Robert Craft Vedic birth chart profile
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Robert Craft

• Remembering (Nov 10, 2015)

★ October 20, 1923 · Kingston, New York, United States
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Aquarius
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Sun Sign
Libra
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Ascendant
Aquarius
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Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
Birth Star
Vocational awardEntertain/MusicWritersSkills - Multi-facetedTwo MarriagesMultiple MarriagesLife Path 9Destiny Number 4

Robert Craft's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Robert Craft has an Aquarius Moon sign, Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra and an Aquarius Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Libra.

Robert Craft Birth Details

Date of birthOctober 20, 1923
Birth time3:10 PM
Birth placeKingston, New York, United States
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

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What is Robert Craft's Moon sign?

Robert Craft's Moon sign is Aquarius in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Robert Craft's Nakshatra?

Robert Craft's Moon Nakshatra is Purva Bhadrapada, with the Moon in Aquarius.

What is Robert Craft's Ascendant?

Robert Craft's Ascendant (Lagna) is Aquarius in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Robert Craft's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Robert Craft's Sun sign is Libra. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Robert Craft's birth date and birth time?

Robert Craft was born on October 20, 1923 at 3:10 PM in Kingston, New York, United States. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Robert Craft?

American conductor and writer best known for his intimate professional relationship with Igor Stravinsky, on which Craft drew in producing numerous recordings and books. Craft met Stravinsky in 1948, and from then until the composers death in 1971, Craft continued to work alongside Stravinsky in a variety of roles. A relationship that started out with Craft in a rather modest role eventually evolved into a full artistic partnership. Craft compiled the libretti for Stravinskys The Flood and A Sermon, a Narrative and a Prayer, and lived with Igor and Vera Stravinsky in Hollywood and later in New York City. Craft remained close to the composers widow until her death in 1982. After Stravinskys death, Craft continued to concertize and to write. His 2002 autobiography, An Improbable Life, details his life before, during, and after his friendship with Stravinsky. Craft died on 10 November 2015 at age 92 at his home in Gulf Stream, Florida. Link to Wikipedia biography

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Which planetary combinations are in Robert Craft's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Robert Craft's chart shows 2 challenging combinations.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Robert Craft live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Robert Craft, in order.

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What do Robert Craft's numerology numbers say?

Robert Craft's core numbers are Life Path 9, Destiny 4, Soul Urge 4, Personality 9, Kabbalah Number 9, Birth 2.

∞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
4

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

❖Soul Urge
4

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

◇Personality
9

Chaldean Personality 9 appears compassionate and broad-minded. Others often see generosity, ideals, and humanitarian nature.

∞Kabbalah Number
9

Kabbalah Number 9 reflects an inner spiritual code of compassion and completion. It supports service, forgiveness, and closing karmic cycles.

✦Birth
2

Discover Birth Number 2 in Vedic astrology: personality traits, compatibility, career insights, and destiny patterns in a comprehensive numerology guide.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1948
Relationship
Meet a significant person 1948 (Igor Stravinsky)
1971
Death
Death of Significant person 6 April 1971 (Igor Stravinsky)
2002
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 2002 (Autobiography "An Improbable Life")
2015
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 10 November 2015 (Age 92)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

What does Robert Craft's Libra sun sign reveal about his artistic personality?

Robert Craft, born under the Libra sun sign on October 20, 1923, carried the hallmark Libran qualities of aesthetic refinement, harmony, and a deep appreciation for beauty in all its forms. Libra is ruled by Venus, the planet of art and culture, which naturally drew him toward music, writing, and cultivating meaningful intellectual partnerships — most famously his lifelong association with composer Igor Stravinsky.

How does Robert Craft's birth chart shed light on his dual career as a musician and writer?

Robert Craft's chart strongly supports a multi-faceted creative career. His Libra sun aligns with artistic expression, while his Aquarius moon and ascendant add intellectual depth and originality. The personality traits encoded in his chart point explicitly to skills in entertainment, music, and writing. His Life Path number 9 further indicates a humanitarian creative calling, all of which mirror his real life as both a conductor and an acclaimed author.

Where and when was Robert Craft born, and how does his birthplace connect to his astrological profile?

Robert Craft was born on October 20, 1923, in Kingston, United States. Kingston, a historically rich cultural town, resonates well with his Libra sun, a sign known for gravitating toward art, refinement, and community. His birth date also yields a Life Path number of 9, associated with wisdom, broad vision, and a life of service through creative and intellectual contributions to the wider world.

Which Vedic moon sign does Robert Craft belong to, and what does it say about his inner world?

Robert Craft's Vedic moon sign is Aquarius, known in Jyotish as Kumbha Rashi. Aquarius moon individuals are intellectually driven, independent, and often ahead of their time in thought. However, his chart also carries Grahan Dosha due to a Moon-Ketu conjunction, which can bring an introspective, sometimes restless emotional nature. This placement likely deepened his sensitivity to music and his capacity for profound written reflection on art and human experience.

What is Robert Craft's ascendant sign, and how did it shape the way the world perceived him?

Robert Craft's ascendant, or lagna, is Aquarius, making it both his rising sign and his Vedic moon sign — a powerful double emphasis on Aquarian qualities. Aquarius rising individuals project an aura of intellectual independence, uniqueness, and visionary thinking. This explains why Robert Craft was perceived as an unconventional figure in classical music circles, someone who bridged the worlds of performance, scholarship, and literary memoir in a distinctly original way.

Which yogas in Robert Craft's chart help explain his extraordinary longevity and lasting legacy?

Robert Craft's chart contains the Takshaka Kal Sarpa Yoga, with Rahu in the seventh house and Ketu in the first, intensifying his life through transformative relationships — most notably his decades-long bond with Stravinsky. His Life Path 9 and Destiny Number 4 together suggest disciplined, enduring achievement. The presence of a Long Life yoga in his chart aligns with his living to age 92, and a vocational award marker confirms the professional recognition he earned through his multifaceted contributions to music and literature.

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