A name that is showing up in the news a lot! While there is no time of birth Sam was born on March 6, 1992 in Stanford, California. He is an entrepreneur, investor and founder and former CEO of FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange. He is also co-founder of Alameda Research a US and quantitative cryptocurrency trading firm. FTX faced a crisis in late 2022 leading to a collapse in its cryptocurrency. At this point Sam has stepped down as CEO of FTX and announced he would close down operations at Alameda Research. Both have filed chapter 11 bankruptcy
Let’s take a look at his chart. As mentioned above there is no known time of birth so we will be using the Moon as his ascendant.
Sam’s Moon is in Pisces. This becomes his first house when using his Moon as the ascendant. Moon in the first house can indicate a life that has many unpredictable turns and events. He can have constant changes in daily activities. He is someone who is curious and can be out-of-the-ordinary. He is someone who is likely to seek change and new experiences. He can have unbalanced spending that can go from frugal to lavish. He is someone who can be idealistic and visionary. Mercury is also in the first house with his Moon. Mercury in the first house gives him the capacity to learn and process information constantly. Communication can be a big part of his life although because Mercury is weak in Pisces he will have to work harder to communicate. He can be good with words both written and spoken. He can have a sense of humor. He can take a mathematical or scientific approach to life. As a result of these placements, he can be hard to please and his mind may go too fast at times. At times he could pursue things of superficial value. He could have trouble thinking through the practical aspects of situations. The Moon and Mercury being conjunct can indicate that he can be creative in scientific or analytical methods. He can be innovative but also have an overactive imagination. Jupiter is the ruler of his first house and is in his sixth house indicating someone who is willing to work hard and long hours. He can have the ability to deal with opposition and adversity. He could get into debt, lawsuits or personal attacks. Mercury rules his seventh house and in the first house indicates that partnerships will be important throughout his life. He can be skilled at relating to others. Moon rules his fifth house and is in the first house indicating intelligence and mental focus which could give him prominence in life. This placement could bring issues with government or leaders of large corporations. It can also bring potential tax problems. Both the Moon and Mercury are in the lunar mansion of Uttara Bhadrapada indicating he can be disciplined with his writing and speaking abilities. He can have good problem-solving abilities. He can be drawn to the unknown. He needs to be cautious as he can sometimes get too focused on his own outcomes.
In his fourth house, Gemini, is the mode of the Moon Ketu. Ketu here can indicate that he possesses a mind that is creative and full of new ideas. He has the ability to do subtle analysis. He could feel a loss around the home or family. Ketu is in the lunar mansion Ardra. This can indicate his being quick acting with a good memory. He can also come across as arrogant. This brings with it potential for career ups and downs. This can make him create havoc where he goes and, in the process, destroy himself but he can be really good at creating things out of destruction. Mercury rules his fourth house and in the first house can indicate a desire to secure a good home. He could benefit through real estate. He could get too focused on trying to create security at times.
In his sixth house, Leo, is Jupiter. Jupiter in the sixth house shows a capacity overcome his opponents. He is someone who may face problems with optimism. He can be clever at protecting his interests. He could be prone to having excess weight or fluid in his body. He has the ability to lead others. He can be idealistic with creative writing abilities. He is not someone who likes to be shunned or rebuked. He could be prone to having an overblown image of himself. Jupiter was retrograde at his time of birth indicating that he can be good in a hard situation and that he is not someone who pays attention to how things won’t work. The Sun rules his sixth house and is in the twelfth house indicating he can ultimately overcome problems. He could at times have a reckless nature. Jupiter is in the lunar mansion Purva Phalguni indicating an ability to communicate and influence others. He could be reckless and focused too much on getting what he wants. He does need to watch out for extremes. He has the potential to get a large family inheritance.
In his tenth house, Sagittarius, is the node of the Moon, Rahu. Rahu in the tenth house can indicate a drive and power that bring success quickly but there can be consequences along the way. Success could come from an unusual career related to technology. He can have a deep-seated insecurity to prove himself. In childhood the message may have been that he was nothing without money and hard work. He may do unusual, secret or confidential work. He could be prone to issues with his father. There may be times when he is confused about his life purpose. Jupiter rules his tenth house and is in his sixth house indicating that he could be paid well for tackling tough tasks. He is someone who will have to work hard. He can live above his means and needs to watch is debt levels. Rahu is in the lunar mansion Mula. He can have a passionate nature that wants to get to the bottom of things. He can be good at research. He at times can have compulsive behaviors. For him material fortunes can be stripped away until the lesson of non-attachment leads him down a spiritual path. He can be skillful in persuading others to help with his goals and objectives. He is also someone who may tell others what they want to hear in order to get what he wants.
In his eleventh house, Capricorn, are Mars, Saturn and Venus. Mars is in its strongest sign. Mars here can indicate that great wealth can come from his career because of his drive and ambition. He can have quick gains of wealth. He can have links to influential people. He is someone who will work to make his goals and ambitions come true. He has the ability to act quickly He can have high energy and is not one to be defeated. He is focused on results. He may take calculated risks throughout his life. He can be charming and cunning. He may think it is ok to take things from others. Saturn in his eleventh house can indicate he may have friends from childhood that are close to him. He is not likely to be someone who has superficial friends. He can pursue opportunities in a structured and prudent manner. He is hardworking and serious. He knows what is necessary to know. He has the capacity to work or be alone as required. He may be someone who withholds information. Venus in the eleventh house can indicate that success may come easily for him. His father may be helpful throughout his life. He can be inventive. He may spend too much on pleasure. He may love solitude. He could come across as cold and unfeeling at times.
Mars rules his second house and is in the eleventh house indicating that money can come in large sums. This is a powerful placement for money as the two money houses are connected. He can have plenty of opportunities in his life. He will always seem to have some chance to make money. He could have cash flow connected to his voice, food or money management. Mars rules his ninth house and being in the eleventh house can indicate that he can get fortunate circumstances and great opportunities involved with his career and reputation. Venus rules his third house and in the eleventh house can indicate that his efforts will lead to greater opportunities. He may need to watch his management of money. He can find success through sales. Venus also rules the eighth house and in the eleventh house indicates that he needs to be careful not to share intimate information. He could make money as a researcher or investigator. He could have trouble keeping money around. Saturn rules his eleventh house and is in its own sign and house indicating that friends could sometimes not be around when he needs them. He may need to be cautious not to depend too much on others or influential people for advancement. He can enjoy charitable organizations and helping the underdog. Saturn and Mars are in the lunar mansion of Shravana indicating that he has a desire to have knowledge and information. He can be very intellectual. Venus is in the lunar mansion of Dhanishta indicating that he has the ability to earn a good living. He is motivated to accomplish things and develop his career. He needs to be cautious as he could withhold information or understate matters. He is not someone who likes being told what to do. He could gain fame and recognition. He needs to be cautious not to become greedy.
In his twelfth house, Aquarius, is the Sun. Sun in the twelfth could tell us that at times he has a lack of self-esteem. He can have a love of mystery. He is someone that needs privacy and solitude to restore and reset. He may have felt that his father was unavailable to him. He can be creative, intelligent, scientific and analytical. He can be hardworking. He can have the capacity for new ways of thinking. He may at times be disconnected from reality. Saturn rules his twelfth house and being in the eleventh house can indicate that he may have unusual friends. He could have trouble maintaining friendships and social contacts. At times he could feel depressed, hopeless or frustrated. Sun is in the lunar mansion Purva Bhadrapada indicating good logical skills. He can gain prosperity through cleverness. He may be good at “reading” people. He can get money from wealthy people. He may be more interested in serious conversations. He may not always think far enough ahead. He has the ability to sway the masses.
Let’s see what the future holds for Sam.
