Donatella Francesca Versace is an Italian fashion designer and businesswoman. She is the sister of slain designer Gianni Versace, who founded the widely famous fashion establishment, Versace. She had worked closely with her brother in marketing the fashion house through celebrities and pop culture. She was also Gianni’s muse and a helpful critic of his work.
However, after her brother’s untimely demise, Donatella took over as Chief Creative Officer, and kept the company’s reigns in the hands of the family. Many doubted Donatella’s capacity as a creative director, as they thought she was limited to marketing, but she proved detractors wrong and amplified Versace’s business and impact with modern, sleek looks added to the opulent work of her late brother.
She also continued with her marketing efforts and grew the brand by taking Versace to celebrities like Beyoncé, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and many other stars. She has co-designed fashion lines with celebrities, such as with Dua Lipa.
She stepped down as the Chief Creative Officer in 2025 after nearly 30 years at the helm, and is now the Chief Brand Ambassador for the label.
Donatella is the author of the book, Versace, which presents a visual history of Versace. She is divorced and has two children, a daughter and a son.
 
            | Name: | Donatella Versace | 
| Gender: | Female | 
| Date of Birth: | 02 May, 1955 | 
| Time of Birth: | 05:00 | 
| Place of Birth: | Reggio di Calabria, Italy | 
| PLANET | SIGN | DEGREE | LORD | NAKSHATRA | PAD | LORD | 
| As | Ari | 2° 56' 21" | Ma | Ashwini | 1 | Ke | 
| Su | Ari | 17° 34' 17" | Ma | Bharani | 2 | Ve | 
| Mo | Leo | 21° 33' 11" | Su | P.Phalguni | 3 | Ve | 
| Ma | Tau | 20° 52' 31" | Ve | Rohini | 4 | Mo | 
| Me | Ari | 27° 41' 54" | Ma | Krittika | 1 | Su | 
| Ju | Gem | 29° 48' 34" | Me | Punarvasu | 3 | Ju | 
| Ve | Pis | 15° 34' 46" | Ju | U.Bhadrapada | 4 | Sa | 
| Sa | Lib | 25° 11' 6" | Ve | Vishakha | 2 | Ju | 
| Ra | Sag | 4° 17' 57" | Ju | Mula | 2 | Ke | 
| Ke | Gem | 4° 17' 57" | Me | Mrigasira | 4 | Ma | 
| Ur | Can | 0° 45' 59" | Mo | Punarvasu | 4 | Ju | 
| Ne | Lib | 3° 15' 10" | Ve | Chitra | 3 | Ma | 
| Pl | Leo | 1° 4' 5" | Su | Magha | 1 | Ke | 
Donatella Versace has an Aries Rising and Leo Moon sign. A strong Sun and Mercury (with directional strength in her horoscope), and exalted Venus, made her a successful fashion designer, businesswoman, socialite, and model.
She has a strong Saturn in the 7th house, giving her Sasha Mahapurusha Yoga, which helps her attain growth and success with exalted Venus. She was always interested only in a career in the fashion and modeling industry, stating: “I knew I was going to work in fashion; I really didn’t think of anything else.”
She has Rahu’s influence on the 5th house of creative work and intelligence, giving her success closely on the development of the Versace brand. Jupiter with Ketu creates an eclipse and causes challenges due to the death of her brother, Gianni.
Shankha Yoga: The 5th and 6th lords are in conjunction in the 1st house, giving success with Shankha Yoga. This yoga gives success in competitive work, as Mercury, the lord of the 6th house, is in conjunction with the Sun, which is in its exaltation, representing fame and recognition.
Budhaditya Yoga: Mercury is in conjunction with the Sun, and this Sun in her horoscope is in exaltation, which gives her the right intelligence to make a decision. This exalted Sun in Budhaditya Yoga gives her success with massive fame at the international level.
Jupiter-Ketu conjunction and eclipse: This eclipse influences the 11th house and causes fear of loss of close ones.
Retrograde Saturn’s impact on the 7th house: This placement of Saturn gives a big responsibility to her, such as having to manage much of the decision-making for the Versace brand, and facing challenges due to the death of Gianni.
Last Updated on: 30th October 2025