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C.J. Gardner-Johnson

Buffalo Bills · Safety (SS) · #22 · Starter

Born Dec 20, 1997 (age 28) · College: Florida

Drafted 2019, round 4, 105th overall by NO at 21

Profile

Built to Burn Long

Technically a Sagittarius Sun, but pressed against Capricorn. Optimism with structure, which ages well. Underneath is a Virgo Moon. He replays every mistake, and that critic in his head is also why he improves. Venus conjunct Mars. Charisma with an edge. People are drawn to him, and opponents feel him. The fire gets him moving, the earth keeps him upright. That combination wins the long games as well as the fast starts.

  • Ox energy means grinding strength. Hard to tire out, harder to move off his spot. Yin Fire is the candle, not the bonfire: focused heat that lasts.
  • Life path 4 means foundation. Reliable, methodical, and allergic to shortcuts.
  • Game-day read: fire and air lead the chart. Fast thinking, fast moving, and a lot of swagger.
▸ Full chart read
  • His Mars is in Aquarius, so the fight is cerebral and a little unpredictable.
  • Born under a last quarter Moon. He knows when to change course and isn't afraid to.
  • North Node in Virgo points him toward craft and daily discipline.
  • Mutable-heavy chart. He adjusts to whatever the game throws at him.
  • Mercury was retrograde when he was born. He processes things his own way, and often catches what others missed on the second look.

Placements

Sun (cusp)
♐︎ Sagittarius
28°51', near the Capricorn edge
Moon
♍︎ Virgo
15°56' at noon
Mercury
♐︎ Sagittarius Rx
21°00' at noon, retrograde
Venus
♒︎ Aquarius
3°11' at noon
Mars
♒︎ Aquarius
1°54' at noon
Jupiter
♒︎ Aquarius
19°59' at noon
Saturn
♈︎ Aries
13°33' at noon
North Node
♍︎ Virgo
14°19'
Birth Moon phase
Last quarter
Chinese zodiac
Fire Ox
Yin
Life path
4
Element mix (Sun to Mars)
  • Fire 40%
  • Earth 20%
  • Air 40%
  • Water 0%
Modality mix (Sun to Mars)
  • Cardinal 0%
  • Fixed 40%
  • Mutable 60%

Aspects in the chart

  • Venus conjunction Mars

The 2026 season

Saturn return season. Saturn is back where it was when he was born, the late-twenties checkpoint where careers get defined. Pluto is crossing his Mars. Raw, concentrated power. When he locks in, he's relentless. It's in range now through Jan 18, close but never exact this season. Pre-birthday game: the Bears on Sat, Dec 19. The Sun is closing in on its birth position, one day out.

In his Saturn return
  • Saturn returnApr 26 to Nov 13
  • Pluto conjunction natal MarsJun 30 to Jan 18
  • Neptune square natal SunNov 14 to Jan 10
  • Saturn returnJan 6 to Apr 14, 2027
  • Birthday game: vs Chicago Bears, Dec 19 (1 day before his birthday)

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.