Celebrity Deaths: Nick Adenhart

Nicholas James Adenhart (22) was an American right-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.  A graduate of Williamsport High School, Adenhart was highly touted as a high school prospect until an injury in his final game required Tommy John surgery. He was drafted by the Angels in the 14th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft, and began playing in their minor league system after the surgery was a success. He spent three full years in the minor leagues before making his major league debut on May 1, 2008. After appearing in three games, Adenhart spent the rest of 2008 in the minor leagues developing his skills, and in 2009 he earned a spot in the Angels' starting rotation.

Just after pitching his first start of 2009, Adenhart was killed in a car accident by a drunk driver. Both the Angels and the Salt Lake Bees, for whom Adenhart played for in 2008, suspended their next games. There were many tributes to him over the course of the season, including his former teammates spraying champagne and beer on one of his jerseys after they clinched the 2009 American League West division championship.

Astrology -  Nick was born with the Sun in Virgo square Saturn, which shows someone who tries hard to prove himself. He was born with Mars conjunct Neptune in Capricorn. Mars rules sport, and Neptune rules glamour, and dreams about winning (Mars). Mars rules speed, action, direction and Neptune rules illusion, fogginess, passivity and confusion. It also rules sensitivity and imagination. Mars - Neptune may symbolize becoming the victim of other peoples aggression and violence and taking nebulous actions, and it is considered a passive/aggressive aspect.

The transits at the time of his death, show a constructive use of energy and achieving sporting goals at this time (Transiting Saturn trine natal Mars), this is when he earned his spot in the Angels. Some people assume leadership roles at this time and energy is often constructively used. T. Saturn opposite Jupiter shows career (Saturn) opportunity (Jupiter), but the transit is not always positive and can bring some difficulties around believing and having faith in oneself /others. Transiting Uranus conjuncts Jupiter in Pisces, and brings plenty of possibilities and opportunities that seem to fall in his lap. However, it triggered the natal Jupiter square Uranus in mutable signs, and reflects lack of judgement and unpredictable events. A restlessness in his nature and rebelliousness, and luck changing dramatically.

Transiting Uranus, is a planet frequently involved in accidents and it squares natal Uranus, this is a generational movement, and the younger generation with this transit are in a phase of freedom, independence and rebellion. Transiting Neptune opposed his Sun, and this aspect has occurred in the last three deaths I have looked at. The life direction can become cloudy and lost, and it may represent a glamorized self-image and yearning (Neptune) to be someone special (Sun). Transiting Pluto trined his natal Sun showing self-empowerment now, probably due to his new spot in sport. The most difficult configuration shows transiting Pluto (crisis, death, trauma,) conjunct his natal Mars-Neptune, describing his death (Pluto) by drunk (Neptune) driving (Mars). Another sad loss of a young life on the brink of a new career.

Jade Goody

Jade Goody has been on British television since she first appeared on Big Brother. The show which made her a public figure. Jade was ridiculed by the media because of her ignorance regarding general knowledge, she also cavorted naked in the big brother house, and was accused of backstabbing, bullying, and bad behavior. Jade used poor judgement in many respects. However, despite public ridicule, Jade managed to turn things around and became a T.V personality. Jade had her own television shows, perfumes and other advertising brands. The reality star quickly became one of the most successful big brother housemates accumulating a fortune. Jade’s popularity increased because of her infectious sense of humour, and humble ability to laugh at her own mistakes.

Later Jade was given the opportunity to return to “Celebrity Big Brother” and back to the house that made her a household name. Jade happily accepted the opportunity, but unfortunately she suffered a reversal of fortune. Jade was accused of being a racist bully to housemate Shilpa Shetty. The programme was inundated with complaints about racism claims. When Jade was evicted from the house all crowds were banned for safety reasons. During an interview following her eviction, she said she felt disgusted with herself, and her very publicised return to the house was branded as a very poor decision.

Jade suffered a tough childhood, her father was a drug addict and criminal, and he died of a drug overdose at aged 42. Jade’s mother has also been a drug user, and is a Lesbian. In 2004 a devastating blow was delivered to the young star when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and told she only had a few months left to live. Jade began to plan her own funeral, and was filmed in a running documentary (until her death). Jade was a mother of two beautiful young boys, and was trying to make as much money as she could for her children’s future and education, she wanted them to have the best possible opportunities in life, as it will be difficult for them growing up without a mother.

Jades Natal Chart:

The Sun in Gemini is opposed Neptune, and aptly describes her father’s drug addiction (Neptune rules addictions to substances as a replacement for true spiritual oneness), and the opposition to Neptune describes no solid role model in her life. Jade as an adult is unsure of her own identity (Neptune in hard aspect confuses the Sun's sense of self). Astrologically Neptune can occur in charts where illness robs the individual of their energy and vitality for life. Sun-Neptune can indicate a lost of direction in life, and loss of hope, she may need to find value through a spiritual purpose. Jade has poor boundaries (Neptune) around her sense of self (Sun), and she is left open to be victimised by the press. Jade's personal identity was swamped by the collective. Sun-Neptune falls across the Gemini-Sagittarius axis, and Jade during her life communicated and learned about different people from different backgrounds and cultures, challenging her to expand and find ”unity with the whole”. During her illness she gained a new spiritual “perspective” (Gemini-Sagittarius).

Sun in Gemini trines Pluto in Libra, and this suggests she has the capacity to renew herself, even when faced with crisis, an ease in self-transformation. Jade’s Mercury in cancer describes a sensitive perception to the environment, and she holds subconscious prejudices and fears. Mercury in Cancer feels thoughts, and she can’t always objectively detach. Mercury squares the conjunction of Jupiter-Saturn in Libra. This configuration has challenged her mentally. Jade will often blurt out her thoughts without fore-thought. Jade can be careless (Jupiter) in communicating and often says the wrong thing. The planet Jupiter broadens whatever planetary principle it contacts. Mercury-Jupiter describes how she is mentally being expanded. Jade is challenged to create a balanced (Libra) worldview in using her judgement. Libra is where we weigh up the effects and consequences of our thoughts/actions. The contrast of Jupiter/Saturn describes the ups and downs in her personal life. In one sense Jade has judged others, and has been harshly judged herself.

The aspect of Mercury-Saturn describes her personal insecurities around mental abilities, and Jupiter involved in the configuration tends to overdo in compensation for lack of confidence. The cancer planets in her natal chart describe her sensitivity to moods and feelings in her immediate environment, she feels protective over those dear to her. Venus in Cancer square Saturn can describe an emotionally tough time in younger years, she may feel she is unworthy of love, or has to earn other people's approval.

Mars in Gemini opposed Uranus adds a self-willed dimension to her character, an excitability that is difficult to contain. Angry outbursts are not uncommon with this aspect. Mars in Gemini can be verbally cutting, and when under stress, she can be a rebellious character who needs to make a statement. However, she illuminated collective issues and was a catalyst for change in the media (Gemini) by bringing death and taboo subjects into social awareness (Mars in Gemini -Uranus in Scorpio).

The Transits During her Illness and Death

Transiting Pluto opposed Mercury and Venus in Cancer. T. Pluto squared Jupiter and Saturn in Libra. Jade wanted to be married before she died, and it is extremely poignant exchanging vows with Pluto aspecting Venus. These are her wishes and she was making the most of the time she had left. Planning a wedding and a funeral at the same time is heartbreaking. Transiting Pluto - Saturn describes how she is forced to change. Something inside of her breaks down, and she can be resistant to the fate imposed upon her (Saturn and Pluto rule death). Jade, however, had passed this stage and was making constructive use (Saturn) of this difficult period, she made sure her children’s future was secure. Transiting Pluto aspecting Jupiter, and her future (Jupiter) has been destroyed (Pluto), feelings of hope for a better future can face total despair. Obviously with Libra aspects involved lots of legal documents where being drawn up at this time, for the children, her marriage, and will.