Born in London on October 7th 1959, Simon’s time of birth isn’t known so his Birth Chart has been drawn up for Noon. This is normal Astrological practice when the true birth time is unknown but without an accurate birth time, we can’t tell what Simon’s Rising Sign is.
There are 12 Signs of the Zodiac and every couple of hours, a different Zodiac Sign Rises over the eastern horizon of the place of birth. The Rising Sign describes the sort of traits that colour someone’s attitude and approach to life. It reveals how they were born to view the world and so respond to it. Think of it as being like the front door to everything else that’s going on in a person’s nature. It displays what someone advertises about themselves. Despite not knowing what his Rising Sign is, Simon’s Astrological Birth Chart still uncovers a lot about what really drives, delights – and deters him. It reveals a complex man with very contradictory needs. Read on! Simon’s Sun is in Libra which is a cool-headed, rational and reasonable Air Sign. It’s also extremely charismatic, diplomatic and polite. Hugely romantic too. Traits well hidden it would appear! Yet underneath the often cynical, sarcastic and blisteringly honest persona is a genuine Prince Charming. His deepest motivation is to be liked and he’s certainly well-equipped to endear himself to others when he wants to. Assertive Mars is in Libra too which means this man is king of the charm offensive! And a star negotiator. His character and actions are infused with poise, polish and persuasiveness. He’s a big thinker too and likes to consider and accommodate every point of view. Simon doesn’t do extremes and he certainly doesn’t do impulsive. It’s the need for balance that truly stirs him. But his quest to constantly weigh up all viewpoints and options means he’ll often feel constipated where decision-making is concerned! Building and maintaining harmony in his life is another major motivation. This along with a strong sense of equality and fair play means injustice offends him and conflict disturbs him. Quick to compromise to avoid rows and ructions, he’s a peacemaker and a diplomat. Great too at building bridges and pouring oil over troubled water. It probably explains why he manages to stay on such good terms with his many ex-girlfriends! And talking of affairs of the heart, Simon, in common with all Librans, is a real people person. Relationships and relating is key. It’s what defines him. When he’s part of a partnership, he’s a happy man. However. . another part of his birth chart paints a different and potentially very conflicting picture . . . Simon’s Moon is in independent, up-beat and up-for-anything Sagittarius. The Sign the Moon is in at birth describes our deepest personal needs and what we need to feel secure and at home with ourselves. It also describes our instinctive feelings and reactions to things – those that were absorbed from the family environment and emotional ambience into which we were born. It especially hints at the type of mothering we experienced. Sagittarius is an enthusiastic, exuberant Fire Sign. It’s sunny, jovial, bright and buoyant. It’s also adventurous, forward-looking and hugely optimistic. So deep down, Simon is an instinctively open, easy-going and fun-loving guy. Difficulties don’t easily disillusion him because positivity, future possibilities and the ability to see the bigger picture are deeply embedded in his DNA. So is humour. He sees the funny side of life and is a natural at amusing and entertaining others. If it was up to him, life would be all about laughter and new horizons, where hope and opportunity abound and negativity has no place! The need to explore and learn about the world inhabits his every pore. Intelligent and wise, Simon is a seeker at heart and at his most content when he’s experiencing and understanding as much of life’s rich tapestry as he can. He’s probably a lover of the great outdoors too because freedom feeds his soul. Freedom and personal independence are crucial to his sense of comfort and contentedness. Emotionally, he needs a long rope and will rail against anything that ties him down, brings pessimism or curbs his wanderlust. So despite his Libran liking to be one of two and part of a partnership, on an instinctive level, Simon craves his own space and the choice to follow whatever whim or flight of fancy might grab him. It’s a tough call because there will always be the pull of many heart-felt attractions to bring out the unselfish romantic in him. And there will always be a constant flow of big ideas and grand schemes that stir his free spirit. The trick is to find room for both. An easy relationship would be with someone who needs their independence as much as he does. Someone who doesn’t make demands on his time or his emotions. Someone who makes him laugh and who shares his intelligence and love of intellectual stimulus. While these traits certainly describe the type of person he feels very comfortable with, they bear little resemblance to the qualities he’s sexually and irresistibly drawn to. These qualities are described by his Venus Sign. . . Venus is in shrewd, sensible and switched-on Virgo. The Sign Venus occupies at birth describes the sort of situations and people we look to attract into our life because they make us feel good. So it’s about pleasure and happiness. But mostly it’s to do with how we relate to people and the particular type of person and relationship we’re drawn to. With his Venus in this clever, capable and above all, prudent Sign, Simon loves women who are practical, competent and accomplished. Thrifty too. Chaotic, disorganised behaviour is a big turn off so he’ll run a mile from someone who’s slapdash and wasteful. Waste of any sort is abhorrent to him. Nearly as abhorrent as untidiness. Or worse – poor personal hygiene. Venus in Virgo shows a big attraction to order, efficiency and cleanliness. And when Venus sits next to powerful Pluto- as it does in Simon’s Birth Chart – then this attraction becomes much more compelling. Compulsive even. His homes will almost certainly be well-stocked with germ-killing products, his wardrobes decked with immaculate, colour co-ordinated clothes and his (probably white) kitchen cupboards filled with regimented rows of tins and jars. All with their labels facing outwards and none past their sell by date. There may also be a special cupboard dedicated to medicines, vitamins and minerals. That’s because health will matter just as much as hygiene to our potentially hypochondriac music mogul. So, while his Moon in Sagittarius makes him instinctively cavalier, devil-may-care and prone to excess, these impulses clash constantly with his Venus in anxious Virgo which is prone to worry, loves to analyse, prepare and keep things minimal. Moon in Sagittarius needs big visions, the big picture and fun but Venus in Virgo enjoys detail, routine and hard work. It’s an awkward clash. Finally, has he found his perfect match in the mother of his child, Lauren Silverman? Well, I guess if she’s proficient, neat, skilful and hard-working she’s in with a chance. And if she looks after the pennies, puts lights out behind her and showers more than twice a day, then there’s even more of a chance! The truth is, with his Venus in Virgo, Simon’s always going to be overly fussy, particular and very discriminating about everything in his life, including his women. The man has an obsessive enjoyment of perfection. In time, he’s sure to find something that irritates him about his women. And it won’t be something major. It’s likely to be the smallest detail that eventually turns him off and moves him on. At the moment though, Lauren is presumably ticking a lot of boxes. Good luck to her. She’ll need it! www.simoncowellonline.com