Birth data sourced to the minute
Jake Gyllenhaal
Actor, Brokeback Mountain and Nightcrawler
"Jake Gyllenhaal: A grounded adventurer with a deep emotional core."
The story so far
American actor born into a filmmaking family, with a screen and stage career spanning three decades. He earned an Academy Award nomination for Brokeback Mountain and is known for committing to unsettling, interior roles such as Nightcrawler.
☾ Born Dec 19, 1980 · 8:08 PM PDT · Los Angeles, United States
Verified by a birth certificate or official record: full chart shown, including houses and the rising sign.
Note on this rating: Birth data from Wikidata Q133313 (day precision) and English Wikipedia.
3 placements that explain this chart
His Sun in Sagittarius drives an expansive spirit, while a Taurus Moon provides a steady, sensual foundation. This combination shapes a Generator with a 6/2 Profile, seeking both experience and stability.
The core drive: restless, philosophical, and allergic to small rooms.
The emotional undercurrent: quick, curious, and fluent in more than one version of itself.
The first impression: warm, performative, and happiest when it has an audience worth the effort.
mutable-heavy by a slight margin, with no element standing out.
Elements
Modalities
What makes this chart unique
Venus & Jupiter in mutual reception: each at home in the other's sign
Uranus standing alone in its modality
Mercury out-of-bounds: operating outside its usual rules
Frequencies are measured against the profile corpus, not asserted.
Personality
Jake Gyllenhaal's Sun in Sagittarius points to an adventurous and philosophical spirit, balanced by a grounded Moon in Taurus that seeks comfort and stability. The tight Sun quincunx Moon aspect suggests an ongoing internal dynamic between his expansive drives and his need for emotional security. His Mercury Out-of-Bounds indicates an unconventional and independent way of thinking and communicating, often leading to unique perspectives. As a Generator with an Emotional Authority, his decisions are rooted in a deep gut response, processed through his emotional wave.
Love
With his Moon in Taurus, Jake Gyllenhaal seeks stability, comfort, and loyalty in his intimate connections, valuing a sensual and grounded partnership. The Moon quincunx Lilith suggests a subtle tension in integrating his deeper, perhaps untamed, emotional needs within relationships. His Venus and Jupiter in Mutual Reception indicate a supportive dynamic between his values and expansive nature, potentially bringing growth and generosity into his romantic life, while the tight Moon and Uranus opposition points to a blend of seeking security and a need for freedom.
Career
Jake Gyllenhaal's Sun in Sagittarius drives an expansive and truth-seeking approach to his career, often drawn to roles that explore deeper themes. The Jupiter conjunction Saturn aspect suggests a disciplined yet growth-oriented path, blending ambition with a structured commitment to his craft. His Stellium involving Mercury, Neptune, and the Sun in Sagittarius points to a powerful focus on imaginative communication and idealistic storytelling.
Written in the stars
Life events, met by transits
Jake Gyllenhaal is nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Brokeback Mountain
Jake Gyllenhaal was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Brokeback Mountain.Wikidata P1411 (nominated for), P585 point-in-time at day precision, on Q133313. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
Dec 7, 2005 – Mar 27, 2006 · 110 days
Jake Gyllenhaal
Birth time recorded to the minute · all contacts shown
- Uranus square Moonslow
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 | ♉︎ Taurus 13°58' | 10 | ℞ | — | Innocence |
| Moon | ♊︎ Gemini 7°02' | 10 | - | — | Rebellion |
| North node | ♌︎ Leo 11°40' | 12 | ℞ | — | Festivity |
| Jupiter | ♎︎ Libra 8°27' | 3 | - | — | Heritage |
| Saturn | ♎︎ Libra 9°00' | 3 | - | — | Arrival |
| Pluto | ♎︎ Libra 23°56' | 3 | - | — | Mutation |
| Lilith | ♎︎ Libra 28°54' | 3 | - | — | Legacy |
| Uranus | ♏︎ Scorpio 27°47' | 4 | - | — | Sovereignty |
| Venus | ♐︎ Sagittarius 2°23' | 4 | - | — | Strategy |
| Mercury | ♐︎ Sagittarius 22°07' | 5 | - | — | Assimilation |
| Neptune | ♐︎ Sagittarius 22°37' | 5 | - | — | Assimilation |
| Sun | ♐︎ Sagittarius 28°26' | 5 | - | — | Industry |
| Mars | ♑︎ Capricorn 21°35' | 6 | - | — | Dignity |
| South node | ♒︎ Aquarius 11°40' | — | - | — | — |
| House | Cusp sign | Degree | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 1 | ♌︎ Leo | 12°13' | - |
| House 2 | ♍︎ Virgo | 5°12' | - |
| House 3 | ♎︎ Libra | 2°38' | ♃︎♄︎♇︎⚸ |
| House 4 | ♏︎ Scorpio | 4°56' | ♅︎♀︎ |
| House 5 | ♐︎ Sagittarius | 9°34' | ☿︎♆︎☉︎ |
| House 6 | ♑︎ Capricorn | 12°36' | ♂︎ |
| House 7 | ♒︎ Aquarius | 12°13' | - |
| House 8 | ♓︎ Pisces | 5°12' | - |
| House 9 | ♈︎ Aries | 2°38' | - |
| House 10 | ♉︎ Taurus | 4°56' | ⚷☽︎ |
| House 11 | ♊︎ Gemini | 9°34' | - |
| House 12 | ♋︎ Cancer | 12°36' | ☊ |
Full aspects · 24
Chart patterns
House system: placidus · Birth time: sourced, Rodden AA · Angles trusted
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Human Design
generator · 1_3 · emotional
The Right Angle Cross of The Vessel of Love
Full Human Design reading
Centers · 7 defined / 2 open
| Centre | State | What it governs |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Defined | — |
| Ajna | Defined | — |
| Throat | Open | — |
| G identity | Defined | — |
| Heart will | Open | — |
| Sacral | Defined | — |
| Solar plexus | Defined | — |
| 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 · 11
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 10.1 |
| · Earth | 15.1 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 16.2 |
| ☊ North node | 33.5 |
| ☋ South node | 19.5 |
| ☿︎ Mercury | 26.6 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 34.3 |
| ♂︎ Mars | 61.1 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 18.5 |
| ♅︎ Uranus | 14.4 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 32.4 |
Design activations · 12
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 46.3 |
| · Earth | 25.3 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 63.3 |
| ☊ North node | 4.1 |
| ☋ South node | 49.1 |
| ☿︎ Mercury | 57.6 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 7.4 |
| ♂︎ Mars | 1.4 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 6.1 |
| ♅︎ Uranus | 43.5 |
| ♆︎ Neptune | 26.4 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 32.1 |
Defined channels · 5
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 10 Conscious Sun | |
| Evolution | Gene Key 15 Conscious Earth | |
| Radiance | Gene Key 46 Unconscious Sun | |
| Purpose | Gene Key 25 Unconscious Earth |
Venus Sequence
Pearl Sequence
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiron | Bharani | 3 | Aries 20° | Venus | Yama | Male Elephant |
| Moon | Rohini | 2 | Taurus 13° | Moon | Brahma | Male Serpent |
| North node | Ashlesha | 1 | Cancer 18° | Mercury | Nagas | Male Cat |
| Jupiter | Hasta | 2 | Virgo 14° | Moon | Savitar | Female Buffalo |
| Saturn | Hasta | 2 | Virgo 15° | Moon | Savitar | Female Buffalo |
| Pluto | Chitra | 3 | Libra 0° | Mars | Tvashtar | Female Tiger |
| Lilith | Chitra | 4 | Libra 5° | Mars | Tvashtar | Female Tiger |
| Uranus | Anuradha | 1 | Scorpio 4° | Saturn | Mitra | Female Deer |
| Venus | Anuradha | 2 | Scorpio 8° | Saturn | Mitra | Female Deer |
| Mercury | Jyeshtha | 4 | Scorpio 28° | Mercury | Indra | Male Deer |
| Neptune | Jyeshtha | 4 | Scorpio 29° | Mercury | Indra | Male Deer |
| Sun | Mula | 2 | Sagittarius 4° | Ketu | Nirrti | Male Dog |
| Mars | Uttara ashadha | 1 | Sagittarius 27° | Sun | Vishvadevas | Female Cow |
Maha Dasha timeline · 9
| Ruler | Span | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Moon | Dec 19, 1980 → May 21, 1988 | - |
| Mars | May 21, 1988 → May 21, 1995 | - |
| Rahu | May 21, 1995 → May 21, 2013 | - |
| Jupiter | May 21, 2013 → May 21, 2029 | Now |
| Saturn | May 21, 2029 → May 21, 2048 | - |
| Mercury | May 21, 2048 → May 21, 2065 | - |
| Ketu | May 21, 2065 → May 21, 2072 | - |
| Venus | May 21, 2072 → May 21, 2092 | - |
| Sun | May 21, 2092 → May 21, 2098 | - |
Antardashas within Jupiter
Sub-periods exist only for the running maha dasha; the other eight rows carry none by design, so they show none.
| Ruler | Span |
|---|---|
| Jupiter | May 21, 2013 → Jul 9, 2015 |
| Saturn | Jul 9, 2015 → Jan 19, 2018 |
| Mercury | Jan 19, 2018 → Apr 26, 2020 |
| Ketu | Apr 26, 2020 → Apr 2, 2021 |
| Venus | Apr 2, 2021 → Dec 2, 2023 |
| Sun | Dec 2, 2023 → Sep 19, 2024 |
| Moon | Sep 19, 2024 → Jan 19, 2026 |
| Mars | Jan 19, 2026 → Dec 26, 2026 |
| Rahu | Dec 26, 2026 → May 21, 2029 |
Ayanamsa: 23.5913 · Dasha system: Vimshottari · Ascendant nakshatra omitted: no trusted birth time
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Mayan Tzolkin
Kin 184 · Red Serpent · Lunar
Chicchan · Lunar 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 4
Full Numerology reading
Core numbers
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Chinese Zodiac
monkey · metal
Full Chinese Zodiac reading
| Pillar | Stem | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 庚 | 申 |
| Month | 戊 | 子 |
| Day | 丙 | 戌 |
| Hour | 戊 | 戌 |
Day master
丙 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 Emperor
Full Tarot reading
The reduction
| Card | Title | Keywords | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personality & Soul | The Emperor | authority, structure, control, stability | Order imposed through discipline and leadership — the architecture that lets things last. |
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 · Sagittarius 28°26'
A fat boy mowing the lawn of his house on an elegant suburban street
Full Sabian reading
On the beach, children play while shellfish grope at the edge of the water
"Innocence"
Aroused strikers surround a factory
"Rebellion"
An evening party of adults on a lawn illumined by fancy lanterns
"Festivity"
Three old masters hanging in a special room in an art gallery
"Heritage"
Having passed through narrow rapids a canoe reaches calm waters
"Arrival"
A butterfly with a third wing on its left side
"Mutation"
Mankind's vast and enduring effort to reach for knowledge transferable from generation to generation
"Legacy"
The king of the fairies approaching his domain
"Sovereignty"
Two men playing chess
"Strategy"
A group of immigrants as they fulfill the requirements of entrance into the new country
"Assimilation"
A group of immigrants as they fulfill the requirements of entrance into the new country
"Assimilation"
A fat boy mowing the lawn of his house on an elegant suburban street
"Industry"
By accepting defeat gracefully a general reveals nobility of character
"Dignity"
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Feng Shui
Kua 2
Favorable: Northeast, West, Northwest, Southwest
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 Jake Gyllenhaal's zodiac sign?
Jake Gyllenhaal's Sun sign is Sagittarius.
What is Jake Gyllenhaal's moon and rising sign?
Jake Gyllenhaal has a Gemini Moon and a Leo rising.
When was Jake Gyllenhaal born?
Jake Gyllenhaal was born on Dec 19, 1980.
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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