Jimmy Carl Black Vedic birth chart profile
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Jimmy Carl Black

★ February 1, 1938 · El Paso, Texas, United States
Birth data: C — Caution
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Moon Sign
Aquarius
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Sun Sign
Capricorn
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Ascendant
Capricorn
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Nakshatra
Dhanishta
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Venus / Rahu / Mercury · Aug 2026 – Jan 2027
Entertain/MusicPersonality Number 1Life Path 6Destiny Number 4Soul Number 3Kabbalah Number 7Birth Number 1Poor Health

Jimmy Carl Black's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Jimmy Carl Black has an Aquarius Moon sign, Dhanishta Nakshatra and a Capricorn Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Capricorn.

Jimmy Carl Black Birth Details

Date of birthFebruary 1, 1938
Birth time7:15 AM
Birth placeEl Paso, Texas, United States
Birth data rating
C — Caution

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What is Jimmy Carl Black's Moon sign?

Jimmy Carl Black's Moon sign is Aquarius in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Jimmy Carl Black's Nakshatra?

Jimmy Carl Black's Moon Nakshatra is Dhanishta, with the Moon in Aquarius.

What is Jimmy Carl Black's Ascendant?

Jimmy Carl Black's Ascendant (Lagna) is Capricorn in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Jimmy Carl Black's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Jimmy Carl Black's Sun sign is Capricorn. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Jimmy Carl Black's birth date and birth time?

Jimmy Carl Black was born on February 1, 1938 at 7:15 AM in El Paso, Texas, United States. The birth data is rated C (Caution).

Biography

Who is Jimmy Carl Black?

Native American musician. From 1964 to 1969 he was a drummer and vocalist for The Mothers of Invention, a California rock band that served as the backing musicians for Frank Zappa. He also played with Muffin Men (a Frank Zappa tribute band based in Liverpool, England); Captain Beefheart; Geronimo Black; The Grandmothers; Black, Brown and Blue; and Strange News From Mars. Black was diagnosed with lung cancer in August 2008, and died on November 1, 2008 in Siegdorf, Germany. Link to Wikipedia biography
Latest Info

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Update at: Sep 26, 2026

Public profile: Jimmy Carl Black

Birth: February 1, 1938

Birthplace: El Paso, Texas, United States

Occupation: Drummer and vocalist

Public identity: Widely known as a founding member of Frank Zappa's The Mothers of Invention and a notable figure in the 1960s–1970s experimental rock scene.

News

  • 2008: Obituaries and tributes highlighted his contributions to The Mothers of Invention and his role in shaping early experimental rock.
  • Following his passing, retrospective pieces and fan-led tributes continued to acknowledge his influence within Zappa's circle and the broader avant-garde rock community.

Public presence and social media

There are no verified official social media profiles for Jimmy Carl Black. Fan-run pages and archival channels exist on various platforms, but these are not official representations of the artist.

Projects and legacy

Black contributed to the foundational period of The Mothers of Invention and collaborated with artists within Frank Zappa's musical network. His work is remembered for its role in early experimental rock and its cross-genre, improvisational approach. After his active years, his legacy persists through archival releases, historical accounts, and continued discussions in music history retrospectives.

Additional notes

Born in El Paso, his biography reflects the cross-cultural currents that fueled American experimental music in the mid-20th century. His story is commonly cited in histories of The Mothers of Invention and the development of alternative rock.

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Which planetary combinations are in Jimmy Carl Black's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Jimmy Carl Black's chart shows 1 challenging combination.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Jimmy Carl Black running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Jimmy Carl Black is currently in the Venus mahadasha, running from Aug 18, 2026 to Jan 21, 2027.

PREVIOUSFeb 27, 2026 - Aug 18, 2026
Venus / Rahu / Saturn
NOWAug 18, 2026 - Jan 21, 2027
Venus / Rahu / Mercury
NEXTJan 21, 2027 - Mar 24, 2027
Venus / Rahu / Ketu
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What do Jimmy Carl Black's numerology numbers say?

Jimmy Carl Black's core numbers are Personality 1, Life Path 6, Destiny 4, Soul Urge 3, Kabbalah Number 7, Birth 1.

◇Personality
1

Chaldean Personality 1 appears confident, direct, and independent. Others often see leadership energy and strong personal will.

∞Life Path
6

Chaldean Life Path 6 is Venus-led—care, harmony, and responsibility. It indicates fulfillment through relationships, service, beauty, and home balance.

◎Destiny
4

Chaldean Destiny 4 indicates practical building through discipline and systems. It supports operations, engineering, execution, and stable long-term progress.

❖Soul Urge
3

Chaldean Soul 3 desires joy and expression. It seeks creativity, appreciation, and the freedom to share ideas and feelings.

∞Kabbalah Number
7

Kabbalah Number 7 reflects an inner spiritual code of wisdom and truth-seeking. It supports research, contemplation, and spiritual refinement.

✦Birth
1

Birth Number 1 in Vedic Astrology: discover personality traits, career strengths, challenges, and remedies to harmonize destiny for a confident, purpose-driven life.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

2008
Death
Death by Disease 1 November 2008 (Lung cancer)
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