An Astrologer Analyzes Taylor Swift’s Birth Chart

Singer. Songwriter. Director. Mastermind. If there’s one celebrity that needs no introduction, it’s Taylor Swift (she/her). Debuting on the music scene in 2006, Swift quickly rose to fame, success, and public obsession throughout her career, solidifying herself as an industry icon. Her album Fearless is the most awarded country music album of all time. She’s the first and only female artist to win the GRAMMY for Album Of The Year three times for her solo recordings, and she holds the title for most Billboard Music Award wins for a female artist (29). Taylor Swift is one of the most decorated artists in history: and thanks to the acclaim of her latest album, Midnights, her star continues to rise.

There’s no doubt that Swift’s career is the result of years of hard work, focus, and persistence. But if you’re curious about the secrets behind Swift’s stage presence or insight into her love life, what better place to start than the star’s cosmic profile? By looking at Taylor Swift’s birth chart, we can begin to understand the events of her star-studded career. From the evolution of her image as an artist to her dating and relationship history to her public feuds with other celebs – anything you could want to know about the world’s biggest pop sensation is written in the stars.

That’s why we asked Parade’s resident astrologer Lauren Ash to take a closer look at Swift's birth chart. Here's what we can learn from her zodiac sign.

Taylor Swift’s Birth Chart: The Big Three

In astrology, your sun, moon, and rising signs come together to form your big three, which help create the core of your personality. You'll take on different traits and qualities depending on the zodiac sign you have in each placement. While they only tell part of the story of your cosmic aura, they reveal a lot about your overall vibe, aura energy, and demeanor. Taylor Swift’s birth chart is available online, but her unconfirmed birth time means her rising sign is a mystery.

In fact, Taylor Swift’s rising sign is one of the most hotly debated topics amongst astrologers today. The two most popular theories are that Swift is either a Scorpio rising or a Capricorn rising. Of course, she’s the only one who knows for sure. Luckily, we can still look at the other planets in her birth chart to find the source of her star power. Here’s everything you need to know about the astrology of Taylor Swift.

Sagittarius Sun

In astrology, the sun sign represents everything related to the heart and ego. Your sun sign is the core of your identity and shines the brightest in your personality. Taylor Alison Swift was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on December 13, 1989. This means that she was born under the sign of Sagittarius.

People with their Sun in Sagittarius are known for being carefree, easygoing, and passionate about life. They don’t let the obstacles and barriers that scare others stop them from following their heart. For Taylor Swift, having her Sun in Sagittarius explains her warm and outgoing personality. Ruled by Jupiter, the planet of luck, knowledge, and expansion, these people feel comfortable living outside their comfort zone. And the Universe always seems to reward them when they take a risk in life.

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Not only is the singer famous for her trendsetting style and experimental music composition – she’s a dynamic and commanding presence on stage. She sees herself as a constantly growing and evolving being who likes to be challenged. Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign, allowing Swift to be flexible in her self-perception. And because Sagittarius is the optimist of the zodiac, it also speaks to her ability to learn from her experiences without letting them jade her. “Every day, I try to remind myself of the good in the world, the love I’ve witnessed and the faith I have in humanity. We have to live bravely in order to truly feel alive, and that means not being ruled by our greatest fears,” Swift told ELLE.

Cancer Moon

If your sun sign is an outward expression of your personality, your moon sign shows the secrets behind your intuition, emotions, dreams, and hidden desires. Taylor Swift was born with her Moon in Cancer – which also happens to be the sign of its rulership. When a planet is in its rulership, the best traits of that placement shine through in a person.

As a Cancer moon, Swift is connected to her feelings and can articulate them in a thoughtful way. This is seen the most in her lyrical and storytelling abilities, which have captivated fans throughout her decades-long career. Swift writes songs that fans can relate to their lives, even if the songs are about her experiences. In this way, she’s built a bond with listeners that few performers can replicate. “I want to still have a sharp pen and a thin skin and an open heart,” Swift is heard saying during the closing narration of her Miss Americana documentary.

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People with their moon in Cancer are very sensitive and tuned into the emotional realm. They’re very loyal in their relationships and take romance seriously. Cancer moons love spending time with family and loved ones and will go out of their way to make others feel seen. Swift has her Moon conjunct Jupiter, indicating her popularity with female audiences and young women. It also shows that people admire her honesty and that raw authenticity leads to great rewards in her career. However, these people also need to be careful about the blurred lines between public and private life. As Swift has pointed out, she’s had to take a step back from the spotlight a few times throughout her career.

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Personal Planets

Each planet in astrology has a specific meaning, and the personal planets in astrology can show you a deeper layer of your personality. Similar to your big three, the personal planets highlight qualities that show how you express your love for others, communicate, and manifest your passions in life. The personal planets include Mercury, Venus, and Mars. Personal planets can show us more about her love life, acting style, fashion tastes, and goals for the future. Read on to see what Taylor Swift’s personal planets say about her.

Capricorn Mercury

In astrology, Mercury represents how we express our thoughts, experiences, dreams, desires, and ideas with the world. This is an especially important placement for Taylor Swift, given her work as a singer and a writer.

Mercury represents how you communicate your thoughts, views, passions, dreams, beliefs, and ideas to others, and having a Capricorn Mercury makes Taylor Swift very precise with how she expresses herself. This makes sense for Swift, who has built her career on her ability to translate her thoughts, emotions, and experiences into art. She also has Mercury sitting opposite her Jupiter, which makes her a big-picture dreamer. These people have an important point to make and spend their life in pursuit of their truth.

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One of the downfalls of this placement is the desire to control others’ perceptions of you by limiting your own expression. And with Swift’s Mercury sitting close to Saturn, the planet of limitations, it could suggest music was the outlet Swift chose to help her find her voice. It’s also a sign that with time and age, others’ opinions of her will matter less and less, allowing her to continue blossoming into her truth. "I still think it's important to be polite, but not at all costs. Not when you're being pushed beyond your limits, and not when people are walking all over you. I needed to get to a point where I was ready, able and willing to call out bull---t rather than just smiling my way through it," Swift told Variety.

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Aquarius Venus

In astrology, Venus is the planet that rules romance, attraction, and partnerships. It shows how you express your attraction to other people, what you’re attracted to, how you flirt, and how you show love in relationships. Taylor Swift has an Aquarius Venus, which explains her eccentric dating life.

People with their Venus in Aquarius are the rebellious heartbreakers of the zodiac. These curious types like to date a variety of people and aren’t attracted to a single “type” of a romantic partner. What interests them the most is being with someone who challenges them intellectually and keeps up with their sharp sense of humor. Venus also shows what you value and look for in another person, and with her Venus in Aquarius, Taylor Swift is someone who looks for a lover that feels more like a best friend. It takes someone truly special to make an Aquarius Venus fall head over heels – but when they meet that person, they’re the most loyal and loving partners around. And as she writes in her song Daylight, Swift wants to be defined by the things she loves, not those she hates or fears.

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A well-positioned Venus in a singer's birth chart can enhance the flow of creativity, artistry, and aesthetics. It can also indicate how famous or wealthy someone will be. Taylor Swift has her Venus sextile Mars, which shows that she has the drive and focus to work for her dreams. When Venus and Mars come together in the birth chart, it shows someone who will tirelessly pour themselves into whatever calls to their heart. They have an almost endless supply of energy to dedicate to their goals and tend to be very popular and part of the in-crowd wherever they go. This placement explains how Swift continues to outperform herself and set a new standard in the industry. And shows that she’ll continue to succeed in whatever she sets her mind to so long as she’s willing to do the work. “A lot of the best things I ever did creatively were things that I had to really fight – and I mean aggressively fight – to have happen,” Swift told Rolling Stone.

Scorpio Mars

Mars is the planet of energy, ambition, and desire. This placement shows how you channel your passion into action and fight for what you want. Taylor Swift has her Mars in the intense and alluring sign of Scorpio. Mars is in its rulership in Scorpio – meaning the energy of this planet flows openly and freely. For Taylor Swift, this means she is relentless in her pursuit of success.

People with Mars in Scorpio are very intense, even if they don’t show it on the surface. You might catch a flicker of it in their eyes when they talk about something they love. Or if you’re lucky enough to earn their trust, they might let you into their vivid and imaginative world. These water signs are diligent and patient in how they tackle new challenges. Scorpio Mars isn’t intimidated by the amount of time, effort, or sacrifice it takes to get what they want. For Taylor Swift, having her Mars in Scorpio is a sign of her strong drive and slight stubbornness when it comes to things like her love life and career. “I'm still idealistic and earnest about the music I make, but I'm less crushed when people mock me for it. I know now that one of the bravest things a person can do is create something with unblinking sincerity, to put it all on the line,” she wrote in the prologue for Speak Now (Taylor’s Version).

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Some astrologers believe Taylor Swift has a Scorpio rising, which would mean that she has Mars on her ascendant. People with Mars on their ascendant live in the extremes of life. They have a fiercely independent nature and don’t like to feel caged in by society’s expectations. This placement would also explain how Swift is able to transform and shapeshift from era to era and still keep the public’s attention. Her Scorpio Mars beautifully aligns with her Venus in Aquarius, showing why she’s so driven to express herself creatively. Swift’s belief in her skills and showmanship helped skyrocket her to unprecedented levels of fame. Yet she still finds a way to continually raise the bar.

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