Portrait of Moshe ben Maimon

Moshe ben Maimon

astronomer

Photo: Blaisio Ugolino · Public domain

Born
April 6, 1135
Birthplace
Córdoba
Sun sign
Aries

Moshe ben Maimon, astronomer, was born on April 6, 1135 in Córdoba. With the Sun in Aries, Moshe'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

Moshe’s chart is dominated by a fiery, cardinal core: Sun in early‑degree Aries and Mercury also in Aries point to a quick‑thinking, assertive mind that values directness and pioneering ideas. This Aries emphasis is moderated by a Gemini Moon, which adds mental flexibility, curiosity, and a talent for weaving many strands of information together. The combination suggests an individual who initiates projects with confidence, then refines them through articulate communication and a restless appetite for new knowledge.

A strong Taurus presence anchors the chart: Mars and Jupiter conjoin in the late degrees of the sign, blending expansive optimism with purposeful action, while Pluto’s placement in the same sign deepens a transformative drive toward material security and enduring values. Venus in compassionate Pisces softens the practical thrust, infusing a subtle idealism and a yearning for harmony. Saturn in early Capricorn reinforces disciplined ambition and a capacity to build lasting structures. Finally, the retrograde Uranus‑Neptune conjunction in Libra signals an internalized, innovative intellect that reshapes concepts of justice and partnership, adding a reflective, reformist edge to the overall personality.

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

Natal placements

Sun Aries 9°
Moon Gemini 26°
Mercury Aries 26°
Venus Pisces 11°
Mars Taurus 23°
Jupiter Taurus 24°
Saturn Capricorn 4°
Uranus Libra 20°
Neptune Libra 24°
Pluto Taurus 14°

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

Moshe is a direct and driven Aries Sun, with a curious and quick Gemini Moon. The chart leans earth and cardinal.

Major aspects

Moon Mercury 0°Mars Jupiter 1°Moon Neptune 2°Mercury Neptune 2°Venus Pluto 3°Uranus Neptune 4°Sun Saturn 5°Moon Uranus 6°Mercury Uranus 6°Moon Saturn 8°

Element & modality balance

Fire2
Earth4
Air3
Water1
Cardinal5
Fixed3
Mutable2

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