Portrait of Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

screenwriter

AriesScorpio

Photo: Strauss-Peyton Studio · Public domain

Born
April 16, 1889
Birthplace
Walworth
Sun sign
Aries

Charlie Chaplin, screenwriter, was born on April 16, 1889 in Walworth. With the Sun in Aries, Charlie's chart begins from a Aries core. Without a recorded birth time, the Moon and angles can't be pinned precisely, but the planetary placements by date still hold.

Astrological profile

The core of the chart radiates with an Aries Sun at 27°, reinforced by Mercury also in Aries, giving a vivid, self‑assertive identity that craves initiative and direct expression. The Scorpio Moon, though only approximate, adds depth, intensity, and a secretive emotional current that often works behind the scenes of the outwardly bold Arian persona. With a rising sign unavailable, the chart’s strong cardinal modality and the presence of Saturn in Leo suggest a rising that likely emphasizes a commanding, outward‑facing presence, blending the fiery impulse of Aries with a regal, self‑disciplined veneer.

The tightest aspect, Mars square Saturn (0°), pits the assertive energy of Mars in Taurus against the structuring force of Saturn in Leo, creating a tension between desire for tangible achievement and the need for disciplined limitation. This can manifest as relentless work ethic that sometimes feels blocked by self‑imposed restrictions, prompting a push‑pull between ambition and caution. Mercury’s opposition to Uranus (3°) injects a restless, unconventional mind that challenges the traditional Aries communication style, sparking sudden insights and a penchant for breaking mental norms. Meanwhile, the Moon’s sextile to Jupiter (4°) softens the Scorpio emotional depth, offering optimism and a capacity to expand inner feelings into broader understanding, while Mercury’s trine to Saturn (4°) provides a grounding intellectual discipline that tempers the mercurial urge for freedom with practical structure.

Elementally the chart is remarkably balanced—Fire, Earth, and Air each hold three planets, while Water is singular, indicating that emotional expression is more controlled than intellectual or action‑oriented drives. The dual dominance of cardinal and fixed modalities blends an initiatory, pioneering impulse (cardinal) with a steadfast, determined perseverance (fixed). Overall, the chart portrays a dynamic individual who initiates boldly, thinks ahead, yet must continually negotiate the friction between restless innovation and disciplined responsibility.

An interpretation of the chart above, generated from the computed placements.

Natal placements

SunH10Aries 27°
MoonH4Scorpio 4°
MercuryH9Aries 17°
VenusH10Taurus 18°
MarsH10Taurus 13°
JupiterH11Capricorn 8°
SaturnH6Leo 13°
UranusH3Libra 20°
NeptuneH10Gemini 1°
PlutoH10Gemini 5°
ChironH5Cancer 9°
CeresSagittarius 28°
PallasSagittarius 2°
JunoAries 20°
VestaGemini 14°
LilithH5Gemini 19°
North NodeH6Cancer 16°

Computed from the birth date (noon). The Moon is approximate and angles are omitted without a birth time.

Charlie is a direct and driven Aries Sun, with a intense and probing Scorpio Moon. The chart leans fire and cardinal.

Major aspects

Mars Saturn 0°Moon Pluto 1°Mercury North Node 1°Jupiter Chiron 1°Venus Uranus 2°Venus North Node 2°Moon Neptune 3°Mercury Uranus 3°Mars North Node 3°Jupiter Pluto 3°

△ trine · ⚹ sextile flow easily · □ square · ☍ opposition create tension · ☌ conjunction fuses energies · ⚻ quincunx asks for adjustment

Element & modality balance

Fire
3
Earth
3
Air
3
Water
1
Cardinal
4
Fixed
4
Mutable
2

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