Drake’s astrological chart is dominated by Venus. This planet is associated with love, beauty, and pleasure. As the ruler of Drake’s chart, Venus represents his values and how he relates to the world around him.

In traditional astrology, Venus (or Aphrodite, her Greek name) is the planet of love. A source of universal attraction, this planet corresponds to the original urge which bonds two human beings together in love. Venus is thus both the magnetism which brings human beings together (not lust, which is symbolized by Mars, but the object which attracts lust) and the gift of love. This ambiguity is interpreted astrologically by the fact that Venus rules two houses of the zodiac. In Taurus, Venus symbolizes the awakening to bodily lust, and in Libra, the bond of marriage. As a result, Venus may take on very different aspects depending on the individual’s degree of awareness.

Likewise, this ambiguity explains Aphrodite’s equivocal conduct in Greek myth and her innumerable couplings and motherhood. Depending on the legend, she may embody brutal, passionate love (with Anteros), the wisdom of the heart which rescues from passion (Harmonia); she also becomes tenderness and purity (with Adonis), pure sexuality (with Eros), a transforming energy (with Vulcan), etc. Mistress of the Arts, she represents beauty, understanding, and peace.

Psychologically, individuals under the influence of Venus are struggling with their love instincts. This is why Drake cannot conceive of living without a personal emotional relationship to someone else and sometimes fears solitude and the encounter with himself. Drake is extremely attractive to others and is a creator and artistic genius who seems to imbue all he touches with beauty and harmony. His artistic skills are obvious to the people around him and may be applied to career endeavors.

Pleasure, outings, seduction, love, and a thriving but sometimes superficial social life are the hallmarks of Drake’s life.

Mercury is the second dominant in Drake’s astral chart. In the following paragraph, we shall indicate the significance of this fact:

Mercury is the planet of communication, and its placement in Drake’s chart indicates that he is an excellent communicator. He is able to express himself clearly and concisely, and is also a good listener. This makes him a great friend, coworker, and partner.

According to Greek myth, Mercury (or Hermes, whose name derives etymologically from the piles of rocks which marked trails and guided travelers) was the messenger of the gods. He carried orders from Olympus to the mortals on Earth. The child of the illegitimate union of Zeus with Maia, Mercury was born “unknown to the immortal gods” and had to win his place among them by trickery, cleverness, and cunning. This is why he became the vagabond deity of travelers and wanderers.

He is the instinctive foe of the settled who see him as an outcast roaming on the outskirts of society: a pariah, a thief, and a swindler. As ruler of the sign of Gemini, the Twins, he symbolizes the brother—the alter-ego who teaches us as much as we teach him and is associated with adolescence, a period of intense intellectual discovery.

Mercury thus symbolizes lively, sparkling wit, mobility in any form, mental exchange, and interaction. As a result, a person strongly ruled by Mercury is quite likely to be clever and skillful.

If Mercury is “afflicted” in one’s chart, their intellectual velocity may sometimes become mere mental hyperactivity.

In any case, these skills are a great resource in the social realm. You communicate easily and effectively, orally or in writing. Your ability to unite and transmit would be a good resource in diplomatic or commercial endeavors.

Mars is the third dominant in Drake’s astral chart. In the following paragraph, we shall indicate the significance of this fact:

Mars is known as the God of War, and its energy is aggressive, passionate, and assertive. So, it’s no surprise that this planet is a powerful force in Drake’s chart. Mars is in its own sign of Aries, which amplifies its energy, and it is also in a tight conjunction with Uranus, the planet of sudden change and upheaval. This makes Drake’s Mars even more dynamic and unpredictable.

In astrology, Mars is associated with the qualities of action, assertion, and courage. So, it’s no surprise that Drake is a natural leader and pioneer. He’s always ready to take on new challenges, and he’s not afraid to speak his mind. He’s also a gifted athlete, and his competitive nature often serves him well.

In the Greek tradition, Mars or Aries was the god of war. Traditional astrology associates Drake with the element fire, the color red, and the taste of bitterness. Although it also symbolizes the elder brother in the cosmic family, it is more likely to be associated with declared enemies or adversaries. Martian morphology is typically virile, angular, and athletic and corresponds to aggressive, domineering, masculine behavior. Likewise, Mars is usually associated with rage, its resultant brutality, and male destructiveness and domination.

Psychologically, Mars figures in any situation of conflict, opposition, and confrontation. Martian symbolism intervenes to separate, oppose, and decide and corresponds to duels, war, and any situation in real life which involves confronting an obstacle. Individuals who are greatly influenced by Mars are typically direct and straightforward—either unabashedly extroverted or furiously introverted. They are extremely active and extremely emotive. Their purpose in life seems to be inextricably mingled with a combat against an unacceptable situation, a challenge which they either issue or are forced to accept.

The seventh house is an area of the sky which is especially important in Drake’s theme, because it contains several planets, including the one which rules Drake’s rising sign. In the following paragraph, we shall explain the general meaning of this fact.