Celebrity Birth Chart

John Lithgow

♎︎Libra ·

Date of Birth

October 19, 1945

Sun Sign

Libra ♎︎

Element

Air

Modality

Cardinal

Ruling Planet

Venus

John Lithgow's Astrological Profile

John Arthur Lithgow is an American actor. He studied at Harvard University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before becoming known for his diverse work on stage and screen. He has received numerous accolades including seven Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, and two Tony Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, four Grammy Awards, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Libra is ruled by Venus and is drawn instinctively toward beauty, balance, and meaningful connection. This is the sign of the scales — always weighing, always considering, always seeking the most harmonious possible outcome. The diplomatic intelligence that Libra brings to every situation is not weakness; it is a sophisticated form of social and aesthetic mastery.

The Air element brings an intellectual and communicative energy to this chart that is always in motion. Air signs think quickly, connect ideas across domains, and communicate with a facility that others often envy. The social intelligence that Air provides is one of its most valuable gifts — an ability to read rooms, navigate relationships, and express complex ideas with apparent ease.

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 John

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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

Sagittarius

Friendship Compatibility

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Viswanathan Anand

Sagittarius

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Judd Apatow

Sagittarius

♐︎98%

David Auburn

Sagittarius

♐︎98%

Donovan Bailey

Sagittarius

Work & Collaboration

Fellow Air signs — natural creative allies

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Lithgow's zodiac sign?

John Lithgow is a Libra, born on October 19, 1945 in .

What element is John Lithgow's sign?

Libra is a Air sign, ruled by Venus. Air signs are known for being harmonious, diplomatic, charming.

Who is John Lithgow most compatible with?

As a Libra, John Lithgow is most compatible with Fire and Air signs.

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Profile last updated May 2026

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