Who is Elon Musk Really? An Analysis
Elon Musk has been a leading figure in technology and business throughout the 21st century. Since his early days as an entrepreneur, Musk has demonstrated an ambitious and disruptive vision that has led him to transform entire industries. But what is behind this reputation as a visionary and innovator? Beyond his public image and the projects he carries out, this astrological analysis aims to explore a little more deeply who Elon Musk really is. What energies and aspects of his birth chart drive him to break boundaries? What do his planets reveal about his complex personality and his true motivations? Next, we will investigate what he does not show in this altruistic and selfless "corporate image" that we all know.
From South Africa to Mars
Elon Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa, to a family with complicated family dynamics. His father, Errol Musk , an electromechanical engineer, has been described as an abusive and emotionally destructive figure . Musk has noted that his father's mistreatment, coupled with a hostile school environment marked by severe episodes of bullying , had a profound impact on his childhood. These experiences forged in him a resilient determination to overcome obstacles and escape the environment in which he grew up.
In his youth, Musk displayed an exceptional intellect and an obsession with technology. He taught himself to program, and at age 12, he sold his first video game , Blastar. In 1989, at age 17, he emigrated to Canada, taking advantage of his Canadian nationality inherited from his mother, Maye Musk, who also lived through an abusive marriage before divorcing . Musk moved to the United States shortly after to study at the University of Pennsylvania, but dropped out of a PhD program at Stanford in 1995 to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions.
His first major venture was Zip2 , a software company that provided online business directories. Musk co-founded the company with his brother Kimbal in 1995 and they sold it to Compaq for $307 million in 1999. With the proceeds, he founded X.com , an online financial services company that eventually became PayPal after merging with Confinity. Although not the original creator of PayPal, Musk played a key role in its expansion before selling it to eBay in 2002 for $1.5 billion.
That same year, Musk founded SpaceX , with ambitions to reduce the costs of space travel and eventually colonize Mars. This obsession with Mars has defined much of his subsequent career, symbolizing both his futuristic vision and his willingness to take extreme risks. In 2004, Musk joined Tesla Motors , a company founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003. Although he was not the founder, Musk led the initial funding and transformed Tesla into a global leader in the electric automotive industry.
The next chapter in Elon Musk's career came with his foray into media. In 2022, he acquired Twitter for $44 billion, a purchase that marked his entry into a completely different realm: control of one of the most influential platforms in global public debate. His management of Twitter sparked controversy over controversial decisions, such as the reinstatement of previously suspended accounts and changes to moderation policies, which intensified both criticism and support for him.
Throughout his career, Musk has launched other ambitious projects, such as The Boring Company , which seeks to build tunnels to alleviate urban traffic, and Neuralink , a company focused on brain-computer interfaces. However, not all of his projects have been successful: The Boring Company's tunnels, for example, have faced criticism for their lack of viability on a large scale.
Now, US President-elect Donald Trump has announced the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) , which will be led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy . This department aims to cut red tape, remove unnecessary regulations, and restructure federal agencies to improve government efficiency. Although named after an official body, the Department for Government Efficiency will provide advice and guidance from outside government. The department's operation and legal coverage remain unclear.
It should be noted that doge is the lifelong title held by the leaders of the Republic of Venice for centuries . The doges were figures who symbolized both the power and the continuity of the state, acting as mediators between the different factions of the Venetian elite (who were the ones who appointed them to office).
In this context, it is hard to believe that the choice of the acronym DOGE for the “Department of Government Efficiency” does not make any reference to the Venetian term in wanting to evoke the idea of strategic and centralized leadership, similar to the historical role of the doge in the management of a complex mercantile republic.
Security and Information: Vital
Elon Musk has his ascendant in Cancer . The Ascendant represents the energy we need to go through to be born and manifest ourselves on this physical plane; it is the gateway that allows us to unfold the potential of the entire birth chart . It is impossible to ignore this energy, as it is the filter through which we live our experiences, face new challenges and project our intentions into the world.
Cancer, ruled by the Moon, governs security in all its forms: emotional, physical and material. It is also associated with protection , the nurturing instinct , introversion , a sense of patriotism and a deep sensitivity to the environment . Cancer also rules Venice, the city of the doges. What a coincidence!
For Musk, having this Ascendant means that the way he approaches new experiences and shows up in life is deeply rooted in the instinct to seek security and protection . Everything he undertakes seems to be, consciously or unconsciously, aligned with that need to protect and be protected ( read more about Cancer Ascendant in the birth chart here ).
Of course, within this energy, one cannot ignore the influence of childhood experiences of bullying at school and lack of protection in the family environment, and the consequent burning need to never experience that lack of protection again in their lives.
In this sense, the theme of security and protection becomes central to your story. On the one hand, the positive potential of this energy is the ability to protect others , to build safe environments and to promote projects that seek to benefit the community. But on the other hand, in its most defensive expression, this energy can lead to raising ever higher barriers to avoid being hurt again , whether through money, power or control of emotions and/or information.
Why information?
Because Elon Musk's ascendant is conjunct Mercury.
Mercury rules communication, data, and intellectual exchanges , so this energy will not only be the filter through which Musk receives new experiences, but also a tool from which he manifests what he wants in the world . In his case, with Mercury in Cancer , information becomes a tool to gain security, to define himself, and to maintain control when he feels that there is no security in his environment.
This Mercury is also out of bounds , meaning it doesn’t behave like a typical Mercury in Cancer. In its positive expression, out of bounds Mercury has the potential to think outside the box, to innovate, and to generate ideas that transcend the conventional . In Musk’s case, this energy can manifest itself in innovative solutions to meet societal needs, such as the creation of products that revolutionize industries. For example, Mercury rules the automotive industry , an area in which Musk has excelled with Tesla, transforming not only the way cars are produced, but also the approach to sustainability.
However, the negative potential of an out-of-bounds Mercury also exists. In some cases, it can manifest itself in the use of information in ways that are at odds with the law or in extreme behaviors that defy ethical or legal norms. Unfortunately, there are many criminals with out-of-bounds planets , which reinforces the idea that this Mercury can be both a creative tool and a defensive or destructive weapon, depending on the circumstances ( read more about out-of-bounds planets in the birth chart here ).
In Musk's case, this Mercury will respond to the needs of the Cancer Ascendant. If he feels protected and secure, he can function constructively, protecting others and using information to build innovative solutions. But if he feels hurt, vulnerable, or threatened, he is likely to use information as a defensive shell , building intellectual or strategic barriers to maintain control . Thus, the information in his life is not just a means of communication, but a source of security or lack of protection , depending on how he relates to it.
Other things that Mercury rules:
Advertising, consultants, air travel, amateurs, bicycles, mass media, business, intelligence, programmers, controversies, mentally disturbed people, demagogues, flexibility, gossip, charlatans and charlatans, secretaries of state, imitations, indoctrination, inspectors, inventors, buffoons, liars, megaphones, newspapers and news, mail, railroads, salesmen, sales, thieves, robberies.
Cancer 15 and the Insatiable Appetite
The out-of-bounds Mercury in Elon Musk’s birth chart is located at 14° Cancer. Its corresponding Sabian symbol is Cancer 15 , “ a group of people who overate and enjoyed it .” Planets in this degree of the zodiac are often associated with an insatiable appetite that, like all appetites, is instinctive rather than rational. Although Mercury is a planet linked to logic, thought, and communication, being in this degree of the zodiac and in Cancer, it handles information from a deeply emotional root. This means that, although Musk can articulate brilliant ideas and logic, his intellectual motivations are anchored in satisfying an emotional need that is constantly renewing itself; that is, shortly after that need is satisfied, it becomes necessary to process more information.
In its positive expression, Mercury in this degree of the zodiac allows you to constantly move forward, achieve goals, innovate, and challenge the boundaries of what is considered possible. However, in its negative expression, the void that is impossible to fill with security, control, or information itself can lead to emotions dominating the way information is handled, not logic. This can tip the balance toward decisions and actions that satisfy that urgent personal need , even at the expense of ethics , respect for others, or, paradoxically, other people's needs and expression of thought.
This over-the-top handling of information to satisfy the Cancer 15 appetite in Musk’s life is evident in several legal episodes and controversies . In 2018, he was investigated by the SEC after tweeting about taking Tesla private, resulting in a $20 million fine and his temporary resignation as Tesla chairman. More recently, in 2024, the SEC requested a court order for him to testify about his acquisition of Twitter, a company that became a symbol of his particular handling of information and censorship.
Twitter (now X), under Musk’s leadership, has been criticized for controversial decisions regarding content moderation and censorship. One of the most significant measures was moving Twitter’s base of operations out of San Francisco, a move that some interpreted as an attempt to circumvent local and federal law enforcement over content moderation policies . This move reflects how Musk has used the platform to shape public discourse and exert strategic control over the information circulating on it.
In addition, its track record includes numerous legal disputes . In 2024, a Delaware court overturned a $56 billion compensation package awarded by Tesla, questioning the transparency of fiduciary processes. Other episodes include labor disputes at Tesla and SpaceX, and contractual lawsuits such as the one filed by Twitter in 2022 to force it to complete its acquisition after trying to back out.
These events illustrate how Musk’s Mercury operates true to its nature: a powerful tool for achieving its goals, innovating and protecting itself, but one that can sometimes manifest itself in ways that run afoul of ethical or legal boundaries. His handling of information is both a strength and a vulnerability, reflecting the dual potential of this off-limits Mercury at this specific degree of the zodiac ( read more about this Sabian symbol here ).
Moon in House 2 at 8° of Virgo: Security Through Risk
Elon Musk's Ascendant is ruled by the Moon , which is located in the 2nd House in the sign of Virgo , a positioning that translates his need for emotional protection and security into issues related to material stability , money , and personal values . For Musk, money is not just a resource; it is a key source of emotional security, a tool that probably allows him to counteract the feeling of helplessness he experienced in his childhood.
The Moon in the 2nd House reveals that Musk’s emotional needs are deeply connected to the search for financial stability and building tangible resources. However, this Moon at 8 degrees Virgo , whose corresponding Sabian symbol is Virgo 9 “A man making futuristic drawings,” adds a layer of meaning: the stability he seeks is linked to the act of innovating , taking risks , and being ahead of his time. This symbol speaks of an emotional need to explore uncharted territories, to break norms, and to bet on ideas that challenge convention.
In its positive expression, this Moon reflects an exceptional capacity to take risks in businesses and projects that, although uncertain, can offer enormous rewards . Planets in Virgo are quite frequent in people who excel in business, especially for their gift of gab and ability to sell and negotiate with tenacity . However, in this degree of the zodiac in particular, that aggressiveness in sales can reach greater levels , transforming into a potentially ruthless approach to closing deals, taking risks and ensuring the stability and protection that is so needed by the Cancer ascendant that it rules.
In its negative expression, this Moon could indicate an emotional addiction to risk and conflict , finding security in situations that others would consider unstable or even dangerous. This pattern, although highly effective in the business world , could lead you to perpetuate cycles of uncertainty and instability in your financial and emotional life (and again, act outside the margins of the law).
Ultimately, for Elon Musk, security and emotional stability likely come directly from facing risk and uncertainty , particularly in matters related to money and business. This lunar positioning explains how his ambition, his ability to stay ahead of the times in which he lives, and his boldness in making decisions outside the ordinary become the foundations of his business success and his constant search for emotional security.
In terms of his love life , the Moon in a heterosexual man's chart often symbolizes the type of woman he seeks to form relationships with . In the case of Elon Musk, his Moon at 8° Virgo suggests that he finds emotional security in taking risks in his relationships with women , leaning toward unconventional or innovative connections.
This trend is reflected in his personal life, as Musk has 12 children with three different women:
• Justine Wilson : His first wife, with whom he had six children, including twins and triplets.
• Grimes : The Canadian singer, with whom she shares three children.
• Shivon Zilis : Director of Operations and Special Projects at Neuralink, with whom she had three children.
In addition, Musk recently acquired a mansion complex in Texas with the aim of bringing together his children and two of his three ex-partners in the same space , facilitating coexistence and family interaction. This initiative reflects your unconventional approach to relationships and family , aligning with the influence of your Virgo Moon at the 8th degree.
A Quite Inhabited House 12
Speaking of money, Elon Musk has two personal planets located in the 12th House . These planets are Venus (which is inherently associated with what we enjoy and value, including money) in Gemini and the Sun in Cancer, which is the ruler of his 2nd House of money.
This Sun is at degree 5 ° of Cancer, which corresponds to the Sabian symbol of Cancer 6: “Game birds putting feathers in their nests” . It is important to clarify that these are not game birds but birds destined to be hunted, such as pheasants, quails or other similar species. This symbol shows a rather sad scenario where these birds, while working on building their nests to lay eggs and start their family, do so under the inevitable fact that they will be victims of hunting.
This symbol represents a harsh reality where, in order to ensure survival and security , one may run roughshod over others, prioritizing only one's own stability. In the case of Elon Musk, this Sun is the ruler of his 2nd House , which represents money, values, and material stability. This suggests that his approach to financial security and resources may be marked by this relentless quality, where emotions or the needs of others take a backseat to the imperative to protect and secure his “nest.”
Furthermore, the Sun in astrology represents the father , and its placement in this Sabian symbol clearly reflects Elon Musk’s experience of the father figure in his childhood. This Sun also implies that the focus on resources and financial security in Musk’s life is rooted in this dynamic – a view that in order for him to prosper, someone else will have to lose. The placement of this Sun and its relationship to the masculine and money in Musk’s life is a topic we could elaborate on at length, but for now we’ll leave it here.
The Sun in Elon Musk's birth chart is located in the 12th House , which is associated with:
Agents, ambushes, bribes, extortion, secret business deals, charity, cheats, clandestinity, clinics, crime, deceptions (mass and otherwise), detectives, personal decline, drugs, repressed emotions, secret enemies, exiled people, frauds, spies, hidden places, prisons, loneliness, organized crime, monasteries, occult religions and sects, oil, foreign real estate, parapsychological experiences, fanaticism, scandals, secret services, slaves, secret societies.
And Venus is in that same house, at the 19th degree ° Gemini. Venus, ruling your 4th House (home, roots, sense of belonging) and your 11th House (ideals, friendships, groups), is in the Sabian Symbol for Gemini 20: “A modern coffee shop displays an abundance of food and produce from various regions.”
This symbol again echoes a theme already present in your chart: that of food, appetite, and abundance . In a coffee shop, one chooses what one desires, takes what one wants without restraint, and if you are in this degree of the zodiac, Venus in Gemini suggests a pleasure in this unlimited abundance , a delight in hoarding to satiety. The energy of Gemini adds a nuance of curiosity and entertainment, reflecting a constant desire to explore, try, and obtain whatever sparks interest at the moment.
Venus, in a literal sense, also represents love and relationships, and this degree seems to speak to an overabundance in his romantic relationships . The connection to the 12th House, a house associated with the occult, the secret, and the unconscious, adds a layer of discretion or lack of clarity to these dynamics. That is, this “coffee shop” where Musk takes what he wants is in a private, sheltered space, where he faces no outside resistance. In a coffee shop, the customer’s desires are served without opposition; similarly, this position of Venus suggests that Musk might expect the same in his personal relationships and in what he values.
This lack of resilience, this environment of serving without question, could explain a potential difficulty in maintaining stable ties . A relationship of any kind requires reciprocity and negotiation, but if the expectation is to receive without restrictions, the dynamic can become unsustainable in the long term. Hence, the abundance in their relationships may also reflect a tendency to constantly end and start new connections.
On the other hand, being in Gemini, this Venus also connects with issues of information and communication . When this energy is placed in the 12th House , it indicates that the pleasure associated with communication is given in connection with the issues of this house listed above.
This coffee shop symbol could even reflect the way Musk approaches business and financial transactions, aligning with a broader dynamic present in his chart: taking what he wants ruthlessly but covertly, without others objecting.
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2 comments
Sospechoso. Yo creo que nos va a sorprender
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La Casa 8 Astrología:
Es muy posible :(
Todo esto hace tanto sentido… gracias por este excelente analisis
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La Casa 8 Astrología:
🤍Muchas gracias por tu feedback Emiliana 🙏🏻