Mahendra Singh Dhoni was born with the Sun in Cancer exactly on a Cancer Ascendant and the Moon in Virgo, with Jupiter and Saturn conjunct in Libra. His birth time is quoted from memory, which gives the chart an A rating.
Birth data
- Born
- July 7, 1981
- Time
- 5:10 AM IST (UTC+5:30)
- Place
- Ranchi, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India
- Source
- Quoted from memory by the person or his family (Rodden rating A)
- Rodden rating
MS Dhoni’s natal chart
| Planet | Position | House |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°47′ Cancer | 1 |
| Moon | 20°35′ Virgo | 3 |
| Mercury | 26°50′ Gemini | 12 |
| Venus | 8°41′ Leo | 2 |
| Mars | 22°15′ Gemini | 12 |
| Jupiter | 2°45′ Libra | 3 |
| Saturn | 3°50′ Libra | 3 |
| Uranus | 26°23′ Scorpio ℞ | 5 |
| Neptune | 22°54′ Sagittarius ℞ | 6 |
| Pluto | 21°33′ Libra | 4 |
| North Node | 1°48′ Leo | 1 |
| Ascendant | 14°20′ Cancer | — |
| Midheaven | 5°38′ Aries | — |
This is a Western (tropical) chart. In Vedic (sidereal, Lahiri) astrology, more common in India, the same moment gives the Sun in Gemini, the Moon in Leo and Gemini lagna; the planets fall about 23° earlier in the zodiac.
Sun on the Ascendant in Cancer: the calm protector
The Sun at 14°47′ Cancer is less than half a degree from the Ascendant at 14°20′ Cancer: he was born at sunrise. With the Sun on the Ascendant, personality and presence are unmistakable and consistent. Cancer is protective, loyal and instinctive; it describes a leader who looks after his team like a family and who keeps his feelings private.
This signature fits the composure that earned him the nickname “Captain Cool”.
Moon in Virgo square Mars: calm on the surface, sharp underneath
The Moon at 20°35′ Virgo, in the third house, finds security in analysis, routine and practical solutions. It squares Mars in Gemini, adding quick reactions and a competitive edge, and Neptune in Sagittarius, adding intuition and a feel for the unexpected. The combination describes cool analysis under pressure combined with instinctive, fast decisions.
Jupiter and Saturn in Libra: the great conjunction
Jupiter (2°45′) and Saturn (3°50′) are conjunct in Libra in the third house, part of the great conjunction of 1981. Jupiter–Saturn combines vision with patience and growth with structure. In Libra, it favours strategy, fairness and teamwork. Both oppose the Midheaven in Aries, linking his career to a balance between personal drive and cooperation.
Mars opposite Neptune and trine Pluto
Mars at 22°15′ Gemini, in the twelfth house, opposes Neptune almost exactly and trines Pluto in Libra. Mars–Neptune is associated with instinctive timing and with energy that works best when it is not forced; the trine to Pluto adds stamina and the ability to finish under pressure. Mercury, also in Gemini in the twelfth house, adds quick, quiet thinking.
Venus in Leo trine the Midheaven
Venus at 8°41′ Leo, in the second house, trines the Midheaven in Aries. This aspect is associated with popularity and goodwill around his public image and with earning power linked to his name. With the Midheaven in Aries, the career itself is about leadership, initiative and leading from the front.
Major aspects in MS Dhoni’s chart
- Sun conjunct Ascendant orb 0.5°
- Mars opposite Neptune orb 0.7°
- Mars trine Pluto orb 0.7°
- Jupiter conjunct Saturn orb 1.1°
- Neptune sextile Pluto orb 1.4°
- Moon square Mars orb 1.7°
- Saturn opposite Midheaven orb 1.8°
- Moon square Neptune orb 2.3°
- Jupiter opposite Midheaven orb 2.9°
- Venus trine Midheaven orb 3.1°
- Mercury opposite Neptune orb 3.9°
- Mercury conjunct Mars orb 4.6°
- Mercury trine Pluto orb 5.3°
- Mercury square Jupiter orb 5.9°
- Moon square Mercury orb 6.2°
- Sun square Pluto orb 6.8°
MS Dhoni monthly astrology forecasts
Each month we chart the transits to MS Dhoni’s birth chart, with their exact dates, and read what they mean together.
Frequently asked questions
What is MS Dhoni’s zodiac sign?
MS Dhoni was born on July 7, 1981, so the Sun is in Cancer (14°47′ Cancer).
What is MS Dhoni’s Moon sign?
The Moon is in 20°35′ Virgo. The Moon is in the third house at 20°35′ Virgo, square Mars in Gemini.
What is MS Dhoni’s rising sign?
Cancer rising, at 14°20′ Cancer, with the Sun less than half a degree from the Ascendant. The time is quoted from memory (Rodden rating A).
What time was MS Dhoni born?
At about 5:10 AM Indian Standard Time on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, according to a time quoted from memory.
What does astrology say about MS Dhoni in November 2026?
Saturn trines his Venus; Uranus trines his Saturn. Saturn trines his Venus on November 11 and Uranus trines his Saturn on November 22. Jupiter approaches a sextile to his Mercury.
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 MS Dhoni; the birth data come from the public sources named on the chart page.