Samuel Bankman-Fried (March 5, 1992)

There’s a lesson here, if you’ve a mind to go beyond the headlines.

According to several astrology websites, this is an accurate time of birth, based on his birth certificate. I don’t doubt that, since Pluto shows up at age 22, when he graduated from MIT and start FTX, his cryptocurrency company. Pluto in Scorpio is a very “interesting” (and suspicious) placement.

But is it true for everyone in that generation, or just a few individuals whose bigger picture dreams take them too far down the rabbit hole? The 6th House placement may give us a clue:

Sixth House in Scorpio – alternative healing techniques, physical resilience, good immunity, tenacity, giving to specific causes that align with personal passions, leadership skills, dealing with complex or difficult tasks and services

Cosmic Cuts

Why Did FTX Fail?

One could blame Alameda Research, but then that would be too simple. Behind both companies is Sam.

This timing is randomized. And yet, there’s a ‘oops’ element with a double Yod pointing at the Moon/Mars conjunction, formed by inconjuncts to Venus and Pluto. This is not good news for anyone.

When you put the two charts together, Pluto’s role in Sam’s birth chart is the focus of attention. That Moon/Mars conjunction in the FTX collapse chart is highlighted by an inconjunct to his natal Pluto.

Any bets how this will turn out for him in the courts?