James Franco Birth Chart and Zodiac Sign
Published October 14, 2020 · Updated December 8, 2025 · by dxpnet Astrology Team
About James Franco
James Franco, born April 19, 1978, is an acclaimed Aries actor and filmmaker. His Sun in Aries highlights his boldness, leadership, and energetic approach to acting and directing. Known for his versatility, Franco's chart reflects a passionate drive for creativity and challenge.
His Mercury retrograde in Aries suggests a unique communication style, often intense and introspective, while Mars in Leo fuels his charismatic performances and ambition. The Sun square Mars aspect indicates a strong desire to push boundaries, sometimes leading to dramatic tension, but also inspiring his innovative projects and fearless persona.
Astrology Birth Chart of James Franco
Planetary Positions*
- Sun — 29° Aries
- Moon — 15° Virgo
- Mercury retrograde — 16° Aries
- Venus — 20° Taurus
- Mars — 3° Leo
- Jupiter — 1° Cancer
- Saturn retrograde — 23° Leo
- Uranus retrograde — 15° Scorpio
- Neptune retrograde — 18° Sagittarius
- Pluto retrograde — 14° Libra
Planetary Aspects At Birth*
- Sun square Mars
- Sun sextile Jupiter
- Moon quincunx Mercury
- Moon semisquare Mars
- Moon sextile Uranus
- Moon square Neptune
- Moon semisextile Pluto
- Mercury trine Saturn
- Mercury opposite Pluto
- Venus square Saturn
- Venus opposite Uranus
- Mars sesquisquare Neptune
- Jupiter sesquisquare Uranus
- Saturn square Uranus
- Uranus semisextile Pluto
- Neptune sextile Pluto
Date and Time: 1978-04-19 17:00:00 UTC · Where are the planets right now?
*Time of birth is unknown. Date and Time used to generate horoscope chart: 1978-04-19 17:00:00 UTC
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References
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Franco. Added October 14, 2020.
Data Source: Planetary positions and aspect calculations are derived from the NASA JPL DE ephemerides (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA). Calculations updated in real time for precision within one arc-minute.
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