
Washington, D.C.
capital city of the United States of America
cityPhoto: Carol M. Highsmith · Public domain
- Founded
- July 16, 1790
- Origin
- United States
- Sun sign
- Cancer
Washington, D.C., capital city of the United States of America, was founded on July 16, 1790 in United States. With the Sun in Cancer, Washington, D.C.'s chart begins from a Cancer core. The chart is cast for the event date (noon), the standard approach for founding charts.
Astrological profile
Sun in Cancer at 24° gives a core identity rooted in emotional depth, protective instincts, and a strong need for belonging. The approximate Moon in Virgo at 20° tempers this with a precise, analytical mind that seeks order and service, creating a blend of nurturance and practical care. With a birth time unknown, the rising sign remains indeterminate, but the chart’s strong Cardinal emphasis suggests an outward demeanor that initiates and leads, while the Earth‑dominant pattern reinforces a grounded, methodical temperament.
The Moon’s quincunx to Pluto (0°) introduces an uneasy tension between daily emotional routines and deep, transformative impulses; subtle adjustments are constantly required to integrate hidden power without destabilizing the Virgo‑style need for order. Saturn’s trine to Chiron (0°) supplies disciplined healing, allowing the individual to structure personal wounds into constructive lessons. However, Saturn’s quincunx to the North Node (0°) signals a misalignment between imposed responsibilities and the soul’s intended direction, prompting continual recalibration. Chiron’s square to the North Node (0°) intensifies this clash, forcing conscious work on inner injuries that block the evolutionary path, urging a purposeful resolution of past hurts.
Earth’s dominance paired with a Cardinal modality paints a portrait of pragmatic ambition: a sturdy, goal‑oriented drive that initiates projects and seeks tangible results. The cardinal‑Earth mix reinforces a sturdy leadership style that values consistency and practical outcomes. Overall, the chart reads as a disciplined caretaker navigating subtle transformations while striving to align duty with deeper purpose.
An interpretation of the chart above, generated from the computed placements.
Natal placements
Computed from the birth date (noon). The Moon is approximate and angles are omitted without a birth time.
Washington, D.C. is a protective and intuitive Cancer Sun, with a precise and practical Virgo Moon. The chart leans earth and cardinal.
Major aspects
△ trine · ⚹ sextile flow easily · □ square · ☍ opposition create tension · ☌ conjunction fuses energies · ⚻ quincunx asks for adjustment
Element & modality balance
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