Profile of a Scorpio
Tim McIlrath
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Nov 3, 1979
*Birth time:
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Sun
Scorpio
10°
Moon
Taurus*
3°
Mercury
Sagittarius
3°
Venus
Scorpio
29°
Mars
Leo
22°
Jupiter
Virgo
6°
Saturn
Virgo
23°
Uranus
Scorpio
20°
Neptune
Sagittarius
18°
Pluto
Libra
19°
N. Node
Virgo
4°
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Tim McIlrath is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and primary songwriter for punk rock band Rise Against, known for albums such as The Sufferer & the Witness, Appeal to Reason and Endgame; his work blends politically charged lyrics with melodic hardcore and has influenced contemporary punk scenes.

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

Sun in Scorpio
Degree: 10°
Mysterious and intensely driven, Tim McIlrath doesn't shy away from going after what he wants. Win his trust and he's one of the most loyal friends around — break it and you may never get a second chance. He follows his own intuition and has bold ambitions, but jealousy and a need for control can surface when things don't go his way.
Moon in Taurus*
Degree: 3°
Emotionally steady and grounded, Tim McIlrath doesn’t overreact to things that aren’t worth the energy. It takes a lot to rattle him, but when something that brought him stability falls apart, he feels it deeply and can become reclusive. He values trust above all else and is drawn to people and situations he can truly rely on.

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.

Jupiter Conjunction North Node
Orb: 1.1°
Growth, expansion, and faith are woven into Tim McIlrath's life's purpose. He's meant to think big, explore broadly, and trust that the universe has his back. There's a sense of cosmic luck here — when he follows his purpose, abundance tends to follow.
Moon Trine North Node
Orb: 1.5°
Tim McIlrath's emotional nature and his purpose are in beautiful harmony. Trusting his gut, caring for others, and following his heart all lead him naturally toward where he's meant to go. There's a deep inner knowing guiding him, and it rarely steers him wrong.
Mars Sextile Pluto
Orb: 2.2°
Tim McIlrath 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.
Moon Trine Jupiter
Orb: 2.6°
Tim McIlrath has an emotional generosity and warmth that people find deeply comforting. Good feelings seem to flow naturally in his life — he has an instinct for emotional abundance, and his faith in people and life tends to be rewarded in kind.
Mars Trine Neptune
Orb: 3.4°
Tim McIlrath's actions are guided by a deep inner compass that blends instinct with imagination. He's able to fight for his dreams without losing his sensitivity, and there's a graceful, almost artistic quality to how he moves through challenges. He inspires others without even trying.
Sun Sextile Jupiter
Orb: 4.6°
Opportunities seem to find Tim McIlrath, and he has a knack for making the most of them. His natural optimism and openness attract good fortune, and he tends to grow through experiences that broaden his perspective and expand his world.
Mercury Conjunction Venus
Orb: 4.6°
Tim McIlrath's mind is naturally drawn to beauty, harmony, and the art of connection. He has a gift for saying things in a way that's both thoughtful and pleasing, and his communication style tends to be graceful, diplomatic, and genuinely charming.
Venus Sextile Saturn
Orb: 5.5°
Tim McIlrath has a grounded, mature approach to love and beauty that serves him well over time. He understands that the best things are worth working for, and his relationships tend to get stronger the longer they last because he invests in them thoughtfully.
Sun Sextile North Node
Orb: 5.7°
There's a natural opening between Tim McIlrath's identity and his life purpose that makes self-expression feel like growth. Opportunities to step into leadership or creative visibility come his way — and when he takes them, everything clicks into place.
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Mercury Square North Node
Orb: 1.3°
Tim McIlrath's thinking patterns and communication style can sometimes clash with where his life is trying to take him. He might overthink his purpose or talk himself out of growth. Learning to let his mind serve his destiny — rather than resist it — is key.
Mars Square Uranus
Orb: 1.6°
Tim McIlrath has a rebellious streak and an impatience with anything that feels restrictive. His energy can be erratic — brilliant bursts followed by restless dissatisfaction. Learning to direct his need for freedom into purposeful action is what turns this tension into genius.
Mercury Square Jupiter
Orb: 2.5°
Tim McIlrath thinks in such big, expansive ways that it can sometimes be hard to focus on the details. There's a tension between wanting to see the grand picture and needing to stay grounded in practical reality, but working through this makes him someone who can dream big and still deliver.
Venus Square North Node
Orb: 6°
What Tim McIlrath loves and what he's meant to become don't always align easily. Relationships, comfort, and pleasure can sometimes distract from his path, or his growth may ask him to redefine what he values. This tension ultimately refines his heart.
Venus Square Mars
Orb: 6.8°
There's a tension between what Tim McIlrath wants and how he goes about getting it in love. Passion runs high, but so can frustration — learning to balance his desire for connection with his need for independence is one of his most important growth areas.
Sun Opposition Moon
Orb: 7.2°
There's a tug-of-war between Tim McIlrath's emotional needs and his conscious goals. He may feel pulled between what makes him feel safe and what he's trying to achieve — but this awareness of his own inner duality gives him remarkable empathy and the ability to hold complexity.
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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 (30%)
Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Earth (30%)
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Air (7%)
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Water (33%)
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Cardinal (7%)
Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Fixed (59%)
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Mutable (33%)
Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces