Justin Timberlake’s birth chart, interpreted by The AstroTwins
The following analysis by celebrity astrologers Tali & Ophi Edut, aka The AstroTwins, highlights the most interesting astrological features of Justin Timberlake’s birth chart for all level astrology readers to understand.
Additional reporting by Astrostyle Contributing Editor Tasha Beg @thepopastrologist
When Is Justin Timberlake’s Birthday?
Justin Timberlake’s birthday is January 31.
Justin Timberlake’s Sun Sign Is In Rebellious Aquarius
•The Sun represents the essence of your personality, your main character energy•
Justin Timberlake’s astrological sign is Aquarius. He was born on January 31, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Aquarius is an air sign that rules friendship, (ayo) technology, and the future. Known as the genius of the zodiac, Aquarius likes to march to a unique melody—just like its planetary ruler Uranus, the only planet in the solar system that spins on its side! As an Aquarius Sun, Justin is a natural rebel here to switch things up and deliver some futuresex/lovesounds.
One of the many Aquarius traits that makes Justin a walking paradox? He’s highly individualistic AND an amazing team player—Aquarius rules communities and groups. In other words, Justin might look like the fresh-faced guy nextdoor on the outside but he’s singing a different tune on the inside.
Justin’s Aquarius Sun is in his sixth house of work and responsibilities. With his Aquarius Sun in that hardworking sixth house, he’s been working to hone his craft for most of his life. Justin spent much of his childhood performing with Disney’s Mickey Mouse Club.
As a Mouseketeer (cute sixth house pet symbolism), he was part of a cohort of other cool, talented youths (très Aquarius) that included pop culture heavyweights like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gosling, and future *NSYNC bandmate JC Chasez. One team, one dream!
Justin Timberlake’s Moon Is In Fun-Loving Sagittarius
•Your moon sign governs the “inner you” and influences your emotions•
Speaking of dreams, as a Sagittarius moon, Justin Timberlake has BIG aspirations.
Sagittarius is the known visionary of the zodiac, eager to launch that proverbial arrow far and wide. Ruled by the planet Jupiter, the planet of abundance and good fortune, Sagittarius benefits from being in the right place at the right time; things seem to always work out for them.
On a deeper level, Jupiter rules confidence and belief: How much faith do you have to take on the adventure? Jupiter tends to serve up when-it-rains-it-pours energy—if things are going well, great! If not, some prayer could be helpful.
Sagittarius moons are highly independent, mirroring his Aquarius Sun’s need for freedom
Justin would be the *NSYNC member eager to branch out of his wildly successful boy band to embark on his solo journey—especially since his Sagittarius moon is located in his fifth house of ego and artistry. Justin is happiest when he gets to explore being creative and pushing the limits of his (own) ideas and passion projects.
At a high vibration, Sagittarius is joyous and optimistic, grateful for experiences navigated and lessons learned. On the other side of the spectrum, Sagittarius can be dogmatic, drunk on their perspective. Justin’s Sagittarius moon is also conjunct Neptune (sensitivity) in that self-focused fifth house—it’s easy for him to get high on his own supply. With Justin’s Neptune and moon in intimate dialogue, he might habitually lean into victim narratives as he cries himself a river.
Neptune can be a divine source of otherworldly inspiration while simultaneously blurring boundaries and limits—especially when alcohol and substances are involved. Since Neptune rules spirit and spirits and the moon describes our guilty pleasures, it’s no surprise that Justin was arrested for a DWI. Yikes!
Justin Timberlake’s Rising Sign Is ‘It’s Gonna Be Me’ Leo
•Your rising sign, or ascendant, is the first impression you make. Like a filter, it “tints” your Sun sign•
Justin Timberlake is a Leo Rising. The rising sign acts as a filter or lens that colors your identity (the Sun), and can also describe your body or hair type (Leos love their lion’s mane)—much like Justin’s attention-grabbing bleached blonde ramen curls and frosted tips of yore.
Leo risings can’t help that they’re so popular—they possess gravitas and a magnetic presence that naturally draws people in. Known as the performers of the zodiac, Leos are incredibly creative—and they’re not afraid to show it (usually)! Cue the action, lights, and drama!
Justin is regarded as one of the most influential entertainers of the 21st century, from being a part of uber-popular *NSYNC (the way Bye Bye Bye still has us running to the karaoke mic) to his solo music success and notable movie roles in The Social Network and the Trolls movie franchise, Justin is a one-stop entertainment machine.
Ego Placements Color Justin Timberlake’s Chart Ruler
•Your chart ruler is the planet that rules over your rising sign•
Being a Leo rising, Justin Timberlake’s chart is ruled by his equally competitive Aquarius Sun. A chart ruler acts like your personal avatar in the movie of your life. With an Aquarius Sun at the helm of Justin’s chart, his perspective could be colored with a bit of an ego (read: self-focused) complex, doubling down on his Neptune-msoon Sagittarius placements.
As a tenacious fixed sign, Aquarius has a lesser-known type-A streak hidden behind its too-cool-for-school veneer. Nothing turns Justin on like progress, especially in the name of his mastermind plans! However, at times, Aquarius can find itself struggling to let go of some past narratives that could hinder the progress it yearns for—how Everything I Thought I Was coded.
Many Aquarius people walk on a path different from everyone else’s. Some call the Aquarius star sign misunderstood (or even criminal in some cases), while others appreciate its cutting-edge originality and rebellious streak.
Love Astrology of Justin Timberlake: Responsibility vs. Freedom
•Venus and Mars are the love planets in astrology. In your birth chart, Venus represents seduction and romance while Mars represents lust, motivation and erotic instincts.
Mars and Venus in Justin Timberlake’s natal chart are situated next to each other in the zodiac, reflecting some tension as one placement acts as a corrective force for the other. JT has Mars in Aquarius along with Venus in Capricorn—both Saturn-ruled signs that look to explore themes of maturity, structure, and commitment.
With Mars in Aquarius, friendship is key to a long-lasting committed relationship. Justin is turned on by “different” and is attracted to folks who aren’t afraid to be themselves—people who can offer him a counter opinion that expands his worldview. Intellectual stimulation and banter are extremely important with the planet of action in an air sign. Mars in Aquarius types requires space and freedom to explore—as such, it might feel difficult to know the “real” Mars in Aquarius as they flit from one social group to the next.
Fun fact: Justin’s current partner, Jessica Biel, has her Mercury (communication) and Venus (values) in Aquarius, making for some cute synastry between the two—the idea of a long-lasting connection (fixed sign energy) that embodies a “you don’t have to understand us as long as we understand each other” vibe.
Meanwhile, his Venus in Capricorn gives Justin a traditional tilt that might counter his Mars in Aquarius progressive tendencies. Capricorn symbolizes the elder while Aquarius embodies the youth; Capricorn wants to play by the rules while Aquarius is looking to break them. Responsibility versus freedom—that inherent tension exists in Justin’s chart as well as his relationship dynamics. Venus in Capricorn types value their commitments and ability to provide in a relationship, however, the inherent work-hard-play-hard mentality with Venus in Capricorn types can be hard to balance—especially with a family involved.
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Justin Timberlake’s Nodes Point to Seeking Authenticity
•Astrologers use the nodes of the moon (found opposite each other in your birth chart) to determine where your destiny lies (North node) and what you were in past lifetimes (South node).
Justin Timberlake has his South Node (past-life karma) in Aquarius and his North Node (destiny) in Leo. His Aquarius South Node is in his perfectionist sixth house and his Leo North Node is in his spiritual twelfth house.
It’s interesting karma to dissect, especially since Justin has both his Sun and Mars (behavior) in Aquarius, indicating that he’s not looking to jump off the Aquarius energetic train just yet (unlike the Bye Bye Bye music video). Justin is learning to move away from the lower vibrations of Aquarius including emotional disassociation, self-defensiveness, and the deep-rooted fear of non-belonging. Instead, he’s hoping to step into the higher level of Aquarius—leaning into social justice, teamwork making the dream work, and embracing a fresh, unique worldview.
With his karmic nodes in Aquarius-Leo, Justin is trying to thread the needle between imitation and authenticity as he experiments with his identity and self-expression. Instead of a carefully constructed fixed Aquarius mastermind plan built off what he thinks the people want and image control, he’s looking to his peers as helpful mentors who can mirror his true perspective back at him.
His twelfth house Leo north node suggests a spiritual need for play and solitude—creativity as meditative gospel—as well as a release of the ego and greed that would hinder his ability to ascend to the entertainer he was destined to be. The twelfth house also indicates a deep need for privacy and solitude i.e., forget tomorrow and the world tour; Justin’s got to focus on himself as he attempts to sort out his authenticity and come back to himself.
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