Grace Kelly Once Threw a 'Scorpion Ball' for Her 40th Birthday — and Only These Zodiac Signs Were Invited

Mar. 15, 2025

Princess Grace of Monaco receives her guests at a Scorpio party celebrating her 40th birthday, next to her is her husband Prince Rainier, in a red skirt.Photo:Bettmann/Getty

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When you’re as iconic asGrace Kelly, you don’t just throw a party — you throw a lavish “Scorpion Ball” with an exclusiveScorpio-only guest list.

The Academy Award-winning actress turnedMonaco royalwas no stranger to astrology. Princess Grace’s fascination with the cosmos was publicly known as she requested predictions from renowned astrologer and horoscope columnist Carroll Righter, known as the “astrologer to the stars.”

Righter was photographed visiting Princess Grace on the set ofThe Swanin 1956, eventually featuring her astrological compatibility with Prince Rainier III shortly after their engagement inThe Chicago Tribune.

THE SWAN, from left: astrologer Carrol Righter visiting Grace Kelly on set, 1956.Everett Collection Inc

Everett Collection Inc

Born on Nov. 12, 1929, it’s no secret that the beloved Hollywood icon was a Scorpio sun, but this barely scratches the surface of her Scorpionic energy!

Princess Grace’s birth chart reveals that she was also aScorpio Rising, with Mercury and Mars occupying this charismaticWater sign. When she was born, Pluto (Scorpio’s modern ruler) also made an exact trine to herSun, which only amplified her magnetism and alluring persona.

Scorpio Risingsare often born with theirMidheaven— this determines themes around the chart holder’s career, public image and reputation in the world — in Leo, giving those with thisAscendanta commanding presence in the public eye.

Princess Grace is no exception, as herLeo Midheavenperfectly aligns with her glamorous Hollywood legacy, which marked her as a figure destined for the spotlight.

With that much Scorpio in her chart, it’s no wonder the late Princess rang in her 40th birthday with such an extravagant celebration.

Here are all the details of the Scorpio-star-studded night.

‘The Scorpion Ball’ took place in Monte-Carlo, Monaco

Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco,1969.PictureLux / The Hollywood Archive / Alamy Stock Photo

PictureLux / The Hollywood Archive / Alamy Stock Photo

If you ever doubted Grace Kelly’s fascination with astrology, her passion for the zodiac was made known during her 40th birthday celebration. The Scorpio-themed bash was a perfect combination of mystery and elegance, held at the luxurious Hotel Hermitage, perCNN.

Grace Kelly channeled her Scorpio energy with glamorous intrigue

On the night of the event, Venus — the planet of love, fashion, beauty and aesthetics — also happened to be in Scorpio, emphasizing the beauty and allure of darker, velvet textures with a seductive and mysterious style.

There were a few ground rules to attend

Staying true to the theme, the guest list was strictly for those born under the sign of Scorpio and friends who were married to Scorpios, which turned out to be approximately 60 guests. The exclusivity of it all is very fitting for thisFixed sign!

As if making the night feel like a mysterious Scorpio gathering wasn’t enough, invitations asked guests to dress in strictly Scorpio colors, per CNN,which are predominately red and black. This added to the evening’s allure, creating an epic and striking aesthetic to remember.

The Scorpionic decor was undeniable

There was a star-studded Scorpio guest list

Among the notable guests were Swedish actor and model Hjördis Paulina Genberg, Italian actor Virna Lisi and American film iconRock Hudson. Fortunately, spouses of Scorpios as well as Princess Grace’s family members, were also allowed to attend.

There were exceptions to the Scorpio guest list

Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor arrive at Hotel Hermitage for the Scorpion-Ball in Monaco, Nov. 15, 1969. Princess Grace of Monaco invited the couple along with numerous other guests for the celebration of her 40th birthday. Taylor is wearing a Cartier diamond of almost 70 carats, which she recently bought at Cartier, New York.AP Photo/Rene Maestri)

AP Photo/Rene Maestri)

Elizabeth Taylor, a fellow Hollywood legend, was among the exclusive attendees of the “Scorpion Ball.” Though not a Scorpio herself, she accompanied her husband Richard Burton (a Scorpio), allowing her to join the Scorpio-only celebration.

What many might not have known, however, is that Taylor was born with a Scorpio moon — perfect for a night celebrating this intriguing Water sign. While theCleopatraactress has never failed to make an epic entrance with glitz and glamour, she certainly understood the assignment.Taylor wore a Tiziani black velvet Scorpio evening cape embellished with two diamanté scorpions on the front and one on the hood.

source: people.com