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Benjamin Franklin

Historical · Born January 17, 1706 · Capricorn sun

Birth date
January 17, 1706
Birth time
10:30
Birth place
Boston, MA
Sun sign
Capricorn ♑

Benjamin Franklin's sun sign

As a Capricorn sun (♑), Benjamin Franklin's core identity is shaped by earth-cardinal qualities: the architect, security, integrity, the long-term frame. The Capricorn signature shows up in their discipline, ambition, willingness to do the unglamorous work.

Sun sign alone is the most simplified reading. The full chart — Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, the Ascendant, the houses, and every aspect — is what reveals the actual personality and life patterns.

The chart

Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 at 10:30 in Boston, MA. With a verified birth time, the full chart — including the Ascendant and houses — can be calculated to the minute.

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