Celebrity Birth Chart
Matt Bai
Date of Birth
September 9, 1968
Sun Sign
Virgo ♍︎
Element
Earth
Modality
Mutable
Ruling Planet
Mercury
Matt Bai's Astrological Profile
Matt Bai is an American journalist, author and screenwriter. He is the national affairs columnist for Rolling Stone, where he writes twice monthly essays and interviews leading political figures. Before joining Rolling Stone in January 2026, he spent six years as a contributing columnist for the Washington Post. Between 2014 and 2019, he was the national political columnist for Yahoo! News. On 25 July 2019, via Twitter, Bai announced he was leaving Yahoo! News to "focus on screenwriting". For more than a decade prior to that, he was the chief political correspondent for the New York Times Magazine, where he covered three presidential campaigns, as well as a columnist for the Times. His cover stories in the magazine include the 2008 cover essay "Is Obama the End of Black Politics?" and a 20
Virgo is ruled by Mercury and brings a precise, analytical intelligence to everything it touches. This is a sign that notices what others miss — the detail in the detail, the flaw in the system, the gap between what is and what could be. This discernment, when expressed positively, becomes an extraordinary capacity for craft, care, and excellence.
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 Mutable modality adds flexibility and adaptability to this chart — a capacity to shift, evolve, and respond to changing circumstances without losing core identity. Mutable signs are the zodiac's great adapters, able to find their footing in almost any environment or situation.
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 Matt Bai's zodiac sign?
Matt Bai is a Virgo, born on September 9, 1968 in .
What element is Matt Bai's sign?
Virgo is a Earth sign, ruled by Mercury. Earth signs are known for being analytical, meticulous, helpful.
Who is Matt Bai most compatible with?
As a Virgo, Matt Bai is most compatible with Water and Earth signs.
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