Allen Ginsberg

Biography

Irwin Allen Ginsberg (June 3, 1926 – April 5, 1997) was an American poet and one of the leading figures of both the Beat Generation of the 1950s and the counterculture that soon would follow. He vigorously opposed militarism, economic materialism and sexual repression. Ginsberg is best known for his epic poem "Howl", in which he denounced what he saw as the destructive forces of capitalism and conformity in the United States...

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Allen Ginsberg - Humanist

Mars & Uran conjunct Ascedent

Strong sense of justice and independence simply can't be ignored when we spoke about Mr. Allen Ginsberg. He willingly choose to be the one who spoke for all of us against exploitation, segregation, unfair distribution of wealth and resources. Mars in Pisces (12th house) additionally emphasizes his efforts to claim the rights for those who are weak and defenseless through his work. 

THE HOUSES

PISCES ON 1ST HOUSE CUSP

You have the ability to act as a mirror to others, and can take on the persona of whomever you idolize. Others will see you as selfless, self-sacrificing and inspiring compassion.

TAURUS ON 2ND HOUSE CUSP

You take a practical approach to money, liking both the security and comfort it offers. You value reliability and sensuality.

GEMINI ON 3RD HOUSE CUSP

You are an adept communicator. You have a gift for talking your way into and out of most things. You enjoy study.

GEMINI ON 4TH HOUSE CUSP

You enjoy talking and exchanging ideas with family members, but often feel restless when at home or with your family. You may find yourself with two homes.

CANCER ON 5TH HOUSE CUSP

You are fond of and protective of children. You enjoy playing soft, rather than rough, games. Nurturing activities, such as cooking, may also be fun for you.

LEO ON 6TH HOUSE CUSP

You tend to take over the daily routine as you like doing things your own way. When the novelty of daily work wears off, your enthusiasm wanes.

VIRGO ON 7TH HOUSE CUSP

You are a perfectionist in relationships, requiring that your partner do things the right way. You can be cold and critical if they fall short of your expectations. You are able to look after your loved one's daily needs.

SCORPIO ON 8TH HOUSE CUSP

You are passionate and sexual. You may be secretive about your sexual activities. You may be perceptive of economic trends.

SAGITTARIUS ON 9TH HOUSE CUSP

You are on a quest for knowledge which will add to your understanding of the world. You enjoy travel, study, religion, philosophy - anything that sparks your quest.

SAGITTARIUS ON 10TH HOUSE CUSP

You have an enthusiastic approach to your career. You like to be noticed publicly, and your career may have foreign connections. You may have difficulty settling down in a chosen career path if not given plenty of freedom. Teaching may appeal.

CAPRICORN ON 11TH HOUSE CUSP

Your social life is well-organised with friends from groups, clubs, or possibly through your business. You feel a sense of responsibility to your friends and groups.

AQUARIUS ON 12TH HOUSE CUSP

You may enjoy exploring the spiritual realms through metaphysical means such as meditation, astrology and the occult.

THE MOON

THE MOON IN PISCES

Your feel emotions deeply. You may seek reclusion when under stress. You have a strong empathy with your mother, and need to learn your own emotional boundaries.

THE MOON IN THE 12TH HOUSE

You may feel lost in a sea of emotions. The boundaries between your own feelings and the outside world are blurred. This may lead to you feeling overwhelmed by others' emotions. Meditation may be a comfort for you.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON

SQUARE THE SUN  Orb 1°11' Applying

You feel an inner conflict between your nature and your emotional needs. Your parents may not have agreed on how to bring you up. The challenge is to trust your feelings and to be assertive. Find your own way in life, following neither Mother nor Father.

SQUARE MERCURY  Orb 0°37' Separating

You are indecisive, spending much time weighing up the pros and cons. This is because your feelings and thoughts are at odds. As you learn how to compromise you will develop understanding and an inner knowledge on how to act.

TRINE PLUTO  Orb 2°42' Applying

You are a powerful person with leadership skills. You are intense, quick to get to the point, and enjoy a challenge. You understand what motivates other people.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN GEMINI

You are curious, communicative, versatile and talkative. You may be unreliable and evasive.

THE SUN IN THE 3RD HOUSE

Communication plays a key role in your life. You experience a continual thirst for knowledge and an equal urge to let others know what you have learned. Your siblings may be important to you.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN

CONJUNCTION MERCURY  Orb 1°48' Applying

You are an effective communicator. You enjoy intellectual stimulation, and look for avenues through which to communicate your ideas. You tend to talk forcefully about yourself and your interests but are less interested in listening to others.

MARS

MARS IN PISCES

You have a strong drive for a spiritual path. You have strong subconscious emotions, and are highly intuitive. You may resort to victim-like behaviour when faced with a threatening situation or person.

MARS IN THE 12TH HOUSE

Your sense of personal power is somehow eroded.  You may experience emotional outbursts, seemingly out of the blue. You may also feel a vague sense of loss of direction at times.

KEY ASPECTS OF MARS

TRINE SATURN  Orb 0°28' Separating

Self discipline comes easily to you.  You will always be a good worker and under control. You may enjoy a career in the police or military.

QUINCUNX NEPTUNE  Orb 0°27' Applying

You may lack reality about your ambitions for yourself or others. Avoid the need to exaggerate and learn to develop perspective.

CONJUNCTION THE ASCENDANT  Orb 2°35' Separating

You are an active and energetic person, with plenty of spontaneity and drive to express your individuality. You may sometimes be a little blunt and straightforward.

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Bibliography: Howl and Other Poems (1956), Kaddish and Other Poems (1961), Empty Mirror: Early Poems (1961), Reality Sandwiches (1963), The Yage Letters (1963) – with William S. Burroughs, Planet News (1971), First Blues: Rags, Ballads & Harmonium Songs 1971 - 1974 (1975), The Gates of Wrath: Rhymed Poems 1948–1951 (1972), The Fall of America: Poems of These States (1973, Iron Horse (1972), Sad Dust Glories: poems during work summer in woods (1975), Mind Breaths (1978), Plutonian Ode: Poems 1977–1980 (1981), Collected Poems 1947–1980 (1984). Republished with later material added as Collected Poems 1947-1997, New York, Harper Collins, 2006, White Shroud Poems: 1980–1985 (1986), Cosmopolitan Greetings Poems: 1986–1993 (1994), Howl Annotated (1995), Illuminated Poems (1996), Selected Poems: 1947–1995 (1996), Death and Fame: Poems 1993–1997 (1999), Deliberate Prose 1952–1995 (2000), Howl & Other Poems 50th Anniversary Edition (2006), The Book of Martyrdom and Artifice: First Journals and Poems 1937-1952 (Da Capo Press, 2006), The Letters of Allen Ginsberg (Philadelphia, Da Capo Press, 2008), The Selected Letters of Allen Ginsberg and Gary Snyder (Counterpoint, 2009)