Warren Buffett's Birth Chart Analysis

Introduction

I'm going to talk about the birth chart of Warren Buffett. I'll go through a variety of aspects of his life, including, obviously, why he has made so much money. But let's start with his birth details.

Omaha time changes the chart

The time difference is very important. On 30 August 1930, when he was born, the calculation used for this reading gives a five-hour difference. DST was applied in August 1930 according to the historical table I consulted. This calculation is important.

From the state-level web reference Time and Date, I found that in 1930 certain states followed DST and certain states didn't. Nebraska West did not follow DST, but Nebraska outside its western part, which is where Omaha, his place of birth, falls, followed DST on that state-level table. So the time difference between GMT and Omaha at the time of his birth was five hours in this working calculation.

For this reading, I use the 3:00 p.m. birth time commonly circulated for Warren Buffett and apply UTC−5 because the historical table I consulted places eastern Nebraska on daylight saving time on 30 August 1930. Another widely used astrology record applies UTC−6, so the ascendant and house placements in this reading depend on my stated UTC−5 premise.

So if you were to enter his birth details, you get his chart. Why is this important? If the time difference were six hours without taking DST into account, his rising sign wouldn't be Scorpio. So this is very crucial that you get the details correct. You must cross-check your details with outside sources. I'm using the historical time table, for example, to make sure the time of birth is properly entered on any calculator you're using for chart calculation.

Jyeshtha rising and Mercury in Hasta

Now, what do I find here in his chart? Under that UTC−5 premise, his rising constellation is Jyeshtha, which symbolises he's likely to be in a position of power in society. Jyeshtha's ruler, Mercury, is exalted. So his powerful position is going to be on the basis of his intellect and reasoning ability, as Mercury is exalted in the money house in Hasta.

I find Mercury-in-Hasta individuals to be highly intelligent. I'm not trying to fit the description of Mercury in Hasta to describe Warren Buffett. Any person who has Mercury in Hasta, in my view, is naturally blessed with logical skills and high levels of intelligence, and can also be morally and ethically principled.

Mercury being placed there in the money house and also ruling the money house greatly strengthens the money house. This, in my view, is a prime combination in this chart behind his wealth.

Mercury, divisional charts and partnerships

If you look at the Navamsha chart, you'd find Mercury placed there in the 5th house. The 5th house is directly linked to banking, stock markets and the like. In the D10 chart, Mercury falls in the 8th house. The 8th house has a lot to do with dealing with large sums of money that belong to others.

If you go through his life story, he started his business in partnerships with investors. He had money from others which he invested, and he earned his share from the results. So you see here Mercury directly shaping his personality, rising in Jyeshtha. That goes into the money house and has a relationship with the 5th house and the 8th house.

I think his chart explains, from an astrological point of view, the choice of his career and the direction he chose as an investor and business leader. This is an astrological case study, not financial or investment advice.

Sun in Purva Phalguni and visibility

Now Sun in his chart in the 10th house in Purva Phalguni is suggesting two things in my reading. Once more, we see his career. Sun's position will signify which direction you are going to take as far as career is concerned.

Purva Phalguni, I've mentioned separately, is a constellation directly linked, in my reading, to investment bankers, stock markets, specialists and the like. Secondly, Sun in the 10th in Purva Phalguni is suggesting that he's likely to have an attractive personality. He could be the face of his business or can be talked about. This is a sign of popularity.

Anuradha Moon, Mula Saturn and research

Moon in the 1st house in Anuradha is a sign, in my view, that he's quite research-minded and can be quite relentless in his pursuit of excellence in his research. He would want to get to the bottom of things. Why is that? Anuradha's planetary ruler is Saturn.

Saturn in his chart is in Mula. The entire idea behind the Nakshatra of Mula is getting to the bottom of things. So when you're analysing your charts, don't look at planetary combinations in isolation. Everything is linked.

Moon in his chart is directly linked to Saturn, and Saturn further is in Mula. Anuradha, I've mentioned repeatedly, is a constellation that belongs to researchers.

The Anuradha-Mula connection to giving

Incidentally, it's also a constellation that belongs to social workers in my reading. We'll go through the Dasha table to see when certain events happened. In his later years, he pledged to give a large portion of his wealth towards social-welfare activities.

That, in my view, is explained by Moon in Anuradha and Saturn in Mula. Anuradha and Mula are two constellations, in my view, which belong to the ones who have a strong interest in giving back to society in some manner.

Venus, finance and dealmaking

Venus in his chart is in the money house in the main chart. It's there in the 10th house in the Navamsha. Lastly, it's ruling the 10th house in the D10 chart, all of which is strongly suggesting his life was always going to be, from a career point of view, linked to a Venus-related industry. Venus is directly linked, in my reading, to careers in finance.

I believe this combination is suggesting he knows the art of dealmaking. Buffett took no salary or fees and was compensated only after limited partners exceeded a 6% annual threshold; shortfalls carried forward against his future profit share. This was not a guaranteed return.

The art of dealmaking, in my view, that he possessed is explained by Venus's position in these charts.

Rahu, initiative and enterprise

His street-smartness is due, in my reading, to the position of Rahu in his chart, which falls in a constellation of Ashwini. Ashwini is a constellation that belongs to the ones who are quite enterprising.

They take the initiative. The entire mythology of Ashwini is all about that, and it's also a constellation belonging to business owners. When Rahu is there, that's where, in my view, your smartness comes into the picture. You know how to deal with people and how to run a business, basically.

Education and the Omaha home

If you look at the 9th house in the main and Navamsha charts to try to see what kind of an educational background the person might have, there is not the influence of Saturn and Ketu which can deny him an opportunity to study further. So his educational background is normal as compared to other world leaders who might have dropped out. The 9th house is strong enough for him to have had regular education.

And that has been his life story. I think he bought his Omaha home in 1958 and then continued living there for a very long time.

Benjamin Graham's guidance in 1951

So let's look into the Dasha table and break down his life into important life events and see what happened, and whether they are explained by the Dasha table. In 1951, whilst the table used here places him in Mercury and Jupiter, Buffett was studying under his mentor Benjamin Graham and David Dodd at Columbia and earned his master's degree that year.

Jupiter's Antardasha, as I've mentioned repeatedly, is the best time for further education and it's also the best time to get the right guidance in life. His relationship with his mentor, in my view, is explained by this Dasha.

Business milestones from 1956 to 1969

Now if you look at the time in 1956, he was going through Ketu and Sun's chapter in the table used here. Sun in his chart is in the 10th in Purva Phalguni. Amongst many things linked to Purva Phalguni, newness, initiatives and new businesses are linked directly to Purva Phalguni. So during Sun's Antardasha, he started his first partnerships: Buffett formed his first three investment partnerships in 1956.

Right through Ketu's Mahadasha, things would have been okay, okay, in my reading. Ketu's Mahadasha is not a time for extraordinary name or fame. But when he entered Venus's Mahadasha, right in the middle of Venus's Mahadasha in 1962, twelve partnerships were combined as Buffett Partnership Ltd. Under Venus's chapter, the next phase developed.

Another Sun's chapter, Sun's Antardasha, followed in 1965, when Buffett Partnership Ltd. acquired control of Berkshire Hathaway. So he took over control, which could be classified as a new venture. And that happened again under Sun. Previously he started the first partnerships under Sun. When he was under Sun, Sun in Purva Phalguni in the 10th signifies newness.

The year 1969 was an important phase of his life when Buffett decided to dissolve his earlier partnership, Buffett Partnership Ltd. After year-end, it distributed cash and three stockholdings pro rata, including its 70.5% Berkshire interest. The source table describes Rahu's Antardasha while the Mahadasha was still of Venus. I'm basically trying to highlight that Rahu brings changes in our life. We either move away from the past to start something new or rearrange things in our life to experience something new.

As of 26 February 2026, Buffett was Berkshire Hathaway chairman; Greg Abel was CEO from 1 January 2026.

The 2008 Forbes ranking and Jupiter

In March 2008, Forbes ranked him as the world's richest person; wealth rankings are estimates that change.

Anyone who has achieved anything significant in society and is now recognised for having achieved something, in my view, manifests most commonly under Jupiter's Antardasha. At that time, he was going through Rahu's Mahadasha but, more importantly in my reading, Jupiter's Antardasha.

This is very important. I often also quote the example of Mr Donald Trump, who became president under Jupiter's Mahadasha. If you're about to enter Jupiter's Dasha, whether it's the Mahadasha or the Antardasha or even the Pratyantardasha, I would watch for opportunity; it does not guarantee wealth, recognition or investment results.

The 2010 Giving Pledge and Saturn

I've highlighted that the constellations of Anuradha and Mula are directly linked, in my view, to social-welfare activities.

Buffett's major giving commitment was already public in 2006. In 2010 he co-founded the Giving Pledge alongside Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates. The source connects the period with Rahu and Saturn. It says this happened during Saturn's chapter, and Saturn in his chart is in Mula. I'm trying to draw a connection from what transpired in his life and the role planets are playing in his chart. I'm hoping you're able to see that connection.

Marriage timelines: 1952 and 2006

If you look at his personal life, Buffett married Susan Thompson in 1952. She moved to San Francisco in 1977, but they remained legally married until her death on 29 July 2004. He married Astrid Menks on 30 August 2006, his 76th birthday.

At that time, the table used here describes Mercury, Saturn and Mercury's chapter. I think this marriage was simply born out of free will. I don't think that particular time was extraordinarily promising in this astrological reading.

But if you look at his second marriage, which took place on 30 August 2006, the source table describes Rahu's Mahadasha, Rahu's Antardasha and the Pratyantardasha of Venus. Rahu-Venus Dasha, I've mentioned in explaining how to predict the time of marriage. I've always maintained that this is a very promising time for marriage.

So I can understand his second marriage was, in my view, a bit more destined and perhaps his first marriage was born out of free will. This is only my astrological interpretation.

Mercury in Hasta and partnerships

He was always meant, in my reading, to be with someone who might have an inclination towards social-welfare activities. Why is that? The seventh-house ruler in the Navamsha chart is Mercury, and Mercury in his chart is in the constellation of Hasta.

Hasta is described as signifying the person being highly skilful and intelligent. At the same time, Hasta is a very giving constellation, or has a strong inclination to give back to society. Hasta's ruler is Moon, and Moon in his chart is in Anuradha.

What I'm trying to say to you here is that he was meant to be with a partner who might be very inclined towards social-welfare activities. Biographical accounts credit his late wife Susan with broadening Buffett's social conscience.

That, in my view, is because he was meant to be with a partner signified by Mercury, and Hasta's ruler Moon is in Anuradha. The reason why I've shared this combination is to help you understand how to predict who your partner might be from your chart. You look at the seventh-house ruler, both in the main and the Navamsha chart, and see how it's placed. This is all that I had to share. I'm hoping the planetary combinations in his chart made sense and the Dasha-table analysis of certain life events also made sense to you.