As we come to terms with the sudden and shocking death of Liam Payne, I thought I would re-publish the astrological profile I did of him 10 years ago.
Liam has his Sun in Virgo conjunct Mercury, and his Moon in Aquarius making him an excellent communicator: sensible, tactful and diplomatic. He knows what to say, and how and when to say it. His aptitude with words - speaking, writing, and of course singing - is outstanding and he will be able to use this natural ability to inspire and influence others. With two personal planets in Virgo he is very conscientious and also very modest. There is also an indication in his chart of lack of self-esteem which probably stems from his early years. Efficient, with great attention to detail, he knows how to turn an idea into something practical and useful. With the Sun and Mercury in the 10th sector of his birth chart, he takes his professional reputation extremely seriously. Destined to have a public career which would put him in the spotlight, he was born to perform. Further down the line he is very likely to become involved in humanitarian campaigns or politics, but he is only 21, so that's a long way off at the moment.
The Ascendant (the most important and most personal point) in Liam's natal chart is in Scorpio - the sign of intense feelings and deep emotions. Extreme issues are associated with this sign, such as: wealth, power and death. I wouldn't be surprised if Liam was born just before, or just after, a death in his family. Life and death situations are more common with this sign than any other.
People with Scorpio prominent in their charts are passionate about all sorts of things. Their reactions are intense and they provoke powerful reactions in other people too - i.e. obsession and jealousy. Strong-willed and powerful in a quiet, understated sort of way, Liam is a force to be reckoned with. He will know instinctively what's going on in someone's mind, almost to the point of 'seeing' their thoughts. He will be able to read their emotions, and no-one will be able to hide their true motivations from him. Trusting other people won't come easy to Liam, especially as he needs to protect his privacy, but when he does, he will be extremely loyal and devoted. However, if they let him down he will find it very hard to forgive, and impossible to forget.
With his Moon in the sign of Aquarius and in an opposition aspect to Venus in his birth chart, Liam has great charm and exceptional social skills. Being fair-minded, he's a natural mediator and peacemaker. Co-operation is very important to him - he can't stand aggravation. He is very supportive and is well-respected by those close to him. Venus in the sign of Leo gives him artistic creativity. Venus in the 9th sector of his chart shows that Liam has a love of travel and adventure. Foreign places, people and culture hold a great attraction for him.
Mars in Libra, in sector eleven of his birth chart, and in conjunction with Jupiter, shows that Liam has amazing physical energy and a competitive spirit. With a positive attitude, he needs to be busy otherwise he'll feel restless. He's got a strong sense of justice and isn't scared to stand up to people in authority. Working as part of a team or close partnership, is important to him and he will make the effort to maintain harmony within a group.
Uranus and Neptune are situated in the 3rd sector of Liam's natal chart revealing that he is an independent thinker with innovative ideas. His has an original, inventive mind, and he may be prone to sudden, intuitive insights, often being able to see solutions to problems long before anyone else. It's likely that he finds it hard to 'shut down' at the end of the day - this planetary position tends to produce constant mental acrobatics, keeping the brain in a very active state even during sleep. Inspiration, however, will flow easily to Liam, and he has a heightened sense of imagination.
With Pluto in sector one of his natal chart, Liam has the potential to reach out and powerfully influence the world at large. He has a very strong, magnetic personality - even if he doesn't realise it yet. In a square aspect to Saturn, Pluto in this position indicates suppressed pain - both physical and emotional - and a tremendous ability to overcome hardship. He has remarkable powers of endurance. Like the phoenix rising from the flames, he is a survivor, always emerging stronger than before. Dedicated and determined, Liam's status and success will continue to increase, reaching new heights."
