Buddy Collette Vedic birth chart profile
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Buddy Collette

• Remembering (Sep 19, 2010)

★ August 6, 1921 · Los Angeles, California, United States
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Virgo
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Sun Sign
Cancer
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Ascendant
Sagittarius
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Nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni
Birth Star
First in FieldPoliticsEntertain/MusicMilitaryMentor/TutorTeacherLife Path 9Destiny Number 6

Buddy Collette's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Buddy Collette has a Virgo Moon sign, Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra and a Sagittarius Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Cancer.

Buddy Collette Birth Details

Date of birthAugust 6, 1921
Birth time3:40 PM
Birth placeLos Angeles, California, United States
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

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What is Buddy Collette's Moon sign?

Buddy Collette's Moon sign is Virgo in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Buddy Collette's Nakshatra?

Buddy Collette's Moon Nakshatra is Uttara Phalguni, with the Moon in Virgo.

What is Buddy Collette's Ascendant?

Buddy Collette's Ascendant (Lagna) is Sagittarius in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Buddy Collette's zodiac sign?

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

What is Buddy Collette's birth date and birth time?

Buddy Collette was born on August 6, 1921 at 3:40 PM in Los Angeles, California, United States. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Buddy Collette?

American jazz flutist, saxophonist, and clarinetist, known as a founding member of the Chico Hamilton Quintet. In 1949, he was the only black member of the band for You Bet Your Life, a TV and radio show hosted by Groucho Marx. In the 1950s, he worked as a studio musician with Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Nat King Cole, and Nelson Riddle. In 1955 he was a founding member of the Chico Hamilton Quintet, playing chamber jazz flute with guitarist Jim Hall, cellist Fred Katz, and bassist Carson Smith. He also taught, and his students included Charles Mingus, James Newton, Eric Dolphy, Charles Lloyd, and Frank Morgan. He helped merge an all-black musicians union with an all-white musicians union. Buddy Collette died on 19 September 2010 at age 89 in Los Angeles. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Which planetary combinations are in Buddy Collette's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Buddy Collette's chart shows 1 challenging combination.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Buddy Collette live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Buddy Collette, in order.

PREVIOUSMar 12, 2026 - Aug 15, 2026
Venus / Rahu / Mercury
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What do Buddy Collette's numerology numbers say?

Buddy Collette's core numbers are Life Path 9, Destiny 6, Soul Urge 5, Personality 1, Kabbalah Number 4, Birth 6.

∞Life Path
9

Chaldean Life Path 9 is Mars-in-service—courage with compassion. It indicates completion, humanitarian work, and lessons in letting go and higher purpose.

◎Destiny
6

Chaldean Destiny 6 indicates service and harmony as your expression. It supports counseling, teaching, design, healing, and community responsibility.

❖Soul Urge
5

Chaldean Soul 5 desires freedom and variety. It seeks change, movement, experiences, and space to explore life.

◇Personality
1

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

∞Kabbalah Number
4

Kabbalah Number 4 reflects an inner spiritual code of structure and stability. It supports discipline, grounded effort, and dependable progress.

✦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.

2010
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 19 September 2010 (Age 89)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does Buddy Collette's birth chart place him under the Leo sun sign?

Yes, Buddy Collette is a Leo by Western tropical zodiac, born on August 6, 1921. Leo is ruled by the Sun, bestowing natural leadership, creative drive, and a commanding presence. This fiery solar energy aligns well with Buddy's trailblazing career in music and entertainment, where standing out and inspiring others are hallmarks of the sign.

When and where was Buddy Collette born?

Buddy Collette was born on August 6, 1921, in Los Angeles, United States. Being born in a city that would become the global capital of entertainment carries astrological significance, as his Sagittarius ascendant and Leo Sun both point toward a life lived in the public eye, with broad cultural influence and a pioneering spirit that matched the energy of his birthplace.

How do the planetary placements in Buddy Collette's chart explain his pioneering musical career?

Buddy Collette's chart strongly supports a life in music and mentorship. His Leo Sun fuels creative self-expression, while his Virgo Moon brings technical precision essential for a serious musician. The Destiny Number 6 points toward artistry and service, and his Life Path 9 marks him as a humanitarian trailblazer. Historical records note him as a First in Field, reflecting this rare combination of talent and purpose.

What does Buddy Collette's birth chart reveal about his core personality and greatest strengths?

Buddy Collette's personality was shaped by a Leo Sun's boldness, a Virgo Moon's analytical depth, and a Life Path 9's compassionate idealism. This combination produced a man who was both a disciplined craftsman and an inspiring teacher. His Soul Number 5 gave him adaptability and curiosity, while his Personality Number 1 projected confidence and originality, making him a natural leader and mentor in his field.

Which rising sign does Buddy Collette have, and how did it shape his public image?

Buddy Collette has Sagittarius as his ascendant, or rising sign. Sagittarius rising gives a person an expansive, philosophical, and freedom-loving public presence. For Buddy, this lagna amplified his role as a teacher and cultural pioneer, projecting warmth, openness, and a genuine desire to share knowledge. It also reinforced his military and political engagements, as Sagittarius rising individuals often carry a broad sense of duty and social vision.

What yogas or special chart factors in Buddy Collette's horoscope point to his lasting fame and legacy?

Several factors in Buddy Collette's chart indicate an enduring legacy. His Life Path 9 is the number of universal achievement and long-lasting impact. The Grahan Dosha from Moon-Rahu, while challenging, often intensifies a person's public visibility and karmic mission. His Destiny Number 6 links him to artistic fame and community influence, and being noted as a First in Field confirms that these placements combined to produce a truly historic and celebrated career.

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