Celebrity Birth Chart
Dexter Filkins
Date of Birth
January 1, 1961
Sun Sign
Capricorn ♑︎
Element
Earth
Modality
Cardinal
Ruling Planet
Saturn
Dexter Filkins's Astrological Profile
Dexter Price Filkins is an American journalist known primarily for his coverage of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for The New York Times. He was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in 2002 for his dispatches from Afghanistan, and won a Pulitzer in 2009 as part of a team of Times reporters for their dispatches from Pakistan and Afghanistan. In 2009, The Washington Post described him as "the premier combat journalist of his generation." He currently writes for The New Yorker.
Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the planet of discipline, time, and consequence. The Capricorn personality reflects this influence in its most positive form — as ambition backed by patience, vision supported by structure, and success earned through sustained, methodical effort. There is a gravitas to Capricorn that is felt even in casual encounters.
The Earth element grounds this chart in practicality, persistence, and a deep appreciation for what is real and tangible. Earth signs build things that last — careers, relationships, legacies. They are the zodiac's great sustainers, capable of patient, consistent effort over long periods of time in pursuit of meaningful goals.
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 Dexter Filkins's zodiac sign?
Dexter Filkins is a Capricorn, born on January 1, 1961 in .
What element is Dexter Filkins's sign?
Capricorn is a Earth sign, ruled by Saturn. Earth signs are known for being disciplined, ambitious, responsible.
Who is Dexter Filkins most compatible with?
As a Capricorn, Dexter Filkins is most compatible with Water and Earth signs.
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Profile last updated May 2026
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