Love her or hate her, Nicki Minaj is an obsession!
The megastar — known for her scandalous songs, costumes and videos — arrived to the pop-rap scene like a wildfire. Her unabashed defiance to speak her mind has helped her to stir the pot with many controversies, whether it’s a celebrity feud or her distrust of vaccine mandates. On some level, some could think that Minaj, 38, loves a bit of scandal to assert herself as someone you should not mess with. Her ascent to rule the rap industry and pop world has always been clear, keeping fans on their toes as she shows that she’s dominant and can’t be tamed.
With major celeb pals, a partner who also has come under fire and several alter egos, Minaj has a lot going on. Let’s take a peek at what her birth chart says about the queen!
Nicki Minaj is all about intensity
Nicki Minaj was born on Dec. 8, 1982. That makes her a Sagittarius Sun with a Virgo Moon. At the time of writing, we don’t have her exact birth time, so until that happens (or she reaches out to me personally for a reading — hollllllllllaaaaa), we’ll focus on the major placements without her Ascendant.
First off: Minaj’s birth chart is heavily based in fire. I mean, come on, did you have any doubt? The strongest aspect in her chart, though, is that her Mars, ruling her drive, is in a major conflict with Pluto, the planet of transformation. That brings her an overwhelming need to strive for power and constant transformation, second to nothing else. She has immense levels of passion and ambition but, because of this, she can at times resort to ruthless or explosive behavior.
However, that isn’t because she’s inherently just a tragic human being filled with vindictive energy. In fact, it’s because she has a deep sense of insecurity underneath it all and she to overcompensate for it, almost compulsively.
Another important factor to note is how her Moon, tying to her inner emotional world, is in a sharp conflict with many planets, too. This means that, to her, emotional battles are an arena she has become comfortable with and she understands how to survive there. This shows that when it comes to a fight or flight mentality, she will be the first in the ring to throw a punch to defend herself or those who she loves.
On one hand, that can embolden her — but it has also cost her much trauma in her life. She has suffered defeats, especially in close relationships, that further hardened her walls to become impenetrable. This means that Minaj is an extremely calculating and methodical woman who internally is deeply sensitive — but because she doesn’t trust others, she will refuse to be vulnerable. In fact, people will need to show up consistently, follow her lead and respect her completely; otherwise, she will very rarely be forgiving.
Nicki Minaj’s alter egos can be seen in her birth chart
Will the real Nicki Minaj please stand up? Who is she underneath all of the sparkle and theatricality? She’s introducing new alter egos regularly — such as Barbie, Roman Zolanski, Chun-Li, Queen Sleeze and more — and it fascinates her fans. TBH: By reviewing her natal chart, I can see exactly why she presents herself this way.
First and foremost, this is due to the disconnect in her chart around emotions and a desire to detach from aspects of herself that may be difficult or confusing to integrate into the fullness of who she is. Psychologically, we can see this written all over her chart repeatedly. By living in the world of fantasy, she can understand these different characters as archetypes — different versions of herself that may act differently than she would. Again: a lot of this stems from her Moon sign and how it clashes with other planets, such as Mercury, Venus and Neptune.
On one hand, she can tap into brilliant creativity because of this, unleashing it as a form of art and performance. But, in essence, it’s a way to ultimately heal and understand experiences, relationships and traumas she’s experienced. A lot of her chart speaks of a desire for romance, beauty and peace. But then, a lot of her natal chart also screams a hunger for change and transformation because sitting still would create fear of being caged or controlled — something she will never submit to.
Mars — the planet of drive, aggression and sexuality — is the most prominent planet in her chart, showing that she cycles around these themes and can use them for positive growth or succumb to the more reckless desires for domination.
Again, in no way do I think she’s truly a difficult person once you get to know her. But her hunger to overcome fear and uncertainty are strong, so her natural inclination is to roar like a lioness, rather than wait to see how someone may strike her first.
Are Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty astrologically compatible?
While many people have brought criticism upon Minaj for her marriage to Kenneth Petty, she has found someone who understands her mind and spirit and can also match her energy. That is because Kenneth Petty was born on April 7, 1978, making him an Aries Sun and Moon. Much of his chart is uniquely aligned with hers, showing that they intrinsically can connect on the same wavelength. They’re both especially fiery, eager to live entirely true to their authentic will and have no one tame them. TBH: They’re kindred spirits and this is a rare thing for Minaj to find, as drama and turbulence in relationships have been a key theme for her in this lifetime.
Where are predictions for Nicki Minaj?
What lies ahead for our powerhouse rap queen?
Well, there’s a lot — so buckle up.
Starting in 2018, Pluto, the planet of rebirth, has been dancing close to her natal Mars. That will continue until nearly 2026, showing that she is intensifying her hunger for power and asserting herself more than ever. This will most notably be enacted in her relationships, but will certainly be seen in her work.
However, she is also transforming how she sees power, sex, aggression and dominance. On one hand, she will feel wiser in regards to all of her life’s actions. But she will also meet resistance, which can ultimately help her to better appreciate true power — which is used for positive growth — rather than destruction.
Jupiter, the planet of luck and miracles, will also shine especially well upon her — especially in the summer of 2022 and even more so in 2023. In fact, I sense that she’s going to be feeling more emotionally centered and blessed by the universe in 2022 as Jupiter connects sweetly with her Moon — bringing fortune to her inner life, domesticity and partnerships. And 2023 will be immensely creative for her, as she’ll likely feel extremely in love.
Oh, and if she wants another kid — that could also soon be in the works with a lot of activation in these areas. However, she could instead just feel that her present child is growing and flourishing and bringing her more happiness than she ever could’ve known.
The stars do shine brightly for Minaj. I feel some of her favorite years still lie ahead. You heard it here first.
Kyle Thomas is a globally recognized pop culture astrologer who has been featured in “Access Hollywood,” E! Entertainment, NBC & ABC television, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Hulu, Bustle, Elite Daily, Marie Claire and more. He is known for his cosmic guidance for celebrities, business executives and prominent influencers. His work harnesses the power of the stars in regards to entertainment lifestyle and trends affecting people worldwide. For more information, visit KyleThomasAstrology.com.
