We know that Bono is a highly energetic performer with an exhilarating sense of fearlessness and that he is passionate about his homeland, Ireland. We also know that he is very musically talented, a leader and highly sensitive. Will we see these qualities in his chart?
First off we can perceive the artist and communicator in the stellium (multiple planet alignment) of the Sun (fame, identity), Mercury (communication, thinking) and Venus (art, charm, money) in Taurus (ruled by Venus). Someone with this would be ridiculously charming.
This charming fame stellium is trine (harmonious with) Jupiter (true religion) in Capricorn (ambition, government) which expands the charm and fame and brings discipline to the equation.
Jupiter’s aspect here shows the philanthropic educator who includes spiritual matters in his work (Capricorn). Bono’s charming fame stellium in Taurus is also trine Pluto (transformation) in Virgo (service, healing).
This indicates someone who deeply wants to use his fame and gifts to change structures and to serve in a benevolent way (Jupiter in Capricorn).
Jupiter (charity), Pluto (passion), the Sun (prominence), Mercury (media) and Venus (pleasure, diplomacy) are all in a harmonious grand trine which suggests that Bono has the will and ample energy to use his talent (Moon/Neptune opposition Venus) and fame (Sun/Mercury/Venus) to bring beneficial changes to structures.
What is afflicting this charming fame stellium is an energy which I also have. Bono’s Moon (emotions, patriotism) is conjunct (aligned with) Neptune (spirit, empathy, enchantment) in Scorpio (hidden power).
I have Neptune in the 8th house which is a place of the hidden and taboo associated with Scorpio. I also have my Moon in the 12th house (ruled by Pisces) in Pisces. Let’s just say someone with this type of lineup is probably going to be hypersensitive and touchy, prone to deep painful feelings and anger.
This space is afflicted by Uranus (revolution, shocks, humor, eccentricity) in Leo (grandeur). A Uranus square could bring anxiety to deeply emotional Moon/Neptune in Scorpio. Uranus in Leo also suggests that Bono may have very strong urges to revolutionize (Uranus) the establishment (Leo).
It is also interesting that the Moon/Neptune in Scorpio placement serves as the focal point of a kite pattern. Bono’s deep empathy (Moon), his musical talent (Neptune) and his attractiveness (Moon/Neptune in Scorpio opposition Sun/Venus in Taurus) can be the way to make the most of his grand trine of Jupiter (teaching truth), Pluto (change) and Sun/Mercury/Venus (media fame).
Since Bono’s Moon/Neptune in Scorpio is a focal point for his expression and making the most of himself, it is worth noting that he also has harmonious aspects to this space with Jupiter in Capricorn (charity) and Pluto in Virgo (healing).
He can use his feelings and musical gifts to transform and to improve charity and spiritual structures (Jupiter in Capricorn). What further fuels this tendency is that Bono’s Chiron (wounds, healing) is in Pisces. Chiron in Pisces strongly suggests that Bono can be a healer but also that he is probably very deeply wounded. Chiron is somewhat aligned with Ceres (nurturing), which further underscores that Bono is likely to really wish to do what he can to help and heal affliction as he understands what it is like to suffer deeply himself.
Another tipoff that this is very much the case is the opposition that we see between Chiron/Ceres in Pisces (empathy) and painful intense Pluto in Virgo. This aspect probably is very difficult to live with but it once again suggests that this is a pain that can fuel great art. Pluto in Virgo further implies that Bono may have genuine ability to heal.
Bono’s charming fame stellium in Taurus also just so happens to be square Uranus in Leo. We are once again seeing that Bono’s considerable gifts are likely to aid a revolution of structures.
There is no question that Bono has pronounced spiritual gifts and this chart reflects that reality. His journey should be fascinating to watch as he has the will and energy to improve the world - a great work - which is already well underway.