Democratic Party

American political party

organization
CapricornVirgo
Founded
January 8, 1828
Origin
Washington, D.C.
Sun sign
Capricorn

Democratic Party, American political party, was founded on January 8, 1828 in Washington, D.C.. With the Sun in Capricorn, Democratic Party's chart begins from a Capricorn core. The chart is cast for the event date (noon), the standard approach for founding charts.

Astrological profile

The chart’s core is an earth‑rooted, cardinal personality. With Sun in Capricorn at 17° the identity is disciplined, goal‑oriented and intent on building lasting structures; the Moon in Virgo (≈26°) adds an inner drive for precision, analysis, and service. Though the rising sign is unavailable, the double earth emphasis—Capricorn Sun, Virgo Moon, plus many planets in earth signs—creates a pragmatic, methodical temperament that values reliability and concrete results. The strong cardinal modality (six planets in cardinal signs) fuels an initiating, forward‑moving energy, urging the chart to launch projects and assume leadership roles rather than wait for circumstance.

The tightest aspects shape the dynamics of this drive. Sun opposite Saturn (0°) creates a tug between ambition and self‑imposed restriction, bestowing perseverance but also a tendency toward self‑criticism and fear of failure. Sun conjunct Neptune (1°) softens the Capricorn rigidity, infusing the core with idealism, compassion, and a visionary streak that can dissolve hard boundaries when inspiration rises. Venus square Jupiter (1°) pits Aquarian values of independence against Scorpio’s intensity, generating tension between a desire for freedom and a push for deep, expansive connections—often leading to over‑indulgence or conflicting loyalties. Mars conjunct Jupiter (1°) intensifies Scorpio’s drive, granting formidable willpower and a willingness to confront taboo subjects, yet it can also urge excess and impulsive aggression when unchecked.

Earth dominance (five earth placements) grounds the chart in practicality, while cardinal dominance (six cardinal placements) fuels an assertive, pioneering stance. The synthesis is a disciplined architect of change—someone who marshals solid structures while daring to envision and enact transformative ideals. Overall: a methodical leader balancing concrete ambition with expansive vision.

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

Natal placements

SunH1Capricorn 17°
MoonH8Virgo 26°
MercuryH12Capricorn 2°
VenusH1Aquarius 10°
MarsH10Scorpio 12°
JupiterH10Scorpio 11°
SaturnH7Cancer 17°
UranusH1Capricorn 28°
NeptuneH1Capricorn 16°
PlutoH3Aries 4°
ChironH4Taurus 6°
CeresLeo 20°
PallasCancer 7°
JunoPisces 5°
VestaLeo 16°
LilithH7Cancer 16°
North NodeH9Scorpio 1°

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

Democratic Party is a disciplined and ambitious Capricorn Sun, with a precise and practical Virgo Moon. The chart leans earth and cardinal.

Major aspects

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

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

Element & modality balance

Fire
1
Earth
5
Air
1
Water
3
Cardinal
6
Fixed
3
Mutable
1

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