Sonny Liston was a formidable heavyweight boxing champion whose Taurus sun sign manifested as unwavering determination and raw physical power in the ring. His mysterious background and intimidating presence made him one of boxing's most enigmatic figures during the 1960s.
Known for: Heavyweight boxing champion, defeating Floyd Patterson twice, losing to Muhammad Ali, intimidating fighting style, mysterious early death
Sonny Liston's Natal Chart
Tropical zodiac · planetary positions at birth, St. Francis County, United States (approximate - birth time not recorded)
| Planet | Sign | Degree | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | Taurus | 17° 39' 53" | |
| ☽Moon | Gemini | 17° 57' 35" | |
| ☿Mercury | Aries | 21° 25' 16" | |
| ♀Venus | Cancer | 1° 41' 09" | |
| ♂Mars | Aries | 27° 01' 22" | |
| ♃Jupiter | Leo | 13° 57' 02" | |
| ♄Saturn | Aquarius | 4° 43' 41" | |
| ♅Uranus | Aries | 20° 57' 13" | |
| ♆Neptune | Virgo | 5° 12' 57" | R |
| ♇Pluto | Cancer | 20° 12' 41" | |
| ☊Rahu | Pisces | 23° 28' 48" | R |
| ☋Ketu | Virgo | 23° 28' 48" | R |
Note: Sonny Liston'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
- May 8, 1932
- Place
- St. Francis County
- Country
- United States
- Timezone
Zodiac Profile
- Sun Sign
- Taurus
- Element
- Earth
- Quality
- Fixed
- Ruling Planet
- Venus
Human Design Profile
Birth time unknown - type is accurate; authority & profile may vary.
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Cosmic Identity
Spirit Animal
Bull
The bull perfectly embodies Liston's Taurus nature with its combination of immense strength, stubborn persistence, and capacity for explosive power when provoked. Like a bull, Liston possessed both patient endurance and devastating force when unleashed in combat.
Archetype
The Intimidating Warrior
Liston embodied the archetype of a warrior whose very presence commanded fear and respect. His combination of physical dominance and psychological warfare made him a formidable opponent who could defeat enemies before the fight even began.
Power Planet
Venus - The planet of determination and material strength channeled through his Taurus nature, giving him both magnetic presence and unwavering resolve
Elemental Dominance
Earth (Taurus) - His grounded earth energy provided incredible physical stability and endurance, making him nearly impossible to move or intimidate in the boxing ring.
Fame Signature
Liston's fame came through his ability to combine Taurus stubbornness with devastating physical power, creating an aura of invincibility that both thrilled and terrified audiences. His Life Path 1 leadership qualities manifested as dominance in the heavyweight division during boxing's golden era.
Shadow Side
His Taurus fixed nature could manifest as inflexibility and resistance to change, while his intimidating presence sometimes isolated him from others. The darker aspects of his personality included alleged connections to organized crime and a mysterious death that remains unsolved.
Numerology
1
Life Path
The Leader
5
Expression
The Explorer
3
Soul Urge
The Creator
11
Personality
The Illuminator
As a Life Path 1, Liston was a natural born leader who carved his own path through sheer force of will and determination. His pioneering spirit and independence made him a trailblazer in heavyweight boxing, though sometimes at great personal cost.
Lucky Gemstones
Ruby
Primary - Life Path 1
Emerald
Secondary - Taurus Sun Sign
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