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Born April 26, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, UK
Playwright and poet
Updated March 2026 · Complete Birth Chart Analysis
All planets in William Shakespeare's natal chart with sign, degree, and house placement.
| Planet | Sign | Degree | House | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | ♉Taurus | 5° 19' | 3 | |
| ☽Moon | ♋Cancer | 5° 0' | 3 | |
| ☿Mercury | ♈Aries | 9° 12' | 2 | |
| ♀Venus | ♊Gemini | 4° 21' | 3 | |
| ♂Mars | ♋Cancer | 3° 4' | 3 | |
| ♃Jupiter | ♋Cancer | 29° 43' | 3 | |
| ♄Saturn | ♋Cancer | 27° 15' | 3 | |
| ♅Uranus | ♐Sagittarius | 7° 9' | 1 | R |
| ♆Neptune | ♊Gemini | 6° 23' | 3 | |
| ♇Pluto | ♓Pisces | 22° 30' | 2 | |
| ACAscendant | ♎Libra | 14° 56' | 1 | |
| MCMidheaven | ♋Cancer | 19° 46' | 10 | |
| ☊North Node | ♑Capricorn | 1° 39' | 1 | |
| ☋South Node | ♋Cancer | 1° 39' | 3 | |
| ⚸Lilith | ♍Virgo | 25° 25' | 3 | |
| ⚷Chiron | ♓Pisces | 29° 55' | 2 |
The twelve houses in William Shakespeare's chart — areas of life where planetary energies express.
Angles between planets that create harmony or tension in the chart.
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William Shakespeare's birth chart reveals a compelling blend of Taurus's grounded energy, Cancer Moon's nurturing emotional nature, and Libra Rising's diplomatic public persona. As a playwright and poet, these astrological influences shape both their creative expression and public identity.
William Shakespeare was born on April 26, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, UK, with a Taurus Sun, Cancer 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 | ♉ Taurus | Core identity, ego, and life purpose |
| ☽ Moon Sign | ♋ Cancer | Emotions, instincts, and inner self |
| AC Rising Sign | ♎ Libra | Outward persona, first impressions, appearance |
With the Sun in Taurus in the 3rd house, William Shakespeare embodies the grounded and sensual qualities that define this earth sign. The 3rd house placement channels solar energy toward communication and learning, giving William Shakespeare a natural drive to determined in their chosen field.
Learn more about Sun in Taurus →William Shakespeare's Moon in Cancer in the 3rd house reveals an emotional nature that is nurturing and intuitive. This water Moon placement suggests deep intuitive responses to life's experiences, with the 3rd house emphasizing communication and learning as a key emotional need.
Learn more about Moon in Cancer →Libra Rising gives William Shakespeare an outward demeanor that is diplomatic and harmonious. This ascendant shapes first impressions and public image, projecting diplomatic energy that draws attention and establishes William Shakespeare's distinctive presence in their field.
Learn more about Libra Rising →William Shakespeare's chart features 3 conjunctions, 4 trines, and 3 squares, creating a dynamic interplay between ease and challenge. The fixed emphasis in the chart drives initiative and action, while the earth element dominance fuels grounded creative expression in their career as a playwright and poet.
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