Celebrity Birth Chart

David Letterman

♈︎Aries ·

Date of Birth

April 12, 1947

Sun Sign

Aries ♈︎

Element

Fire

Modality

Cardinal

Ruling Planet

Mars

David Letterman's Astrological Profile

David Michael Letterman is an American television host, comedian, writer, producer, and auto racing team owner. He hosted late-night television talk shows for 33 years, beginning with the February 1, 1982, debut of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC and ending with the May 20, 2015, broadcast of Late Show with David Letterman on CBS. In total, Letterman hosted 6,080 episodes of Late Night and Late Show, surpassing his friend and mentor Johnny Carson as the longest-serving late-night talk show host in American television history.

The Aries influence brings a pioneering spirit that defines this personality at its core. Ruled by Mars, the planet of action and desire, Aries individuals are propelled forward by an instinct to lead and to win. This competitive edge, when channelled constructively, becomes an extraordinary engine for achievement.

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 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.

Romantic Compatibility

Highest cosmic match scores for David

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Spencer Abraham

Gemini

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Abdulsalam Abubakar

Gemini

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Freddy Adu

Gemini

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Roberto Alagna

Gemini

Friendship Compatibility

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Spencer Abraham

Gemini

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Abdulsalam Abubakar

Gemini

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Freddy Adu

Gemini

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Roberto Alagna

Gemini

Work & Collaboration

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Viswanathan Anand

Sagittarius

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Judd Apatow

Sagittarius

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David Auburn

Sagittarius

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Donovan Bailey

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is David Letterman's zodiac sign?

David Letterman is a Aries, born on April 12, 1947 in .

What element is David Letterman's sign?

Aries is a Fire sign, ruled by Mars. Fire signs are known for being bold, ambitious, confident.

Who is David Letterman most compatible with?

As a Aries, David Letterman is most compatible with Air and Fire signs.

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Profile last updated May 2026

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