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Analysis of the Astrological Chart of Sydney Sweeney

Astrology at the Service of Character Analysis

Daily news regularly puts the spotlight on all sorts of famous people. Although we are not fond of juicy gossip, we inevitably form an idea about a given political figure, a movie star, a Royal Highness, or a skilled athlete.

Those well-known faces draw our interest and seem familiar to us, because we watch their successes or their setbacks day by day.

Astrology can also be seen as a useful filter to better define their personality and to assess whether what they experience is reflected in their planets. Astrology does not reveal everything, of course, but using planetary dominants and other specific features of the natal chart, we can see whether the astrological portrait matches the collective image or offers unexpected nuances.

After Coco Chanel and Kesha, here is an article dedicated to the fascinating Sydney Sweeney.

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Introduction

Sydney Sweeney is Hollywood's latest rising star. Born with a Virgo Sun and Scorpio Ascendant, the actress and producer already has a solid career behind her after a spectacular start.

The talents she already displays contrast with her gentle, blonde appearance. Yet a closer look at her sharp smile reveals much more about her personality.

A Unique Destiny Shaped by a Strong Sun and Pluto

Sydney Sweeney / Author: JoshPopov 09-2025 / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

It is impossible to overlook the angular Pluto in the first house, already in Sagittarius while the Ascendant sits at the very end of the previous sign. Her Sun conjunct the Midheaven reinforces this pattern: together, these two powerful factors mark a determined personality, ready to follow her ambitions with precision and focus.

Yet nothing in her early environment seemed to predispose her to the spotlight. She grew up in a family where both parents worked in independent professions. Idaho, with its Rocky Mountain landscapes, shaped her youth and likely gave her a classic vision of merit and open spaces in American culture. At just five years old, she took an interest not in dolls but in martial arts.

As suggested by the qualities of her Ascendant, she devoted herself to this discipline with passion, never doing things halfway. Her competitive nature drove her to participate in tournaments throughout her schooling. Over time, she began exploring other sports.

Still, the desire to shine—typical of a Sun placed high in the career sector—pushed her toward acting. Added to this, Jupiter, in sextile to the Sun and the Midheaven, offered support and signaled spectacular opportunities ahead.

Her Sun Sign and a Contrasting Moon Reveal an Inner Conflict

Did she have to overcome insecurity or a certain shyness? Her Sun sign, Virgo, does not generally encourage being in the spotlight. Natives of this sign tend to gain recognition by following the strategic plan they believe to be right: work, improvement, and method. Resourceful as ever, young Sydney even presented her parents with a five-year business plan after her first successful audition.

Her mother, a lawyer, and her father, a hotelier, likely appreciated the gesture; in any case, they eventually agreed to support her. The family then moved to Hollywood to give her a real chance.

In her chart, there is also a clear square between her Moon in Capricorn and Saturn in Aries. Both are cardinal signs, highlighting iron determination, though this does not always translate into feeling fulfilled despite success. She could rely on Saturn, ruler of the Moon and in sextile with Jupiter, to reinforce the stability of her path.

A Challenged Capricorn Moon: From Inhibition to Endurance

In Capricorn, her Moon reflects a need to control her deeper emotions. She does not open up easily and tends to protect herself out of caution. This Moon, conjunct Neptune, does not prevent her from dreaming big.

In short, she needs a solid material framework to bring her high ideals—linked to status and achievement—into reality, with a lasting need for structure and commitment. There remains, however, a risk of confusion between reality and fantasies of power or isolation.

To move past this, she can rely on a harmonious trine from the Sun, which reinforces the influence of the Earth element, the strongest in her chart. The positive aspect between the two luminaries invariably acts as a helpful buffer against difficulties. It echoes the American values of effort and pragmatism.

Moreover, the sextile to Mars in Scorpio and in the twelfth house points to hidden resources: resilience, fighting spirit, and a knack for bouncing back. Her practice of martial arts likely strengthened her mental qualities of focus, discipline, and endurance.

A Balanced Chart, Blending Flexibility and Determination

Looking at the elements, modalities, and aspects in her birth chart, one is struck by its balance and the way its components complement each other. Despite a strong emphasis on introverted signs often associated with determination, her mutable dominance prevents any rigidity.

Sagittarius also stands out among her chart's key influences, hosting Pluto, mentioned earlier, and giving her an upbeat and forward-driving approach to success.

She quickly landed major roles in hit series such as Euphoria and The White Lotus, propelling her to the status of Hollywood's rising star.

Drawing on her studies in entrepreneurship, Sydney Sweeney later thanked her parents for their support by paying off her mother's mortgage. She has always felt a deep sense of responsibility toward them because of the sacrifices they made for her budding career, including financial difficulties. Her strong business instincts naturally reflect her dominant planetary configurations. She has indeed become the producer of the company she founded, Fifty-Fifty Films.

Mercury and Pluto in Square: A Point of Vulnerability

Ruler of her Sun, Mercury is positioned at the beginning of Virgo, strong in its own sign, yet in conflict with Pluto. This is likely the major challenge in her chart, since Pluto governs her Ascendant. On one hand, Mercury urges her to remain rational and resourceful; on the other, Pluto pushes her to trust only her instincts. The aspect generates a struggle between intellect and deeper, sometimes visceral, desires.

The actress may therefore experience communication crises or powerful revelations, requiring her to face and transform her own fears.

This dynamic became evident during the controversy that erupted in the summer of 2025, when Sydney Sweeney was accused of promoting a non-inclusive message in an American Eagle jeans campaign. The campaign featured a wordplay slogan using “genes,†which some interpreted as endorsing supremacist values. Sweeney later had to defend herself against accusations of racism, while the brand largely benefited from the scandal. This episode illustrates the potential fallout of the tension between Mercury and Pluto.

The Hidden Undercurrents of Her Love Life

When it comes to matters of the heart and emotions, Sydney Sweeney prefers not to put her feelings on display, as reflected by her Capricorn Moon. In addition, her Venus in Scorpio explains her strong sex appeal, which has sparked its share of controversy while she increasingly chooses the image she wants to present.

However, with her Venus in a double square to the Moon–Neptune pair and to Uranus, it is reasonable to expect that her romantic life may not be entirely smooth. She will likely have to navigate this gap between outward appearances and deeper emotional reality for a long time.

Uranus brings sudden infatuations or surprises, but also the risk of abrupt breakups, while Neptune and the Moon are tied to disillusionment.

The good news is that this aspect occurs across different signs, and the compatibility between Scorpio and Capricorn values softens its impact. In any case, with Venus in the eighth sign and a Scorpio Ascendant, Sydney possesses significant emotional resilience.

Sydney Sweeney
Display the Detailed Birth Chart
Date of birth
Friday, September 12, 1997
City of birth
Spokane (WA) (United States)
Virgo
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Pluto
Sun
Mercury
DominantDom. Planets
10
2
1
Earth
Water
DominantDom. Elements
Chinese astrological sign
Fire Ox
11
Birth Path
Height
5' 3½" (1m61) tall
Biography of Sydney Sweeney (excerpt)
Sydney Bernice Sweeney (born September 12, 1997) is an American actress. She first gained attention in 2018 for appearing in the television series Everything Sucks! and The Handmaid's Tale, and in the limited series Sharp Objects. In the following year, she was featured in the Quentin Tarantino-directed film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Sweeney gained wider recognition for her roles in the...

You can also read the Astrotheme astrological portrait of Sydney Sweeney.

Below you will find Sydney Sweeney's interactive birth chart:

Astrology: horoscope and birth chart of Sydney Sweeney (Placidus) Image taken from the horoscope, birth chart and astrological portrait of Sydney Sweeney, born September 12, 1997, 12:42 PM, Spokane (WA) (United States) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11° 36' 16' 19° 03' 19° 45' 20° 04' 04' 51' 18° 58' 28° 47' 05' 20° 45' 24° 57' 27° 22' 08' 13° 08' 40' 18° 56'
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Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Sun 20°04' Virgo, in House X
Sun Aspects
Sun conjunction Midheaven orb 1°01'
Sun sextile Mars orb 1°06'
Sun sesqui-quadrate Uranus orb 0°03'
Sun trine Moon orb 4°53'
Sun inconjunction Saturn orb 1°08'
Sun quintile Pluto orb 1°00'
Sun trine Neptune orb 7°17'
Sun bi-quintile Jupiter orb 0°56'
Moon 24°57' Capricorn, in House II
Moon Aspects
Moon conjunction Neptune orb 2°24'
Sun trine Moon orb 4°53'
Moon trine Midheaven orb 5°54'
Moon sextile Ascendant orb 3°49'
Moon square Venus orb 5°53'
Moon square Saturn orb 6°01'
Moon conjunction Uranus orb 10°10
Moon sextile Mars orb 5°59'
Mercury 3°16' Virgo, in House IX
Mercury Aspects
Mercury square Pluto orb 0°11'
Mercury square Ascendant orb 4°29'
Mercury sextile Venus orb 2°25'
Mercury sesqui-quadrate Saturn orb 0°39'
Mercury bi-quintile Neptune orb 0°05'
Mercury inconjunction Uranus orb 1°51'
Venus 0°51' Scorpio, in House XI
Venus Aspects
Mercury sextile Venus orb 2°25'
Venus square Uranus orb 4°17'
Venus square Neptune orb 3°28'
Moon square Venus orb 5°53'
Mars 18°58' Scorpio, in House XII
Mars Aspects
Sun sextile Mars orb 1°06'
Mars sextile Midheaven orb 0°04'
Mars inconjunction Saturn orb 0°02'
Mars square Jupiter orb 5°49'
Mars conjunction Ascendant orb 9°48'
Moon sextile Mars orb 5°59'
Jupiter 13°08' Я Aquarius, in House III
Jupiter Aspects
Jupiter conjunction Uranus orb 7°59'
Jupiter bi-quintile Midheaven orb 0°05'
Mars square Jupiter orb 5°49'
Sun bi-quintile Jupiter orb 0°56'
Jupiter sextile Saturn orb 5°47'
Saturn 18°56' Я Aries, in House V
Saturn Aspects
Mars inconjunction Saturn orb 0°02'
Saturn inconjunction Midheaven orb 0°07'
Sun inconjunction Saturn orb 1°08'
Mercury sesqui-quadrate Saturn orb 0°39'
Saturn sesqui-quadrate Pluto orb 0°50'
Moon square Saturn orb 6°01'
Jupiter sextile Saturn orb 5°47'
Uranus 5°08' Я Aquarius, in House II
Uranus Aspects
Sun sesqui-quadrate Uranus orb 0°03'
Uranus sextile Pluto orb 2°03'
Venus square Uranus orb 4°17'
Uranus conjunction Neptune orb 7°46'
Jupiter conjunction Uranus orb 7°59'
Uranus sesqui-quadrate Midheaven orb 1°05'
Mercury inconjunction Uranus orb 1°51'
Moon conjunction Uranus orb 10°10
Neptune 27°22' Я Capricorn, in House II
Neptune Aspects
Moon conjunction Neptune orb 2°24'
Neptune sextile Ascendant orb 1°24'
Venus square Neptune orb 3°28'
Uranus conjunction Neptune orb 7°46'
Mercury bi-quintile Neptune orb 0°05'
Sun trine Neptune orb 7°17'
Neptune sextile Pluto orb 5°43'
Pluto 3°05' Sagittarius, in House I
Pluto Aspects
Mercury square Pluto orb 0°11'
Pluto conjunction Ascendant orb 4°18'
Uranus sextile Pluto orb 2°03'
Saturn sesqui-quadrate Pluto orb 0°50'
Sun quintile Pluto orb 1°00'
Neptune sextile Pluto orb 5°43'
North Node 19°45' Virgo, in House X
Lilith 0°04' Я Libra, in House X
Fortune 3°40' Aries, in House IV
Vertex 11°36' Cancer, in House VIII
East Point 20°45' Sagittarius, in House I
Ascendant 28°47' Scorpio
House II 0°55' Capricorn
House III 10°43' Aquarius
House IV 19°03' Pisces
House V 18°41' Aries
House VI 10°53' Taurus
House VII 28°47' Taurus
House VIII 0°55' Cancer
House IX 10°43' Leo
Midheaven 19°03' Virgo
House XI 18°41' Libra
House XII 10°53' Scorpio
Ascendant 28°47' Scorpio
Ascendant Aspects
Pluto conjunction Ascendant orb 4°18'
Mercury square Ascendant orb 4°29'
Neptune sextile Ascendant orb 1°24'
Moon sextile Ascendant orb 3°49'
Mars conjunction Ascendant orb 9°48'
Midheaven 19°03' Virgo
Midheaven Aspects
Sun conjunction Midheaven orb 1°01'
Mars sextile Midheaven orb 0°04'
Saturn inconjunction Midheaven orb 0°07'
Moon trine Midheaven orb 5°54'
Uranus sesqui-quadrate Midheaven orb 1°05'
Jupiter bi-quintile Midheaven orb 0°05'
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