Birth data sourced to the minute
Ronnie Barker
Comedian and writer; The Two Ronnies, Porridge, Open All Hours
"A comedic craftsman who meticulously shaped his public and private creative worlds."
The story so far
Ronnie Barker was an English comedian, actor and writer, born in Bedford, who partnered Ronnie Corbett on BBC1's The Two Ronnies from 1971 to 1987. He wrote much of his own material under the pen name Gerald Wiley, submitting scripts anonymously so they would be judged on merit rather than on his name, a deception he maintained for years. Beyond the sketch show he led two enduring sitcoms, playing Fletcher in Porridge and Arkwright in Open All Hours. His work relied on precise wordplay, notably the Four Candles sketch. He retired in 1988 and was appointed OBE.
☾ Born Sep 25, 1929 · 2:00 PM GMT+1 · Bedford, United Kingdom
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, contributed by Lois Rodden, via AstroTheme.
3 placements that explain this chart
Ronnie Barker's chart reveals a driven communicator with a strong public presence, yet also a discerning individual who valued the merit of his work above personal recognition.
The core drive: diplomatic, aesthetic, and always weighing the other side.
The emotional undercurrent: quick, curious, and fluent in more than one version of itself.
The first impression: restless, philosophical, and allergic to small rooms.
Air-led and cardinal by a slight margin.
Elements
Modalities
No dominant planet is named because two planets score equally.
What makes this chart unique
Sun & Venus in mutual reception: each at home in the other's sign
Jupiter conjunct an angle: right at the chart's most visible points
Mercury conjunct an angle: right at the chart's most visible points
Mars conjunct an angle: right at the chart's most visible points
Jupiter unaspected: running with no major aspect to anchor it
lilith out-of-bounds: operating outside its usual rules
Venus standing alone in its modality
Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars & Jupiter loading up one element
Moon out-of-bounds: operating outside its usual rules
Sun and Moon in a notable lunation phase
Frequencies are measured against the profile corpus, not asserted.
Personality
With his Sun in Libra and Moon in Gemini, Ronnie Barker possessed a naturally diplomatic and communicative nature, seeking balance and intellectual connection. A Heavy Air Element in his chart underscores his quick wit and analytical mind. The Moon opposition Saturn suggests an underlying seriousness or disciplined approach to his emotional expression, while his Human Design as a Sacral Generator meant he operated best by responding to life's invitations. His Gene Key 46 of Delight points to finding joy through creative expression.
Love
Ronnie Barker's Moon in Gemini in the 7th House indicates a need for intellectual stimulation and lively communication within partnerships. Jupiter Conjunct Descendant suggests that relationships brought expansion or a sense of good fortune into his life. With Venus in Virgo, supported by a mutual reception with his Sun, he approached relationships with a discerning eye, valuing practicality and a meticulous attention to detail in his connections.
Career
Ronnie Barker's career was marked by a powerful drive and intellectual output. Mars and Mercury Conjunct Midheaven highlight his assertive public persona and his talent for communication and writing, which were central to his professional identity. His Sun in the 9th House points to a public identity connected to broader ideas, publishing, and perhaps a philosophical approach to his craft. As a Human Design 4/1 Profile, he built his career through networking and a strong inner foundation, exemplified by his use of a pen name to ensure his work was judged on its own merit.
Written in the stars
Life events, met by transits
The Two Ronnies first airs on BBC1
The sketch show that paired Corbett and Barker for sixteen years began broadcasting. The two had already worked together on The Frost Report, and the new programme built around their contrast in stature and delivery.Source ↗
Oct 12, 1970 – Oct 7, 1971 · 360 days
Ronnie Barker
Birth time recorded to the minute · all contacts shown
- Neptune sextile Sunslow
- Neptune sextile Sunslow
- Neptune square Venusslow
- North Node trine Marsfast
- North Node trine Mercuryfast
Go deeper · 11 systems
the full reading
1 / 11
Natal Chart
placidus houses
Full natal reading
Exact planetary positions
● Sun, Moon or chart ruler · ℞ retrograde
| Body | Position | House | Motion | Theme | Sabian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uranus | ♈︎ Aries 9°42' | 3 | ℞ | — | Revision |
| North node | ♉︎ Taurus 12°54' | 4 | - | — | Service |
| Chiron | ♉︎ Taurus 13°47' | 5 | ℞ | — | Innocence |
| Jupiter | ♊︎ Gemini 16°15' | 6 | - | — | Maturation |
| Moon | ♊︎ Gemini 24°47' | 7 | - | — | Maintenance |
| Pluto | ♋︎ Cancer 19°30' | 7 | - | — | Romance |
| Venus | ♌︎ Leo 29°50' | 8 | - | — | Openness |
| Neptune | ♍︎ Virgo 2°15' | 8 | - | — | Protection |
| Sun | ♎︎ Libra 1°58' | 9 | - | — | Alchemy |
| Mars | ♎︎ Libra 22°37' | 10 | - | — | Proclamation |
| Mercury | ♎︎ Libra 23°22' | 10 | - | — | Mutation |
| Saturn | ♐︎ Sagittarius 24°30' | 1 | - | — | Imagination |
| Lilith | ♑︎ Capricorn 14°05' | 1 | - | — | Compassion |
| South node | ♏︎ Scorpio 12°54' | — | - | — | — |
| House | Cusp sign | Degree | Planets |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 1 | ♐︎ Sagittarius | 16°49' | ♄︎⚸ |
| House 2 | ♑︎ Capricorn | 26°52' | - |
| House 3 | ♓︎ Pisces | 14°33' | ♅︎ |
| House 4 | ♈︎ Aries | 19°56' | ☊ |
| House 5 | ♉︎ Taurus | 13°40' | ⚷ |
| House 6 | ♊︎ Gemini | 1°25' | ♃︎ |
| House 7 | ♊︎ Gemini | 16°49' | ☽︎♇︎ |
| House 8 | ♋︎ Cancer | 26°52' | ♀︎♆︎ |
| House 9 | ♍︎ Virgo | 14°33' | ☉︎ |
| House 10 | ♎︎ Libra | 19°56' | ♂︎☿︎ |
| House 11 | ♏︎ Scorpio | 13°40' | - |
| House 12 | ♐︎ Sagittarius | 1°25' | - |
Full aspects · 19
Chart patterns
House system: placidus · Birth time: sourced, Rodden A · Angles trusted
2 / 11
Human Design
generator · 4_1 · sacral
The Juxtaposition Cross of Serendipity
Full Human Design reading
Centers · 4 defined / 5 open
| Centre | State | What it governs |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Open | — |
| Ajna | Defined | — |
| Throat | Defined | — |
| G identity | Defined | — |
| Heart will | Open | — |
| Sacral | Defined | — |
| Solar plexus | Open | — |
| Spleen | Open | — |
| Root | Open | — |
Chart properties
Signature
When the strategy is working
—
Not-self theme
When it isn't
—
Personality activations · 12
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 46.4 |
| · Earth | 25.4 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 12.3 |
| ☊ North node | 24.6 |
| ☋ South node | 44.6 |
| ☿︎ Mercury | 32.3 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 29.6 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 35.6 |
| ♄︎ Saturn | 11.3 |
| ♅︎ Uranus | 21.1 |
| ♆︎ Neptune | 59.3 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 53.5 |
Design activations · 12
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 52.1 |
| · Earth | 58.1 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 13.4 |
| ☊ North node | 23.2 |
| ☋ South node | 43.2 |
| ☿︎ Mercury | 35.4 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 2.6 |
| ♂︎ Mars | 29.1 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 20.4 |
| ♄︎ Saturn | 11.5 |
| ♅︎ Uranus | 21.2 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 53.3 |
Defined channels · 2
Centres and channels derive from the combined design (88° solar arc pre-birth) and personality (natal) gate set; lines come from planetary longitude.
3 / 11
Gene Keys
Hologenetic profile & activation sequence
Full Gene Keys reading
Hologenetic Profile
Activation Sequence
| Sphere | Key | Shadow → Gift → Siddhi |
|---|---|---|
| Life's Work | Gene Key 46 Conscious Sun | |
| Evolution | Gene Key 25 Conscious Earth | |
| Radiance | Gene Key 52 Unconscious Sun | |
| Purpose | Gene Key 58 Unconscious Earth |
Venus Sequence
| Sphere | Key | Shadow → Gift → Siddhi |
|---|---|---|
| Attraction | Gene Key 13 | |
| IQ | Gene Key 29 | |
| EQ | Gene Key 32 | |
| SQ | Gene Key 2 |
Pearl Sequence
| Sphere | Key | Shadow → Gift → Siddhi |
|---|---|---|
| Vocation | Gene Key 29 | |
| Culture | Gene Key 20 | |
| Pearl | Gene Key 35 |
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.
4 / 11
Vedic Nakshatras
null Moon nakshatra
Full Vedic reading
Nakshatra placements · 13
● shown in snapshot · scrolls →
| Body | Nakshatra | Pada | Sidereal | Ruler | Deity | Animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North node | Bharani | 3 | Aries 20° | Venus | Yama | Male Elephant |
| Chiron | Bharani | 3 | Aries 20° | Venus | Yama | Male Elephant |
| Jupiter | Mrigashira | 1 | Taurus 23° | Mars | Soma | Female Serpent |
| Moon | Mrigashira | 3 | Gemini 1° | Mars | Soma | Female Serpent |
| Pluto | Punarvasu | 2 | Gemini 26° | Jupiter | Aditi | Female Cat |
| Venus | Magha | 3 | Leo 6° | Ketu | Pitris | Male Rat |
| Neptune | Magha | 3 | Leo 9° | Ketu | Pitris | Male Rat |
| Sun | Uttara phalguni | 4 | Virgo 9° | Sun | Aryaman | Male Cow |
| Mars | Chitra | 2 | Virgo 29° | Mars | Tvashtar | Female Tiger |
| Mercury | Chitra | 3 | Libra 0° | Mars | Tvashtar | Female Tiger |
| Saturn | Mula | 1 | Sagittarius 1° | Ketu | Nirrti | Male Dog |
| Lilith | Purva ashadha | 3 | Sagittarius 21° | Venus | Apas | Male Monkey |
| Uranus | Revati | 1 | Pisces 16° | Mercury | Pushan | Male Elephant |
Maha Dasha timeline · 9
| Ruler | Span | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Mars | Sep 25, 1929 → Mar 24, 1932 | - |
| Rahu | Mar 24, 1932 → Mar 24, 1950 | - |
| Jupiter | Mar 24, 1950 → Mar 24, 1966 | - |
| Saturn | Mar 24, 1966 → Mar 24, 1985 | - |
| Mercury | Mar 24, 1985 → Mar 24, 2002 | - |
| Ketu | Mar 24, 2002 → Mar 24, 2009 | - |
| Venus | Mar 24, 2009 → Mar 24, 2029 | Now |
| Sun | Mar 24, 2029 → Mar 24, 2035 | - |
| Moon | Mar 24, 2035 → Mar 24, 2045 | - |
Antardashas within Venus
Sub-periods exist only for the running maha dasha; the other eight rows carry none by design, so they show none.
| Ruler | Span |
|---|---|
| Venus | Mar 24, 2009 → Jul 23, 2012 |
| Sun | Jul 23, 2012 → Jul 23, 2013 |
| Moon | Jul 23, 2013 → Mar 24, 2015 |
| Mars | Mar 24, 2015 → May 23, 2016 |
| Rahu | May 23, 2016 → May 24, 2019 |
| Jupiter | May 24, 2019 → Jan 22, 2022 |
| Saturn | Jan 22, 2022 → Mar 24, 2025 |
| Mercury | Mar 24, 2025 → Jan 22, 2028 |
| Ketu | Jan 22, 2028 → Mar 24, 2029 |
Ayanamsa: 22.8757 · Dasha system: Vimshottari · Ascendant nakshatra omitted: no trusted birth time
5 / 11
Mayan Tzolkin
Kin 204 · Red Serpent · Solar
Chicchan · Solar 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
6 / 11
Numerology
Life Path 1
Full Numerology reading
Core numbers
7 / 11
Chinese Zodiac
snake · earth
Full Chinese Zodiac reading
| Pillar | Stem | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 己 | 巳 |
| Month | 癸 | 酉 |
| Day | 癸 | 巳 |
| Hour | 己 | 未 |
Day master
癸 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.
8 / 11
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
9 / 11
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.
10 / 11
Sabian Symbols
Degree-by-degree archetypal imagery
Sun · Libra 1°58'
The transmutation of the fruits of past experiences into the seed-realizations of the forever creative spirit
Full Sabian reading
A teacher gives new symbolic forms to traditional images
"Revision"
A porter carrying heavy baggage
"Service"
On the beach, children play while shellfish grope at the edge of the water
"Innocence"
The head of a robust youth changes into that of a mature thinker
"Maturation"
A gardener trimming large palm trees
"Maintenance"
Venetian gondoliers giving a serenade
"Romance"
An unsealed letter
"Openness"
Two guardian angels
"Protection"
The transmutation of the fruits of past experiences into the seed-realizations of the forever creative spirit
"Alchemy"
Chanticleer's voice heralds sunrise
"Proclamation"
A butterfly with a third wing on its left side
"Mutation"
A chubby boy on a hobby-horse
"Imagination"
In a hospital the children's ward is filled with toys
"Compassion"
11 / 11
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
How do you match?
See your synastry with Ronnie Barker
Enter your birthday for an instant compatibility preview (no account needed).
Check your compatibility →Frequently asked
What is Ronnie Barker's zodiac sign?
Ronnie Barker's Sun sign is Libra.
What is Ronnie Barker's moon and rising sign?
Ronnie Barker has a Gemini Moon and a Sagittarius rising.
When was Ronnie Barker born?
Ronnie Barker was born on Sep 25, 1929.
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.
More famous Libras
/famous-libras →
Also appears in
Pairs
Sources & further reading