The intricate tapestry of Jay Z's astrological influences is deftly explored, revealing the profound significance of his Virgo rising within the context of his illustrious musical career. The discussion commences with an elucidation of the astrological framework, emphasizing the importance of one’s rising sign alongside the sun and moon signs. Jay Z, despite being a Sagittarius by sun sign, is posited as a quintessential Virgo through his rising sign. This duality forms the crux of our analysis, as we delve into how this Virgo influence manifests in his lyrical prowess, storytelling acumen, and strategic approach to rhyming. Jay Z's narratives are characterized by a meticulous attention to detail, a hallmark of Virgoan energy, which enables him to weave complex tales that resonate deeply with his audience. Furthermore, we examine the astrological underpinnings that contribute to his commercial triumphs, elucidating the significance of his planetary placements in relation to values, security, and familial ties, which are pivotal themes throughout his discography. The conversation progresses to a comparative analysis of Jay Z's evolution as an artist, particularly focusing on the thematic maturation observed in his later works. It is posited that as Jay Z transitioned from a preoccupation with materialism and superficiality to addressing deeper societal issues, including economic independence and personal struggles, he encapsulated the essence of a true Virgo's quest for authenticity and substance. The pivotal album '4:44' serves as a focal point in this transformation, wherein he candidly discusses not only monetary concerns but also familial relationships and personal growth. This evolution is contrasted with the earlier phases of his career, where his focus on wealth and success might have obscured the more profound messages he aimed to convey. By adopting a nuanced perspective, we uncover how Jay Z's artistry reflects a broader narrative of personal and communal development, ultimately positioning him as a significant cultural figure who advocates for economic wisdom and introspective growth.
Takeaways:
The rising sign, which is determined by one's birth time, holds significant importance in astrology.
Jay Z's Virgo rising influences his analytical style, making his lyrics precise and impactful.
Over time, Jay Z's lyrical focus has shifted from materialism to themes of economic independence and personal growth.
The album '444' stands out for its depth, addressing personal issues and promoting financial intelligence.
In the lyrical battle between Jay Z and Nas, the analytical strengths of Virgo prevailed over the fiery Sagittarian energy.
Listeners have noted that Jay Z's music has evolved to reflect a more mature perspective on wealth and life experiences.
So why would I put a Sagittarius in this list when I'm talking about Geminis and Virgos?
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Well, although Jay Z is a Sag, he is a Virgo rising.
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Your rising sign is one of your three major signs.
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The the other two being your sun and moon.
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The rising sun, some say is what your soul wants to be, mostly what your soul mostly wants to express.
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This life.
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It's determined by the time of birth you were born.
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And the rising sun changes every two hours.
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So a accurate birth time is really important.
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The sun and the planet that rules that sign is is looked at as the captain of the vessel that's driving you around this lifetime.
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With that being said, Jay Z being a Virgo rising, makes his chart ruler Mercury.
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Now.
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Now you see why he's on this list.
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Now, Jay Z is one of the most prolific rappers ever.
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Depending on who you ask, some may say he's the goat.
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One of the things that makes him so great is his sad energy, the ability to tell stories.
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He does it in a Virgo like very analytical, no wasted words way.
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His rhymes are very strategical.
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His sun and Mercury are in the fourth house of home, family and roots.
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What made Jay Z famous?
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Jay Z told a lot of stories about selling drugs and a thing that went on around where he lived, Marcy projects.
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He also has three planets in the second house values insecurity.
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Some call it the money house.
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After making it really big, what did Jay Z do?
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He talked about a lot.
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He talked a lot about the money and shit he got.
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Everyone knows his famous wife who just happens to be a Virgo.
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One last thing.
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When the Virgo rising Jay Z went up against a true Virgo, Nas in a battle of lyrics, the true Virgo Virgo won.
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Nas killed Jay Z on Ether.
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If you think about a battle rap, you have to analyze your opponent and present the information in a clever way which takes analyzation of information.
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Virgo the earthy Virgo beat the fiery Sag.
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If me and you were sitting around a campfire and I take a whole bunch of dirt and I throw it on top of fire, what's going to happen?
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The fire is going to go out.
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And it's mighty interesting that a earth sign Virgo beat a fire sign on a song named after fire.
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Ether.
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Got any thoughts on Jay Z?
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So Jigga, of course, he's one of the coldest ever.
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He's like Fourth on my list.
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But honestly, I mean, I always liked his music, but I really started to respect him more later in his career and for different reasons.
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I mean, I know that sounds a lot like what I just said about Busta, but for Jigga, you know, the music was always on point.
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You know the rhymes and his rhyme style was always on point.
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I like how you said few wasted words because he was very precise with his words.
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You know what I mean?
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But for me, like I was saying in the beginning of the show, his.
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He just came off as really superficial to me in the beginning, because I didn't see his vision, you know what I mean?
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I didn't see what he was really about.
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And sometimes it just takes time, you know, like.
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Like I say about Nas and Pac, like, I really put substance above flash.
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I have a question for you.
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Okay.
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We were talking earlier, and one of the things.
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One of the reasons you said you didn't like Jay Z at first is Cause he talked about a lot of what,.
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Like, flashy stuff, like money and cars and houses and jewelry and all of that stuff.
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Second, House values and security money.
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That's why.
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So that's why I was asking you the question.
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You didn't know.
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You didn't know.
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But that actually was pointing to a focus.
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A piece of pizza, Second house.
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He's focused on money.
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And right in the beginning of his career, it came off kind of arrogant and kind of.
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Whereas now I see that he's more into economic independence, you know, not just for himself, but more so in his music.
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Now it's more evident that he's talking about us as a people becoming more economically independent, you know, with investments and, you know, not buying a lot of the stuff that he talked about in the beginning of his career, you know what I mean?
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And investing that money and being smart with your money and making your money work.
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Instead of you working harder, he's more into making your money work.
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So I think he matured as time went on, and now he's able to kind of put everything in perspective and.
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And give us the full story, you know what I mean?
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Whereas, opposed to you, when he was younger, he was like, yeah, I'm getting money.
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This is what I got, you know, and you should do this, you know, so.
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Cause I always, like.
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Like the difference.
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Like, I see the difference between him and, like, maybe a baby, you know, from cash money.
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That's all they talk about.
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Spending money, spending money, spending money.
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Sooner or later, your money is gonna run out.
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It's a lot of cats that had money and they broke now, you know what I mean?
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And I could see that happening to Baby because that's all they talk about.
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Now, granted, I don't.
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I don't know what.
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What investments they got or what they do to make that money work for them, but as far as Jay Z is concerned, he just seems to be more into economic independence and being smart with your money.
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So you got that off the 444 album.
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The 444 album was so much more than just money.
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Like, he talked about that.
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He also talked about his mom, you know what I mean?
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He really opened up like that was his most.
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His album with the most substance on it, you know what I mean?
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He talked about his kids, he talked about his marriage, he talked about his mom and her issues with being in the closet as a lesbian, you know what I'm saying?
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And he talked about money and investments.
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Like, to me, I wouldn't say that's the album that I want to put in and just jam out to, but as far as getting to know Jay Z and what he's really about, where he's really coming from, that was the album that he did.
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I'mma put you on the spot.
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What would be your album of Jay Z you would put in the ride to Jam, too.
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Shit.
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Reasonable Doubt, Without a Doubt, Blueprint, you know what I mean?
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Like, I got a.
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Not.
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I got a Jay Z playlist, and it's like a hundred songs, no bullshit.
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So, you know, he's one of my favorite emcees, and he got some jams over the years.
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But if I was gonna put in a cd, it'd be Reasonable Doubt, Rock, La Familia, or Blueprint.
Speaker A:
Yeah, I really didn't.
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I really wasn't on Jay Z at first, until I. I was forced to work by myself, and I. I ended up listening to a whole album, and I was like, oh, man, this dude is incredible.
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Right?
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You know, so, you know, is he in my top five?
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I think I. Yeah, I think he's in my top five barely, but he's in my top five.
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But this next guy is not in my top five.
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And some people would say I'm crazy for not having them in my top five.
