Amy Jade Winehouse, the controversial jazz/soul singer and songwriter, was born on September 14, 1983. She has Sun in Virgo, Moon in Sag, with a Scorpio Rising. A strong willed, wickedly talented, passionate soul.

Winehouse’s battles with substance abuse and erratic behavior has been the subject of much media attention. In various interviews, she has admitted to having problems with self-harm, depression and eating disorders. Her chart suggests that Amy has an intense need to be in control, a wild and free rebellious streak, and obsessive desire to succeed. This pressure has drawn her towards a downward spiral of self-medication. Along with the Sun and Mercury, other conjunctions in her chart, have created a ball of volatile energy. Her Sun in Virgo squaring her Moon, represents a possible bi-polar disorder, and problems with her Mother.

The conjunction of her Sun in Virgo with its retrograde ruling planet, Mercury, can signify a hyper-perfectionist, with a tendency to turn on and be critical of herself. There can be some hypochondria or health worries with this placement.

But despite the Virgo self-criticism, Amy also has a need to shine and a craving for the spotlight with her Venus-Mars conjunction in Leo. Venus is retrograde, suggesting Amy may not go about seeking love and attention in the healthiest way. With Mars close by Venus, she could definitely have a temper and act out dramatically when relationships don’t go her way.

In 2007, Leo in Saturn transited her Venus-Mars conjunction. This would represent a deeply stressful period in affairs of the heart. The recent incarceration of her husband, her brief stint in rehab, and her troubled relationship with her family. Over the next year, she will continue on an emotional roller coaster ride. If she seeks the appropriate help, I believe by 2009 she will be on the road to recovery. If not, she could meet a tragic ending like Marilyn Monroe, Anna Nicole, and Heath Ledger.