Jay-Z has a dual nature. Two tendencies dwell within his psyche: one is related to his instincts and endows him with supreme strength and intense material desires, and the other flows from a higher psychic authority, the superego or human ideal, and inspires him with a precise awareness of his purpose and dignity as a human being among his fellows. The distinctiveness, if not the opposition, between these two tendencies is likely to trouble his quest for inner harmony at times.

However, the difficulty Jay-Z must overcome is not limited to a conflict between these two natures. Instead, he must choose which direction the energy generated by the contradiction will take. In other words, in more practical terms, if he identifies with the power residing in society and the complex interactions of human beings, he can find one goal, one direction in which the power can lead. The positive side of this nature is the cohesive and all-encompassing understanding he derives from it. In daily life, he could be a resourceful and valuable organizer, designer, leader, or legislator. In fact, he has the native skills necessary for managing and leading a team of co-workers. The coherence of his thought is apt to enable him to budget and organize human energies for maximum profit and minimum loss. Overlooking from the outset trivial details and a tendency to be unable to see the forest for the trees, he can implement global, methodical systems and structures to solve problems.

On another level, Jay-Z has a nature profoundly attached to morality and ethics. He conceives of ethics as a practical system for human relations, not an idealistic and unattainable dream. Indeed, it should be noted that it is inexact to call him an idealist. If he seeks an ideal, it is based on what already exists, by organizing it and putting it into practice, by seeing it operate smoothly and efficiently. His originality comes from the fact that he always strives to go beyond common sense in search of a new perspective, which would enrich the spirit and transform values.

All of these skills and resources predispose Jay-Z to devote himself to society. In the process, however, he is likely to overdo it to such a degree that his own personality is overshadowed. That is, he would identify too heavily with his social mask (his persona) and lose awareness of his individuality.

Jay-Z yearns for a purpose in life, even faraway or abstract.

Jay-Z derives great rewards from every source of pleasure or creation (physical, artistic, or emotional). Jay-Z has a penchant for speculation.

At the time of Jay-Z’s birth, his rising sign was located in Leo (the Lion), while the sun was passing through the sign of Sagittarius (the Archer). Both are ruled by the same element, Fire, which augurs a certain cohesiveness for his character. A summary of the various clues mentioned above provide his personality profile. The following key words capture the essence of his character and indicate certain contradictions which may be sources of tension:

Impetuosity – Determination – Enthusiasm – Pride and self-assurance – Group spirit – Superiority – Impressionability – Brilliance – Analytical mind – Generosity – Worldliness – Positivism – Projection.

Jay-Z’s energetic, generous personality, and contagious optimism make him an engaging and pleasant person to know. Combined with his emotionalism, his dynamism gives him a great deal of originality and style.

He may devote a great deal of his powers to obtaining even more admiration (magnificent promises, authority, etc.). Because of his outspoken, straightforward ways, a tendency to make generalizations, and a taste for flattery, he will do well to avoid making mistakes in judgment or evaluation.

Born in the seven to ten days after the full moon rose, Jay-Z is of the “last quarter” lunar type. As a result, his personality is fairly independent and self-sufficient. His ideas are original and often bold, but, to his dismay, do not often garner a majority of followers.

His sense of humor is his best communications tool, but he often switch to a more severe tone which breaks his charm over his audience, and his methods do not always please the masses.

His lack of flexibility hinders his strategies and projects, and he would gain by developing his sense of diplomacy and tact. Although he is not unduly attached to success, because he is so used to being ahead of his time, his failures take a psychological toll on him. Because each setback wears him down a little more, he should try to avoid further disappointments by conforming to contemporary reality a little more closely.