James K. Polk’s birth chart

What his chart says about him

1. Who he was

   ☉Sun in Scorpio, the Detective

   Private and powerful. Sees past the surface, keeps secrets well and does nothing halfway. The wish to shine and the wish to be careful needed steady adjusting: he moved forward a step, then checked it.

   The Sun quincunx Saturn (close at 2.2°)

2. What he needed

   ☽Moon in Cancer or Leo, the Nest-Maker

   Tender, protective and sensitive to mood. Comfort comes from family, old friends and familiar rooms. His feelings ran large: he wanted more comfort, more company and more of everything than any one day gave.

   The Moon opposition Jupiter (close at 2.5°) · For a birth after 4:15 p.m., his Moon was in Leo.

3. How he loved

   ♀Venus in Scorpio, the Devotee

   All or nothing in love. Feels intensely and stays loyal to the very end. He kept weighing pleasure against duty, and joy came once the work was done.

   Venus quincunx Saturn (close at 2.3°)

4. How he thought

   ☿Mercury in Sagittarius, the Philosopher

   A wide-ranging mind. Learns by asking, travelling and following a question as far as it goes. A generous, wide-ranging mind: he learned easily, told a good story and saw the big picture.

   Mercury sextile Jupiter (close at 1.3°)

5. What drove him

   ♂Mars in Virgo, the Craftsperson

   Skilful, hardworking and modest. Gets ahead through practice, precision and getting the details right. Big drive and big confidence: he went after large goals, and his enthusiasm carried others along.

   Mars trine Jupiter (close at 1.3°)

6. The shape of his chart

   In his chart, his identity, his heart and his imagination (the Sun, Venus and Neptune) gather in Scorpio, and that part of life drew his attention first. In his chart, water signs hold the most planets: feeling and intuition.

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James K. Polk’s chart in full

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