Elon Musk seems to have almost magical financial abilities as the richest person in the world. But maybe the universe really did set him up for success as a tech and space entrepreneur!
Before looking at his birth chart, I expected to see the planet Jupiter or Pluto in his second house since Jupiter represents luck and success, and Pluto brings major change, and the second house is about money. But you’ll never guess what I found. The only thing in his second house of money is the moon in Virgo and Part of Fortune. Nothing else!
Elon Musk’s Birth Date, Time, And Location
Elon Musk was born on June 28, 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa. This set the stage for a life filled with ambition, innovation, and huge success. Musk’s western zodiac sign is Cancer.
People who are into astrology like to speculate about the exact time Elon was born, but it’s thought to have been around 7:30 AM. That would make his astrological sign Cancer rising.
The First Planetary Placements I Found Interesting
Sun In Cancer
Elon Musk has his Sun in Cancer and that alone tells you a lot about him. It means he’s super intuitive and emotional. People with that Sun placement really care about nurturing others and keeping them safe. That’s probably why Elon is so focused on creating technologies to help humanity, like sustainable energy and space travel. But it’s even more intense for him because his Sun is in the 12th house, right above his Rising sign. So that Cancer influence is super strong. No wonder he’s so driven to make things better for people through his work. It all comes down to that deep need to protect and care for others that comes with having the Sun in Cancer.
Mercury In Cancer
He’s got his Mercury placed right in Cancer, in the first house. What is interesting, though, is that his Mercury is literally sitting on his Ascendant. That’s a super powerful astrological aspect. Usually, the planets closer to your Ascendant play a bigger role in your life.
Now, when you think about what Mercury represents…it symbolizes things like siblings, short-distance travel, vehicles like cars and airplanes, technology, and communication in general. And wouldn’t you know it – those themes are very personal for Musk! I mean, he owns Twitter which is all about communication and technology. And of course, he’s got Tesla which is focused on electric vehicles.
Mars In Aquarius
Elon’s Mars is sitting in Aquarius in the 8th house. Mars is all about taking action, how you behave. With Aquarius there, it shows someone who is a bit eccentric or ahead of their time. Someone who wants to live by their own rules. Now the 8th house deals with things like transformation, intimacy, and shared resources. When you look at Elon’s life, he sure does have a lot of kids with different mothers. Plus, he is very open about discussing intimacy and often talks about how important it is to have many children. Also, most of his kids have really unique names, almost like something from another planet. Again, that fits with Mars in Aquarius being all about the unusual.
Venus In Gemini
Elon Musk has Venus in Gemini which is placed in the 11th house. This placement suggests he has a very versatile and curious approach to relationships and values. It seems he dated quite a few people over time and has children with different mothers. Interestingly, he often refers to his past partners as friends even after the romantic relationship ended. This tracks with having Venus in Gemini, as that placement values variety and mental stimulation in relationships. Plus the 11th house represents friends and social networks, so maintaining a friendly connection to exes would fit that energy.
Pluto In Virgo
The last interesting aspect is Elon having Pluto in Virgo in the third house. Pluto represents major transformation, and the third house is about communication, travel, transportation..With that combination, it’s like Elon was destined to totally change how we communicate (I mean, he bought Twitter), or transform how we get around from place to place (Tesla, SpaceX.)
Indicators of Wealth And Success In Elon’s Astrological Natal Chart
Pluto Sextile Jupiter
With Pluto in the third house, Elon likely has very strong communication skills. This allows him to connect with people and share ideas in powerful ways. He can influence others through talking, writing, travel, social media, you name it.
Jupiter in the fifth house emphasizes creativity, self-expression, and taking risks. Elon may enjoy creative projects and speculative investments, especially in entertainment and technology. His ability to communicate can help these projects succeed financially.
The fifth house is also about being entrepreneurial and taking chances. Elon is good at seeing opportunities, particularly in innovative fields. His ideas have a good chance of working out financially if they involve creativity or risk-taking.
Jupiter in the fifth house often means really enjoying learning through experiences, especially fun or entertaining things. The connection to Pluto suggests Elon dives deep into subjects he cares about. This leads to insights he can make money from.
This relationship between Jupiter and Pluto can help Elon influence and collaborate with others. He uses communication well to build his network. Taking risks in complex social situations may come naturally to him too.
Jupiter Conjunct Neptune
Jupiter represents expansion and opportunities, while Neptune represents dreams and imagination. Together in the 5th house of creativity and visionary ideas, this can inspire Musk to pursue innovative concepts with potential for big financial gains.
The 5th house is often about creative things like art, entertainment, and starting businesses. Musk’s ability to think differently and envision unique ideas can lead to groundbreaking products and services. His companies Tesla and SpaceX show this imaginative approach.
The 5th house also relates to risk-taking investments. With Jupiter’s growth and Neptune’s idealism, Musk may be willing to take smart risks that could pay off big. His investing in bold, unusual ideas can lead to financial success.
Life Path 7
Although this is numerology, not astrology, it’s worth noting that Musk’s life path number is 7, which fits him well. Life path 7s are often visionary, with the ability to first imagine something in their minds and then manifest it into reality. The number 7 is highly magical, so it wouldn’t surprise me if Elon first envisioned his dreams before making them come true. While he doesn’t openly discuss this, I strongly believe he has an interest in spirituality—or at the very least, believes in the existence of aliens or life beyond Earth.
