22. James T. Kirk, (to be) born March 22, 2233, under the sign of Aries.
James Tiberius Kirk’s birth is recorded as of March 22, 2233 (some say 2228). The man who will live in the stars has the influence of the Ram in his personality, which will be industrious, intuitive, and driven by a quest for excellence. He will possess a strong diplomatic streak, though a bit of a temper is also a factor in his makeup. Self-confidence almost to the point of arrogance is also indicated. He will be somewhat impulsive, courageous, prone to stubbornness, and driven by hunches into sometimes frustrating situations. Logical thought is not indicated in his chart.
Kirk was born in the mind of Gene Roddenberry when he created the series Star Trek, after the first pilot episode was rejected. One of the objections from network executives was over the starship’s captain, Christopher Pike, portrayed by Jeffrey Hunter. Kirk was loosely based on British sea Captain James Cook, and fictional Captain Horatio Hornblower. After the character was created, Desilu Studios lobbied for Jack Lord to play the Captain of the Enterprise, but the actor’s financial demands were deemed excessive. Kirk has been portrayed by three actors, as a child by Jimmy Bennett, and as an adult by William Shatner and Christopher Pine.