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Billy Bob Thornton
Actor, screenwriter and musician; Sling Blade, A Simple Plan, Fargo
"A compelling blend of dramatic flair and unconventional depth."
The story so far
Billy Bob Thornton is an American actor, filmmaker, screenwriter and singer-songwriter. International attention followed Sling Blade in 1996, which he wrote, directed and starred in, winning the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and taking a nomination for Best Actor. A further Academy Award nomination came for A Simple Plan in 1998, this time for Best Supporting Actor. His earlier film work includes One False Move in 1992.
☾ Born Aug 4, 1955 · 7:05 AM CDT · Hot Springs, United States
Confirmed by the person or someone close to them: full chart shown, including houses and the rising sign.
Note on this rating: Birth date 1955-08-04 from Wikidata Q202735 (day precision) and the English Wikipedia article. Birth city Hot Springs, Arkansas from Wikidata P19. Birth time unknown, so Rodden X and the time is an estimate.
3 placements that explain this chart
Billy Bob Thornton's Sun in Leo, amplified by a Jupiter Cazimi, suggests a natural performer, while his Moon in Aquarius points to a unique, independent spirit.
The core drive: warm, performative, and happiest when it has an audience worth the effort.
The emotional undercurrent: independent, idea-driven, and a little ahead of the room.
The first impression: warm, performative, and happiest when it has an audience worth the effort.
Fire-led and fixed by a wide margin.
Elements
Modalities
No dominant planet is named because two planets score equally.
What makes this chart unique
Jupiter cazimi: burned right into the heart of the Sun
A missing modality: no planets acting in that mode at all
Moon & Uranus in mutual reception: each at home in the other's sign
Saturn conjunct an angle: right at the chart's most visible points
Mars conjunct an angle: right at the chart's most visible points
Moon conjunct an angle: right at the chart's most visible points
Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter & Pluto loading up one element
A missing element: no planets carrying that element at all
Sun and Moon in a notable lunation phase
Frequencies are measured against the profile corpus, not asserted.
Personality
Billy Bob Thornton's core personality is marked by a powerful, expressive nature, driven by his Sun in Leo and a strong Heavy Fire Element. His Moon in Aquarius, however, introduces an unconventional and detached quality, fostering a unique perspective. The Heavy Fixed Modality in his chart provides persistence and a strong will, while his 4/1 Profile suggests an individual who seeks opportunities and investigates deeply.
Love
With Venus Conjunct Ascendant, Billy Bob Thornton possesses a charming and attractive demeanor, valuing relationships significantly. However, his Moon in Aquarius indicates a need for independence and unconventional dynamics in partnerships. A T-Square involving his Moon, Mars, and Saturn suggests intense relational patterns and potential challenges in balancing emotional needs with personal drive.
Career
Billy Bob Thornton's career is characterized by a powerful drive for creative expression, fueled by his Sun in Leo and a prominent Heavy Fire Element. The Jupiter Cazimi amplifies his presence and brings a fortunate expansion to his public endeavors. His Heavy Fixed Modality provides the dedication and tenacity required for sustained success in acting, screenwriting, and music, allowing him to leave a distinct mark.
Written in the stars
Life events, met by transits
Billy Bob Thornton wins Best Adapted Screenplay for Sling Blade
Wikidata P166 (award received) with P585 point-in-time at day precision, claim on Q202735. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
Nothing was within orb for Billy Bob Thornton on this date.
A quiet chart is a reading, not a gap.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uranus | ♋︎ Cancer 28°50' | 12 | - | — | Balance |
| Venus | ♌︎ Leo 3°43' | 12 | - | — | Achievement |
| Mercury | ♌︎ Leo 9°60' | 12 | - | — | Freshness |
| Jupiter | ♌︎ Leo 11°08' | 12 | - | — | Festivity |
| Sun | ♌︎ Leo 11°20' | 12 | - | — | Festivity |
| Mars | ♌︎ Leo 15°24' | 12 | - | — | Relief |
| Pluto | ♌︎ Leo 25°58' | 1 | - | — | Promise |
| Neptune | ♎︎ Libra 25°40' | 3 | - | — | Transformation |
| Saturn | ♏︎ Scorpio 14°43' | 4 | - | — | Construction |
| Lilith | ♐︎ Sagittarius 16°19' | 4 | - | — | Celebration |
| North node | ♐︎ Sagittarius 25°35' | 5 | ℞ | — | Valor |
| Chiron | ♒︎ Aquarius 2°15' | 6 | ℞ | — | Defiance |
| Moon | ♒︎ Aquarius 19°22' | 7 | - | — | Mission |
| South node | ♊︎ Gemini 25°35' | — | - | — | — |
| House | Cusp sign | Degree | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 1 | ♌︎ Leo | 18°48' | ♇︎ |
| House 2 | ♍︎ Virgo | 12°18' | - |
| House 3 | ♎︎ Libra | 10°22' | ♆︎ |
| House 4 | ♏︎ Scorpio | 12°56' | ♄︎⚸ |
| House 5 | ♐︎ Sagittarius | 17°12' | ☊ |
| House 6 | ♑︎ Capricorn | 19°37' | ⚷ |
| House 7 | ♒︎ Aquarius | 18°48' | ☽︎ |
| House 8 | ♓︎ Pisces | 12°18' | - |
| House 9 | ♈︎ Aries | 10°22' | - |
| House 10 | ♉︎ Taurus | 12°56' | - |
| House 11 | ♊︎ Gemini | 17°12' | - |
| House 12 | ♋︎ Cancer | 19°37' | ♅︎♀︎☿︎♃︎☉︎♂︎ |
Full aspects · 33
Chart patterns
House system: placidus · Birth time: sourced, Rodden A · Angles trusted
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Human Design
projector · 4_1 · emotional
The Juxtaposition Cross of Privacy
Full Human Design reading
Centers · 5 defined / 4 open
| Centre | State | What it governs |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Open | — |
| Ajna | Defined | — |
| Throat | Defined | — |
| G identity | Defined | — |
| Heart will | Open | — |
| Sacral | Open | — |
| Solar plexus | Defined | — |
| Spleen | Open | — |
| Root | Defined | — |
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 · 11
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 33.4 |
| · Earth | 19.4 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 49.1 |
| ☊ North node | 11.4 |
| ☋ South node | 12.4 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 31.2 |
| ♂︎ Mars | 7.3 |
| ♄︎ Saturn | 1.2 |
| ♅︎ Uranus | 56.3 |
| ♆︎ Neptune | 32.6 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 29.2 |
Design activations · 11
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 2.1 |
| · Earth | 1.1 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 57.3 |
| ☊ North node | 11.5 |
| ☋ South node | 12.5 |
| ☿︎ Mercury | 8.2 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 21.3 |
| ♂︎ Mars | 35.5 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 62.3 |
| ♆︎ Neptune | 50.1 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 4.6 |
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 33 Conscious Sun | |
| Evolution | Gene Key 19 Conscious Earth | |
| Radiance | Gene Key 2 Unconscious Sun | |
| Purpose | Gene Key 1 Unconscious Earth |
Venus Sequence
Pearl Sequence
| Sphere | Key | Shadow → Gift → Siddhi |
|---|---|---|
| Vocation | Gene Key 35 | |
| Culture | Gene Key 62 | |
| Pearl | Gene Key 33 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uranus | Pushya | 1 | Cancer 5° | Saturn | Brihaspati | Male Goat |
| Venus | Pushya | 3 | Cancer 10° | Saturn | Brihaspati | Male Goat |
| Mercury | Ashlesha | 1 | Cancer 16° | Mercury | Nagas | Male Cat |
| Jupiter | Ashlesha | 1 | Cancer 17° | Mercury | Nagas | Male Cat |
| Sun | Ashlesha | 1 | Cancer 18° | Mercury | Nagas | Male Cat |
| Mars | Ashlesha | 2 | Cancer 22° | Mercury | Nagas | Male Cat |
| Pluto | Magha | 1 | Leo 2° | Ketu | Pitris | Male Rat |
| Neptune | Chitra | 3 | Libra 2° | Mars | Tvashtar | Female Tiger |
| Saturn | Vishakha | 1 | Libra 21° | Jupiter | Indra-Agni | Male Tiger |
| Lilith | Jyeshtha | 2 | Scorpio 23° | Mercury | Indra | Male Deer |
| North node | Mula | 1 | Sagittarius 2° | Ketu | Nirrti | Male Dog |
| Chiron | Uttara ashadha | 4 | Capricorn 9° | Sun | Vishvadevas | Female Cow |
| Moon | Dhanishta | 1 | Capricorn 26° | Mars | Vasus | Female Lion |
Maha Dasha timeline · 9
| Ruler | Span | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Mars | Aug 4, 1955 → Feb 13, 1961 | - |
| Rahu | Feb 13, 1961 → Feb 13, 1979 | - |
| Jupiter | Feb 13, 1979 → Feb 13, 1995 | - |
| Saturn | Feb 13, 1995 → Feb 13, 2014 | - |
| Mercury | Feb 13, 2014 → Feb 13, 2031 | Now |
| Ketu | Feb 13, 2031 → Feb 13, 2038 | - |
| Venus | Feb 13, 2038 → Feb 13, 2058 | - |
| Sun | Feb 13, 2058 → Feb 13, 2064 | - |
| Moon | Feb 13, 2064 → Feb 13, 2074 | - |
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 | Feb 13, 2014 → Jul 11, 2016 |
| Ketu | Jul 11, 2016 → Jul 8, 2017 |
| Venus | Jul 8, 2017 → May 8, 2020 |
| Sun | May 8, 2020 → Mar 15, 2021 |
| Moon | Mar 15, 2021 → Aug 14, 2022 |
| Mars | Aug 14, 2022 → Aug 11, 2023 |
| Rahu | Aug 11, 2023 → Feb 28, 2026 |
| Jupiter | Feb 28, 2026 → Jun 4, 2028 |
| Saturn | Jun 4, 2028 → Feb 13, 2031 |
Ayanamsa: 23.2368 · Dasha system: Vimshottari · Ascendant nakshatra omitted: no trusted birth time
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Mayan Tzolkin
Kin 22 · Blue Night · Solar
Akbal · Solar 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 5
Full Numerology reading
Core numbers
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Chinese Zodiac
goat · wood
Full Chinese Zodiac reading
| Pillar | Stem | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 乙 | 未 |
| Month | 癸 | 未 |
| Day | 丁 | 巳 |
| Hour | 甲 | 辰 |
Day master
丁 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 Hierophant
Full Tarot reading
The reduction
| Card | Title | Keywords | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personality & Soul | The Hierophant | tradition, conformity, institutions, belief | Inherited wisdom and shared belief systems — the structures that bind a community together. |
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 11°20'
An evening party of adults on a lawn illumined by fancy lanterns
Full Sabian reading
A Greek muse weighing newborn twins in golden scales
"Balance"
A formally dressed elderly man stands near trophies he brought back from a hunting expedition
"Achievement"
Early morning dew sparkles as sunlight floods the field
"Freshness"
An evening party of adults on a lawn illumined by fancy lanterns
"Festivity"
An evening party of adults on a lawn illumined by fancy lanterns
"Festivity"
The storm ended, all nature rejoices in brilliant sunshine
"Relief"
After the heavy storm a rainbow
"Promise"
An eagle and a large white dove change into each other
"Transformation"
Children playing around five mounds of sand
"Construction"
An Easter sunrise service draws a large crowd
"Celebration"
A flag bearer in a battle
"Valor"
A deserter from the navy
"Defiance"
A big white dove bearing a message
"Mission"
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Feng Shui
Kua 9
Favorable: East, Southeast, North, South
Full Feng Shui reading
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Eight Mansions (Ba Zhai) method · Kua number from birth year and gender
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What is Billy Bob Thornton's zodiac sign?
Billy Bob Thornton's Sun sign is Leo.
What is Billy Bob Thornton's moon and rising sign?
Billy Bob Thornton has a Aquarius Moon and a Leo rising.
When was Billy Bob Thornton born?
Billy Bob Thornton was born on Aug 4, 1955.
How reliable is this birth data?
This chart carries a Rodden rating of A: the standard scale astrologers use to grade how well-documented a birth time is. Confirmed by the person or someone close to them: full chart shown, including houses and the rising sign.
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