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Ren Daumal

★ March 16, 1908 · La Francheville, Champagne-Ardenne, France
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Leo
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Sun Sign
Pisces
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Ascendant
Leo
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Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni
Birth Star
WritersTranslatorPoetOccult FieldsLife Path 1Destiny Number 4Soul Number 4Personality Number 9

Ren Daumal's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Ren Daumal has a Leo Moon sign, Purva Phalguni Nakshatra and a Leo Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Pisces.

Ren Daumal Birth Details

Date of birthMarch 16, 1908
Birth time6:00 PM
Birth placeLa Francheville, Champagne-Ardenne, France
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What is Ren Daumal's Moon sign?

Ren Daumal's Moon sign is Leo in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Ren Daumal's Nakshatra?

Ren Daumal's Moon Nakshatra is Purva Phalguni, with the Moon in Leo.

What is Ren Daumal's Ascendant?

Ren Daumal's Ascendant (Lagna) is Leo in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Ren Daumal's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Ren Daumal's Sun sign is Pisces. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Ren Daumal's birth date and birth time?

Ren Daumal was born on March 16, 1908 at 6:00 PM in La Francheville, Champagne-Ardenne, France. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Ren Daumal?

French writer, His unfinished fantasy; "Mount Analogue" was published with a commentary in France, 1952, and in America in 1960 with notes on what he was trying to say. The strange story described an expedition of queerly assorted individuals trying to climb the highest mountain on earth, a surrealistic fantasy. Daumal made a meager living by translations. In 1928, with friends, he founded a literary review, "Le Grand Jeu," devoted to the loftiest ideal of poetry as a quest for the Absolute. A student of Gurdjieff, Daumals work attempted to synthesize Central Asian occultism with the sublime vaporings of French symbolism. Died 21 May 1944, Paris. Link to Wikipedia biography
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René Daumal (1908–1944)

René Daumal was a French writer and poet known for his surrealist-influenced fiction and spiritual inquiry. Born on 16 March 1908, Daumal became associated with the literary circle Le Grand Jeu and explored themes of perception, mysticism, and the search for higher reality.

Life and career

Daumal contributed to avant-garde journals and collaborated with like-minded writers such as Roger Gilbert-Lecomte. His work bridges surrealism and metaphysical reflection, influencing later explorations of consciousness and esoteric philosophy. He died in 1944 in Paris, France.

Notable works

  • Le Mont Analogue (The Mount Analogue) — a metaphysical novel published posthumously in 1952.
  • Le Contre-Ciel (The Counter-Sky) — an unfinished work exploring transcendence.

Legacy

Daumal''s writings influenced mystics, surrealists, and thinkers exploring spirituality and perception. Mount Analogue, in particular, became a touchstone for discussions of ascent—spiritual, literary, and philosophical—and has continued to appear in reissues and scholarly study.

News and public appearances

There is no active news coverage for Daumal, given his historical status. Anniversaries, scholarly articles, and reissues of his works occur from time to time within literary and philosophical communities.

Social media

There are no official social media profiles for René Daumal. Any accounts claiming to be his would be unofficial or fan-maintained.

Recent projects

As a historical figure, Daumal does not have new publications attributed to him; however, his works continue to be studied, translated, and republished by publishers and scholars.

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What do Ren Daumal's numerology numbers say?

Ren Daumal's core numbers are Life Path 1, Destiny 4, Soul Urge 4, Personality 9, Kabbalah Number 8, Birth 7.

∞Life Path
1

Chaldean Life Path 1 is the path of the Sun—independence, initiative, and leadership. It indicates self-made growth and lessons in confident direction.

◎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
8

Kabbalah Number 8 reflects an inner spiritual code of power and mastery. It supports leadership, manifestation, and disciplined ambition.

✦Birth
7

Explore Birth Number 7 in Vedic astrology: discover personality traits, destiny, career inclinations, relationships, and remedies to balance karmic energy.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1944
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 21 May 1944 (Age 36)
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