Astrology and Sports: What Astrological Aspects Predict an Athlete?

You can use astrology to predict a person’s life, including their personality, career path and future. So, what does this divinatory practice mean for athletes? Combining astrology and sports is easier than you think — all you need to do is look in the right places. Some astrological aspects have demonstrated a correlation with some of the world’s best athletes across numerous sports. Here’s a guide to astrological athletes and predicting athletes.

What Astrological Aspects Predict an Athlete?

Understanding astrology and sports starts with knowing which factors can predict your athleticism. While hard work and training go a long way in an athlete’s journey, you might get help from these four astrological aspects.

T-Square

First, you should check T-squares to get a glimpse into athletic ability. This astrological aspect includes three planets from your birth chart, forming a T to show how the planets interact. The right combination of planets can go a long way in determining your characteristics, especially regarding athletic ability.

Mars

The planet you want to have in your T-squares is Mars. This celestial body represents action and aggression, two necessary characteristics when training to be an athlete. You need to be a go-getter who’s not afraid of conflict and getting ahead of others. In mythology, Mars is the Roman god of war and the son of Jupiter, making him a destructive force.

While Mars is a common denominator among athletes, it also matters where this placement is in your birth chart. For instance, if your Mars is in Aries, you get motivation from ambition and competition. A Mars in Capricorn means success and determination drives your athletic triumph.

Houses

Another factor for astrology and sports is what houses are on your birth chart. Each house represents different characteristics, so you need the ones related to athletic ability. For instance, you’ll want placements in the sixth house because of health and routine. If luck gives you sixth house placements, you’ll likely have better health and habits than your competition.

You’ll also benefit from having third houses in your birth chart. This astrological aspect defines your ability to learn and communicate — two critical qualities of athletes. Communication is even more crucial when aiming for success in team sports. Another noteworthy house is the 10th because it helps your career and public image and boosts your chances of becoming a star in your sport.

Fire Signs

The 12 zodiac signs fit into four triplicities: fire, water, earth and air. Each group shares characteristics, and the best predictor of athletic ability is having a fire sign. Fire signs include Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, and they are among the most energetic people you’ll meet. If you have a fire sign, you’ll have intense passion and creativity with a strong competitive spirit. Thus, you’ll be more likely to take a risk and put yourself out there.

What Astrological Signs Produce the Best Athletes?

Are some zodiac signs more athletically inclined than others? Each placement has world-class athletes, but these signs show who has the best athletes.  

Aquarius Sun

If you were to name the greatest athletes in major sports, your list might include:

• Wayne Gretzky for hockey
• Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson for baseball
• Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Júnior for international football
• Michael Jordan for basketball.

What do all four of these athletes have in common? Their sun is in Aquarius, meaning their birthday is between January 20 and February 18. Aquarius sun means you find new ways of doing things and excel with your unique styles. These six have stood out in their sports by taking different approaches and influencing others.

For instance, Michael Jordan inspired other basketball players to incorporate strength training into their routines. Babe Ruth started an era in baseball where batters hit harder than ever to get home runs. Why were they so successful? Astrology and sports tell us it’s because of their Aquarius sun.

Pisces Placements

Pisces is another zodiac sign with exemplary athletes, regardless of where this placement is on their astrological chart. Jupiter and Neptune control Pisces, meaning you have better odds of achieving fame and success in whatever you do — especially if it’s aquatic sports. It’s hardly a coincidence that Katie Ledecky — a 21-time world champion — is a Pisces born on March 17. Simone Biles is another decorated Olympian who has a Pisces sun.

Ledecky is only one example of Pisces athletes excelling in individual sports. Ben Johns is the No. 1 pickleball player in the world at just 24 years old, demonstrating his excellent training and Pisces qualities. Pickleball greatness requires excellent reflexes, and Johns is one of the best.

Another Pisces pickleball star is Irina Tereschenko, a four-time Major League Pickleball (MLP) champion from Moscow, Russia. If you want to beat either of these players in their game, set up field cones 18 inches behind the non-volley zone to practice your dink drills. After enough practice, you might score a few points on the Pisces pickleball pros.

Cancer Sun

Sometimes, an astrological placement will foreshadow who will be the best athletes in a specific sport. For example, boxers and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters excel if their sun placement is cancer. Cancer athletes are born between June 22 and July 22, marking the beginning of summer.

Experts say cancer sun means you have powerful emotions, so it’s only fitting that some of the best fighters have this placement. Here are some of the most notable athletes with early summer birthdays:

• Mike Tyson
• Jack Dempsey
• Wanderlei Silva
• Conor McGregor
• Jon Jones

Another sport in which you’ll see Cancer signs excel is swimming. Michael Phelps is an excellent example, as his late June birthday gives him Cancer characteristics. You could argue that being a Cancer is an inherent gift for Phelps because they excel at water sports. Water supports between 50% and 75% of your body weight, but the 23-time gold medalist swims like it’s closer to 100%. 

Virgo Sun

Virgos share birthdays between August 23 and September 22 and are famous for their perfectionism. Zodiac experts say Virgos are meticulous and strongly desire to perform everything correctly, even if it leads to self-criticism. Unsurprisingly, Virgo athletes are some of the best at their craft. Kobe Bryant was a Virgo, and fans remember him for his excellent work ethic and lack of complacency.

Perfectionism also intersects with astrology and sports when you look at female athletes. Research shows 33% of women have high levels of perfectionism, so it makes sense to see Ella Toone and Sam Kerr as Virgos. These women are two of the best female footballers in the world in their respective countries.

The Intersection of Astrology and Sports

For decades, you’ve seen the world’s greatest athletes perform at the top of their game. Magic Johnson, Lionel Messi and Serena Williams are only some of the most impressive competitors ever seen. While hard work and dedication are essential to success, you can see their athletic ability by looking at their birth chart.