Meghan Markle was born with the Sun in Leo, the Moon in Libra and Cancer rising. Her birth time comes from her birth record, so her chart carries the highest reliability rating, AA.
Birth data
- Born
- August 4, 1981
- Time
- 4:46 AM PDT (UTC−7)
- Place
- Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Source
- Birth certificate
- Rodden rating
Meghan Markle’s natal chart
| Planet | Position | House |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°00′ Leo | 1 |
| Moon | 4°54′ Libra | 3 |
| Mercury | 5°36′ Leo | 1 |
| Venus | 13°08′ Virgo | 3 |
| Mars | 11°27′ Cancer | 12 |
| Jupiter | 6°41′ Libra | 3 |
| Saturn | 5°52′ Libra | 3 |
| Uranus | 26°03′ Scorpio | 5 |
| Neptune | 22°19′ Sagittarius ℞ | 5 |
| Pluto | 21°51′ Libra | 4 |
| North Node | 1°39′ Leo ℞ | 1 |
| Ascendant | 24°17′ Cancer | — |
| Midheaven | 11°48′ Aries | — |
Sun in Leo in the first house: made to be seen
The Sun at 11°00′ Leo sits in the first house, together with Mercury. Leo is the sign of self-expression, warmth and performance, and a first-house Sun puts identity front and centre: she is noticed, and her personal story is never far from her public one.
The Sun forms an almost exact trine to the Midheaven (within a fifth of a degree), a classic signature of a career that grows naturally out of personality and of recognition that comes through self-expression.
Moon in Libra with Saturn and Jupiter
The Moon at 4°54′ Libra is conjunct Saturn (5°52′) and Jupiter (6°41′), a tight cluster in the third house of communication, writing and media. A Libra Moon needs harmony, fairness and partnership; Saturn adds seriousness and a strong sense of duty, Jupiter adds ambition and generosity.
The cluster sits opposite the Midheaven in a wide aspect, so emotional needs, family life and public role pull against one another. Astrologers would read it as a life in which private feelings are often expressed through public words.
Cancer rising with Mars in the twelfth house
Cancer rising (24°17′) gives a caring, protective first impression and a strong instinct to shield those close to her. Mars at 11°27′ Cancer sits in the twelfth house, the house of what happens behind the scenes, and squares the Midheaven within half a degree: ambition and drive are often directed out of public view, while career matters can bring conflict.
Uranus trines the Ascendant, adding independence and a readiness to make unconventional choices; Pluto squares it, adding intensity and periods of profound personal change.
Mercury in Leo: a voice for causes
Mercury at 5°36′ Leo, in the first house, speaks with warmth and conviction. It sextiles the Libra cluster of Moon, Saturn and Jupiter, giving words that are carefully weighed and aimed at fairness and social causes. Venus in Virgo sextiles Mars, combining attention to detail with determined action.
Career and public life: Aries Midheaven
The Midheaven in Aries points to a career built on initiative, independence and the courage to start over. With the Sun trine the Midheaven and Mars square it, her public path combines natural visibility with a recurring need to fight for her own direction. These are astrological themes, read very differently by admirers and critics.
Major aspects in Meghan Markle’s chart
- Sun trine Midheaven orb 0.2°
- Mercury sextile Saturn orb 0.3°
- Mars square Midheaven orb 0.4°
- Neptune sextile Pluto orb 0.5°
- Moon sextile Mercury orb 0.7°
- Jupiter conjunct Saturn orb 0.8°
- Moon conjunct Saturn orb 1.0°
- Mercury sextile Jupiter orb 1.1°
- Venus sextile Mars orb 1.7°
- Uranus trine Ascendant orb 1.8°
- Moon conjunct Jupiter orb 1.8°
- Pluto square Ascendant orb 2.4°
- Mars square Jupiter orb 4.8°
- Jupiter opposite Midheaven orb 5.1°
- Mars square Saturn orb 5.6°
- Saturn opposite Midheaven orb 6.0°
- Sun conjunct Mercury orb 6.4°
- Moon square Mars orb 6.6°
- Moon opposite Midheaven orb 6.9°
Meghan Markle monthly astrology forecasts
Each month we chart the transits to Meghan Markle’s birth chart, with their exact dates, and read what they mean together.
Frequently asked questions
What is Meghan Markle’s zodiac sign?
Meghan Markle was born on August 4, 1981, so the Sun is in Leo (12°00′ Leo).
What is Meghan Markle’s Moon sign?
The Moon is in 4°54′ Libra. The Moon is conjunct Saturn and Jupiter in Libra, in the third house of communication.
What is Meghan Markle’s rising sign?
Cancer rising, at 24°17′ Cancer, with the Sun and Mercury in Leo in the first house. The time comes from her birth certificate (Rodden rating AA).
What time was Meghan Markle born?
At 4:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time on August 4, 1981, in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, according to her birth certificate.
What does astrology say about Meghan Markle in November 2026?
A quieter month focused on home and creativity. Mercury and Venus turn direct on November 14 in her fourth house. Uranus stays near her Moon, and Pluto begins approaching a trine to it.
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 Meghan Markle; the birth data come from the public sources named on the chart page.