Lionel Messi was born with the Sun in Cancer, the Moon in Gemini and Aquarius rising, with the Moon and Venus together in the fifth house of play and creativity. His birth time comes from his birth record, which gives his chart the highest reliability rating, AA.
Birth data
- Born
- June 24, 1987
- Time
- 8:30 PM ART (UTC−3)
- Place
- Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
- Source
- Birth certificate
- Rodden rating
- Photo
- Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0
Lionel Messi’s natal chart
| Planet | Position | House |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°55′ Cancer | 5 |
| Moon | 19°03′ Gemini | 5 |
| Mercury | 16°16′ Cancer ℞ | 6 |
| Venus | 16°45′ Gemini | 5 |
| Mars | 22°30′ Cancer | 6 |
| Jupiter | 25°02′ Aries | 3 |
| Saturn | 16°44′ Sagittarius ℞ | 11 |
| Uranus | 24°23′ Sagittarius ℞ | 11 |
| Neptune | 6°44′ Capricorn ℞ | 12 |
| Pluto | 7°18′ Scorpio ℞ | 10 |
| North Node | 7°34′ Aries ℞ | 3 |
| Ascendant | 4°59′ Aquarius | — |
| Midheaven | 26°21′ Libra | — |
Sun in Cancer in the fifth house: playing from the heart
The Sun at 2°55′ Cancer sits in the fifth house of play, creativity, children and joy. Cancer is loyal, protective and attached to home and family; in the fifth house it describes someone whose greatest self-expression comes through play and who stays deeply connected to his roots.
The Sun trines Pluto, giving quiet intensity and remarkable resilience, and opposes Neptune, adding an almost magical, intuitive quality that others find hard to explain.
Moon and Venus in Gemini: speed, skill and lightness
The Moon at 19°03′ Gemini is conjunct Venus at 16°45′ Gemini, also in the fifth house. Gemini is quick, agile and inventive; with Venus it adds grace and an instinct for beautiful moves. Both oppose Saturn in Sagittarius, Venus within a few arcminutes, which describes discipline, a reserved personality and a strong sense of responsibility behind the lightness.
Aquarius rising: understated and unique
Aquarius rising (4°59′) gives a calm, understated presence and a strong individuality that does not need to shout. Pluto in Scorpio squares the Ascendant, adding intensity under the surface and a capacity for profound personal change.
Mars and Mercury in Cancer in the sixth house
Mars (22°30′) and Mercury (16°16′, retrograde) in Cancer sit in the sixth house of daily work, training and health. This placement is associated with persistent, protective energy and a meticulous approach to routine. Mars squares Jupiter and the Midheaven, adding ambition and drive for public achievement.
Jupiter trine Uranus: genius and good fortune
Jupiter at 25°02′ Aries trines Uranus at 24°23′ Sagittarius within a degree, a classic signature of brilliant, unexpected moments and luck that comes through originality. Jupiter opposes the Midheaven and Uranus sextiles it, so his public career combines bold leaps with lasting recognition.
Major aspects in Lionel Messi’s chart
- Venus opposite Saturn orb 0.0°
- Neptune sextile Pluto orb 0.6°
- Jupiter trine Uranus orb 0.7°
- Jupiter opposite Midheaven orb 1.3°
- Uranus sextile Midheaven orb 2.0°
- Moon conjunct Venus orb 2.3°
- Pluto square Ascendant orb 2.3°
- Moon opposite Saturn orb 2.3°
- Mars square Jupiter orb 2.5°
- Sun opposite Neptune orb 3.8°
- Mars square Midheaven orb 3.8°
- Sun trine Pluto orb 4.4°
- Moon opposite Uranus orb 5.3°
- Sun trine Midheaven orb 6.6°
Lionel Messi monthly astrology forecasts
Each month we chart the transits to Lionel Messi’s birth chart, with their exact dates, and read what they mean together.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lionel Messi’s zodiac sign?
Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987, so the Sun is in Cancer (2°55′ Cancer).
What is Lionel Messi’s Moon sign?
The Moon is in 19°03′ Gemini. The Moon is conjunct Venus in the fifth house and opposite Saturn.
What is Lionel Messi’s rising sign?
Aquarius rising, at 4°59′ Aquarius. The time comes from his birth certificate (Rodden rating AA).
What time was Lionel Messi born?
At 8:30 PM Argentina Time on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, according to his birth certificate.
What does astrology say about Lionel Messi in November 2026?
Jupiter trines natal Jupiter and sextiles his Midheaven. Jupiter makes an exact trine to its natal place on November 7 and an exact sextile to his Midheaven on November 22.
Astrological forecasts describe symbolic themes, not certain events, and nothing here is a statement of fact about anyone’s life. ReYep is not affiliated with Lionel Messi; the birth data come from the public sources named on the chart page.