Nikola Tesla was a visionary inventor who developed the alternating current (AC) electrical system that powers the modern world.
Known for: AC electrical system, Tesla coil, Radio contributions, Wireless energy vision
Nikola Tesla's Natal Chart
Tropical zodiac · planetary positions at birth, Smiljan, Croatia (approximate - birth time not recorded)
| Planet | Sign | Degree | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | Cancer | 18° 19' 54" | |
| ☽Moon | Libra | 20° 25' 50" | |
| ☿Mercury | Gemini | 28° 27' 20" | |
| ♀Venus | Cancer | 15° 30' 12" | |
| ♂Mars | Libra | 19° 12' 28" | |
| ♃Jupiter | Aries | 8° 37' 25" | |
| ♄Saturn | Cancer | 5° 37' 48" | |
| ♅Uranus | Taurus | 23° 57' 35" | |
| ♆Neptune | Pisces | 20° 21' 51" | R |
| ♇Pluto | Taurus | 5° 33' 01" | |
| ☊Rahu | Aries | 20° 02' 16" | R |
| ☋Ketu | Libra | 20° 02' 16" | R |
Note: Nikola Tesla'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 10, 1856
- Place
- Smiljan
- Country
- Croatia
- Timezone
- Europe/Zagreb
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 53/54/51/57
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Cosmic Identity
Spirit Animal
Eagle
Eagles embody Tesla's visionary nature and ability to see the big picture from vast heights. Like the eagle's solitary flight and keen perception, Tesla perceived invisible electromagnetic forces others couldn't detect, soaring above conventional thinking.
Archetype
The Visionary Pioneer
Tesla embodies the archetype of the lone visionary who receives future technologies through intuitive download rather than incremental development. His Cancer Sun grounds revolutionary ideas in practical application, while his Life Path 1 compels him to pioneer entirely new fields, unafraid to stand alone against scientific establishment.
Power Planet
Uranus — Revolutionary innovation, electricity, and radical breakthroughs aligned with Tesla's inventive genius and wireless technology visions.
Elemental Dominance
Water (Cancer) — Intuition, emotional depth, and psychic sensitivity allowing Tesla to perceive invisible electromagnetic frequencies as tangible inner knowing rather than abstract theory.
Fame Signature
Cancer Sun positioned in the 10th house of career and public recognition amplifies his visionary status as a world-changing figure. Uranus aspects to his natal chart fuel electromagnetic discoveries and radical thinking. Jupiter's benevolent influence expands his influence across multiple technological domains, while Saturn's demanding energy ensures his work endures through rigorous scientific principle.
Shadow Side
Cancer's emotional sensitivity combined with Life Path 1's obsessive drive created isolation and financial recklessness. Tesla's difficulty accepting collaboration, managing resources, and navigating practical business matters stemmed from prioritizing cosmic vision over earthly concerns, ultimately leaving him impoverished despite world-changing contributions.
Numerology
1
Life Path
The Leader
11
Expression
The Illuminator
22
Soul Urge
The Master Builder
7
Personality
The Seeker
Life Path 1's pioneering, independent leadership merges with Cancer's intuitive genius to create the ultimate solitary inventor archetype. Both vibrations emphasize originality and breaking new ground. Cancer's emotional intelligence softens 1's harsh independence, while 1's visionary drive elevates Cancer beyond emotional reactivity into purposeful innovation that transforms civilization itself.
Lucky Gemstones
Ruby
Primary - Life Path 1
Pearl
Secondary - Cancer Sun Sign
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