Ezzard Charles was a legendary heavyweight boxing champion born under the nurturing sign of Cancer, bringing emotional intelligence and protective instincts to the brutal world of professional boxing. His Cancerian nature manifested as fierce loyalty to his craft and a deep connection to his roots in Cincinnati.
Known for: World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Defeating Jersey Joe Walcott, Light Heavyweight Champion, Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Technical boxing mastery
Ezzard Charles's Natal Chart
Tropical zodiac · planetary positions at birth, Lawrenceville, United States (approximate - birth time not recorded)
| Planet | Sign | Degree | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | Cancer | 14° 47' 48" | |
| ☽Moon | Leo | 12° 16' 44" | |
| ☿Mercury | Cancer | 15° 56' 15" | R |
| ♀Venus | Taurus | 29° 15' 30" | |
| ♂Mars | Cancer | 12° 23' 47" | |
| ♃Jupiter | Virgo | 14° 12' 01" | |
| ♄Saturn | Virgo | 19° 49' 37" | |
| ♅Uranus | Pisces | 9° 25' 52" | R |
| ♆Neptune | Leo | 12° 24' 41" | |
| ♇Pluto | Cancer | 8° 35' 23" | |
| ☊Rahu | Libra | 23° 04' 17" | R |
| ☋Ketu | Aries | 23° 04' 17" | R |
Note: Ezzard Charles's exact birth time is not publicly recorded. This chart shows planetary positions computed at 12:00 UTC on the birth date — accurate for slow-moving planets (Mars through Pluto) but the Moon position may be off by up to half a sign. Ascendant and houses are not shown.
Birth Details
- Date
- July 7, 1921
- Place
- Lawrenceville
- Country
- United States
- Timezone
Zodiac Profile
- Sun Sign
- Cancer
- Element
- Water
- Quality
- Cardinal
- Ruling Planet
- Moon
Human Design Profile
Birth time unknown - type is accurate; authority & profile may vary.
Incarnation Cross
Left Angle Cross of Gates 39/38/51/57
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Cosmic Identity
Spirit Animal
Crab
Like the crab that symbolizes his Cancer sun sign, Charles possessed a hard protective shell in the ring while maintaining sensitivity and emotional depth. His defensive boxing style and ability to retreat strategically when needed perfectly mirrored the crab's protective nature.
Archetype
Protective Warrior
Charles embodied the rare combination of fierce competitiveness and nurturing protection that defines Cancer warriors. His fighting style was defensive yet devastating, always protecting himself while caring deeply for his family and community.
Power Planet
Moon - Emotional intuition guided his legendary defensive reflexes and ring intelligence
Elemental Dominance
Water (Cancer) - His fluid, defensive boxing style reflected water's adaptable nature, allowing him to flow around opponents' attacks while finding openings through emotional intelligence rather than brute force.
Fame Signature
His Cancer sun gave him an intuitive understanding of opponents' weaknesses while his humanitarian life path led him to use boxing as a vehicle for uplifting his community. The combination created a champion who fought with both heart and purpose.
Shadow Side
His Cancerian sensitivity made him prone to taking criticism personally and holding grudges against boxing politics. The emotional weight of losses could affect him more deeply than other fighters, sometimes leading to periods of withdrawal.
Numerology
9
Life Path
The Humanitarian
11
Expression
The Illuminator
3
Soul Urge
The Creator
8
Personality
The Achiever
Life Path 9 as The Humanitarian perfectly aligned with his post-boxing career dedicated to helping youth in Cincinnati. His championship success served a greater purpose of inspiring and uplifting his community through example and direct service.
Lucky Gemstones
Lapis Lazuli
Primary - Life Path 9
Pearl
Secondary - Cancer Sun Sign
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