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Born April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Poet and memoirist · Birth time: 14:10(approx.)
Updated March 2026 · Complete Birth Chart Analysis
House positions approximate — birth time unverified
All planets in Maya Angelou's natal chart with sign, degree, and house placement.
| Planet | Sign | Degree | House | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | ♈Aries | 14° 16' | 2 | |
| ☽Moon | ♎Libra | 4° 46' | 3 | |
| ☿Mercury | ♓Pisces | 19° 38' | 1 | |
| ♀Venus | ♓Pisces | 21° 4' | 1 | |
| ♂Mars | ♒Aquarius | 27° 28' | 1 | |
| ♃Jupiter | ♈Aries | 15° 59' | 2 | |
| ♄Saturn | ♐Sagittarius | 19° 5' | 3 | R |
| ♅Uranus | ♈Aries | 3° 59' | 2 | |
| ♆Neptune | ♌Leo | 26° 40' | 3 | R |
| ♇Pluto | ♋Cancer | 15° 59' | 3 | |
| ACAscendant | ♑Capricorn | 8° 53' | 1 | |
| MCMidheaven | ♏Scorpio | 1° 49' | 10 | |
| ☊North Node | ♊Gemini | 12° 39' | 2 | |
| ☋South Node | ♐Sagittarius | 12° 39' | 3 | |
| ⚸Lilith | ♏Scorpio | 14° 6' | 3 | |
| ⚷Chiron | ♉Taurus | 6° 1' | 2 |
The twelve houses in Maya Angelou's chart — areas of life where planetary energies express.
Angles between planets that create harmony or tension in the chart.
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Maya Angelou's birth chart reveals a compelling blend of Aries's bold energy, Libra Moon's diplomatic emotional nature, and Capricorn Rising's ambitious public persona. As a poet and memoirist, these astrological influences shape both their creative expression and public identity.
Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, with a Aries Sun, Libra Moon, and Capricorn Rising. This combination creates a unique astrological blueprint that reflects their personality, emotional nature, and public persona.
| Placement | Sign | What It Governs |
|---|---|---|
| ☉ Sun Sign | ♈ Aries | Core identity, ego, and life purpose |
| ☽ Moon Sign | ♎ Libra | Emotions, instincts, and inner self |
| AC Rising Sign | ♑ Capricorn | Outward persona, first impressions, appearance |
With the Sun in Aries in the 2nd house, Maya Angelou embodies the bold and pioneering qualities that define this fire sign. The 2nd house placement channels solar energy toward personal values and resources, giving Maya Angelou a natural drive to competitive in their chosen field.
Learn more about Sun in Aries →Maya Angelou's Moon in Libra in the 3rd house reveals an emotional nature that is diplomatic and harmonious. This air Moon placement suggests deep harmonious responses to life's experiences, with the 3rd house emphasizing communication and learning as a key emotional need.
Learn more about Moon in Libra →Capricorn Rising gives Maya Angelou an outward demeanor that is ambitious and disciplined. This ascendant shapes first impressions and public image, projecting ambitious energy that draws attention and establishes Maya Angelou's distinctive presence in their field.
Learn more about Capricorn Rising →Maya Angelou's chart features 2 conjunctions, 5 trines, and 4 squares, creating a dynamic interplay between ease and challenge. The cardinal emphasis in the chart drives initiative and action, while the fire element dominance fuels bold creative expression in their career as a poet and memoirist.
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