Birth Chart
Al Oerter
Alfred Adolf Oerter Jr
Sun Virgo
Moon Scorpio
When the birth time is unknown, the chart is calculated for 12:00 noon without using the astrological houses system. Are the planets in the wrong houses?
Influences in signs
↣ Sun in Virgo - 26°29'
↣ Moon in Scorpio - 09°05'
↣ Mercury in Libra - 16°22' - retrograde
↣ Venus in Libra - 18°44'
↣ Mars in Leo - 25°37'
↣ Jupiter in Sagittarius - 16°51'
↣ Saturn in Pisces - 18°32' - retrograde
↣ Uranus in Taurus - 09°05' - retrograde
↣ Neptune in Virgo - 16°53'
↣ Pluto in Cancer - 28°25'
↣ North Node in Sagittarius - 28°53' - retrograde
Aspects
↣ Sun and Saturn opposition (7°56' separating)
↣ Sun and Neptune conjunction (9°35' separating)
↣ Sun and Pluto sextile (1°57' applying)
↣ Sun and North Node square (2°24' applying)
↣ Moon and Uranus opposition (0°00' separating)
↣ Mercury and Venus conjunction (2°23' separating)
↣ Mercury and Jupiter sextile (0°29' separating)
↣ Venus and Jupiter sextile (1°53' separating)
↣ Venus and Saturn parallel
↣ Venus and Neptune antiparallel
↣ Mars and Uranus parallel
↣ Mars and North Node trine (3°15' applying)
↣ Jupiter and Saturn square (1°42' applying)
↣ Jupiter and Neptune square (0°03' applying)
↣ Jupiter and Pluto antiparallel
↣ Jupiter and North Node parallel
↣ Saturn and Neptune opposition (1°39' applying) antiparallel
↣ Pluto and North Node antiparallel
Birth data
- Original name
- Alfred Adolf Oerter Jr
- Chart date
- 19/09/1936
- Chart time
- No time
- Date and time quality
- XX Time not informed what does this mean?
- Data origin
- Astro-Databank
- Location
-
Astoria (NY), USA - Latitude and longitude
- 40°46' North · 73°56' West
- Time zone
- 04:00 West
The data used to calculate the charts comes from public sources, as do the descriptive texts. We use sources such as Wikipedia.
About
Al Oerter was an American athlete who specialized in the discus throw, notable for winning four consecutive Olympic gold medals (1956–1968), an unprecedented feat in individual track and field events. Born in New York, he rose to prominence on the collegiate circuit while representing the University of Kansas, where he was a two‑time NCAA champion before emerging at the Olympic Games.
His athletic career included world and Olympic records, recovery from a serious accident in 1957, and victories achieved despite severe injuries, which reinforced his reputation for determination and competitiveness. After first retiring from competition, Oerter attempted a comeback and worked with biomechanics to improve his performance later in life.
In his post‑athletic life he became a visual artist, producing abstract works and the “Impact” series, in which he used the discus as a painting tool. He founded the organization Art of the Olympians, promoting the intersection of art and sport and assembling works by contemporary Olympians. His legacy combines athletic excellence, Olympic pioneering, and an unusual cultural contribution.
