American Presidents and Legacies By Zodiac Sign

American presidents often showcase their leadership styles in different ways. Some of these traits resonate surprisingly well with their zodiac signs.

Abraham Lincoln (Aquarius)

The 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, was an Aquarius, known for being innovative, idealistic, and forward-thinking. These qualities align with Lincoln's presidency, which saw him take radical steps to abolish slavery and preserve the Union during the Civil War.

Franklin D. Roosevelt (Aquarius)

Another Aquarius president, Franklin D. Roosevelt, showed similar traits of innovation and forward-thinking, implementing the transformative New Deal policy to lift the U.S. out of the Great Depression and leading the nation during World War II.

George Washington (Pisces)

George Washington was a Pisces, known for their empathy, selflessness, and intuitive decision-making. As the first president of the United States, Washington's patient leadership style and dedication to the cause of American independence reflect his Piscean traits.

All presidents by zodiac sign

Zodiac signs provide an interesting lens through which to view the leadership styles of U.S. presidents. While not a definitive measure of character, the traits associated with these signs offer some insight into the personalities and approaches of these iconic leaders.

Aries: 2 (Thomas Jefferson, John Tyler)

Taurus: 3 (James Monroe, James Buchanan, Harry S. Truman)

Gemini: 3 (John F. Kennedy, George H. W. Bush, Donald Trump)

Cancer: 3 (John Quincy Adams, Calvin Coolidge, George W. Bush)

Leo: 3 (Benjamin Harrison, Herbert Hoover, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama)

Virgo: 2 (William Howard Taft, Lyndon B. Johnson)

Libra: 3 (Rutherford B. Hayes, Chester A. Arthur, Jimmy Carter)

Scorpio: 5 (John Adams, James K. Polk, Theodore Roosevelt, Warren G. Harding, Joe Biden)

Sagittarius: 3 (Martin Van Buren, Zachary Taylor, Franklin Pierce)

Capricorn: 3 (Millard Fillmore, Andrew Johnson, Woodrow Wilson, Richard Nixon)

Aquarius: 4 (William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln, William McKinley, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan)

Pisces: 4 (George Washington, James Madison, Andrew Jackson, Grover Cleveland [counted once])