Celebrity Birth Chart
Arthur Ashe
Date of Birth
July 10, 1943
Sun Sign
Cancer ♋︎
Element
Water
Modality
Cardinal
Ruling Planet
Moon
Arthur Ashe's Astrological Profile
Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. was an American professional tennis player. He won three Grand Slam titles in singles and two in doubles. Ashe was the first Black player selected to the United States Davis Cup team, and the only Black man ever to win the singles titles at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open. He retired in 1980.
The Cancer influence brings a nurturing quality that extends beyond personal relationships into everything they create and protect. This is a Cardinal Water sign — meaning it initiates through feeling, leads through empathy, and builds loyalty through genuine care. The emotional world is not separate from the practical one; for Cancer, they are inseparable.
The Water element gives this chart its emotional depth and intuitive intelligence. Water signs feel their way through the world as much as they think their way through it. This emotional sensitivity, when developed and directed, becomes a form of intelligence — an ability to understand people, situations, and hidden dynamics that purely analytical approaches miss.
The Cardinal modality adds an initiating quality to this personality — a natural tendency to start things, to lead, to move first. Cardinal signs are the zodiac's self-starters, rarely waiting for permission or perfect conditions before acting on what they sense needs to be done.
In their chosen field, this astrological profile provides a distinctive set of strengths. The qualities suggested by the chart — the elemental energy, the modal approach to challenges, and the solar drive — combine to create a personality capable of sustained excellence and meaningful impact in whatever domain they choose to inhabit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur Ashe's zodiac sign?
Arthur Ashe is a Cancer, born on July 10, 1943 in .
What element is Arthur Ashe's sign?
Cancer is a Water sign, ruled by Moon. Water signs are known for being nurturing, intuitive, emotional.
Who is Arthur Ashe most compatible with?
As a Cancer, Arthur Ashe is most compatible with Earth and Water signs.
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Profile last updated May 2026
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