Analysis of Lionel Messi's astrological chart

A Sensitive Sportsman with Three Personal Planets in Cancer

In August 2021, the arrival of Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) caused a real shockwave. The soccer star has been welcomed properly at the Parc des Princes, i.e. with great pomp. Yet, it seems that the man showed some degree of modesty in all circumstances, which will not surprise astrologers.

Born with the Sun in Cancer, Messi is quite emblematic of this sign which shelters not only the Sun but also Mercury and Mars, the last two planets being conjunct.

Actually, they are quite revealing about "Leo" Messi's personality since his early childhood. Although his teachers described him as a shy and introverted boy, not too interested in studies, he found a way to get out of his shell as soon as a soccer ball was put between his feet. Innately, his dribble was particularly clever, which does match the positive link between Mercury (who produces skillful jugglers) and Mars (action).

Moreover, let us recall that it is not because Cancer is considered a feminine and passive sign, cautious, even distrustful, and seeking security that people having the Sun in this sign are unable to shine in the world of sport. When Cancer is associated with active planets, whether in an angle or not, the situation may change completely.

We might understand the link between Cancer and soccer if we think that Messi has turned this universe into his second home. Even today, Messi displays several strong Cancer facets. When he is not playing and not training, Leo is a homebody who prefers to spend his spare time with his family watching movies or playing video games.

A Vulnerable 6th House and Health Concerns at the Onset

It must be acknowledged that Messi's natal chart is not too easy. Mars and Mercury (and even the Sun, whom we could almost "push" into the 6th House) played tricks in this area.

When he was a child, medical doctors diagnosed severe growth problems and warned that his adult height will not be more than 5 feet, unless he undergoes a very costly hormonal state-of-the-art treatment. Fortunately, the young Argentinian had been noticed by the FC Barcelona, and the leaders of the club accepted to finance his therapy to ensure that his highly promising talent can develop.

In addition, we may consider that this severe growth problem, which was the cause of his uprooting, is the result of the position of Jupiter, the only planet in an angle in the 4th and in Aries, in square with Mars, and also of the position of Saturn in opposition with the Moon. It may also be the consequence of the dynamic aspects sent to the Sun and the Ascendant, bearing in mind that the luminaries, Mars, and the Ascendant are often associated with physical condition and with health matters in general.

The Ascendant in Aquarius Stamps Messi's Humanitarian Commitment

Let us look at the Ascendant in Aquarius, so dissimilar from the Sun sign. Beneath the traditional and usual image of Cancer seeking bearings and stability, Messi has chosen to introduce himself as someone different. His path and the style of his game were both unusual and atypical. With Aquarius, it is not surprising that a mark of genius has been perceived in Messi, a sort of Mozart of football.

With his stratospheric records – seven times Golden ball and European Golden Shoe, best striker in history with a single club, Messi has already become a myth. He was logically twice inscribed in the list of the most influential personalities in the world by the magazine Time.

Furthermore, we recognize in his character the traits of Aquarius which translate into early humanitarian commitments. He was 20 when he set up a foundation in favor of children in need and was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador by Unicef.

It is quite rewarding for an astrologer to note here that there is a perfect adequacy between the Sun sign in Cancer (child welfare) and the Ascendant in Aquarius (humanitarian cause), which complement each other in Messi's case.

The Moon in Conjunction with Venus in Aquarius Gives a Cheerful Nature

In the emotional field, if we examine now the Moon – ruler of the Sun, of Mars, and of Mercury – we observe that she plays a key role. Her tight conjunction with Venus in Gemini enables Messi to have good relationships with females in general and with his friends and relatives. Besides, his wife corresponds to this profile, since she is the cousin of a childhood friend.

Given her conjunction, Venus is involved in all the aspects of the Moon. The loose sextile formed by the duet and Jupiter suggests fulfilment through the company of females (both planets are in Gemini), which probably makes a difference with the toughness of locker rooms.

It is most likely that the Moon has worked towards Messi's huge planetary fame thanks to a nice trine with the Midheaven (the career).

However, the Moon and Venus are also in opposition with Saturn and with Uranus. For this reason, Messi may experience emotional blocks or undergo some inner sadness that the entourage has a hard time analyzing or understanding. With this kind of aspects, Messi must force himself to adjust to changes; he may be prone to feelings of abandonment, and he may be sensitive to criticism, even though, as a good Cancer, he does not show it at all, or as little as possible.

A 2021-2022 Season Under the Sign of Revival

In 2021, Messi has thus taken the leap and finally left the club dear to his heart, F.C. Barcelona, where he has spent all his career.

From an astrological viewpoint, for the past year or two, he probably was deeply challenged by the great conjunctions transiting Capricorn. They may have brought about the end of his institutional relationships with this club.

His arrival at PSG occurred in an entirely different background, because from now on, the major influence is that of Saturn on the Ascendant, and that of Jupiter, also transiting the 1st House. Messi may feel torn between feelings of loneliness and of dismay during this adaptation stage, and the excitement about a new project.

Very luckily, Jupiter transiting Pisces in early 2022 will support the natal planets in Cancer – we have grasped the importance of their link to sports – which is a quite auspicious omen. We shall probably see Messi shine during the new 2021-2022 Champions League season.

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Wednesday, June 24, 1987

Rosario, Santa Fe (Argentina)

2°55' Cancer

19°03' Gemini

4°59' Aquarius

26°20' Libra

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Biography of Lionel Messi (excerpt)

Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi (born 24 June 1987 is an Argentine footballer who plays as a forward and captains both Spanish club Barcelona and the Argentina national team. Often considered the best player in the world and widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has won a record six Ballon d'Or awards, and a record six European Golden Shoes. He has spent his entire...

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