Celebrity Birth Chart

Howard Dean

♏︎Scorpio ·

Date of Birth

November 17, 1948

Sun Sign

Scorpio ♏︎

Element

Water

Modality

Fixed

Ruling Planet

Pluto

Howard Dean's Astrological Profile

Howard Brush Dean III is an American physician and retired politician who served as the 79th governor of Vermont from 1991 to 2003 and chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2005 to 2009. Dean was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2004 presidential election. Afterward, he became a political commentator and consultant to McKenna Long & Aldridge, a law and lobbying firm.

The Scorpio influence brings a quality of all-or-nothing commitment that defines everything it touches. This is a Fixed Water sign — meaning the emotional depth is immense, and once the Scorpio attaches to a person, a cause, or a vision, the attachment is total. The transformative power this creates — the ability to go to the darkest places and emerge changed — is one of Scorpio's greatest strengths.

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 Fixed modality brings a quality of deep commitment and sustained focus. Fixed signs finish what they start, hold their positions under pressure, and develop a level of mastery in their chosen domains that more mutable personalities rarely achieve. This consistency is one of their defining strengths.

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 Howard

♍︎95%

Sani Abacha

Virgo

♍︎95%

Bertie Ahern

Virgo

♍︎95%

Pierre-Laurent Aimard

Virgo

♍︎95%

Martin Amis

Virgo

Friendship Compatibility

Fellow s ranked by cosmic connection

♍︎95%

Sani Abacha

Virgo

♍︎95%

Bertie Ahern

Virgo

♍︎95%

Pierre-Laurent Aimard

Virgo

♍︎95%

Martin Amis

Virgo

Work & Collaboration

Fellow Water signs — natural creative allies

♓︎89%

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

Pisces

♓︎89%

Jack Abramoff

Pisces

♓︎89%

Jill Abramson

Pisces

♓︎89%

Bobby Abreu

Pisces

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howard Dean's zodiac sign?

Howard Dean is a Scorpio, born on November 17, 1948 in .

What element is Howard Dean's sign?

Scorpio is a Water sign, ruled by Pluto. Water signs are known for being intense, passionate, perceptive.

Who is Howard Dean most compatible with?

As a Scorpio, Howard Dean is most compatible with Earth and Water signs.

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Profile last updated May 2026

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