Braden Smith
Houston Texans · Offensive lineman (T) · #71 · Reserve
Born Mar 25, 1996 (age 30) · College: Auburn
Drafted 2018, round 2, 37th overall by IND at 22
Fast Mind, Fast Feet
Aries runs on ignition. Give him a clear target and a reason to be mad about it, and he gets there before the plan does. Underneath is a Gemini Moon. A busy mind that needs stimulation, and it stays sharp by staying curious. His Sun and Mars sit together, so identity and drive are the same thing. He competes as naturally as he breathes. Air feeds fire, so his inner wiring stokes the outer flame. Ideas turn into action quickly, sometimes too quickly.
- The Rat sees the angle everyone else missed and takes it before it closes. The Yang Fire layer adds pure energy and a big presence.
- Life path 8 means authority and results. He wants the contract, the ring, and the respect.
- Game-day read: fire-heavy. When he gets going, the whole sideline feels it.
▸ Full chart read
- His Mars is in Aries, so he competes on instinct and pure aggression.
- First quarter birth: he meets obstacles head-on and pushes through them.
- North Node in Libra. His growth is about partnership and learning to share the load.
- Cardinal energy leads his chart. He sets the pace instead of chasing it.
Placements
- Fire 60%
- Earth 20%
- Air 20%
- Water 0%
- Cardinal 60%
- Fixed 20%
- Mutable 20%
Aspects in the chart
- Sun conjunction Mars
- Moon square Mars (possible)
- Mars conjunction Saturn
The 2026 season
Saturn on his Sun is the grind transit. Results come slower, but they're built to last. The window opens Nov 20 and closes Dec 31, without hitting exact this season.
- Neptune conjunction natal SunApr 4, 2026 to Oct 20
- Neptune conjunction natal MarsAug 25 to Mar 17
- Saturn conjunction natal SunNov 20 to Dec 31
Transits use a 3° orb (5° for returns). Listed ones are in range at some point during the regular season; exact dates are within the season.