Celebrity Birth Chart
Hilary Swank
Date of Birth
July 12, 1974
Sun Sign
Cancer ♋︎
Element
Water
Modality
Cardinal
Ruling Planet
Moon
Hilary Swank's Astrological Profile
Hilary Ann Swank is an American actress and film producer. She first became known in 1992 for her role on the television series Camp Wilder and made her film debut with a minor role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer . Swank came to international recognition for her performances as Brandon Teena in Kimberly Peirce's Boys Don't Cry and as Maggie Fitzgerald in Clint Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby . Both performances earned her widespread critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best Actress and two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. She was named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2005.
Cancer is ruled by the Moon, and the lunar influence is felt deeply in this personality — in the intuitive leaps, the emotional intelligence, and the profound connection to memory and home. Cancer individuals feel everything intensely, even when they appear composed on the surface. This depth of feeling becomes the engine of their most meaningful work.
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 Hilary Swank's zodiac sign?
Hilary Swank is a Cancer, born on July 12, 1974 in .
What element is Hilary Swank's sign?
Cancer is a Water sign, ruled by Moon. Water signs are known for being nurturing, intuitive, emotional.
Who is Hilary Swank most compatible with?
As a Cancer, Hilary Swank is most compatible with Earth and Water signs.
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Profile last updated May 2026
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