Celebrity Birth Chart

Chris Matthews

♐︎Sagittarius ·

Date of Birth

December 17, 1945

Sun Sign

Sagittarius ♐︎

Element

Fire

Modality

Mutable

Ruling Planet

Jupiter

Chris Matthews's Astrological Profile

Christopher John Matthews is an American political commentator, retired talk show host, and author. Matthews hosted his weeknight hour-long talk show, Hardball with Chris Matthews, on America's Talking and later on MSNBC, from 1997 until 2020. He announced on his final episode that he was retiring, following an accusation that he had made inappropriate comments to a Hardball guest four years earlier.

Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system and the astrological symbol of expansion, abundance, and wisdom. The Sagittarian personality reflects this planetary influence fully — there is an optimism here, a generosity of spirit, and an unquenchable hunger for experience, knowledge, and meaning. The world, for a Sagittarius, is never quite big enough.

The Fire element that runs through this chart contributes an energy that is instinctive, passionate, and forward-moving. Fire signs act before they overthink, lead before they follow, and inspire before they explain. This elemental quality gives the personality a warmth and dynamism that is immediately felt by those around them.

The Mutable modality adds flexibility and adaptability to this chart — a capacity to shift, evolve, and respond to changing circumstances without losing core identity. Mutable signs are the zodiac's great adapters, able to find their footing in almost any environment or situation.

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.

Romantic Compatibility

Highest cosmic match scores for Chris

♎︎98%

Peter Ackroyd

Libra

♎︎98%

Gerry Adams

Libra

♎︎98%

Lynn Ahrens

Libra

♎︎98%

Karen Akers

Libra

Friendship Compatibility

Fellow s ranked by cosmic connection

♎︎98%

Peter Ackroyd

Libra

♎︎98%

Gerry Adams

Libra

♎︎98%

Lynn Ahrens

Libra

♎︎98%

Karen Akers

Libra

Work & Collaboration

Fellow Fire signs — natural creative allies

♈︎93%

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Aries

♈︎93%

John P Abizaid

Aries

♈︎93%

Samuel A Jr Alito

Aries

♈︎93%

Dorothy Allison

Aries

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chris Matthews's zodiac sign?

Chris Matthews is a Sagittarius, born on December 17, 1945 in .

What element is Chris Matthews's sign?

Sagittarius is a Fire sign, ruled by Jupiter. Fire signs are known for being adventurous, optimistic, philosophical.

Who is Chris Matthews most compatible with?

As a Sagittarius, Chris Matthews is most compatible with Air and Fire signs.

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Profile last updated May 2026

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