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Gayle King
Broadcast journalist; CBS Mornings, O, The Oprah Magazine
"A steadfast presence, Gayle King brings a unique blend of warmth and gravitas to her public role."
The story so far
Gayle King is a broadcast journalist and anchor, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and raised partly in Turkey where her father worked as an engineer. She began her career as a production assistant at WJZ-TV in Baltimore, where she met Oprah Winfrey, then an anchor at the station; their friendship dates from 1976 and has run for five decades. She joined O, The Oprah Magazine as an editor in 1999, the year before its first issue, and is now editor-at-large of its successor Oprah Daily. She began co-anchoring CBS This Morning on 9 January 2012 and continues on its rebranded successor CBS Mornings.
☾ Born Dec 28, 1954 · 9:02 AM EDT · Chattanooga, United States
Confirmed by the person or someone close to them: full chart shown, including houses and the rising sign.
Note on this rating: From memory or autobiography, via AstroTheme.
3 placements that explain this chart
Her chart reveals a dedicated individual with a powerful, yet often behind-the-scenes, influence, guided by an intuitive approach to life.
The core drive: ambitious, patient, and building toward something built to last.
The emotional undercurrent: independent, idea-driven, and a little ahead of the room.
The first impression: ambitious, patient, and building toward something built to last.
Water-led and cardinal by a slight margin.
Elements
Modalities
No dominant planet is named because two planets score equally.
Quadrant emphasis is not shown because no quadrant stands out.
What makes this chart unique
Moon & Uranus in mutual reception: each at home in the other's sign
Jupiter conjunct an angle: right at the chart's most visible points
Uranus conjunct an angle: right at the chart's most visible points
Saturn conjunct an angle: right at the chart's most visible points
Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn & Uranus loading up one element
Sun aligned with the North Node
Mercury aligned with the North Node
Mars standing alone in its modality
Mercury out-of-bounds: operating outside its usual rules
Frequencies are measured against the profile corpus, not asserted.
Personality
With her Sun in Capricorn in the 12th House, Gayle King possesses a disciplined and private nature, driven by a desire for service. Her Moon in Aquarius in the 1st House gives her a distinctive, independent public persona, often perceived as a humanitarian. As a Projector with Splenic Authority, she operates with an intuitive knowing, often guiding others through her insights. Her Profile 3/5 indicates a life of experimentation and impactful connections.
Love
With Uranus and Jupiter conjunct the Descendant, Gayle King's relationships are marked by a desire for expansive and perhaps unconventional connections. The Jupiter opposition Chiron and Neptune square Chiron suggest themes of healing and compassion within her partnerships, seeking growth through shared experiences and a willingness to explore deeper emotional terrain.
Career
Saturn conjunct the Midheaven points to a public career built on authority, structure, and long-term dedication, aligning with her role as a broadcast journalist. Her Sun in Capricorn in the 12th House suggests a powerful, service-oriented influence often exerted from a position of support or behind-the-scenes. Mercury Out-of-Bounds further highlights her distinctive and far-reaching communication style in broadcasting and publishing.
Written in the stars
Life events, met by transits
First issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
Winfrey's magazine published its first issue. King had joined the staff as an editor the previous year and later became editor-at-large of its successor, Oprah Daily. The two had been friends since meeting at WJZ-TV in Baltimore in 1976.Source ↗
Mar 15 – May 24, 2000 · 70 days
Gayle King
Birth time recorded to the minute · all contacts shown
- Saturn sextile Marsslow
- Chiron square Marsslow
- Pluto sextile Moonslow
- Jupiter square Moonfast
- Jupiter opposition Midheavenfast
Go deeper · 11 systems
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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 26°28' | 7 | ℞ | — | Upheaval |
| Jupiter | ♋︎ Cancer 27°16' | 7 | ℞ | — | Integration |
| Pluto | ♌︎ Leo 26°35' | 7 | ℞ | — | Awakening |
| Neptune | ♎︎ Libra 27°57' | 9 | - | — | Illumination |
| Saturn | ♏︎ Scorpio 18°02' | 10 | - | — | Transmission |
| Lilith | ♏︎ Scorpio 22°00' | 10 | - | — | Transfiguration |
| Venus | ♏︎ Scorpio 23°23' | 10 | - | — | Persuasion |
| North node | ♑︎ Capricorn 5°32' | 12 | ℞ | — | Threshold |
| Sun | ♑︎ Capricorn 6°19' | 12 | - | — | Prophecy |
| Mercury | ♑︎ Capricorn 8°06' | 12 | - | — | Inspiration |
| Chiron | ♑︎ Capricorn 27°25' | 1 | - | — | Freedom |
| Moon | ♒︎ Aquarius 13°45' | 1 | - | — | Penetration |
| Mars | ♓︎ Pisces 17°21' | 2 | - | — | Fervor |
| South node | ♋︎ Cancer 5°32' | — | - | — | — |
| House | Cusp sign | Degree | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 1 | ♑︎ Capricorn | 23°55' | ⚷☽︎ |
| House 2 | ♓︎ Pisces | 5°22' | ♂︎ |
| House 3 | ♈︎ Aries | 14°08' | - |
| House 4 | ♉︎ Taurus | 14°09' | - |
| House 5 | ♊︎ Gemini | 8°04' | - |
| House 6 | ♊︎ Gemini | 29°54' | - |
| House 7 | ♋︎ Cancer | 23°55' | ♅︎♃︎♇︎ |
| House 8 | ♍︎ Virgo | 5°22' | - |
| House 9 | ♎︎ Libra | 14°08' | ♆︎ |
| House 10 | ♏︎ Scorpio | 14°09' | ♄︎⚸♀︎ |
| House 11 | ♐︎ Sagittarius | 8°04' | - |
| House 12 | ♐︎ Sagittarius | 29°54' | ☊☉︎☿︎ |
Full aspects · 29
Chart patterns
House system: placidus · Birth time: sourced, Rodden A · Angles trusted
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Human Design
projector · 3_5 · splenic
The Right Angle Cross of Service
Full Human Design reading
Centers · 2 defined / 7 open
| Centre | State | What it governs |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Open | — |
| Ajna | Open | — |
| Throat | Open | — |
| G identity | Open | — |
| Heart will | Open | — |
| Sacral | Open | — |
| Solar plexus | Open | — |
| Spleen | Defined | — |
| 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 · 9
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 58.3 |
| · Earth | 52.3 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 13.1 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 43.5 |
| ♂︎ Mars | 22.1 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 56.1 |
| ♄︎ Saturn | 1.6 |
| ♆︎ Neptune | 50.2 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 29.3 |
Design activations · 12
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 18.5 |
| · Earth | 17.5 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 34.4 |
| ☊ North node | 38.1 |
| ☋ South node | 39.1 |
| ☿︎ Mercury | 28.2 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 43.3 |
| ♂︎ Mars | 54.4 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 56.1 |
| ♄︎ Saturn | 44.1 |
| ♆︎ Neptune | 32.5 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 29.2 |
Defined channels · 3
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 58 Conscious Sun | |
| Evolution | Gene Key 52 Conscious Earth | |
| Radiance | Gene Key 18 Unconscious Sun | |
| Purpose | Gene Key 17 Unconscious Earth |
Venus Sequence
Pearl Sequence
| Sphere | Key | Shadow → Gift → Siddhi |
|---|---|---|
| Vocation | Gene Key 54 | |
| Culture | Gene Key 56 | |
| Pearl | Gene Key 56 |
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 | Punarvasu | 4 | Cancer 3° | Jupiter | Aditi | Female Cat |
| Jupiter | Pushya | 1 | Cancer 4° | Saturn | Brihaspati | Male Goat |
| Pluto | Magha | 2 | Leo 3° | Ketu | Pitris | Male Rat |
| Neptune | Chitra | 4 | Libra 4° | Mars | Tvashtar | Female Tiger |
| Saturn | Vishakha | 2 | Libra 24° | Jupiter | Indra-Agni | Male Tiger |
| Lilith | Vishakha | 3 | Libra 28° | Jupiter | Indra-Agni | Male Tiger |
| Venus | Vishakha | 4 | Scorpio 0° | Jupiter | Indra-Agni | Male Tiger |
| North node | Mula | 4 | Sagittarius 12° | Ketu | Nirrti | Male Dog |
| Sun | Mula | 4 | Sagittarius 13° | Ketu | Nirrti | Male Dog |
| Mercury | Purva ashadha | 1 | Sagittarius 14° | Venus | Apas | Male Monkey |
| Chiron | Uttara ashadha | 3 | Capricorn 4° | Sun | Vishvadevas | Female Cow |
| Moon | Shravana | 4 | Capricorn 20° | Moon | Vishnu | Female Monkey |
| Mars | Purva bhadrapada | 2 | Aquarius 24° | Jupiter | Aja Ekapada | Male Lion |
Maha Dasha timeline · 9
| Ruler | Span | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Moon | Dec 28, 1954 → Feb 4, 1957 | - |
| Mars | Feb 4, 1957 → Feb 4, 1964 | - |
| Rahu | Feb 4, 1964 → Feb 4, 1982 | - |
| Jupiter | Feb 4, 1982 → Feb 4, 1998 | - |
| Saturn | Feb 4, 1998 → Feb 4, 2017 | - |
| Mercury | Feb 4, 2017 → Feb 4, 2034 | Now |
| Ketu | Feb 4, 2034 → Feb 4, 2041 | - |
| Venus | Feb 4, 2041 → Feb 4, 2061 | - |
| Sun | Feb 4, 2061 → Feb 4, 2067 | - |
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 4, 2017 → Jul 3, 2019 |
| Ketu | Jul 3, 2019 → Jun 29, 2020 |
| Venus | Jun 29, 2020 → Apr 30, 2023 |
| Sun | Apr 30, 2023 → Mar 6, 2024 |
| Moon | Mar 6, 2024 → Aug 5, 2025 |
| Mars | Aug 5, 2025 → Aug 2, 2026 |
| Rahu | Aug 2, 2026 → Feb 19, 2029 |
| Jupiter | Feb 19, 2029 → May 27, 2031 |
| Saturn | May 27, 2031 → Feb 4, 2034 |
Ayanamsa: 23.2284 · Dasha system: Vimshottari · Ascendant nakshatra omitted: no trusted birth time
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Mayan Tzolkin
Kin 63 · Yellow Seed · Spectral
Kan · 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 5
Full Numerology reading
Core numbers
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Chinese Zodiac
horse · wood
Full Chinese Zodiac reading
| Pillar | Stem | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 甲 | 午 |
| Month | 丙 | 子 |
| Day | 戊 | 寅 |
| Hour | 丁 | 巳 |
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 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 · Capricorn 6°19'
A veiled prophet speaks, seized by the power of a god
Full Sabian reading
A violent storm in a canyon filled with expensive homes
"Upheaval"
An Indian girl introduces her white lover to her assembled tribe
"Integration"
The luminescence of dawn in the eastern sky
"Awakening"
A man in the midst of brightening influences
"Illumination"
A parrot listening and then talking, repeats a conversation he has overheard
"Transmission"
A rabbit metamorphoses into a nature spirit
"Transfiguration"
After having heard an inspired individual deliver his sermon the crowd is stirred into believing
"Persuasion"
Ten logs lie under an archway leading to darker woods
"Threshold"
A veiled prophet speaks, seized by the power of a god
"Prophecy"
An angel carrying a harp
"Inspiration"
A large aviary
"Freedom"
A train entering a tunnel
"Penetration"
In a huge tent a famous revivalist conducts his meeting with a spectacular performance
"Fervor"
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Feng Shui
Kua 8
Favorable: Southwest, Northwest, West, Northeast
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 Gayle King's zodiac sign?
Gayle King's Sun sign is Capricorn.
What is Gayle King's moon and rising sign?
Gayle King has a Aquarius Moon and a Capricorn rising.
When was Gayle King born?
Gayle King was born on Dec 28, 1954.
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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