, shrewd, cunning, evil use of occult powers and of poisons or drugs, cynical, dangerous, broods over some secret, peculiar death, often suicide.
In general, Zubenelgenubi causes malevolence, obstruction, an unforgiving character, violence, disease, lying, crime, disgrace, the danger of poison, and confiscation of possessions during times of war.
Zubenelgenubi also gives an immortal name, however, this comes about more by tragic circumstances than by well-noted success. Well aspected it gives the courage to fight for right. But square Ascendant, as it is in the Johnny Depp astrology chart, justice may well take a back seat to vengeance. Such a person does well not to get into any kind of job where he can use his power, for surely he will himself live to regret it in public dishonor or worse. It frequently shows up ill-aspected in many unfortunate situations, from domestic strife and miscarriages of justice to psychopathic killings that started out in the guise of love.
Jupiter quincunx Neptune (0°33′) gives a vivid dream life and imagination. It makes Johnny Depp an idealistic and hopeful person but he can be too trusting and unrealistic. The imbalance represented by the quincunx can be seen as his dreams versus his reality. The more faith he places in his dreams, the further from reality they get. In a similar fashion, the more trusting he is of a person or a belief system, the more likely it is that he will be sadly disappointed once the karmic balance beam tips the other way.
It may seem like he never learns his lessons because he repeatedly falls into the same traps of self-delusion or over-optimism. Yet he needs to continually test the limits to gain the most from this aspect. Johnny does need to take risks and have a certain amount of trust and faith. The world needs his inspiration and imagination. The karmic lesson of this aspect is for Johnny to know his limits.
With age and experience, he can find a safe range to work within that produces good results without loss and disappointment. A certain amount of fantasy, celebrity, magic, religion, and even drugs may be required to maintain a balanced life. But too much or too little of these things can cause his undoing. However, just the right amount in just the right proportions can lead to brilliance and genius.
Mercury and Venus square Saturn
Fixed star Algol conjunct Mercury (0°21′) and Venus (0°26′): Algol is one of the most unfortunate stars used in astrology. It is associated with danger, misfortune, violence, decapitation, hanging, electrocution, and mob violence. Algol also gives very distinctive facial features and hair. There may be a striking beard or glorious long hair. The teeth, nose or ears may also be striking in some way, either extremely beautiful, large or deformed.
In primitive natives, it gives a mean mind with an inclination to brutality and violence. However, “high spiritual rays” are emanating from Algol also, but only those human beings can receive them who have already reached high spiritual development. Even then, there will be difficulties and obstacles in their way, and they have to use much energy to overcome these handicaps. If their endeavors fail, strong counter forces and enmities will be present.
Amber Heard has Venus conjunct Algol. Venus conjunct Venus in the Amber Heard – Johnny Depp astrology synastry explains why they were so attracted to each other. And Algol explains the violence in the relationship.
Saturn conjunct fixed star Deneb Algedi (0°03′): Great power over animals and poisonous reptiles, indifferent to study, knowledge of many secrets of nature, feared, unpleasant appearance and life, bad for marriage, death of or separation from parents in youth, secluded end of life.
In general, Deneb Algedi is said to cause beneficence and destructiveness, sorrow and happiness, and life and death.
Saturn conjunct fixed star Sadalsuud (0°11′): Sharp, cunning, dishonest, immoral, cold, unsympathetic, hard-hearted, disgraces an honorable father, hypnotic influence over the opposite sex, many intrigues wrecking homes, death through female’s revenge.
In general, Sadalsuud is said to cause trouble and disgrace, but some astrologers say it brings great honor and riches. It is important that any good fortune is not abused. Gamblers especially should beware of taking foolhardy chances when planets in transit or progression on their horoscopes are aspecting it by squares, oppositions, and the like.
Mercury conjunct Venus (0°48′) makes Johnny a lovable, handsome, neat, refined, idealistic, and courteous person. He may have a tendency to be passive and submissive but this is a means by which he tries to achieve peace in his life.
This aspect brings intelligence, a quick mind, and psychic ability. It gives Johnny the ability to communicate things in a loving way. This is often helped by a melodic, poetic, and relaxing voice. But the mental and relationship skills of this aspect are hampered by the Saturn square and the unhelpful fixed stars in the Johhny Depp horoscope.
Mercury square Saturn (2°12′) has been associated with lying, verbal abuse, theft, scandal, and slander. But it can also give a subtle, studious, keen, and profound mind, with an interest in occult or serious subjects.
Negative thinking can often be exacerbated by having to deal with too much responsibility all at once or suffering through painful hardships, separations, and loss. These things, plus isolation, loneliness, and insecurity, can often lead to depression.
Until Johnny masters this aspect, he could be giving off insecure and fearful energy, picked up by others. Any resentment makes his aura darker, and can potentially lead to nastiness.
Venus square Saturn (3°00′) makes it harder to find love and happiness. It has been associated with laziness, immorality, shamelessness, bad habits, perverted tastes, meanness, seduction, and sorrows in love.
Feelings of rejection, isolation, and loneliness can start at an early age. How Johnny deals with this throughout life depends greatly on how much love he received from his parents. If he was subject to criticism or abuse, this aspect is harsher in adulthood, leading to bouts of depression.
Transits to Johnny Depp Horoscope
The list below shows the most important transits to the Johnny Depp astrology chart. The precession correction value of 0°49′ has been added to the natal positions. Times and dates are set for New York time.
- Apr 24, 2022 – Saturn conjunct Saturn (1 of 3)
- Apr 26, 2022 – Mercury conjunct Mercury (1 of 3)
- May 10, 2022 – Mercury Retrograde
- May 16, 2022 – Lunar Eclipse opposite Mercury (0°49′) square Saturn (1°24′)
- June 02, 2022, 09:47 am – Mercury Rx conjunct Mercury (2 of 3)
- June 03, 2022, 04:00 am – Mercury Direct
- June 03, 2022, 10:10 pm – Mercury conjunct Mercury (3 of 3)
- June 04, 2022, 05:46 pm – Saturn Retrograde
- July 16, 2022 – Saturn Rx conjunct Saturn (2 of 3)
- Jan 14, 2023 – Saturn conjunct Saturn (3 of 3)
The trial in Depp’s defamation case against Heard began on April 11, 2022, in Fairfax, Virginia. Johnny Depp took the stand from April 19 to 23.
This coincided with the first of the two alignments of Mercury square Saturn in the same position as the Johnny Depp astrology chart. This first one around April 25 also coincided with an unprecedented amount of social media activity, vastly in favor of Johnny Depp:
BuzzFeed News reported, that between April 25 and April 29, 2022, there were 1,667 posts uploaded to Facebook using the hashtag #JusticeForJohnnyDepp, with over 7 million total interactions, i.e. likes and shares between them. Meanwhile, Heard comparatively only had 16 posts in support, with 10,415 interactions. Additionally, on TikTok, videos tagged with #JusticeForAmberHeard have over 21 million combined views, while videos tagged with #JusticeForJohnnyDepp have over 5 billion combined views as of April 29. [1]
Data collected by Newswhip from April 4 to May 16, 2022 indicated that news articles about the trial had generated more social media interactions per article in the United States compared all other significant news topics, including the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on abortion, the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, inflation, or Elon Musk.[2]
Closing arguments are expected to be held on May 27. A jury will then deliberate.
The second and final alignment of Mercury square Saturn with the natal positions in the Johnny Depp horoscope on June 3 is highlighted in the list above. It is also shown in the bi-wheel horoscope below.
Johnny Depp Astrology June 3, 2022
Mercury is stationary direct on June 3 at 26°05′ Taurus. Saturn is stationary retrograde on June 4 at 25°15′ Aquarius. This means Mercury does not exactly square Saturn. But the aspect stays within a 1°30′ orb from May 29 to June 7.
This second alignment is probably more significant than the first one. Even though Mercury square Saturn is not exact, the fact that both planets are stationary, and it coincides so exactly with Depps Mercury return makes it extremely powerful and karmic in nature.
This type of replication of natal aspects with transiting aspects was a major tool for prediction used by ancient astrologers. As I said in the Saturn retrograde post, Mercury direct square Saturn retrograde means there will be a price to pay for previous decisions, lies, and nasty words that hurt other people.
I am struggling to understand how the first alignment of such a difficult aspect as Mercury square Saturn on nasty fixed stars coincided with the overwhelming public support for Johnny Depp. Unfortunately, there is no time of birth available for Amber Heard. Public opinion suggests the verdict will favor Johhny Depp but only time will tell.
