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Raffaele Costa

★ September 8, 1936 · Mondovi, Piedmont, Italy
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Taurus
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Sun Sign
Leo
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Ascendant
Cancer
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Nakshatra
Rohini
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Venus / Moon / Moon · Aug 2026 – Oct 2026
PoliticsLawLeadership RolesGoverment JobsLife Path 9Destiny Number 6Soul Number 2Personality Number 4

Raffaele Costa's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Raffaele Costa has a Taurus Moon sign, Rohini Nakshatra and a Cancer Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Leo.

Raffaele Costa Birth Details

Date of birthSeptember 8, 1936
Birth time2:20 AM
Birth placeMondovi, Piedmont, Italy
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

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What is Raffaele Costa's Moon sign?

Raffaele Costa's Moon sign is Taurus in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Raffaele Costa's Nakshatra?

Raffaele Costa's Moon Nakshatra is Rohini, with the Moon in Taurus.

What is Raffaele Costa's Ascendant?

Raffaele Costa's Ascendant (Lagna) is Cancer in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Raffaele Costa's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Raffaele Costa's Sun sign is Leo. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Raffaele Costa's birth date and birth time?

Raffaele Costa was born on September 8, 1936 at 2:20 AM in Mondovi, Piedmont, Italy. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Raffaele Costa?

Italian deputy, lawyer, publicist and politician. After receiving a degree in political science and law, Costa became an editor of the "Provincia 2000" and was elected to the Municipal Council of Mondovi in 1975. From there he has served in the Chamber of Deputies for the Italian Liberal Party, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, under-secretary to the Ministry of Home affairs, and President of the Defense Commission in April 1992. From June 1992 he worked as the Minister of EEC Policies and Regional Affairs, Minister of Health and from 1993 has worked in the Ciampi government as the Minister of Transport. He is President of the National Health Council and President of the Anti-AIDS Commission. Costa is a member of the Chamber of Deputies and the founder of the political movement, Federalisti Liberal Democratici. Costa is married with two kids and enjoys playing billiards for recreation. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Which Raj Yogas are in Raffaele Costa's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Raffaele Costa's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga, including Gaja Kesari Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Raffaele Costa running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Raffaele Costa is currently in the Venus mahadasha, running from Aug 11, 2026 to Oct 1, 2026.

PREVIOUSJun 11, 2026 - Aug 11, 2026
Venus / Sun / Venus
NOWAug 11, 2026 - Oct 1, 2026
Venus / Moon / Moon
NEXTOct 1, 2026 - Nov 6, 2026
Venus / Moon / Mars
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What do Raffaele Costa's numerology numbers say?

Raffaele Costa's core numbers are Life Path 9, Destiny 6, Soul Urge 2, Personality 4, Kabbalah Number 4, Birth 8.

∞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
2

Chaldean Soul 2 desires emotional safety, love, and peace. It seeks supportive bonds, trust, and harmony in relationships.

◇Personality
4

Chaldean Personality 4 appears practical, reliable, and disciplined. Others often see consistency, structure, and hard work.

∞Kabbalah Number
4

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

✦Birth
8

Discover Birth Number 8 in Vedic astrology: its traits, destiny, career tendencies, relationships, and Saturn's influence shaping wealth, power, and transformation.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1975
Career
New Career 1975 (Municipal Council)
1992
Career
New Job April 1992 (Pres. of the Defence Commission)
1992
Career
New Job June 1992 (Minister of EEC Policies and Regional Affairs)
1993
Career
New Job 1993 (Minister of Transport)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is Raffaele Costa's sun sign in Western astrology?

Raffaele Costa is a Virgo in Western tropical astrology, born on September 8, 1936. Virgos are known for their analytical minds, attention to detail, and practical approach to problem-solving. This earth sign influence aligns well with Raffaele's career in government and public administration, where precision and methodical thinking are essential.

How does Raffaele Costa's birth chart explain his prominence in government and leadership?

Raffaele Costa's chart contains Gaja Kesari Yoga, a powerful planetary combination that bestows authority, respect, and leadership capability. Combined with his Vedic Leo sun sign—naturally inclined toward governance and command—and his career path through municipal councils and ministerial positions, this yoga strongly supported his rise to prominent government roles including Minister of Transport and Defence Commission President.

What numerological strengths have shaped Raffaele Costa's political and administrative career?

Raffaele Costa's birth number is 8, associated with power, authority, and material success in numerology. His destiny number 6 adds responsibility and service orientation, making him naturally drawn to positions of public trust. Together, these numbers reinforce his capacity for leadership in law and government, enabling him to navigate complex administrative structures effectively.

What does Raffaele Costa's life path number 9 reveal about his broader purpose and character?

Raffaele Costa's life path number 9 indicates a soul oriented toward completion, wisdom, and universal service. This number suggests someone who works toward larger collective goals rather than purely personal gain. In Raffaele's case, his progression through various ministerial positions reflects this number's influence toward broad-scale impact and humanitarian responsibility in public life.

How does Raffaele Costa's Cancer ascendant shape the way he presents himself publicly?

Raffaele Costa's Cancer rising sign gives him a protective, cautious exterior and strong emotional intelligence despite his authoritative Virgo sun. This lagna creates a public persona that combines emotional sensitivity with administrative capability, allowing him to connect with constituents while maintaining professional boundaries. Cancer ascendants often project trustworthiness and care for collective welfare.

When and where was Raffaele Costa born?

Raffaele Costa was born on September 8, 1936, in Mondovi, Italy. This small town in the Piedmont region provided his early foundation before his eventual rise to prominence in Italian government. His birth date places him in the Virgo sun period, establishing the practical, detail-oriented foundation that would characterize his long career in public administration and ministerial service.

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