Profile of a Leo
Bob Balaban
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Aug 16, 1945
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Sun
Leo
23°
Moon
Sagittarius*
1°
Mercury
Virgo
0°
Venus
Cancer
13°
Mars
Gemini
16°
Jupiter
Virgo
28°
Saturn
Cancer
19°
Uranus
Gemini
16°
Neptune
Libra
4°
Pluto
Leo
10°
N. Node
Cancer
6°
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Bob Balaban is an American actor, author, director and producer known for character roles in films such as Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Moonrise Kingdom and for television appearances including Seinfeld. He produced and acted in Gosford Park, earning an Academy Award nomination, and is respected for a six-decade career shaping character-driven cinema and television.

Your Core Signs shape your core self, while the Inner and Outer Planets shape your personal traits and collective influences.

Sun in Leo
Degree: 23°
A warm ray of sunshine at his best, Bob Balaban has a big personality and loves bringing people together. He's generous, straightforward, and naturally self-confident, which is why others often look to him to take the lead. When met with opposition, though, his pride can kick in and he may become stubborn or withdrawn, but he rarely holds grudges and bounces back to his playful self quickly.
Moon in Sagittarius*
Degree: 1°
Bob Balaban craves freedom and new experiences above all else, and his emotions reflect that: wild, optimistic, and hard to pin down. His cheerful nature draws people back even after an impulsive outburst, but keeping the same routines or relationships can be a real challenge. His fondest memories are probably of adventures and spontaneous moments, not quiet nights at home.

Aspects describe the angles between planets in your chart, highlighting where there is harmony or tension in your life. The orb degree determines how strongly an aspect will affect you, with smaller orbs indicating a stronger influence.

Mars Conjunction Uranus
Orb: 0.6°
Bob Balaban has a restless, electric energy that craves freedom and thrives on the unexpected. He acts on instinct and he's drawn to anything that breaks the mold. His courage to do things differently is what sets him apart — he's a natural trailblazer.
Moon Sextile Jupiter
Orb: 2.7°
Bob Balaban's emotional life has a naturally buoyant quality. He tends to land on his feet emotionally, and his instinct to see the bright side helps him recover from setbacks with genuine grace — people love being around his warmth and emotional generosity.
Moon Sextile Neptune
Orb: 3.6°
Bob Balaban has a soft, intuitive emotional nature that picks up on subtleties others miss. His imagination and empathy are quiet strengths — he can sense the mood of a room and respond with a compassion that feels effortless and genuine.
Venus Conjunction Saturn
Orb: 5.6°
Bob Balaban takes love and commitment seriously, and he's not one to rush into things. There may be a cautious quality to how he opens up, but once he does, his loyalty and devotion run deep — he builds relationships that are meant to last.
Mars Sextile Pluto
Orb: 6°
Bob Balaban has a quiet but powerful determination that surfaces whenever the stakes are high. He knows how to tap into his reserves of strength and focus when it matters most. People may underestimate his intensity until they see what he's capable of under pressure.
Sun Conjunction Mercury
Orb: 7.1°
Bob Balaban's mind and identity are fused — he thinks, therefore he is. He expresses himself with conviction and tends to see the world through the lens of his own ideas, which makes him a compelling communicator but sometimes a little too attached to his own perspective.
Venus Conjunction North Node
Orb: 7.2°
Love, beauty, and connection are central to Bob Balaban's soul's evolution. He's destined to grow through relationships, creative expression, and learning what he truly values. Leaning into pleasure and harmony isn't indulgent for him — it's the point.
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Moon Square Mercury
Orb: 0.5°
Bob Balaban's head and heart don't always speak the same language. He may find himself overthinking his feelings or feeling anxious when he can't rationalize an emotion — but this internal dialogue ultimately makes him a more nuanced and emotionally intelligent communicator.
Neptune Square North Node
Orb: 2.1°
Bob Balaban's imagination and idealism can sometimes blur his sense of direction. He might romanticize paths that don't serve his growth or escape into fantasy when his purpose asks for presence. The challenge is learning to dream with his feet on the ground.
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The zodiac signs are categorized into two categories: Elements and Modalities. The higher the percentage you have of each, the more you embody that trait.

Fire (37%)
Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Earth (19%)
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Air (26%)
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Water (19%)
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Cardinal (26%)
Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Fixed (22%)
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Mutable (52%)
Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces