Riz Ahmed’s birth chart

What his chart says about him

1. Who he is

   ☉Sun in Sagittarius, the Explorer

   Open, funny and frank. Chases meaning the way other people chase money, with a map half unfolded. Born original: his identity and his need for freedom are the same thing, and he surprises people, himself included.

   The Sun conjunction Uranus (wide at 3.8°)

2. What he needs

   ☽Moon in Gemini, the Talker

   Sorts out feelings by putting them into words. Needs company, news and a change of scene. What comforts him and what he loves are different things, so his heart and his moods keep negotiating.

   The Moon opposition Venus (almost exact at 0.1°)

3. How he loves

   ♀Venus in Sagittarius, the Adventurer

   Warm, adventurous and hard to fence in. Falls for laughter, big ideas and wide-open plans. Words with charm in them: he has an ear for a beautiful phrase, and people like listening to him.

   Mercury conjunction Venus (almost exact at 0.2°)

4. How he thinks

   ☿Mercury in Sagittarius, the Philosopher

   Thinks big and speaks frankly. Loves ideas, learning and talking about what things mean. His head and his feelings argue: he knows what he thinks before he knows what he feels, or the other way round.

   The Moon opposition Mercury (almost exact at 0.2°)

5. What drives him

   ♂Mars in Capricorn, the Achiever

   Determined, controlled and built for the long climb. Works patiently toward the top. Big drive and big confidence: he goes after large goals, and his enthusiasm carries others along.

   Mars sextile Jupiter (close at 1.6°)

6. The shape of his chart

   In his chart, his identity, his mind, his heart, his independence and his imagination (the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Neptune) gather in Sagittarius, and that part of life draws his attention first. Most of his planets are in fire signs: instinct and enthusiasm.

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The chart

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Riz Ahmed’s chart in full

Every planet, point, pattern and aspect