The rising sign is not shown because this birth time is not recorded to the minute.
Magic Johnson
Basketball player and businessman; Los Angeles Lakers, five NBA championships
"A charismatic leader with an expansive spirit and a powerful public presence."
The story so far
Point guard who won five championships with the Lakers and made the fast break look like a decision rather than a scramble. He announced he was HIV positive in 1991 and has spent the decades since as a businessman and public health figure, outliving every prediction made at the time.
☾ Born Aug 14, 1959 · time unknown · Lansing, United States
No birth time on record, so houses and the rising sign are not shown.
Note on this rating: Date and birthplace confirmed independently via Wikidata (P569/P19, precision to the day) and English Wikipedia. No reliable birth time is on public record, so none is asserted here.
1 placement that explains this chart
Magic Johnson's Sun in Leo and Moon in Sagittarius combine for a dynamic, optimistic core, further amplified by his Sun Conjunct Ascendant.
The core drive: warm, performative, and happiest when it has an audience worth the effort.
fixed-heavy by a slight margin, with no element standing out.
Elements
Modalities
No dominant planet is named because two planets score equally.
Quadrant emphasis is not shown because house positions need a birth time recorded to the minute.
What makes this chart unique
A missing element: no planets carrying that element at all
Sun and Moon in a notable lunation phase
Sun conjunct an angle: right at the chart's most visible points
Saturn standing alone in its modality
Venus retrograde: a rarer backward turn
Frequencies are measured against the profile corpus, not asserted.
Personality
Magic Johnson embodies a charismatic and expressive nature, driven by his Sun in Leo and Moon in Sagittarius, which fosters an optimistic and adventurous spirit. His Sun Conjunct Ascendant ensures a strong, integrated public persona. A Heavy Fixed Modality in his chart points to significant determination and persistence, while his Human Design as a Projector with Splenic Authority suggests an intuitive ability to guide others when invited. His Life Work Gene Key 4 highlights a focus on understanding and clear communication.
Love
In relationships, Magic Johnson approaches connections with intensity and directness, indicated by his Venus conjunction Mars. This aspect suggests a passionate and assertive expression of desire. With Venus Retrograde, his values and approach to love may have undergone significant re-evaluation or developed in unique ways over time, seeking depth and authenticity. His Moon in Sagittarius suggests a need for freedom, adventure, and intellectual rapport within partnerships.
Career
Magic Johnson's career path reflects a natural leader and performer, stemming from his Sun in Leo and a strong public identity reinforced by Sun Conjunct Ascendant. The Heavy Fixed Modality in his chart underscores a capacity for sustained effort and determination in his professional endeavors. As a Human Design Projector, he is naturally suited to guide and influence, especially when his insights are recognized.
Written in the stars
Life events, met by transits
Birth time unknown: the transits below are Sun and planet-to-planet only, never Ascendant, Midheaven, house, or Moon placements.
Michigan State beats Indiana State in the NCAA final
Johnson and Bird meet for the title in what remains the most watched college basketball game ever played.Source ↗
Feb 9 – May 10, 1979 · 90 days
Magic Johnson
Birth time estimated · Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars contacts only
- Uranus square Sunslow
- Chiron square Mercuryslow
- Neptune trine Sunslow
- North Node conjunction Venusfast
- North Node conjunction Marsfast
Editorial note · Neptune trine Sun
The Neptune trine Sun transit coincided with an inspired performance, reflecting the realization of a significant career ideal.
Moon, Ascendant and Midheaven contacts are not shown for Magic Johnson, and no house is named — those depend on a birth time recorded to the minute, and this one is an estimate.
Celtics beat Lakers in game seven of the NBA Finals
The first Finals meeting between the two, and the start of three in four years.Source ↗
Apr 3 – Aug 21, 1984 · 140 days
Magic Johnson
Birth time estimated · Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars contacts only
- Saturn square Mercuryslow
- North Node sextile Mercuryfast
Editorial note · Saturn square Mercury
Saturn square Mercury suggested the demanding mental strategies and communication challenges present in the Celtics' NBA Finals victory.
Moon, Ascendant and Midheaven contacts are not shown for Magic Johnson, and no house is named — those depend on a birth time recorded to the minute, and this one is an estimate.
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 | Motion | Theme | Sabian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilith | ♊︎ Gemini 0°02' | - | — | Discovery |
| Mercury | ♌︎ Leo 7°48' | ℞ | — | Conviction |
| Uranus | ♌︎ Leo 16°58' | - | — | Participation |
| Sun | ♌︎ Leo 20°55' | - | — | Overreach |
| Pluto | ♍︎ Virgo 3°29' | - | — | Harmony |
| Mars | ♍︎ Virgo 15°38' | - | — | Confrontation |
| Venus | ♍︎ Virgo 15°53' | ℞ | — | Confrontation |
| North node | ♎︎ Libra 4°55' | ℞ | — | Instruction |
| Neptune | ♏︎ Scorpio 4°24' | - | — | Endurance |
| Jupiter | ♏︎ Scorpio 23°04' | - | — | Persuasion |
| Moon | ♐︎ Sagittarius 27°26' | - | — | Permanence |
| Saturn | ♑︎ Capricorn 0°50' | ℞ | — | Authority |
| Chiron | ♒︎ Aquarius 25°21' | ℞ | — | Measurement |
| South node | ♈︎ Aries 4°55' | - | — | — |
Full aspects · 25
Chart patterns
House system: placidus · Birth time: estimated · Angles not used
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Human Design
projector · 3_5 · splenic
The Right Angle Cross of Explanation
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 | 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 · 12
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 4.3 |
| · Earth | 49.3 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 11.6 |
| ☊ North node | 18.2 |
| ☋ South node | 17.2 |
| ☿︎ Mercury | 33.1 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 64.5 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 43.5 |
| ♄︎ Saturn | 10.3 |
| ♅︎ Uranus | 7.4 |
| ♆︎ Neptune | 28.3 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 59.4 |
Design activations · 13
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 23.5 |
| · Earth | 43.5 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 31.5 |
| ☊ North node | 48.3 |
| ☋ South node | 21.3 |
| ☿︎ Mercury | 27.1 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 52.1 |
| ♂︎ Mars | 53.5 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 14.4 |
| ♄︎ Saturn | 58.3 |
| ♅︎ Uranus | 33.6 |
| ♆︎ Neptune | 28.4 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 59.2 |
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 4 Conscious Sun | |
| Evolution | Gene Key 49 Conscious Earth | |
| Radiance | Gene Key 23 Unconscious Sun | |
| Purpose | Gene Key 43 Unconscious Earth |
Venus Sequence
| Sphere | Key | Shadow → Gift → Siddhi |
|---|---|---|
| Attraction | Gene Key 31 | |
| IQ | Gene Key 64 | |
| EQ | Gene Key 64 | |
| SQ | Gene Key 52 |
Pearl Sequence
| Sphere | Key | Shadow → Gift → Siddhi |
|---|---|---|
| Vocation | Gene Key 53 | |
| Culture | Gene Key 14 | |
| Pearl | Gene Key 43 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilith | Krittika | 4 | Taurus 6° | Sun | Agni | Female Sheep |
| Mercury | Pushya | 4 | Cancer 14° | Saturn | Brihaspati | Male Goat |
| Uranus | Ashlesha | 3 | Cancer 23° | Mercury | Nagas | Male Cat |
| Sun | Ashlesha | 4 | Cancer 27° | Mercury | Nagas | Male Cat |
| Pluto | Magha | 4 | Leo 10° | Ketu | Pitris | Male Rat |
| Mars | Purva phalguni | 3 | Leo 22° | Venus | Bhaga | Female Rat |
| Venus | Purva phalguni | 3 | Leo 22° | Venus | Bhaga | Female Rat |
| North node | Hasta | 1 | Virgo 11° | Moon | Savitar | Female Buffalo |
| Neptune | Swati | 2 | Libra 11° | Rahu | Vayu | Male Buffalo |
| Jupiter | Vishakha | 3 | Libra 29° | Jupiter | Indra-Agni | Male Tiger |
| Moon | Mula | 2 | Sagittarius 4° | Ketu | Nirrti | Male Dog |
| Saturn | Mula | 3 | Sagittarius 7° | Ketu | Nirrti | Male Dog |
| Chiron | Dhanishta | 3 | Aquarius 2° | Mars | Vasus | Female Lion |
Maha Dasha timeline · 9
| Ruler | Span | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Ketu | Aug 14, 1959 → Jun 12, 1964 | - |
| Venus | Jun 12, 1964 → Jun 12, 1984 | - |
| Sun | Jun 12, 1984 → Jun 12, 1990 | - |
| Moon | Jun 12, 1990 → Jun 12, 2000 | - |
| Mars | Jun 12, 2000 → Jun 12, 2007 | - |
| Rahu | Jun 12, 2007 → Jun 12, 2025 | - |
| Jupiter | Jun 12, 2025 → Jun 12, 2041 | Now |
| Saturn | Jun 12, 2041 → Jun 12, 2060 | - |
| Mercury | Jun 12, 2060 → Jun 12, 2077 | - |
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 | Jun 12, 2025 → Jul 31, 2027 |
| Saturn | Jul 31, 2027 → Feb 10, 2030 |
| Mercury | Feb 10, 2030 → May 18, 2032 |
| Ketu | May 18, 2032 → Apr 24, 2033 |
| Venus | Apr 24, 2033 → Dec 24, 2035 |
| Sun | Dec 24, 2035 → Oct 11, 2036 |
| Moon | Oct 11, 2036 → Feb 10, 2038 |
| Mars | Feb 10, 2038 → Jan 17, 2039 |
| Rahu | Jan 17, 2039 → Jun 12, 2041 |
Ayanamsa: 23.293 · Dasha system: Vimshottari · Ascendant nakshatra omitted: no trusted birth time
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Mayan Tzolkin
Kin 192 · Red Skywalker · Planetary
Ben · Planetary tone
Full Mayan Tzolkin reading
Seal & tone
Oracle relations
Guide: not recorded for this kin.
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 1
Full Numerology reading
Core numbers
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Chinese Zodiac
pig · earth
The hour pillar and secret animal need a recorded birth time, so they aren't shown.
Full Chinese Zodiac reading
| Pillar | Stem | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 己 | 亥 |
| Month | 壬 | 申 |
| Day | 戊 | 子 |
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
Year, month and day pillars need only the birth date.
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Tarot Birth Cards
Wheel of Fortune & The Magician
Full Tarot reading
The reduction
| Card | Title | Keywords | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personality | Wheel of Fortune | cycles, fate, change, turning points | The turning of circumstance — what rises will fall, and what falls will rise again. |
| Soul | The Magician | willpower, manifestation, resourcefulness | Mastery of the tools at hand, turning intention into action through focused will. |
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
Houses aren't shown for this chart because the birth time is estimated.
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 20°55'
Intoxicated chickens dizzily flap their wings trying to fly
Full Sabian reading
A glass-bottomed boat reveals undersea wonders
"Discovery"
A communist activist spreading his revolutionary ideals
"Conviction"
A non-vested church choir
"Participation"
Intoxicated chickens dizzily flap their wings trying to fly
"Overreach"
Black and white children play together happily
"Harmony"
In the zoo children are brought face to face with an orangutan
"Confrontation"
In the zoo children are brought face to face with an orangutan
"Confrontation"
A man revealing to his students the foundation of an inner knowledge of the new world
"Instruction"
A massive rocky shore resists the pounding of the sea
"Endurance"
After having heard an inspired individual deliver his sermon the crowd is stirred into believing
"Persuasion"
An old bridge over a beautiful stream is still in constant use
"Permanence"
An Indian chief claims power from the assembled tribe
"Authority"
A hydrometer
"Measurement"
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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 Magic Johnson's zodiac sign?
Magic Johnson's Sun sign is Leo.
When was Magic Johnson born?
Magic Johnson was born on Aug 14, 1959.
How reliable is this birth data?
This chart carries a Rodden rating of X: the standard scale astrologers use to grade how well-documented a birth time is. No birth time on record, so houses and the rising sign are not shown.
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