Characters
Sun
personality; how you show up in the world; the style in which you shine
Moon
where you retreat to; how you meet physical and emotional needs; how you respond; your past and childhood
There is a lot of conflicting information on characters’ birthdays. Confirming a character’s birthday is somewhat like confirming what state Springfield is in. Any information about character birthdays are referenced below, but ultimately the assigned sun and moon signs are based on character personalities and emotional responses.
Homer | Marge | Bart | Lisa | Maggie
Abe Simpson | Agnes Skinner | Apu | Barney Gumble | Bleeding Gums Murphy | Carl Carlson | Chief Wiggum | Cletus | Comic Book Guy | Dr. Julius Hibbert | Dr. Nick Riviera | Duff Man | Edna Krabbapel | Elizabeth Hoover | Fat Tony | Gil | Groundskeeper Willie | Helen Lovejoy | Jacques | Jasper | Jessica Lovejoy | Jimbo Jones | Kent Brockman | Kirk Van Houten | Krusty the Clown | Lenny Leonard | Lionel Hutz | Luann Van Houten | Lunch Lady Doris | Martin Prince | Maude Flanders | Mayor Quimby | Milhouse Van Houten | Moe Syzlak | Montgomery Burns | Moleman | Ned Flanders | Nelson Muntz | Otto Mann | Patty and Selma Bouvier | Principal Seymour Skinner | Professor Frink | Rainier Wolfcastle | Ralph Wiggum | Reverend Lovejoy | Rod Flanders | Roger Myers Jr. | Sea Captain | Sherri and Terri | Sideshow Bob | Sidshow Mel | Snake | Squeaky-Voice Teen | Superintendent Chalmers | Todd Flanders | Troy McClure | Uter | Waylon Smithers
Homer Simpson - Taurus Sun/Aries Moon
Birthday verified: May 12
In “Duffless” (S4:E16) Homer’s license is revoked after a DWI, and it shows a birth date of 5-12-56.
Taurus qualities: loyal, stubborn, lazy, self-indulgent, resentful, affectionate, homebody, overcomes obstacles
Aries qualities: impatient, brazen, outspoken, quick-tempered, selfish, impulsive
Marge Simpson - Libra Sun/Pisces Moon
birthday unverified: October 1 (Libra); March 19 (Pisces)
Marge said she was born on the same day as Randy Quaid, October 1 “Marge Gamer” (S18:E17). However, Lisa showed a calendar saying Marge’s birthday was on March 19 in “Exit Through the Kwik-E-Mart” (S23:E15). Since Marge has both Libra and Pisces attributes, I captured both with a Libra Sun/Pisces Moon assignment.
Libra qualities: peacekeeper, fair and just, creator of harmony, gives in to others
Pisces qualities: compassionate, smothering, deep well of emotions, ability to transform, artistic, addiction, hidden fears
Bart Simpson - Aries Sun/Sagittarius Moon
Birthday unverified: April 1 (Aries), February 23 (Aquarius/Pisces cusp)
In "My Sister, My Sitter” (S8:E17), it is stated that Lisa is 2 years and 38 days younger than Bart. In "Mr. Lisa's Opus" (S29:E08) and on the show's official Instagram account, Lisa's birthday is revealed to be on May 9, putting Bart's birthday on April 1.
However, in "Simpsorama" (S26:E06) Bart states that his birthday is on February 23rd, and the official Instagram account wished him a happy birthday on that date.
Aries qualities: adventurous, foolhardy, impatient, daredevil, bold, quick-witted, confident, hates to be restricted
Sagittarius qualities: optimistic, careless, action-oriented, resilient, avoidant, unaware of consequences, tactless
Lisa Simpson - Taurus Sun/Aquarius Moon
birthday verified: May 9
"Mr. Lisa's Opus" (S29:E08), Lisa crosses off days on her calendar until her birthday, which is labeled May 9. It was also verified on the show’s Instagram account.
Taurus qualities: stubborn, moral, able to manifest, grounded in values, aspirational, resourceful
Aquarius qualities: innovative, outcast, humanitarian, serves the larger community, detached, able to see a bird’s eye view
Maggie Simpson - Capricorn Sun/Scorpio Moon
Capricorn qualities: loyal, determined, resourceful, high achiever
Scorpio qualities: cunning, manipulative, sneaky, fixated, taciturn
‘Round Springfield
Abe Simpson - Cancer Sun/Aries Moon
Cancer qualities: nostalgic of past, vulnerable, meek, desperate, tells too many long stories
Aries qualities: quick-tempered, impatient, direct, irritable, inventive
Agnes Skinner - Capricorn Sun/Virgo Moon
Capricorn qualities: serious, strict, bitter, headstrong, ice-cold, controlling
Virgo qualities: particular, inflexible, conscious of details, critical, orderly
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon - Capricorn Sun/Libra Moon
Capricorn qualities: dutiful, workaholic, resilient, manipulative, disciplined, indefatigable, loyal
Libra qualities: genial, polite, helpful
Barney Gumble - Taurus Sun/Pisces Moon
Birthday verified: April 20
(Barney’s birthday is referenced in “Viva Ned Flanders” (SXEX) when Homer references it as the same day as Hitler. For the DVD release the episode was changed to Homer saying Barney’s birthday is the same day as Lassie, which is July 15.)
Taurus qualities: lazy, slovenly, stubborn, crave comfort and security, loyal
Pisces qualities: imaginative, sensitive, escapist, artistic
Carl Carlson - Scorpio Sun/Taurus Moon
Scorpio qualities: charismatic, magnetic, deep thinker, harsh, taciturn
Taurus qualities: stable, loyal, hard-working, practical
Chief Wiggum - Taurus Sun/
Taurus qualities: lazy, unreliable, stubborn, slow witted, greedy, materialistic, bullheaded, cheerful, sociable
Comic Book Guy - Aquarius Sun/Gemini Moon
Comic Book Guy is based on Matt Groening himself, who’s birthday is February 15.
Aquarius qualities: sarcastic, emotionless, geeky, feels the need to be different and deferential
Gemini qualities: sharp, has an answer for everything, makes decisions based on facts
Dr. Julius Hibbert - Leo Sun/Libra Moon
Leo qualities: loveable, good-humored, jovial, loves to laugh, a penchant for luxury
Libra qualities: friendly, taste for aesthetic
Dr. Nick Riviera - Gemini Sun/Leo Moon
Gemini qualities: cunning, swindler, two-faced, fast talking, persuasive
Leo qualities: seeks acceptance, desire for fame and attention, wants to be seen as the best, charismatic, jolly
Edna Krabappel - Capricorn Sun/Scorpio Moon
Capricorn qualities: stern, plain-spoken, aloof
Scorpio qualities: uses her sexuality, cynical, dark-humored,
Elizabeth Hoover - Aquarius Sun/Pisces Moon
Aquarius qualities: detached, logical, critical
Pisces qualities: unstable, overwhelmed, escapist
Fat Tony - Taurus Sun/Scorpio Moon
Taurus qualities: steady, grounded, stubborn, calm, loyal
Scorpio qualities: tenacious, cunning, transforms pain into purpose, experienced loss during childhood
Gil - Libra Sun/Pisces Moon
Libra qualities: wants approval, amicable, indecisive, puts on a facade
Pisces qualities: pathetic, needy, victim, depressed
Groundskeeper Willie - Aries Sun/Scorpio Moon
Aries qualities: quick-tempered, rageful, willing to fight, impatient
Scorpio qualities: intense, sneaky, vengeful, deep emotions
Helen Lovejoy - Virgo Sun/Gemini Moon
Virgo qualities: conservative, particular, attention to detail
Gemini qualities: gossipy, clever, quick-witted, know-it-all
Jacques - Scorpio Sun/Scorpio Moon
Scorpio qualities: intense, seductive, charming, passionate, sensual, dark and mysterious, cryptic, lustful, manipulative
Jasper -
Jessica Lovejoy - Aries Sun/Gemini Moon
Aries qualities: impatient, daredevil, reckless, troublemaker, rebellious
Gemini qualities: adaptable, witty, intelligent, eloquent, lively, superficial, cunning
Jimbo Jones -
Kent Brockman - Gemini Sun/Gemini Moon
Gemini qualities: intellectual, glib,
Kirk Van Houten - Cancer Sun/Cancer Moon
Cancer qualities: moody, lacking in self-reliance, sulky, feels deeply, desperate, pathetic, attached to the past
Krusty the Clown - Sagittarius Sun/Leo Moon
Sagittarius qualities: irresponsible, tactless, superficial, jovial, blunt, freedom-loving, able to laugh at anything, risk-taking
Leo qualities: desire for fame, dramatic, egotistical, entertainment for children, self-indulgent,
Lenny Leonard - Pisces Sun/Libra Moon
In “Mommie Beerest” (S16:E07) Lenny has a magazine cover from the week of his birth, the headline reads 'Bloodbath in Laos' meaning his date of birth is possibly in March of 1971. He possesses stronger Pisces qualities than Aries.
Pisces qualities: naive, little regard for life, artistic, enmeshed with Carl, easily influenced
Libra qualities: values friendships, indecisive, bounces around relationships
Lionel Hutz - Gemini Sun/Leo Moon
Gemini qualities: shyster, phony, two-faced, wears many hats, fast-talking, ignorant, tends to intellectualize and over-rationalize
Leo qualities: wants the spotlight, charming, self-serving
Luann Van Houten - Sagittarius Sun/Scorpio Moon
Sagittarius qualities: wants freedom, blunt,
Scorpio qualities: overprotective, manipulative
Martin Prince - Leo Sun/Sagittarius Moon
Leo qualities: center of attention, creative, enthusiastic, pompous, patronizing, bossy
Sagittarius qualities: lover of knowledge, inspirational, scholarly, action-oriented, positive attitude, expansive, dogmatic
Maude Flanders - Pisces Sun/Virgo Moon
Pisces qualities: compassionate, a martyr, devotional, anxious,
Virgo qualities: wants to be of service, pure, orderly, critical, uptight, unable to ‘let loose’, diligent
Mayor Quimby - Gemini Sun/Leo Moon
Gemini qualities: sweet talker, swindler, slick
Leo qualities: loves the spotlight, immodest, showman, exaggerates his capabilities, can’t find criticism of himself
Milhouse Van Houten - Cancer Sun/Libra Moon
In “Worst Episode Ever” (S12:E11), Milhouse references being 3 months younger than Bart, so assuming Bart’s birthday is April 1, an early July birthday makes sense for Milhouse.
Cancer qualities: moody, hypersensitive, inability to let go, avoids confrontation, coy, reclusive
Libra: loyal friend, easily swayed by others, gullible, wants fairness and harmony, materialistic, sensitive to disagreement, forgets to focus on self
Moe Szyslak - Sagittarius Sun/Pisces Moon
Sagittarius qualities: non-committal, blunt, freedom-loving, gambler, impulsive
Pisces: depressed, unstable, helps those in need, low self-esteem, victim
Moleman -
Montgomery Burns - Virgo Sun/Capricorn Moon
Virgo qualities: particular, critical, uptight
Capricorn qualities: miserly, power-hungry, cold and calculating, authority, hard-worker, full of stamina, wants control
Ned Flanders - Sagittarius Sun/Virgo Moon
Sagittarius qualities: serves a higher purpose, upbeat, cheerful, dogmatic, strong morals
Virgo qualities: in tune with health and body, wants to be of service, pure, orderly, critical, uptight, modest, unable to ‘let loose’
Nelson Muntz - Sun/Sagittarius Moon
Sagittarius qualities: condescending, too good for everything, sensitive to criticism, arrogant
Otto Mann - Capricorn Sun/Aquarius Moon
Birthday verified: January 18
In “The Otto Show” (S03:E22) his license shows a birth date of January 18, 1963.
Capricorn qualities: suffered from restricted environment as a child, advances slowly, dedicated to his job
Aquarius qualities: detached, weirdo, wants to be different, rebellious, loves independence
Patty and Selma Bouvier -
Principal Seymour Skinner - Libra Sun/Capricorn Moon
Libra qualities: indecisive, loves fairness, law and order, dependent on other’s opinions, naive
Capricorn qualities: authoritarian, bureaucrat, militaristic
Professor Frink - Aquarius Sun/Sagittarius Moon
Aquarius qualities: inventive, original, awkward, analytical intelligence, forward thinking, unemotional, detached
Sagittarius qualities: enthusiastic, know-it-all
Rainier Wolfcastle - Leo Sun/Capricorn Moon
Leo qualities: desire for fame, prestigious
Capricorn qualities: serious, literal, strong, works hard
Ralph Wiggum - Aquarius Sun/Pisces Moon
Aquarius qualities: imaginative, bizarre, aloof, unaware of realities of the world
Pisces qualities: artistic, immense imagination, has a tragic and dark side
Reverend Lovejoy - Sagittarius Sun/Capricorn Moon
Sagittarius qualities: self-righteous, hypocritical,
Capricorn qualities: serious cynical, apathetic, embittered, hard to admit weakness, desire for wealth
Roger Myers Jr. - Capricorn Sun/Aries Moon
Capricorn qualities: denies playful side, cold, selfish, jaded, runs a successful business empire
Aries qualities: quick-tempered, impatient, direct, irritable
Sherri & Terri - Gemini Sun/Libra Moon
Gemini qualities: communicative, witty, youthful, lively, intelligent, inquisitive, gossipy, superficial
Libra qualities: want to be liked and popular, friendly, want harmony, flirtatious
Sideshow Bob - Pisces Sun/Scorpio Moon
Birthday verified: February 21
The show’s Instagram account wished him a happy birthday on February 21, which is Aquarius/Pisces cusp. Given his sensitive, artistic nature, Pisces was a better fit.
Pisces qualities: sensitive, lover of music, intuitive,
Scorpio qualities: cunning, smart, devious, tenacious, determined, passionate, magnetic
Sideshow Mel - Pisces Sun/Libra Moon
Pisces qualities: poetic, sensitive, always the victim
Libra qualities: amicable, loyal friend, helpful
Snake -
Superintendent Chalmers - Sagittarius Sun/Capricorn Moon
Sagittarius Sun: dogmatic, temperamental
Capricorn Moon: stern, serious, powerful, loves structure, denies playful side, authoritarian
Troy McClure - Gemini Sun/Leo Moon
Gemini qualities: charming, sweet talker, duel personalities, jack-of-all-trades
Leo qualities: vain, desire for fame, charismatic, dramatic
Uter - Taurus Sun/Libra Moon
Taurus qualities: indulgent
Libra qualities: amicable, easily adapt to new friends, flirtatious
Waylon Smithers - Libra Sun/Virgo Moon
Libra qualities: loyal, subservient, hopeless romantic, love of aesthetic, manipulative, diplomatic, self-indulgent, easily influenced
Virgo qualities: reliable, practical, worrier, modest