Can the positions of the stars and planets at the time of your birth truly influence the path your life takes? That was the question posed on Halloween when astrologer Chani Nicholas visited the 3rd Hour of TODAY to explore how celestial alignments may shape personality traits and tendencies. During her appearance, she offered insights into how various astrological components — such as a person’s Sun sign, Moon sign, Venus sign, and more — influence who they are at their core. In astrology, a birth chart is essentially a cosmic blueprint, mapping the placement of the planets at the exact time and place someone was born. “It’s a snapshot of the sky the moment you’re born,” Nicholas explained.

Among the anchors she read for, Craig Melvin stood out as the only one not born under a fire sign. While Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer are both charismatic Leos and Sheinelle Jones is a bold Aries, Craig is grounded in the Earth sign of Taurus. Still, as Nicholas noted, certain elements in Craig’s birth chart contribute to a warm and energetic presence — qualities typically associated with fire signs. Read on to discover what Chani Nicholas uncovered about Craig’s chart and the hidden sparks behind his steady, dependable nature.

Craig exudes an energy that says, ‘Hello, I am the party’

Craig may not be a fire sign — but he seems like one, thanks to his Leo rising. It’s conjunct (or next to) Jupiter, the planet of expansion.

Nicholas translated the vibe as follows: “Hello, I am the party. I am your favorite. You are welcome. You will love me. I know everything, let me tell you a story, a fact, or about an article I just read.”

She continued, “This is about being the person that brings abundance, the solution, the confidence and the energy to make one’s own luck.”

His Sun in Taurus helps him ‘shine by being on the world stage’

Craig’s Sun sign is in Taurus in the 10th House of public image and career (that’s where Dylan’s sun is, too). His Sun is conjunct, or next to, his Lot of Fortune, a theoretical point in a chart derived by the relationship between the Sun and Moon which indicates the place where one finds joy.

“This is an incredibly lucky signature that means you shine by being on the world stage, in the spotlight and by being someone who is relaxed, at ease and a solid person,” she said of people with this placement.

“There may also be a lot of luck that comes to you through the women that promote you, that you work with or that you feel are your siblings,” she said.

“Charm and beauty are also big aids in your ability to fulfill your career and life’s purpose.”

His Moon in Pisces makes him compassionate

Craig’s Moon sign — which governs one’s inner landscape — falls in the dream-prone sign of Pisces. People with this placement are “very compassionate and sensitive despite all the sturdy strength that you project.”