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Ben Affleck
Actor, writer and director; Good Will Hunting, Argo, The Town
"A charismatic force of creative intensity."
The story so far
Ben Affleck is an actor, screenwriter and director who grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he met Matt Damon as a child. The two wrote Good Will Hunting together and shared the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 1998, when Affleck was twenty five. After a decade of mixed leading roles he moved into directing with Gone Baby Gone and The Town, then won Best Picture for Argo in 2013. He has also played Batman across several DC films and returned repeatedly to collaborations with Damon, including The Last Duel, which they co-wrote.
☾ Born Aug 15, 1972 · 2:53 AM PDT · Berkeley, United States
Verified by a birth certificate or official record: full chart shown, including houses and the rising sign.
Note on this rating: Birth certificate, via AstroTheme.
3 placements that explain this chart
With his Sun in Leo and Moon in Scorpio, Ben Affleck projects a powerful, magnetic presence, channeling deep emotional currents into his expressive work.
The core drive: warm, performative, and happiest when it has an audience worth the effort.
The emotional undercurrent: intense, private, and allergic to anything shallow.
The first impression: protective, memory-keeping, and softer than its shell suggests.
Fire-led, with no modality standing out.
Elements
Modalities
What makes this chart unique
Mercury unaspected: running with no major aspect to anchor it
Venus conjunct an angle: right at the chart's most visible points
Frequencies are measured against the profile corpus, not asserted.
Personality
Ben Affleck's Sun in Leo in the 3rd House makes him a natural storyteller and communicator, seeking to shine through his ideas and interactions. His Moon in Scorpio in the 5th House adds an intense, passionate, and creatively driven emotional core, often expressed through dramatic arts. With Venus Conjunct Ascendant, he possesses a natural charm and appealing public image, while his Unaspected Mercury suggests an independent and direct communication style. His 5/1 Human Design Profile indicates a person who projects solutions and needs a solid foundation of understanding.
Love
The Moon in Scorpio in the 5th House suggests a need for intense, emotionally deep, and passionate connections in relationships, often seeking transformative experiences. Venus Conjunct Ascendant indicates he values partnership and presents as charming and attractive. The Sun semi_square Venus aspect might point to a dynamic where his personal identity and relational needs require careful integration, as he seeks connections that go beyond the surface.
Career
His Sun in Leo in the 3rd House naturally inclines him towards creative expression, writing, and communication, seeking recognition through his ideas and performances. The Moon in Scorpio in the 5th House fuels a passionate drive for dramatic and artistic endeavors. As a Manifesting Generator with a Left Angle Cross of Revolution, he is designed to initiate and sustain projects that bring about change, aligning with his trajectory as an actor, writer, and director. His Part of Fortune in Aries in the 11th House suggests success through bold, independent action within group collaborations.
Written in the stars
Life events, met by transits
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner marry
Wikidata P26 (spouse) qualifier P580 start time at day precision, claim on Q483118/Q172044. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
Dec 31, 2004 – Dec 26, 2005 · 360 days
Ben Affleck
Birth time recorded to the minute · all contacts shown
- Pluto trine Sunslow
- Pluto trine Sunslow
- Chiron square Moonslow
- Jupiter sextile Mercuryfast
- Jupiter square Ascendantfast
- Jupiter square Venusfast
Editorial note · Pluto trine Sun
The Pluto trine Sun in house 6 reflected a powerful, harmonious integration of their identities into shared daily life during their marriage.
Good Will Hunting opens in the United States
The film the two wrote together, begun by Damon as a Harvard playwriting assignment and finished with Affleck. Damon played the lead; Affleck took a supporting role.Source ↗
Oct 23, 1997 – Jan 17, 1998 · 86 days
Ben Affleck
Birth time recorded to the minute · all contacts shown
- Uranus square Moonslow
- Chiron square Mercuryslow
Editorial note · Chiron square Mercury
Good Will Hunting's release brought a challenging communication of vulnerability and healing to the forefront of its creative expression.
Best Original Screenplay at the 70th Academy Awards
Affleck and Damon shared the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Good Will Hunting at the Shrine Auditorium. Damon was also nominated for Best Actor.Source ↗
Feb 14 – Apr 29, 1998 · 74 days
Ben Affleck
Birth time recorded to the minute · all contacts shown
- Uranus opposition Mercuryslow
- Chiron trine Midheavenslow
- North Node sextile Ascendantfast
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez marry
Wikidata P26 (spouse) qualifier P580 start time at day precision, claim on Q483118/Q40715. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
Apr 8 – Oct 23, 2022 · 198 days
Ben Affleck
Birth time recorded to the minute · all contacts shown
- Saturn opposition Sunslow
- Uranus sextile Midheavenslow
- North Node square Sunfast
- Jupiter square Ascendantfast
- Jupiter square Venusfast
- North Node sextile Midheavenfast
Editorial note · Jupiter square Ascendant
The Jupiter square Ascendant in house 10 transit coincided with their marriage, highlighting a dynamic expansion of their public status and personal identity.
Go deeper · 11 systems
the full reading
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Natal Chart
placidus houses
Full natal reading
Exact planetary positions
● Sun, Moon or chart ruler · ℞ retrograde
| Body | Position | House | Motion | Theme | Sabian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiron | ♈︎ Aries 17°05' | 10 | ℞ | — | Recuperation |
| Saturn | ♊︎ Gemini 18°34' | 12 | - | — | Tradition |
| Venus | ♋︎ Cancer 7°28' | 12 | - | — | Imitation |
| Mercury | ♌︎ Leo 10°50' | 2 | ℞ | — | Security |
| Sun | ♌︎ Leo 22°39' | 3 | - | — | Daring |
| Mars | ♍︎ Virgo 0°14' | 3 | - | — | Idealization |
| Pluto | ♎︎ Libra 0°27' | 4 | - | — | Preservation |
| Uranus | ♎︎ Libra 15°27' | 4 | - | — | Rebuilding |
| Moon | ♏︎ Scorpio 4°46' | 5 | - | — | Endurance |
| Lilith | ♏︎ Scorpio 19°24' | 5 | - | — | Initiation |
| Neptune | ♐︎ Sagittarius 2°29' | 5 | - | — | Strategy |
| Jupiter | ♐︎ Sagittarius 28°38' | 6 | ℞ | — | Industry |
| North node | ♑︎ Capricorn 25°41' | 7 | ℞ | — | Enchantment |
| South node | ♋︎ Cancer 25°41' | — | - | — | — |
| House | Cusp sign | Degree | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 1 | ♋︎ Cancer | 8°34' | - |
| House 2 | ♋︎ Cancer | 28°56' | ☿︎ |
| House 3 | ♌︎ Leo | 21°20' | ☉︎♂︎ |
| House 4 | ♍︎ Virgo | 18°60' | ♇︎♅︎ |
| House 5 | ♎︎ Libra | 24°07' | ☽︎⚸♆︎ |
| House 6 | ♐︎ Sagittarius | 3°23' | ♃︎ |
| House 7 | ♑︎ Capricorn | 8°34' | ☊ |
| House 8 | ♑︎ Capricorn | 28°56' | - |
| House 9 | ♒︎ Aquarius | 21°20' | - |
| House 10 | ♓︎ Pisces | 18°60' | ⚷ |
| House 11 | ♈︎ Aries | 24°07' | - |
| House 12 | ♊︎ Gemini | 3°23' | ♄︎♀︎ |
Full aspects · 21
Chart patterns
House system: placidus · Birth time: sourced, Rodden AA · Angles trusted
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Human Design
manifesting_generator · 5_1 · sacral
The Left Angle Cross of Revolution
Full Human Design reading
Centers · 4 defined / 5 open
| Centre | State | What it governs |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Open | — |
| Ajna | Open | — |
| Throat | Defined | — |
| G identity | Defined | — |
| Heart will | Open | — |
| Sacral | Defined | — |
| Solar plexus | Open | — |
| Spleen | Defined | — |
| Root | Open | — |
Chart properties
Signature
When the strategy is working
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Not-self theme
When it isn't
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Personality activations · 13
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 4.5 |
| · Earth | 49.5 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 28.3 |
| ☊ North node | 61.6 |
| ☋ South node | 62.6 |
| ☿︎ Mercury | 33.4 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 52.4 |
| ♂︎ Mars | 59.1 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 10.1 |
| ♄︎ Saturn | 45.2 |
| ♅︎ Uranus | 57.1 |
| ♆︎ Neptune | 34.3 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 46.3 |
Design activations · 12
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 8.1 |
| · Earth | 14.1 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 12.4 |
| ☊ North node | 60.2 |
| ☋ South node | 56.2 |
| ☿︎ Mercury | 27.2 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 15.5 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 58.5 |
| ♄︎ Saturn | 16.3 |
| ♅︎ Uranus | 48.6 |
| ♆︎ Neptune | 34.5 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 46.2 |
Defined channels · 4
Centres and channels derive from the combined design (88° solar arc pre-birth) and personality (natal) gate set; lines come from planetary longitude.
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Gene Keys
Hologenetic profile & activation sequence
Full Gene Keys reading
Hologenetic Profile
Activation Sequence
| Sphere | Key | Shadow → Gift → Siddhi |
|---|---|---|
| Life's Work | Gene Key 4 Conscious Sun | |
| Evolution | Gene Key 49 Conscious Earth | |
| Radiance | Gene Key 8 Unconscious Sun | |
| Purpose | Gene Key 14 Unconscious Earth |
Venus Sequence
| Sphere | Key | Shadow → Gift → Siddhi |
|---|---|---|
| Attraction | Gene Key 12 | |
| IQ | Gene Key 52 | |
| EQ | Gene Key 59 | |
| SQ | Gene Key 15 |
Pearl Sequence
| Sphere | Key | Shadow → Gift → Siddhi |
|---|---|---|
| Vocation | Gene Key 15 | |
| Culture | Gene Key 58 | |
| Pearl | Gene Key 10 |
Rings, codons & partners
Gene Keys derive from the same combined design (88 days pre-birth) and personality (natal) gate set as Human Design, read through the shadow → gift → siddhi spectrum rather than defined/undefined centres.
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Vedic Nakshatras
null Moon nakshatra
Full Vedic reading
Nakshatra placements · 13
● shown in snapshot · scrolls →
| Body | Nakshatra | Pada | Sidereal | Ruler | Deity | Animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturn | Mrigashira | 1 | Taurus 25° | Mars | Soma | Female Serpent |
| Venus | Ardra | 3 | Gemini 13° | Rahu | Rudra | Female Dog |
| Mercury | Ashlesha | 1 | Cancer 17° | Mercury | Nagas | Male Cat |
| Sun | Ashlesha | 4 | Cancer 29° | Mercury | Nagas | Male Cat |
| Mars | Magha | 3 | Leo 6° | Ketu | Pitris | Male Rat |
| Pluto | Uttara phalguni | 4 | Virgo 6° | Sun | Aryaman | Male Cow |
| Uranus | Hasta | 4 | Virgo 21° | Moon | Savitar | Female Buffalo |
| Moon | Swati | 2 | Libra 11° | Rahu | Vayu | Male Buffalo |
| Lilith | Vishakha | 2 | Libra 25° | Jupiter | Indra-Agni | Male Tiger |
| Neptune | Anuradha | 2 | Scorpio 9° | Saturn | Mitra | Female Deer |
| Jupiter | Mula | 2 | Sagittarius 5° | Ketu | Nirrti | Male Dog |
| North node | Uttara ashadha | 2 | Capricorn 2° | Sun | Vishvadevas | Female Cow |
| Chiron | Revati | 3 | Pisces 23° | Mercury | Pushan | Male Elephant |
Maha Dasha timeline · 9
| Ruler | Span | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu | Aug 15, 1972 → May 16, 1984 | - |
| Jupiter | May 16, 1984 → May 16, 2000 | - |
| Saturn | May 16, 2000 → May 16, 2019 | - |
| Mercury | May 16, 2019 → May 16, 2036 | Now |
| Ketu | May 16, 2036 → May 16, 2043 | - |
| Venus | May 16, 2043 → May 16, 2063 | - |
| Sun | May 16, 2063 → May 16, 2069 | - |
| Moon | May 16, 2069 → May 16, 2079 | - |
| Mars | May 16, 2079 → May 16, 2086 | - |
Antardashas within Mercury
Sub-periods exist only for the running maha dasha; the other eight rows carry none by design, so they show none.
| Ruler | Span |
|---|---|
| Mercury | May 16, 2019 → Oct 11, 2021 |
| Ketu | Oct 11, 2021 → Oct 9, 2022 |
| Venus | Oct 9, 2022 → Aug 9, 2025 |
| Sun | Aug 9, 2025 → Jun 15, 2026 |
| Moon | Jun 15, 2026 → Nov 15, 2027 |
| Mars | Nov 15, 2027 → Nov 11, 2028 |
| Rahu | Nov 11, 2028 → May 31, 2031 |
| Jupiter | May 31, 2031 → Sep 5, 2033 |
| Saturn | Sep 5, 2033 → May 16, 2036 |
Ayanamsa: 23.4747 · Dasha system: Vimshottari · Ascendant nakshatra omitted: no trusted birth time
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Mayan Tzolkin
Kin 258 · Blue Storm · Spectral
Cauac · Spectral tone
Full Mayan Tzolkin reading
Seal & tone
Oracle relations
Kin from birth date against the 260-day count, Dreamspell correlation · Seal = kin mod 20, tone = kin mod 13
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Numerology
Life Path 6
Full Numerology reading
Core numbers
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Chinese Zodiac
rat · water
Full Chinese Zodiac reading
| Pillar | Stem | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 壬 | 子 |
| Month | 戊 | 申 |
| Day | 戊 | 戌 |
| Hour | 癸 | 丑 |
Day master
戊 anchors this Four Pillars reading: the Day pillar's Heavenly Stem, and the one value here that never depends on a recorded birth time.
Inner animals
Solar calendar; year boundary at the start of spring, not January 1.
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Tarot Birth Cards
The Lovers
Full Tarot reading
The reduction
| Card | Title | Keywords | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personality & Soul | The Lovers | union, partnership, choice, alignment | A meeting of values — connection built on a shared choice rather than circumstance. |
Year card for 2026 · turns over 1 Jan 2027
Birth-date reduction against the 22 Major Arcana; year card recomputed for the current calendar year at each rebuild
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Arabic Parts
Lots, formulas & sensitive points
Full Arabic Parts reading
Lots on the wheel
Lots · 8
The body and worldly fortune; where material and emotional well-being converge. Reveals how you attract abundance and physical vitality.
The mind and spiritual purpose; the inverse of Fortune. Reveals conscious intent, vocation, and the soul's directional momentum.
Triumph through sustained effort; favorable outcomes earned by aligning ambition with discipline and structure.
Binding obligation and fated constraint; the circumstances that must be endured or worked through rather than chosen.
Reckoning and karmic consequence; the area of life where past choices return to be faced directly.
Desire, passion, and erotic magnetism; where attraction and creative drive merge. Reveals the nature of what you most deeply crave.
Partnership destiny and the nature of committed bonds; reveals the quality and karma of your most significant unions.
Boldness, daring, and the warrior spirit; where you find the nerve to act and the audacity to lead.
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Sabian Symbols
Degree-by-degree archetypal imagery
Sun · Leo 22°39'
In a circus the bareback rider displays her dangerous skill
Full Sabian reading
An empty hammock stretched between two trees
"Recuperation"
A large archaic volume reveals a traditional wisdom
"Tradition"
A group of rabbits dressed in human clothes walk as if on parade
"Imitation"
Children play on a swing hanging from the branches of a huge oak tree
"Security"
In a circus the bareback rider displays her dangerous skill
"Daring"
In a portrait the best features of a man's head are idealized
"Idealization"
In a collection of perfect specimens of many biological forms a butterfly displays the beauty of its wings, its body impaled by a fine dart
"Preservation"
After a storm a boat landing stands in need of reconstruction
"Rebuilding"
A massive rocky shore resists the pounding of the sea
"Endurance"
A woman drawing aside two dark curtains that closed the entrance to a sacred pathway
"Initiation"
Two men playing chess
"Strategy"
A fat boy mowing the lawn of his house on an elegant suburban street
"Industry"
A nature spirit dancing in the iridescent mist of a waterfall
"Enchantment"
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Feng Shui
Kua 1
Favorable: Southeast, East, South, North
Full Feng Shui reading
Works for you
Works against you
Eight Mansions (Ba Zhai) method · Kua number from birth year and gender
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What is Ben Affleck's zodiac sign?
Ben Affleck's Sun sign is Leo.
What is Ben Affleck's moon and rising sign?
Ben Affleck has a Scorpio Moon and a Cancer rising.
When was Ben Affleck born?
Ben Affleck was born on Aug 15, 1972.
How reliable is this birth data?
This chart carries a Rodden rating of AA: the standard scale astrologers use to grade how well-documented a birth time is. Verified by a birth certificate or official record: full chart shown, including houses and the rising sign.
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