Chad Ryland
Arizona Cardinals · Kicker (K) · #38 · Starter
Born Oct 15, 1999 (age 26) · College: Maryland; Eastern Michigan
Drafted 2023, round 4, 112th overall by NE at 23
The Steady Signal
Libra Sun. Plays with rhythm and timing more than force. Ryland is at his best when everything around him is in balance. Sagittarius or Capricorn Moon, split down the middle. Loose and hopeful, or serious and steady. Freedom versus structure, and he probably needs both. His Moon and Mars sit together. A quick temper and a quicker comeback. Air outside, earth inside. He thinks fast and lands softly, with a practical streak that keeps the ideas honest.
- Born under the Rabbit, so he avoids the big mistake and takes the clean opportunity. Yin Earth is fertile ground. Nurturing, patient, and good at helping others grow.
- Life path 8 means authority and results. He wants the contract, the ring, and the respect.
- Between the lines: a little of everything, anchored by consistency.
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- Mars in Sagittarius. He competes with big swings and bigger confidence.
- Born as the crescent Moon moved toward first quarter. Building momentum, then acting on it.
- North Node in Leo. His growth is about stepping into the spotlight and owning it.
- Cardinal and mutable share his chart. He starts fast and adjusts on the fly.
Placements
- Fire 20%
- Earth 40%
- Air 20%
- Water 20%
- Cardinal 40%
- Fixed 20%
- Mutable 40%
Aspects in the chart
- Sun sextile Moon (possible)
- Moon conjunction Mars
The 2026 season
Neptune squares his Mars. Motivation can come and go, so routine matters more than usual. It comes into range on Nov 6 and runs through Jan 17, close but never exact this season. The Rams on Sun, Oct 18, three days into his new solar year. First game of a fresh personal cycle.
- Neptune square natal MarsNov 6 to Jan 17
- Birthday game: at Los Angeles Rams, Oct 18 (3 days after 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.