
William Atherton
Orange, Connecticut, USA
Jul 30, 1947
Jul 30, 1947
Birth time:
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Sun
Leo
6°
Moon
Capricorn
10°
Mercury
Cancer
18°
Venus
Cancer
27°
Mars
Gemini
20°
Jupiter
Scorpio
18°
Saturn
Leo
11°
Uranus
Gemini
24°
Neptune
Libra
8°
Pluto
Leo
12°
N. Node
Taurus
28°
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William Atherton is an American actor whose career spans film, television and stage. He is best known for memorable roles in Ghostbusters and Die Hard and for performances in Real Genius and The Last Starfighter. Celebrated for portraying antagonists and authority figures, Atherton’s work has had enduring influence on portrayals of corporate and media antagonists in popular cinema.
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Your Core Signs shape your core self, while the Inner and Outer Planets shape your personal traits and collective influences.
Sun in Leo
Degree: 6°
A warm ray of sunshine at his best, William Atherton 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 When met with opposition, though, his pride can kick in and he may become stubborn or withdrawn, but he rarely holds grudges and bounces back to his playful self quickly.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 Capricorn
Degree: 10°
William Atherton tends to lead with his head over his heart, which helps him make clear-eyed decisions but can leave him emotionally detached when others need empathy. His mood is closely tied to whether he feels respected and on track with his goals — when those slip, low moods can creep in. Having a safe emotional outlet is important, because those feelings will surface whether he invites them or not.
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.
Mercury Trine Jupiter
Orb: 0.3°
William Atherton has a naturally expansive, optimistic mind that sees possibilities everywhere. Big-picture thinking and clear communication come easily to him, and his intellectual enthusiasm is contagious — people feel more hopeful and inspired after talking with him.
Sun Sextile Neptune
Orb: 1.8°
William Atherton has a quiet intuitive gift that colors everything he does. Creativity and empathy come naturally to him, and he's able to connect with something beyond the everyday — whether through art, spirituality, or simply sensing what others need.
Venus Sextile North Node
Orb: 1.9°
Relationships and creative pursuits offer gentle nudges toward William Atherton's purpose. When he follows what he loves — whether that's art, beauty, or meaningful connection — he's also following the thread of his destiny. Grace and charm open doors for him.
Mars Conjunction Uranus
Orb: 4°
William Atherton 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.
Sun Conjunction Saturn
Orb: 5°
William Atherton takes himself and his responsibilities seriously. Discipline, structure, and endurance are central to who he is — he may have grown up fast or felt the weight of expectations early, but this gives him a quiet authority and resilience.
Sun Conjunction Pluto
Orb: 6.1°
There's an intensity to who William Atherton is that others can feel immediately. He's drawn to depth, transformation, and understanding what lies beneath the surface — he doesn't do anything halfway, and his personal evolution is a central theme in his life.
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Moon Square Neptune
Orb: 1.9°
William Atherton's emotional boundaries can be tricky to maintain. He may idealize people, escape into fantasy when reality gets hard, or absorb others' feelings as his own — but this sensitivity, once understood, becomes a source of extraordinary compassion and creative power.
Moon Opposition Mercury
Orb: 8°
William Atherton can sometimes feel torn between logic and feeling, with his rational mind pulling him one way and his emotions pulling him another. Others often help him see where he's overthinking or under-feeling, and through these reflections he develops an exceptional ability to balance both.
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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 (15%)
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Air (26%)
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Water (30%)
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Cardinal (44%)
Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Fixed (37%)
Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Mutable (19%)
Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces









