By Ben Baker, CEO
August 2, 2024
In this study, we statistically analyze 158 of the most prominent political news pundits of recent years. (Pundit List Below)
By exploring the fascinating correlations between astrological signs and the voices that shape our political discourse, we explore the notion that Astrology is fake or a product of the Barnum Effect.
Our dataset reveals statistically significant patterns that scientifically confirm that Astrology plays a significant role in shaping the personalities and perspectives of these media figures.
Key Findings:
Because we analyze both Sun Signs (Ego) and Moon Signs (Emotional expression) for each of these pundits, we can examine the emotional underpinnings of their commentary.
While some may jest that most political punditry is mere performance acting, the consistent emotional through-lines exhibited by these individuals, day in and day out, are difficult to fake. No one wants to (nor is able to) live a 'fake' life 24/7/365.
Our dataset encompasses 79 Liberal, 73 Conservative, and 6 Libertarian commentators (see the listing below). Our data includes every pundit who currently hosts a show on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, The View, The Daily Wire and others who have made regular appearances on these shows in recent years.
For each subject, we analyzed both their Sun sign and Moon sign, categorizing them based on their known political leanings and primary media affiliations. [We will expand this sample in the future; we wanted to show our “Well Beyond Chance” findings so far.]
Thankfully, in our exhaustive list of these Commentators’ (the "subjects") Astrological data (the Sun and Moon Sign placements) were easily verifiable and the data show there is no possible way that the Moon could change signs on the day in which 99% of these subjects were born. Subjects were further categorized based on their known political leanings and primary media affiliations.
Even with our small sample, we can see statistically significant (verifiable) differences between those who lean between the left and right on the political spectrum as influenced by millennia-old Astrological archetypes.
While we acknowledge that Astrology is not universally accepted as a scientific discipline, the statistical significance of our findings invites serious consideration and further research.
Astrological Interpretation: Earth signs are associated with pragmatism, tradition, and stability, (they’re “grounded” or “based”) - qualities often aligned with Conservative values.
37% of Conservatives in this sample have
Earth Sun signs
compared to 19.0% of Liberals
(and the expected 25% if sign distribution were random).
P-value calculation: Fisher's exact test comparing the frequency of Earth signs between Conservative and Liberal commentators yields a p-value of 0.0164.
Interpretation: There is only a 1.64% chance that this difference between Conservatives and Liberals is due to random chance. This result is statistically significant.
Any Scientist would call this significant.
Earth Sun Sign Examples picture above:
2.2 Aquarius Moon dominance in Liberals: Liberals are far more "progressive" in aggregate
With an expected random chance of 8.3%, one of the most striking findings is the prevalence of Aquarius Moon signs among Liberal commentators.
13.9% of Liberals have Aquarius Moon signs, compared to only 2.7% of Conservatives. This is over a 4x difference, far exceeding what would be expected by chance.
P-value: Fisher's exact test yields a p-value of 0.0186.
Interpretation: There's only a 1.86% chance that this stark difference in Aquarius Moon sign prevalence vs Conservatives is due to random chance. This result is statistically significant.
Any Scientist would call this significant.
Astrological Interpretation: An Aquarius Moon suggests an emotional drive towards societal change, rebellion, and unconventional ideas - hallmarks of progressive political thought. This stark contrast between Liberal and Conservative commentators implies that this moon placement may be a strong indicator of progressive political leanings in these media personalities.
Aquarius Moon Sign Examples pictured above:
2.3 Aries Sun Dominance in Liberal Commentary: Liberals are far more "fiery" in aggregate
Aries Sun placements are significantly more prevalent among Liberal commentators (15.2%)—significantly more than the expected 8.3% and wildly more present compared to Conservatives (2.7%). This 12.8% difference is substantial.
P-value calculation: A Fisher's exact test for this distribution yields a p-value of 0.0102. This indicates that there's only a 1.02% chance that the higher prevalence of Aries Sun signs among Liberal commentators compared to Conservatives occurred by random chance.
Any Scientist would call this significant.
Astrological Interpretation: Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, is associated with fiery passion, initiation, courage, and pioneering spirit (a big bang). The strong presence of Aries among Liberal commentators suggests a tendency towards breaking new ground and championing bold ideas (jumping first) with fearless energy.
Aries Sun Sign Examples pictured above:
2.4 Leo Moon Sign Distribution: Conservatives are more authoritarian in aggregate
10% Leo Moon prevalence among Conservatives compared to 3.3% among Liberals. (Remember - chance, if Astrology was fake, would be 8.3%)
*Take note that Leo Moon is the archetypal opposite of Aquarius Moon (and Liberals have 4x more Aquarius Moons in aggregate, than Conservatives). This single metric might be the biggest indication of why there is such a political divide in American politics.
P-value calculation: Fisher's exact test yields a p-value of 0.1188. While it’s just on the edge of statistical significance, this trend is intriguing.
Astrological Interpretation: A Leo Moon signifies a deep emotional need for admiration, acknowledgement, creativity, and self-expression. The higher prevalence among Conservative commentators might reflect a tendency toward more confident and expressive emotional behavior.
Leo Moon Examples pictured above:
2.5 Gemini Sun Prevalence in Conservative Commentary: Conservatives are more curious in aggregate
Interestingly, Gemini Sun is the most common Sun sign among Conservative commentators (16.4%), compared to 9.8% among Liberals. This difference is noteworthy.
P-value calculation: A Fisher's exact test for this distribution yields a p-value of 0.1832. While not reaching traditional levels of statistical significance, this trend is still worth exploring – we will increase our sample size in a follow up – to see if the trend continues.
Astrological Interpretation: Gemini Sun is associated with intellect, curiosity, analysis, communication, and adaptability to immediate circumstances, possibly reflecting strength in messaging and rapid response in Conservative media.
Gemini Sun Sign Examples pictured above:
2.6 Capricorn Presence in Both Conservative and Liberal Media: In aggregate, Commentators/News Pundits are more enterprising than random chance
Capricorn Sun signs are well-represented in both Conservative (14%) and Liberal (11.5%) commentary (above the expected 8.3%).
Astrological Interpretation: Capricorn Sun is associated with ambition, hard work, structure, discipline, entrepreneurship, and long-term planning (climbing the mountain). Its presence across the spectrum might reflect a shared value for professionalism and career achievement in political commentary.
Capricorn Sun Examples pictured above:
2.7 Pisces Moon Sign Disparity: Conservatives might be more compassionate?
12% Pisces Moon placements among Conservative commentators compared to 3.3% among Liberals.
P-value calculation: Fisher's exact test yields a p-value of 0.0624, close to conventional levels of statistical significance. 0.05 would yield what is called a "Significant Result". This is a significant trend that we will address in our next study.
Astrological Interpretation: A Pisces Moon is associated with empathy, spirituality, and idealism. The higher prevalence among Conservative commentators might suggest a greater tendency to appeal to emotions in Conservative media.
Pisces Moon Examples pictured above:
2.8 Sagittarius Sun Sign Underrepresentation from both sides: Sagittarians are too blunt?
Random chance: 8.33% (1 out of 12 signs)
Observed overall: 10 out of 158 (6.33%)
P-value calculation: Using Fisher's exact test to compare the frequency of Sagittarius Suns between Conservative and Liberal commentators yields a p-value of 0.4986.
Interpretation: The difference in Sagittarius Sun representation between Conservative and Liberal commentators is not statistically significant. The overall representation of Sagittarius (6.33%) is lower than the expected 8.33% if sign distribution were random.
Astrological Interpretation: Sagittarius, ruled by Jupiter (the planet of luck, expansion and justice) is associated with philosophy (and blunt speech), higher learning, and “the Big Picture”. Those imbued with a hefty dose of Sagittarius in their charts DEEPLY feel the need to shout the truth as they understand it (see Anne Coulter and Jon Stewart below - both are Sag Sun and Moon).
Sagittarian Suns (and Moons) are famous for saying the things that others are afraid to say. Its underrepresentation among pundits might suggest a deliberate focus from Network Program Managers on more immediate, practical concerns in day-by-day political commentary. It might also suggest that Sagittarians abhor having their speech controlled - and something they might say could harm the Network.
Notable Sagittarian Sun Signs pictured above:
Sagittarians are known for their:
The underrepresentation of Sagittarius in political punditry might suggest a media landscape that favors more cautious, less philosophically-inclined voices, potentially missing out on the Sagittarian capacity for big-picture thinking and unvarnished truth-telling.
Characteristics: Bold, initiating, courageous, enthusiastic
Role: Leading the charge on new ideas, sparking controversy or debate.
Examples:
Characteristics: Versatile, curious, adaptable, quick-witted
Role: Breaking down complex issues and adapting to rapidly changing news cycles.
Examples:
Characteristics: Innovative, humanitarian, independent, intellectual
Role: Bringing a forward-thinking “out of the box” perspective, focusing on long-term implications and societal trends.
Examples:
Characteristics: Ambitious, disciplined, responsible, pragmatic
Role: Bringing a results-oriented approach, focusing on practical implications of policies.
Examples:
Characteristics: Detail-oriented, critical, practical, analytical Role: Breaking down complex data or policy proposals with meticulous attention to detail.
Examples:
Characteristics: Balanced, fair-minded, cooperative, charming
Role: Presenting multiple viewpoints and facilitating constructive dialogue.
Examples:
4.1 The Role of Elemental Balance:
Our analysis reveals an elemental imbalance between Conservative and Liberal commentators. Conservative media shows a stronger Earth element presence, while Liberal media leans more towards Fire and Air. This disparity might reflect deeper philosophical differences:
This elemental imbalance could contribute to the often-observed disconnect between Conservative and Liberal narratives, as they operate on different elemental frequencies.
4.2 The Influence of Generational Planets:
While our primary focus has been on personal planets (Sun and Moon), the influence of generational planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto) shouldn't be overlooked. These slower-moving planets can provide insight into broader generational trends in political commentary:
The astrological patterns revealed in this analysis of political commentators are too significant to dismiss as mere coincidence. The strong prevalence of Earth signs among Conservatives, the dominance of Aquarius Moons in Liberals, and the other correlations we've uncovered suggest a profound connection between celestial archetypes and political ideologies.
These findings invite us to consider how the archetypal energies associated with different astrological signs might influence an individual's approach to political commentary. The pragmatism and stability of Earth signs align closely with Conservative values, while the innovative and humanitarian nature of Air signs, particularly Aquarius, resonates with Liberal ideologies.
Moreover, the stark contrast in Aquarius Moon sign distribution between Liberal and Conservative commentators is particularly telling. This placement, associated with emotional drives towards social progress and unconventional thinking, appears to be a strong indicator of progressive political leanings in media personalities.
While it's important to remember that correlation does not imply causation, these patterns are too consistent to ignore. They suggest that the cosmic energies present at one's birth may indeed play a role in shaping political perspectives and communication styles.
This analysis opens up new avenues for understanding the diverse voices in our political landscape. It provides a unique framework for appreciating the different approaches commentators bring to political discourse, from the fiery initiative of Aries to the grounded pragmatism of Capricorn.
As consumers of political media, understanding these astrological archetypes can enhance our appreciation of diverse viewpoints. It can help us recognize the underlying motivations and perspectives that shape different commentators' approaches, fostering a more nuanced understanding of political discourse.
Furthermore, this astrological lens offers a fresh perspective on the emotional underpinnings of political commentary. The consistency with which these commentators express their astrological traits, day in and day out, speaks to the authenticity of their approaches. While punditry may involve elements of performance, the alignment between a commentator's astrological profile and their on-Air persona suggests a deeper, more genuine connection to their political stance.
For the political commentators themselves, this analysis provides a unique opportunity for self-reflection. Understanding their own astrological makeup might offer insights into their strengths, potential biases, and areas for growth in their approach to political discourse.
Ultimately, this celestial exploration of political punditry reminds us of the rich complexity of human thought and expression. It underscores the importance of diverse voices in our political dialogue, each bringing their unique cosmic imprint to the grand debate of ideas that fuels democratic society.
By recognizing the astrological influences at play, we can approach political commentary with greater awareness and empathy. We can appreciate the strengths each archetype brings to the table while also being mindful of potential biases or limitations. This cosmic perspective invites us to engage with political media not just as passive consumers, but as active participants in a diverse and dynamic celestial dance of ideas.
In conclusion, while astrology may not provide a definitive explanation for political leanings, it offers a fascinating and insightful framework for understanding the diverse voices that shape our political discourse. As we continue to navigate the complex world of political media, let us carry with us this celestial wisdom, using it to foster greater understanding, empathy, and constructive dialogue across the political spectrum.
Name | Sun | Moon | Con | Lib | LP | |
CNN | John Berman | Aries | Gemini | x | ||
CNN | Wolf Blitzer | Aries | Leo | x | ||
CNN | Erin Burnett | Cancer | Virgo | x | ||
CNN | Fareed Zakaria | Cap | Aries | x | ||
CNN | Kasie Hunt | Gemini | Cancer | x | ||
CNN | Kate Bolduan | Leo | Pisces | x | ||
CNN | Pamela Brown | Sag | Libra | x | ||
CNN | Jake Tapper | Pisces | Cap | x | ||
CNN | Kaitlan Collins | Aries | Gemini | x | ||
CNN | Abby Phillip | Sag | Cancer | x | ||
CNN | Laura Coates | Cancer | Cancer | x | ||
CNN | Michael Smerconish | Pisces | Cancer | x | ||
CNN | Chris Wallace | Leo | Virgo | x | ||
CNN | Fredricka Whitfield | Gemini | Gemini | x | ||
CNN | Manu Raju | Aquarius | Scorpio | x | ||
CNN | Christiane Amanpour | Cap | Libra | x | ||
CNN | Anderson Cooper | Gemini | Aries | x | ||
CNN | Jeffrey Toobin | Gemini | Aries | x | ||
CNN | Alisyn Camerota | Gemini | Leo | x | ||
CNN | Dana Bash | Gemini | Pisces | x | ||
CNN | Brianna Keilar | Libra | Aqua | x | ||
CNN | Don Lemon | Pisces | Gemini | x | ||
CNN | John King | Virgo | Cap | x | ||
CNN | Jim Acosta | Aries | Cap | |||
CNN | Van Jones | Virgo | Virgo | x | ||
Fox News | Martha MacCallum | Aqua | Virgo | x | ||
Fox News | Geraldo Rivera | Cancer | Cancer | x | ||
Fox News | Katie Pavlich | Cancer | Gemini | x | ||
Fox News | Jesse Watters | Cancer | Leo | x | ||
Fox News | Sean Hannity | Cap | Libra | x | ||
Fox News | Shannon Bream | Cap | Scorp | x | ||
Fox News | Dagen McDowell | Cap | Virgo | x | ||
Fox News | Laura Ingraham | Gemini | Gemini | x | ||
Fox News | Jeanine Pirro | Gemini | Taurus | x | ||
Fox News | Brit Hume | Gemni | Pisces | x | ||
Fox News | Tammy Bruce | Leo | Taurus | x | ||
Fox News | Brett Baier | Leo | Virgo | x | ||
Fox News | Steve Doocy | Libra | Aries | x | ||
Fox News | Harris Faulkner | Libra | Taurus | x | ||
Fox News | Jessica Tarlov | Pisces | Gemini | x | ||
Fox News | Kimberly Guilfoyle | Pisces | Sag | x | ||
Fox News | Dan Bongino | Sag | Leo | x | ||
Fox News | John Roberts | Scorp | Aries | x | ||
Fox News | Bill Hemmer | Scorp | Pisces | x | ||
Fox News | Harold Ford Jr. | Taurus | Cancer | x | ||
Fox News | Dana Perino | Taurus | Pisces | x | ||
Fox News | Brian Kilmeade | Taurus | Pisces | x | ||
Fox News | Tucker Carlson | Taurus | Taurus | x | ||
Fox News | Neil Cavuto | Virgo | Aqua | x | ||
Fox News | Raymond Arroyo | Virgo | Gemini | x | ||
Fox News | Harold Ford Jr. | Taurus | Leo | x | ||
Fox News | Kat Timpf | Scorpio | Cancer | x | ||
Fox News | Tyrus | Pisces | Libra | x | ||
Fox News | Carley Shimkus | Scorpio | Aquarius | x | ||
Fox News | Ainsley Earhardt | Virgo | Leo | x | ||
Fox News | Janice Dean | Taurus | Cancer | x | ||
Fox News | Larence Jones | Sag | Gemini | x | ||
Fox News | Emily Compagno | Scorpio | Leo | x | ||
Fox News | Kayleigh McEnany | Aries | Taurus | x | ||
Fox News | Sandra Smith | Virgo | Pisces | x | ||
Fox News | Trace Gallagher | Virgo | Virgo | x | ||
Fox News | Rachel Campos-Duffy | Libra | Sag | x | ||
Fox News | Griff Jenkins | Sag | Cancer | x | ||
Fox News | Eric Shwan | Pisces | Leo | x | ||
Fox News | Arthel Neville | Libra | Leo | x | ||
Fox News | Paul Gigot | Gemini | Cancer | x | ||
Fox News | Jon Scott | Scorpio | Virgo | x | ||
Fox News | Tom Shillue | Gemini | Aries | x | ||
Fox News | Maria Bartiromo | Virgo | Sag | x | ||
Fox News | Howard Kurtz | Leo | Taurus | x | ||
Fox News | Jessica Tarlov | Pisces | Gemini | x | ||
Fox News | Mike Emanuel | Sag | Aries | x | ||
Fox News | Trey Gowdy | Leo | Aquarius | x | ||
Fox News | Greg Gutfeld | Virgo | Sag | x | ||
MSNBC | Nicolle Wallace | Aqua | Libra | x | ||
MSNBC | Chuck Todd | Aries | Aqua | x | ||
MSNBC | Alex Witt | Aries | Aqua | x | ||
MSNBC | Jonathan Lemire | Sag | Pisces | x | ||
MSNBC | Ana Cabrera | Taurus | Cap | x | ||
MSNBC | José Díaz-Balart | Scorp | Cancer | x | ||
MSNBC | Chris Jansing | Aquarius | Aquarius | x | ||
MSNBC | Katy Tur | Scorpio | Cancer | x | ||
MSNBC | Jen Psaki | Sag | Sag | x | ||
MSNBC | Alex Wagner | Sag | Virgo | x | ||
MSNBC | Alicia Menendez | Cancer | Pisces | x | ||
MSNBC | Symone Sanders | Sag | Taurus | x | ||
MSNBC | Michael Steele | Libra | Cap | x | ||
MSNBC | Katie Phang | Taurus | Taurus | x | ||
MSNBC | Jonathan Capehart | Cancer | Taurus | x | ||
MSNBC | Ayman Mohyeldin | Aries | Cap | x | ||
MSNBC | Ari Melber | Aries | Libra | x | ||
MSNBC | Rachel Maddow | Aries | Pisces | x | ||
MSNBC | Joe Scarborough | Aries | Scorp | x | ||
MSNBC | Stephanie Ruhle | Cap | Virgo | x | ||
MSNBC | Al Sharpton | Libra | Sag | x | ||
MSNBC | Chris Hayes | Pisces | Aries | x | ||
MSNBC | Joy Reid | Sag | Cancer | x | ||
MSNBC | Lawrence Odonnell | Scorp | Aqua | x | ||
MSNBC | Ali Velshi | Scorp | Aqua | x | ||
MSNBC | Andrea Mitchell | Scorp | Cap | x | ||
MSNBC | Mika Brzezinski | Taurus | Aqua | x | ||
MSNBC | Willie Geist | Taurus | Aqua | x | ||
MSNBC | Hallie Jackson | Taurus | Aries | x | ||
MSNBC | Kendis Gibson | Virgo | Aqua | x | ||
NBC | Tom Brokaw | Aqua | Cap | x | ||
NBC | Savannah Guthrie | Cap | Taurus | x | ||
NBC | Brian Williams | Taurus | Aries | x | ||
The View | Rosie O'Donnell | Aries | Libra | x | ||
The View | Star Jones | Aries | Scorp | x | ||
The View | Meredith Vieira | Cap | Scorp | x | ||
The View | Ana Navarro | Cap | Taurus | x | ||
The View | Elisabeth Hasselbeck | Gemini | Libra | x | ||
The View | Barbara Walters | Libra | Gemini | x | ||
The View | Sunny Hostin | Libra | Libra | x | ||
The View | Joy Behar | Libra | Virgo | x | ||
The View | Raven-Symone | Sag | Scorp | x | ||
The View | Whoopie Goldberg | Scorp | Scorp | x | ||
The View | Sherri Shephard | Taurus | Libra | x | ||
The View | Sara Haines | Virgo | Scorp | x | ||
The View | Lisa Ling | Virgo | Libra | x | ||
Daily Wire | Ben Shapiro | Cap | Gemini | x | ||
Daily Wire | Andrew Klavan | Cancer | Sag | x | ||
Daily Wire | Matt Walsh | Gemini | Scorp | x | ||
Daily Wire | Michael Knowles | Pisces | Sag | x | ||
Daily Wire | Brett Cooper | Libra | Leo | x | ||
Daily Wire | Jordan Peterson | Gemini | Libra | x | ||
Other | Glenn Beck | Aqua | Cap | x | ||
Other | Andrew Breitbart | Aqua | Leo | x | ||
Other | Alex Jones | Aqua | Scorp | x | ||
Other | Bill Maher | Aqua | Taurus | x | ||
Other | Keith Olberman | Aqua | Virgo | x | ||
Other | Alex Baldwin | Aries | Libra | x | ||
Other | Michael Savage | Aries | Virgo | x | ||
Other | Steven Crowder | Cancer | Scorp | x | ||
Other | Shepard Smith | Cap | Cap | x | ||
Other | Rush Limbaugh | Cap | Pisces | x | ||
Other | Howard Stern | Cap | Taurus | x | ||
Other | Don Imus | Leo | Pisces | x | ||
Other | Chris Cuomo | Leo | Scorp | x | ||
Other | Candance Owens | Taurus | Aqua | x | ||
Other | Stephen Colbert | Taurus | Gemini | x | ||
Other | Mark Levin | Virgo | Leo | x | ||
Other | Kennedy | Virgo | Libra | x | ||
Other | Charlie Kirk | Gemini | Cap | x | ||
Other | Ben Domenech | Cap | Pisces | x | ||
Other | Cenk Uygur | Aries | Virgo | x | ||
Other | Ana Kasparian | Cancer | Cancer | x | ||
Other | Anne Coulter | Sag | Sag | x | ||
Other | Dinesh D'Souza | Taurus | Virgo | x | ||
Other | Dana Loesch | Libra | Leo | x | ||
Other | Sebastian Gorka | Libra | Leo | x | ||
Other | Andrew Wilkow | Leo | Sag | x | ||
Other | Liz Wheeler | Cancer | Scorp | x | ||
Other | Dave Rubin | Cancer | Gemini | x | ||
Other | Guy Benson | Pisces | Virgo | x | ||
Other | Larry Elder | Taurus | Gemini | x | ||
Other | Jon Stewart | Sag | Sag | x | ||
Other | Bill O'Rielly | Virgo | Aries | x | ||
Other | Megyn Kelly | Scorpio | Leo | x |
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