
- Born
- January 11, 1842
- Birthplace
- Astor House
- Sun sign
- Capricorn
William James, writer, was born on January 11, 1842 in Astor House. With the Sun in Capricorn, William's chart begins from a Capricorn 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 chart’s core is a double‑Capricorn emphasis: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn all sit in the sign of the diligent goat. This concentration creates a personality that values responsibility, structure and long‑term achievement above all else. With the Moon only a few degrees from the Sun, the inner self mirrors the outward self, producing a seamless self‑image that is methodical, self‑controlled and often skeptical of fleeting trends. The lack of a precise time leaves the Ascendant uncertain, but the dominance of Capricorn planets suggests an outward demeanor that appears serious, reliable and intent on tangible results, underscored by a strong Earth‑grounded temperament.
The tightest aspects sharpen this profile. The Sun sextile Uranus (0°) gifts the native a subtle inventive streak, allowing disciplined ambition to accommodate sudden insights without destabilising the core purpose. By contrast, the Moon squares Pluto (0°) injects an undercurrent of emotional intensity, prompting deep inner transformation that can clash with the desire for external stability. Venus conjunct Saturn (1°) colors relationships and values with a cautious, almost contractual quality—affection is expressed through duty, prudence and a need for security. Jupiter’s conjunction with Saturn (1°) blends expansion with restriction, tempering optimism with realistic limits and fostering a disciplined approach to growth that favours steady, measurable progress over reckless optimism.
Earth’s dominance, especially in the cardinal modality (seven cardinal placements), confirms a practical, hands‑on drive to initiate and build lasting structures. The chart reads as a meticulously organized mind that initiates projects with determination, tempering innovation and ambition with disciplined realism.
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.
William is a disciplined and ambitious Capricorn Sun, with a disciplined and ambitious Capricorn 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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