The Star Signs of the Presidents of the United States

Let’s examine the qualities of some prominent US presidents and see how they may relate to their astrological signs.

Washington was born under the Pisces astrology sign, shared by a few early presidents. People born under Pisces possess the ability to dream big and make solid judgments. However, that judgment is sometimes turned on themselves: making them their own harshest critics. There hasn’t been a Pisces president since 1897.

Lincoln is one of five Aquarius presidents, whose qualities consist of being intelligent, stubborn, and possessing brutal honesty that can sometimes be a detriment to themselves. Interestingly, four out of five presidents born under Aquarius have died while in office.

Scorpios are infamous for their manipulative tendencies but are also known for being passionate and brave in the face of opposition. The Huffington Post has previously ranked Scorpios as the most common sign among government leaders around the world.

Despite the number two being a theme among Gemini, Trump is one of three Gemini presidents.

When he was sworn in, Kennedy became the first Gemini president in US history, making Gemini presidents a decidedly modern phenomenon. Kennedy’s social qualities as a Gemini made him well-known as he was easily able to win people over with his quick wit and unmatched charisma.

Obama exemplifies Leo’s traits of being ambitious and confident in himself. However, critics tend to view his confidence as vanity, which is another negative trait a Leo tends to have.

As a Leo, Clinton demonstrated the ability to be a natural leader but also had a desire to be liked by everyone, which got him into trouble and led to a Senate impeachment trial, only the second in US history at the time.

Cancers are known for their loyalty, protectiveness, and abundance of caution. However, common negative traits include being overly emotional and having an inability to let things go.

Geminis also tend to be skilled in multiple areas and are constantly busy by the people demanding their talents be put to use.

Buchanan is a Taurus, known for their dependability and practicality. However, during the time that Buchanan was president, those qualities worked against him. His unwillingness to take a firm stance on state secession may have set the stage for the rise of the Confederacy and eventually the American Civil War.

Jefferson was known for reluctance and selflessness in serving in public office despite his poor speaking skills and interest in other areas. He was shy and preferred the comfort of home to the public square.