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Don Borkowski

• Remembering (Mar 24, 2021)

★ August 15, 1950 · Portland, Oregon, United States
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Leo
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Sun Sign
Cancer
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Ascendant
Scorpio
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Nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni
Birth Star
Occult FieldsWritersAstrologerStressful workInsurance fieldsSeperatedLife Path 11Destiny Number 3

Don Borkowski's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Don Borkowski has a Leo Moon sign, Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra and a Scorpio Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Cancer.

Don Borkowski Birth Details

Date of birthAugust 15, 1950
Birth time4:34 PM
Birth placePortland, Oregon, United States
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

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What is Don Borkowski's Moon sign?

Don Borkowski's Moon sign is Leo in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Don Borkowski's Nakshatra?

Don Borkowski's Moon Nakshatra is Uttara Phalguni, with the Moon in Leo.

What is Don Borkowski's Ascendant?

Don Borkowski's Ascendant (Lagna) is Scorpio in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Don Borkowski's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Don Borkowski's Sun sign is Cancer. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Don Borkowski's birth date and birth time?

Don Borkowski was born on August 15, 1950 at 4:34 PM in Portland, Oregon, United States. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Don Borkowski?

American astrologer who co-wrote the book Signs and Parts in Plain English (1976) with Press Roberts and Ima Roberts. He had 33 years of experience as an astrologer as of 2004. A passionate advocate of Placidus, he was disappointed by other systems. Troubled by lifelong clinical depression and stress brought on by working for an unethical insurance company, Borkowski took a hiatus from work in October 1989. From 1993, he and his wife lived apart because of their difficulty in living together as well as his commute to his job, 50 miles away. He moved in with his elderly mother and commuted home on weekends. He passed away from Multiple Sclerosis on 24 March 2021 at age 70 in Salem, Oregon.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Don Borkowski's birth chart?

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Don Borkowski's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 1 challenging combination, including Gaja Kesari Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Don Borkowski live through?

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Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Don Borkowski, in order.

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What do Don Borkowski's numerology numbers say?

Don Borkowski's core numbers are Life Path 11, Destiny 3, Soul Urge 4, Personality 8, Kabbalah Number 3, Birth 6.

∞Life Path
11

Chaldean Life Path 11 is a master vibration of heightened intuition and spiritual sensitivity. It indicates inspired leadership when grounded and practical.

◎Destiny
3

Chaldean Destiny 3 indicates creative expression and communication. It supports writing, speaking, marketing, media, and artistic visibility.

❖Soul Urge
4

Chaldean Soul 4 desires stability and certainty. It seeks routine, reliability, and a grounded structure to feel secure.

◇Personality
8

Chaldean Personality 8 appears strong, ambitious, and authoritative. Others often see business sense, leadership, and control.

∞Kabbalah Number
3

Kabbalah Number 3 reflects an inner spiritual code of expression and creativity. It supports communication, inspiration, and joyful manifestation.

✦Birth
6

Discover Birth Number 6 in Vedic astrology: core traits, love life, career paths, and remedies to balance karma and unlock success through mindful choices.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1989
Career
Retired October 1989 (Temporary stop due to stress)
1993
Relationship
Difficult period 1993 (Lived apart from wife)
2001
Death
Death of Mate 12 November 2001 (Wife Georgie)
2021
Death
Death by Disease 24 March 2021 (Multiple Sclerosis, age 70)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this profile's Vedic astrology, birth chart, and numerology, answered by astrologers on DKSCORE.

How do the planets in Don Borkowski's birth chart explain his deep involvement in astrology and occult fields?

Don Borkowski's chart strongly favors esoteric and occult pursuits. His Scorpio ascendant naturally draws him toward hidden knowledge and metaphysical inquiry, while his Vedic Moon in Leo adds a flair for presenting complex ideas with authority. The combination of Cancer Sun energy and a Scorpio rising creates an investigative, intuitive personality ideally suited to astrology, writing, and insurance fields, all areas where deep analysis and pattern recognition are essential.

Where and when was Don Borkowski born?

Don Borkowski was born on August 15, 1950, in Portland, United States. This birth date places him under the Western tropical sign of Leo, while Vedic astrology positions his Sun in Cancer and his Moon in Leo. His Scorpio ascendant, rising at the time and place of his birth, adds intensity and a lifelong pull toward research, hidden subjects, and transformative experiences that defined much of his personal and professional life.

What does Don Borkowski's Life Path number 11 reveal about the deeper purpose behind his life journey?

Don Borkowski carries the Master Number 11 as his Life Path, one of the most spiritually charged numbers in numerology. Life Path 11 individuals are natural visionaries and intuitive guides, often drawn to spiritual, metaphysical, or healing disciplines. This resonates powerfully with Borkowski's work as an astrologer and writer in occult fields. The 11 also brings heightened sensitivity and a tendency toward stress and inner tension, echoed in his documented periods of severe depression and health challenges.

What does Don Borkowski's birth chart indicate about his marriage and personal relationships?

Don Borkowski's chart reflects significant relational difficulty. His Scorpio ascendant intensifies emotional bonds but also invites crisis and transformation within partnerships. Records show he lived apart from his wife Georgie in 1993 and suffered her loss in November 2001. The presence of Visha Yoga, known as Poison Yoga, in his chart astrologically points to painful karmic experiences in close relationships, suggesting that deep emotional trials were woven into his soul's blueprint from birth.

Which Western zodiac sun sign does Don Borkowski belong to, and how did it shape his character?

Don Borkowski is a Leo by Western tropical astrology, born on August 15, 1950. Leo is a sign associated with creativity, leadership, and a strong desire for self-expression, traits that align with his work as a writer and astrologer. However, his Scorpio ascendant tempered Leo's outward boldness with depth, secrecy, and psychological intensity, creating a personality that combined Leo's expressive drive with Scorpio's penetrating insight into hidden and occult dimensions of life.

Which astrological yogas in Don Borkowski's chart are most responsible for his recognition in astrology and writing?

Don Borkowski's chart features Gaja Kesari Yoga, formed when Jupiter and the Moon are in a powerful angular relationship, a classic combination associated with wisdom, public recognition, and intellectual distinction. With his Vedic Moon placed in Leo, this yoga amplifies his capacity for authoritative communication and teaching. His Destiny Number 3, ruled by Jupiter, further reinforces a life oriented around knowledge-sharing and creative expression, explaining his lasting contributions to astrology and occult writing.

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