Martha Graham Birth Chart

Dancer, choreographer, mother of modern dance

Born May 11, 1894 · Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Sun Sign
Taurus
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Sun in Taurus — the earth-body genius who revolutionized dance by grounding it in physical sensation and primal emotional truth.

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Sun in Taurus — the earth-body genius who revolutionized dance by grounding it in physical sensation and primal emotional truth.

Big Three Analysis

Taurus Sun gave Martha the sensory awareness and physical intelligence that created modern dance. Her focus on the body as an instrument of emotional truth is quintessentially Taurean — the sign most connected to embodied experience. The fixed earth energy sustained her performing career into her seventies and her choreographic output for decades longer.

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Sun in Taurus explains her revolutionary focus on the body, her stubborn determination to create a new art form, and the sensual earthiness that made her choreography feel primally human.

Frequently Asked Questions

What zodiac sign is Martha Graham?
Martha Graham's Sun sign is Taurus. Born on May 11, 1894, the Sun was in the sign of Taurus, which influences core identity and life purpose.
What is Martha Graham's birth chart?
Martha Graham was born on May 11, 1894 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Their birth chart maps the positions of all planets at the exact moment of birth.