Ilona Maher
Rugby union player; Olympic bronze medalist, Bristol Bears
"A powerhouse athlete whose Leo Sun and out-of-bounds Mars channel sheer kinetic force and magnetic public candor."
The life of Ilona Maher
Who is Ilona Maher?
Ilona Maher is an American rugby union player who took up the sport at seventeen and won three National Intercollegiate Rugby Association championships at Quinnipiac University. She debuted for the United States national sevens team in 2018 and represented it at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, winning bronze in Paris in 2024. She signed with the Bristol Bears in Premiership Women's Rugby in December 2024 and is widely followed online for her body positivity advocacy.
Defining moments
Olympic bronze medal in rugby sevens
“Peaking 9 days after the Olympic bronze medal, Jupiter square Mercury brought amplified public buzz and media celebration to the achievement.”
The Award in the timeline ↓Ilona Maher's birth chart
☾ Born Aug 12, 1996 · time unknown · Burlington · The rising sign is not shown because this birth time is not recorded to the minute. · Birth data: X · See sources
1 placement that explains this chart
Ilona Maher pairs high-impact physical drive with an unapologetic stage presence, turning elite sports performance into a viral platform for self-acceptance.
Her Sun in Leo fuels an expressive, charismatic public presence that effortlessly commands both the rugby pitch and global social media audiences.
How Ilona Maher's chart holds together
Twelve systems read the same birth chart twelve different ways. Match your chart to see how yours lines up with Ilona Maher's.
Elements and modalities
cardinal-heavy by a slight margin, with no element standing out.
Elements × modalities
| Cardinal | Fixed | Mutable | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🜂 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 🜃 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 🜁 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 🜄 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
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.
Chart patterns that stand out
Angle-based patterns are not shown because this birth time is not recorded to the minute.
Sun unaspected: running with no major aspect to anchor it
See celebrities with this pattern →Mars out-of-bounds: operating outside its usual rules
See celebrities with this pattern →Frequencies are measured against the profile corpus, not asserted.
Twelve systems read Ilona Maher's chart
the full reading
13 placements in the chart signature →Natal Chart
placidus houses
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Exact planetary positions
● Sun, Moon or chart ruler · ℞ retrograde
| Body | Position | Motion | Theme | Sabian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturn | ♈︎ Aries 6°54' | ℞ | — | Interpenetration |
| Venus | ♋︎ Cancer 4°29' | - | — | Disruption |
| Mars | ♋︎ Cancer 11°45' | - | — | Destiny |
| Moon | ♋︎ Cancer 29°16' | - | — | Heritage |
| Lilith | ♌︎ Leo 5°38' | - | — | Contrast |
| Sun | ♌︎ Leo 19°58' | - | — | Devotion |
| Mercury | ♍︎ Virgo 15°40' | - | — | Confrontation |
| North node | ♎︎ Libra 9°08' | ℞ | — | Arrival |
| Chiron | ♎︎ Libra 12°01' | - | — | Playfulness |
| Pluto | ♐︎ Sagittarius 0°20' | - | — | Reflection |
| Jupiter | ♑︎ Capricorn 8°35' | ℞ | — | Inspiration |
| Neptune | ♑︎ Capricorn 25°43' | ℞ | — | Enchantment |
| Uranus | ♒︎ Aquarius 1°54' | ℞ | — | Catharsis |
| South node | ♈︎ Aries 9°08' | - | — | — |
Full aspects · 32
Chart patterns
House system: placidus · Birth time: estimated · Angles not used
Transits
Lifetime cosmic weather & power windows
Birth time unknown: the transits below are Sun and planet-to-planet only, never Ascendant, Midheaven, house, or Moon placements.
Olympic bronze medal in rugby sevens
Maher and the United States women's sevens team took bronze at the Paris Olympics on the final day of the tournament at the Stade de France, the first Olympic rugby medal for the American women's side.Source ↗
Personal year 1 · Pinnacle 11
Editorial note · Jupiter square Mercury
Peaking 9 days after the Olympic bronze medal, Jupiter square Mercury brought amplified public buzz and media celebration to the achievement.
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Jun 25Jul 30Sep 3Jun 25 – Sep 3, 2024 · 70 days
Birth time estimated · Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars contacts only
- North Node square Marsfast
- Jupiter square Mercuryfast
Moon, Ascendant and Midheaven contacts are not shown for Ilona Maher, and no house is named — those depend on a birth time recorded to the minute, and this one is an estimate.
Human Design
Manifesting Generator on the Cross of Explanation
Her multi-passionate design responds to physical challenges with quick bursts of energy, translating athletic mastery into clear, relatable communication.
The Right Angle Cross of Explanation
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Centers · 8 defined / 1 open
| Centre | State | What it governs |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Open | — |
| Ajna | Defined | — |
| Throat | Defined | — |
| G identity | Defined | — |
| Heart will | Defined | — |
| 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 · 12
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 4.2 |
| · Earth | 49.2 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 56.4 |
| ☊ North node | 18.6 |
| ☋ South node | 17.6 |
| ☿︎ Mercury | 64.5 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 52.1 |
| ♂︎ Mars | 39.3 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 58.6 |
| ♅︎ Uranus | 60.6 |
| ♆︎ Neptune | 61.6 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 34.1 |
Design activations · 13
| Planet | Gate.Line |
|---|---|
| ☉︎ Sun | 23.4 |
| · Earth | 43.4 |
| ☽︎ Moon | 22.4 |
| ☊ North node | 57.2 |
| ☋ South node | 51.2 |
| ☿︎ Mercury | 8.2 |
| ♀︎ Venus | 12.5 |
| ♂︎ Mars | 27.6 |
| ♃︎ Jupiter | 54.3 |
| ♄︎ Saturn | 25.6 |
| ♅︎ Uranus | 41.3 |
| ♆︎ Neptune | 60.2 |
| ♇︎ Pluto | 34.3 |
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.
Gene Keys
Gene Key 4 in Life's Work: From Intolerance to Forgiveness
Her core path moves beyond mental rigidity into practical understanding, channeling acute mental sharpness into inclusive, wholehearted leadership.
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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 22 | |
| IQ | Gene Key 52 | |
| EQ | Gene Key 39 | |
| SQ | Gene Key 12 |
Pearl Sequence
| Sphere | Key | Shadow → Gift → Siddhi |
|---|---|---|
| Vocation | Gene Key 27 | |
| Culture | Gene Key 54 | |
| Pearl | Gene Key 58 |
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.
Vedic Nakshatras
pushya Moon nakshatra
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Nakshatra placements · 14
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| Body | Nakshatra | Pada | Sidereal | Ruler | Deity | Animal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venus | Ardra | 2 | Gemini 10° | Rahu | Rudra | Female Dog |
| Mars | Ardra | 4 | Gemini 17° | Rahu | Rudra | Female Dog |
| Moon | Pushya | 1 | Cancer 5° | Saturn | Brihaspati | Male Goat |
| Lilith | Pushya | 3 | Cancer 11° | Saturn | Brihaspati | Male Goat |
| Sun | Ashlesha | 3 | Cancer 26° | Mercury | Nagas | Male Cat |
| Ascendant | Ashlesha | 3 | Cancer 26° | Mercury | Nagas | Male Cat |
| Mercury | Purva phalguni | 3 | Leo 21° | Venus | Bhaga | Female Rat |
| North node | Hasta | 2 | Virgo 15° | Moon | Savitar | Female Buffalo |
| Chiron | Hasta | 3 | Virgo 18° | Moon | Savitar | Female Buffalo |
| Pluto | Anuradha | 1 | Scorpio 6° | Saturn | Mitra | Female Deer |
| Jupiter | Purva ashadha | 1 | Sagittarius 14° | Venus | Apas | Male Monkey |
| Neptune | Uttara ashadha | 2 | Capricorn 1° | Sun | Vishvadevas | Female Cow |
| Uranus | Uttara ashadha | 4 | Capricorn 8° | Sun | Vishvadevas | Female Cow |
| Saturn | Uttara bhadrapada | 3 | Pisces 13° | Saturn | Ahir Budhnya | Female Cow |
Maha Dasha timeline · 9
| Ruler | Span | Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn | Aug 12, 1996 → Jul 31, 2012 | - |
| Mercury | Jul 31, 2012 → Jul 31, 2029 | Now |
| Ketu | Jul 31, 2029 → Jul 31, 2036 | - |
| Venus | Jul 31, 2036 → Jul 31, 2056 | - |
| Sun | Jul 31, 2056 → Jul 31, 2062 | - |
| Moon | Jul 31, 2062 → Jul 31, 2072 | - |
| Mars | Jul 31, 2072 → Jul 31, 2079 | - |
| Rahu | Jul 31, 2079 → Jul 31, 2097 | - |
| Jupiter | Jul 31, 2097 → Jul 31, 2113 | - |
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 | Jul 31, 2012 → Dec 27, 2014 |
| Ketu | Dec 27, 2014 → Dec 24, 2015 |
| Venus | Dec 24, 2015 → Oct 24, 2018 |
| Sun | Oct 24, 2018 → Aug 31, 2019 |
| Moon | Aug 31, 2019 → Jan 29, 2021 |
| Mars | Jan 29, 2021 → Jan 26, 2022 |
| Rahu | Jan 26, 2022 → Aug 15, 2024 |
| Jupiter | Aug 15, 2024 → Nov 20, 2026 |
| Saturn | Nov 20, 2026 → Jul 31, 2029 |
Ayanamsa: 23.8098 · Dasha system: Vimshottari
Mayan Tzolkin
Kin 175 · Yellow Warrior · Rhythmic
Cib · Rhythmic tone
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Seal & tone
Oracle relations
Kin from birth date against the 260-day count, Dreamspell correlation · Seal = kin mod 20, tone = kin mod 13
Numerology
Life Path 9: The Global Humanitarian and Advocate
A 9 Life Path highlights broad public service and advocacy, aligning with her global reach as an ambassador for female strength and athletic diversity.
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Core numbers
Chinese Zodiac
Fire Rat: Resourceful, Spirited, and Highly Ambitious
Born in the year of the Fire Rat, she pairs sharp strategic instincts with fiery vitality, thriving in dynamic group environments.
The hour pillar and secret animal need a recorded birth time, so they aren't shown.
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| Pillar | Stem | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 丙 | 子 |
| Month | 丙 | 申 |
| Day | 辛 | 丑 |
Day master
辛 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.
Tarot Birth Cards
The Hermit
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The reduction
| Card | Title | Keywords | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personality & Soul | The Hermit | introspection, solitude, guidance, search | Withdrawal from the world to find an answer that only stillness can reveal. |
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
Arabic Parts
Lots, formulas & sensitive points
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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.
Sabian Symbols
Degree-by-degree archetypal imagery
Sun · Leo 19°58'
Zuni Indians perform a ritual to the sun
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A man succeeds in expressing himself simultaneously in two realms
"Interpenetration"
An automobile wrecked by a train
"Disruption"
A Chinese woman nursing a baby whose aura reveals him to be the reincarnation of a great teacher
"Destiny"
A daughter of the American Revolution
"Heritage"
A conservative old-fashioned lady is confronted by an up-to-date girl
"Contrast"
Zuni Indians perform a ritual to the sun
"Devotion"
Intoxicated chickens dizzily flap their wings trying to fly
"Overreach"
In the zoo children are brought face to face with an orangutan
"Confrontation"
Having passed through narrow rapids a canoe reaches calm waters
"Arrival"
Children blowing soap bubbles
"Playfulness"
Retired army veterans gather to reawaken old memories
"Reflection"
An angel carrying a harp
"Inspiration"
A nature spirit dancing in the iridescent mist of a waterfall
"Enchantment"
An unexpected thunderstorm
"Catharsis"
Feng Shui
Kua 2
Favorable: Northeast, West, Northwest, Southwest
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Supportive directions
Directions to avoid
Eight Mansions (Ba Zhai) method · Kua number from birth year and gender
The Sage
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What is Ilona Maher's zodiac sign?
Ilona Maher's Sun sign is Leo.
When was Ilona Maher born?
Ilona Maher was born on Aug 12, 1996.
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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