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Martin Luther King Jr.

Civil Rights Leader

Capricorn Sun Sign

Martin Luther King Jr. was the leader of the American civil rights movement, whose "I Have a Dream" speech remains one of history's most powerful orations.

Known for: I Have a Dream speech, Nobel Peace Prize, Civil rights movement, Nonviolent resistance

Birth Details

Date: January 15, 1929
Time: 12:00
Place: Atlanta, Georgia
Country: United States
Timezone: America/New_York

Zodiac Profile

Sun Sign: ♑︎ Capricorn
Element: Earth
Quality: Cardinal
Ruling Planet: Saturn

Cosmic Identity

Spirit Animal

Eagle

Eagles soar above the landscape with clarity and vision, seeing what others cannot. MLK's ability to perceive humanity's potential and articulate transformative dreams mirrors the eagle's commanding perspective and purposeful flight toward distant horizons.

Archetype

The Visionary Prophet

MLK embodies the archetypal prophet who receives divine inspiration and translates it into actionable change. His Capricorn grounding combined with Life Path 1 leadership enabled him to manifest spiritual ideals into concrete social transformation, speaking truth to power with unwavering moral authority.

Power Planet

Saturn — Capricorn's ruling planet amplified his disciplined resolve, structural thinking, and ability to build lasting institutions for social change.

Elemental Dominance

Earth — Capricorn's grounded element gave MLK practical wisdom, patience, and the ability to construct movements brick by brick while maintaining spiritual purpose.

Fame Signature

MLK's Sun in Capricorn positioned in his life path claims natural authority and public recognition. Jupiter's expansive influence amplified his voice globally, while Mercury's eloquence made his words immortal. His 10th house placements and Saturn rulership established him as a generational leader whose legacy transcends time.

Shadow Side

Capricorn's perfectionism and Saturn's weight may have created internal pressure and emotional guardedness. MLK's singular focus on the mission sometimes overshadowed personal relationships and self-care needs, a common blind spot for Life Path 1 leaders who bear tremendous collective burdens.

Numerology

Life Path

The Leader

Expression

The Creator

Soul Urge

The Humanitarian

Personality

The Creator

Life Path 1 represents pioneering leadership and visionary initiation; Capricorn adds disciplined mastery and institutional building. Together they create the ultimate reformer: someone who combines revolutionary ideals with methodical execution. MLK's 1929 birth compounds this through numerological reduction, emphasizing singular purpose, determined progress, and the ability to establish foundations that outlast the founder.