Gerald Rudolph Ford served as the 38th President of the United States from 1974 to 1977, becoming the only president never elected to the office of president or vice president. A lawyer and longtime congressman from Michigan, Ford assumed the presidency during one of America's most turbulent political periods following Nixon's resignation.
Known for: 38th President of the United States, House Minority Leader, Warren Commission member, Pardoning Richard Nixon, Naval service in World War II
Gerald Ford's Natal Chart
Tropical zodiac · planetary positions at birth, Omaha, United States (approximate - birth time not recorded)
| Planet | Sign | Degree | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | Cancer | 21° 24' 39" | |
| ☽Moon | Sagittarius | 6° 50' 40" | |
| ☿Mercury | Leo | 16° 15' 41" | |
| ♀Venus | Gemini | 6° 06' 12" | |
| ♂Mars | Taurus | 19° 43' 41" | |
| ♃Jupiter | Capricorn | 11° 48' 55" | R |
| ♄Saturn | Gemini | 13° 13' 28" | |
| ♅Uranus | Aquarius | 6° 09' 13" | R |
| ♆Neptune | Cancer | 25° 33' 55" | |
| ♇Pluto | Cancer | 0° 06' 20" | |
| ☊Rahu | Pisces | 27° 25' 55" | R |
| ☋Ketu | Virgo | 27° 25' 55" | R |
Note: Gerald Ford'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 14, 1913
- Place
- Omaha
- 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
Right Angle Cross of Gates 62/61/42/32
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Cosmic Identity
Spirit Animal
Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever embodies Ford's Cancer sun loyalty and steadfast dedication to service. Like this beloved companion, his Life Path 8 leadership was marked by unwavering faithfulness and a protective instinct toward the American people during crisis. His gentle yet determined approach to healing the nation reflected the retriever's natural ability to bring comfort while maintaining strength.
Archetype
The Steady Helmsman
Ford embodied the role of the reliable navigator who takes the wheel during stormy weather. His Cancer sun provided the nurturing leadership needed to restore public trust, while his Life Path 8 gave him the executive strength to make difficult decisions. He represented stability and moral clarity when the nation needed it most.
Power Planet
Moon — Ford's lunar influence manifested in his intuitive understanding of America's emotional needs and his paternal approach to healing national wounds.
Elemental Dominance
Water (Cancer) — Ford's watery Cancer nature made him deeply attuned to the national mood and emotional undercurrents, allowing him to provide the healing presence America needed during a constitutional crisis.
Fame Signature
Ford's unexpected rise to the presidency was written in his Cancer sun's destiny for protective leadership during family crisis. His Life Path 8 mastery emerged through his ability to stabilize institutions and restore faith in democratic processes. The cosmic timing of his ascension reflected Cancer's role as the zodiac's natural caretaker stepping forward when the collective needed nurturing.
Shadow Side
Ford's Cancer tendency toward over-protection led to controversial decisions like the Nixon pardon, which he believed served the greater good but damaged his political standing. His Life Path 8 drive for stability sometimes manifested as resistance to necessary change, and his genuine nature was often perceived as political naivety in Washington's complex power dynamics.
Numerology
8
Life Path
The Achiever
9
Expression
The Humanitarian
3
Soul Urge
The Creator
6
Personality
The Nurturer
Ford's Life Path 8 combined with his Cancer sun created a leader who wielded executive power with maternal instinct and protective care. His numerological drive for achievement manifested not in personal ambition but in service to the collective family of America. This unique blend of Cancerian nurturing and Life Path 8 mastery positioned him as the ultimate accidental president who rose to meet destiny's call.
Lucky Gemstones
Obsidian
Primary - Life Path 8
Pearl
Secondary - Cancer Sun Sign
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