James Coburn was a distinctive American actor whose Virgo precision and methodical approach made him a master of character roles spanning westerns, action films, and dramas. His earthy Virgo nature combined with a Life Path 5 created a performer who could analyze roles deeply while maintaining the versatility to explore diverse characters throughout his decades-long career.
Known for: The Magnificent Seven, Our Man Flint, Affliction, The Great Escape, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid
James Coburn's Natal Chart
Tropical zodiac · planetary positions at birth, Laurel, United States (approximate - birth time not recorded)
| Planet | Sign | Degree | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | Virgo | 7° 48' 37" | |
| ☽Moon | Pisces | 12° 51' 08" | |
| ☿Mercury | Virgo | 21° 29' 38" | |
| ♀Venus | Virgo | 24° 29' 49" | |
| ♂Mars | Gemini | 13° 36' 25" | |
| ♃Jupiter | Taurus | 10° 25' 09" | R |
| ♄Saturn | Sagittarius | 12° 40' 16" | |
| ♅Uranus | Aries | 6° 29' 03" | R |
| ♆Neptune | Leo | 29° 15' 33" | |
| ♇Pluto | Cancer | 17° 55' 14" | |
| ☊Rahu | Gemini | 4° 45' 21" | R |
| ☋Ketu | Sagittarius | 4° 45' 21" | R |
Note: James Coburn'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
- August 31, 1928
- Place
- Laurel
- Country
- United States
- Timezone
Zodiac Profile
- Sun Sign
- Virgo
- Element
- Earth
- Quality
- Mutable
- Ruling Planet
- Mercury
Human Design Profile
Birth time unknown - type is accurate; authority & profile may vary.
Incarnation Cross
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Cosmic Identity
Spirit Animal
Wolf
The wolf embodies Coburn's pack loyalty and strategic hunting instincts that served him well in ensemble westerns. Like wolves who are both independent hunters and collaborative pack members, Coburn balanced his Virgo need for precision with his Life Path 5 desire for adventure and exploration.
Archetype
The Craftsman Wanderer
Coburn represented the archetype of someone who perfected his craft through methodical Virgo attention to detail while maintaining the restless spirit of a Life Path 5 explorer. He approached each role as both a technical challenge to master and an opportunity for creative adventure.
Power Planet
Mercury - Communication and analytical thinking
Elemental Dominance
Earth (Virgo) - His grounded, practical approach to acting and methodical character development reflected strong earth energy that provided stability throughout his varied career.
Fame Signature
Coburn's fame stemmed from his ability to bring intellectual depth and subtle complexity to action heroes and supporting characters. His Virgo mercury gave him the analytical skills to dissect scripts and characters while his explorer nature kept his performances fresh and unpredictable.
Shadow Side
His Virgo perfectionism could lead to overthinking roles and being overly critical of his own performances. The Life Path 5 restlessness sometimes manifested as difficulty committing to projects or maintaining consistent career momentum during certain periods.
Numerology
5
Life Path
The Explorer
4
Expression
The Builder
6
Soul Urge
The Nurturer
7
Personality
The Seeker
Life Path 5 gave Coburn the freedom-seeking nature that allowed him to explore diverse genres and character types without being typecast. This number supported his Virgo analytical nature by providing the adventurous spirit needed to take creative risks and expand his artistic horizons.
Lucky Gemstones
Aquamarine
Primary - Life Path 5
Sapphire
Secondary - Virgo Sun Sign
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