Celebrity Birth Chart
Jim Kolbe
Date of Birth
June 28, 1942
Sun Sign
Cancer ♋︎
Element
Water
Modality
Cardinal
Ruling Planet
Moon
Jim Kolbe's Astrological Profile
James Thomas Kolbe was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented Arizona's 5th congressional district from 1985 to 2003 and its 8th congressional district from 2003 to 2007. A moderate, pro–abortion rights Republican, he came out as gay in 1996 after voting in support of the Defense of Marriage Act; his subsequent re-elections made him the second openly gay Republican elected to Congress.
The Cancer influence brings a nurturing quality that extends beyond personal relationships into everything they create and protect. This is a Cardinal Water sign — meaning it initiates through feeling, leads through empathy, and builds loyalty through genuine care. The emotional world is not separate from the practical one; for Cancer, they are inseparable.
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 Jim Kolbe's zodiac sign?
Jim Kolbe is a Cancer, born on June 28, 1942 in .
What element is Jim Kolbe's sign?
Cancer is a Water sign, ruled by Moon. Water signs are known for being nurturing, intuitive, emotional.
Who is Jim Kolbe most compatible with?
As a Cancer, Jim Kolbe is most compatible with Earth and Water signs.
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Profile last updated May 2026
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