Richard M Daley Vedic birth chart profile
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Richard M Daley

★ April 24, 1942 · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Cancer
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Sun Sign
Aries
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Ascendant
Aquarius
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Nakshatra
Ashlesha
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Jupiter / Jupiter / Mercury · Aug 2026 – Nov 2026
PoliticsLawLeadership RolesTravel for workLife Path 8Destiny Number 9Soul Number 8Personality Number 1

Richard M Daley's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Richard M Daley has a Cancer Moon sign, Ashlesha Nakshatra and an Aquarius Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Aries.

Richard M Daley Birth Details

Date of birthApril 24, 1942
Birth time4:27 AM
Birth placeChicago, Illinois, United States
Birth data rating
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What is Richard M Daley's Moon sign?

Richard M Daley's Moon sign is Cancer in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Richard M Daley's Nakshatra?

Richard M Daley's Moon Nakshatra is Ashlesha, with the Moon in Cancer.

What is Richard M Daley's Ascendant?

Richard M Daley's Ascendant (Lagna) is Aquarius in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Richard M Daley's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Richard M Daley's Sun sign is Aries. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Richard M Daley's birth date and birth time?

Richard M Daley was born on April 24, 1942 at 4:27 AM in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Richard M Daley?

American politician and noted family, the son of legendary Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley. Veteran of dozens of mayoral conferences as the heir apparent, he made his own climb to power. His political successes put his own stamp on his city, as a prosecuting attorney, then as Chicago Mayor in April, 1989, succeeding the late Harold Washington. He is a vocal advocate for more Federal aid, and sets a progressive example of naming minorities to top key positions. Daley showed every sign of being comfortable coming into his own out from under his dads impressive shadow. He travels with a large security contingent, usually arriving late. Link to Wikipedia biography
Latest Info

Latest Updates

Update at: Mar 7, 2026

Richard M. Daley (Richard Michael Daley)

Born: April 24, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Public role: American politician who served as the 54th Mayor of Chicago, holding office from 1989 to 2011. He is the son of the long‑serving Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley.

News

  • As of 2024–2025, Daley is not in elected office. Public attention focuses on legacy of his administration, civic initiatives, and involvement in Chicago‑area civic and philanthropic activities.

Social media details

  • There are no widely publicized official social media accounts publicly attributed to Richard M. Daley. Any profiles bearing his name are not consistently verified and may be run by supporters, family, or unrelated parties.

Recent projects and legacy

  • Key initiatives during his mayoralty include large‑scale downtown redevelopment, the Millennium Park project (opened 2004) and riverfront improvements that reshaped Chicago’s public space and tourism profile.
  • His tenure is also linked to ongoing debates about urban planning, public schools funding, and neighborhood development in Chicago.

Other information

  • Family background: Son of Richard J. Daley, who led Chicago as mayor for several decades.
  • Party: Democratic.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Richard M Daley's birth chart?

3 FOUND

Richard M Daley's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas and 1 challenging combination, including Budhaditya Yoga-Weak, Rajju Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Richard M Daley running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Richard M Daley is currently in the Jupiter mahadasha, running from Aug 7, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026.

PREVIOUSApr 5, 2026 - Aug 7, 2026
Jupiter / Jupiter / Saturn
NOWAug 7, 2026 - Nov 26, 2026
Jupiter / Jupiter / Mercury
NEXTNov 26, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027
Jupiter / Jupiter / Ketu
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What do Richard M Daley's numerology numbers say?

Richard M Daley's core numbers are Life Path 8, Destiny 9, Soul Urge 8, Personality 1, Kabbalah Number 4, Birth 6.

∞Life Path
8

Chaldean Life Path 8 is Saturnian—authority, ambition, and material mastery. It indicates leadership with discipline, ethics, and long-term planning.

◎Destiny
9

Chaldean Destiny 9 indicates humanitarian expression and completion energy. It supports service, mentoring, and influence through compassion and higher ideals.

❖Soul Urge
8

Chaldean Soul 8 desires achievement and influence. It seeks measurable success, respect, and mastery over material outcomes.

◇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.

1975
Family
Change in family responsibilities 10 June 1975 (Birth of son Patrick)
1976
Death
Death of Father 20 December 1976
1989
Career
New Career 4 April 1989 (Elected Mayor of Chicago)
2011
Death
Death of Mate 24 November 2011 (Wife Maggie)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Which astrological yogas and planetary placements drove Richard M Daley's extraordinary rise to political power?

Richard M Daley's chart carries Rajju Yoga, which bestows sustained authority and leadership magnetism. A Budhaditya Yoga, even in its weaker form, sharpens political intellect and communication. The Takshaka Kal Sarpa Yoga with Rahu in the seventh house pushes him toward public alliances and high-stakes negotiation. His Aquarius Ascendant adds a reformist public image, while an Aries Vedic Sun fuels the bold, decisive energy that defines a political career at Chicago's highest level.

How does numerology favour Richard M Daley's drive for authority and lasting achievement?

Richard M Daley holds a Life Path 8, the number most associated with power, governance, and material mastery — a near-perfect fit for a long-serving mayor. His Soul Number 8 echoes that same hunger for command from within, while a Destiny Number 9 points toward large-scale public service and legacy-building. A Personality Number 1 projects natural leadership to the world, and a Birth Number 6 adds a sense of civic responsibility that grounds his ambitions in community.

What does Richard M Daley's Vedic birth chart reveal about his suitability for a career in law and urban politics?

Richard M Daley's chart is built for public life. His Aries Vedic Sun instils the warrior's drive to compete and lead, while a Cancer Moon gives deep instinct for reading public sentiment — essential for a career in politics and law. The Aquarius Ascendant draws him toward systemic reform and civic institutions. Combined with personality traits linked to law and leadership roles, his planetary blueprint strongly supports the path that led him to serve as Mayor of Chicago.

What does the Takshaka Kal Sarpa Yoga in Richard M Daley's chart say about his relationships and marriage?

Richard M Daley's Takshaka Kal Sarpa Yoga places Rahu in the seventh house of partnerships, creating intense, karmic bonds that shape his personal destiny as powerfully as his public one. His Cancer Moon deepens emotional loyalty and attachment to family. His long marriage to Maggie Daley reflects this deep relational commitment. The seventh-house Rahu also suggests that key life turning points are often tied to the fates of close partners, which his chart's life events poignantly confirm.

How does astrology describe the deeper life purpose and spiritual drives behind Richard M Daley's public journey?

Richard M Daley's Destiny Number 9 points to a soul mission centred on service, completion, and collective welfare — the hallmark of a life devoted to the greater good rather than personal gain alone. His Aquarius Ascendant gives a humanitarian philosophical lens to all ambitions. The Cancer Moon roots that purpose in protecting community and family. Kabbalah Number 4 suggests a karmic obligation to build stable structures, making his decades of civic institution-building a spiritually coherent expression of his chart.

Where and when was Richard M Daley born, and how does his birth date shape his astrological identity?

Richard M Daley was born on April 24, 1942, in Chicago, United States. That birth date places his Western Sun in steadfast Taurus, yet his Vedic Sun falls in pioneering Aries, blending earthy determination with a warrior's initiative. Chicago itself — a city defined by political machinery and civic ambition — mirrors his Aquarius Ascendant's pull toward public systems. His Birth Number 6 further anchors his identity in duty, community, and the responsibilities of civic leadership.

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