Born January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia
Civil Rights Leader, Minister · Birth time: 12:00
Updated March 2026 · Complete Birth Chart Analysis
All planets in Martin Luther King Jr.'s natal chart with sign, degree, and house placement.
| Planet | Sign | Degree | House | Rx |
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| ☉Sun | ♑Capricorn | 24° 34' | 2 | |
| ☽Moon | ♓Pisces | 12° 34' | 2 | |
| ☿Mercury | ♒Aquarius | 10° 56' | 2 | |
| ♀Venus | ♓Pisces | 9° 56' | 2 | |
| ♂Mars | ♊Gemini | 21° 59' | 3 | R |
| ♃Jupiter | ♉Taurus | 1° 8' | 3 | |
| ♄Saturn | ♐Sagittarius | 25° 17' | 1 | |
| ♅Uranus | ♈Aries | 3° 56' | 2 | |
| ♆Neptune | ♍Virgo | 0° 54' | 3 | R |
| ♇Pluto | ♋Cancer | 18° 8' | 3 | R |
| ACAscendant | ♎Libra | 12° 28' | 1 | |
| MCMidheaven | ♋Cancer | 13° 36' | 10 | |
| ☊North Node | ♉Taurus | 27° 31' | 3 | |
| ☋South Node | ♏Scorpio | 27° 31' | 1 | |
| ⚸Lilith | ♐Sagittarius | 15° 57' | 1 | |
| ⚷Chiron | ♉Taurus | 7° 8' | 3 | R |
The twelve houses in Martin Luther King Jr.'s chart — areas of life where planetary energies express.
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s chart reveals the cosmic blueprint of a transformative leader: Capricorn Sun's moral authority, Pisces Moon's compassionate vision, and Taurus Rising's steady, unwavering presence.
Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, with a Capricorn Sun, Pisces Moon, and Libra Rising. This combination creates a unique astrological blueprint that reflects their personality, emotional nature, and public persona.
| Placement | Sign | What It Governs |
|---|---|---|
| ☉ Sun Sign | ♑ Capricorn | Core identity, ego, and life purpose |
| ☽ Moon Sign | ♓ Pisces | Emotions, instincts, and inner self |
| AC Rising Sign | ♎ Libra | Outward persona, first impressions, appearance |
Capricorn Sun gave King his moral authority, disciplined leadership, and strategic approach to social change. He understood that lasting transformation requires structure and perseverance.
Learn more about Sun in Capricorn →Pisces Moon provided the profound compassion and visionary dreaming that powered the civil rights movement. His ability to articulate a transcendent vision of equality came from this spiritual emotional core.
Learn more about Moon in Pisces →Taurus Rising gave King his steady, grounded, and dignified public presence. His ability to remain calm and resolute in the face of violence and hatred reflects this fixed earth ascendant.
Learn more about Libra Rising →The Capricorn-Pisces combination perfectly embodies the practical idealist — someone who can dream the impossible dream and then build the organizational structure to make it reality.
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