Justin Townes Earle Vedic birth chart profile
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Justin Townes Earle

• Remembering (Aug 23, 2020)

★ January 4, 1982 · Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Birth data: A — Accurate
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Moon Sign
Aries
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Sun Sign
Sagittarius
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Ascendant
Cancer
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Nakshatra
Bharani
Birth Star
Vocational awardEntertain/MusicSingerGuitaristProducerLife Path 7Destiny Number 3Soul Number 3

Justin Townes Earle's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Justin Townes Earle has an Aries Moon sign, Bharani Nakshatra and a Cancer Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Sagittarius.

Justin Townes Earle Birth Details

Date of birthJanuary 4, 1982
Birth time6:00 PM
Birth placeNashville, Tennessee, United States
Birth data rating
A — Accurate

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What is Justin Townes Earle's Moon sign?

Justin Townes Earle's Moon sign is Aries in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Justin Townes Earle's Nakshatra?

Justin Townes Earle's Moon Nakshatra is Bharani, with the Moon in Aries.

What is Justin Townes Earle's Ascendant?

Justin Townes Earle's Ascendant (Lagna) is Cancer in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Justin Townes Earle's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Justin Townes Earle's Sun sign is Sagittarius. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Justin Townes Earle's birth date and birth time?

Justin Townes Earle was born on January 4, 1982 at 6:00 PM in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The birth data is rated A (Accurate).

Biography

Who is Justin Townes Earle?

American singer-songwriter-guitarist and the eldest son of alternative country artist Steve Earle who named him after singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt. Justin Townes Earle developed a hybrid style of music mixing folk, blues and country. In 2007, he released a six-song EP, Yuma. His albums include The Good Life (2008), Midnight at the Movies (2009), Harlem River Blues (2010), Nothings Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now (2012). Earle produced Wanda Jacksons album Unfinished Business in 2012. In September 2009, Earle received an Americana Music Award for New and Emerging Artist of the Year. In 2011 Earle received the Americana Music Award in the Song of the Year category for "Harlem River Blues". Earle grew up in South Nashville, Tennessee, with his mother, Carol Ann Hunter Earle. At the age of two he was left by his father with his mother, but returned to live with his father after Steve Earle got clean in 1994. He dropped out of school, occasionally touring with and working for his father, eventually moving to eastern Tennessee with other songwriters. Like his father, Earle battled addiction beginning in his early teens. Earle moved to New York City in 2009, then returned to Nashville, Tennessee for several years. Earle was married in 2013, and he and his wife lived on the west coast. Their first child, Etta St. James Earle, was born on 30 June 2017. Justin Townes Earle died on 23 August 2020 at the age of 38. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Which Raj Yogas are in Justin Townes Earle's birth chart?

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Justin Townes Earle's chart shows 4 Raj Yogas and 1 challenging combination, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Varishtha Yoga, Rajju Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Justin Townes Earle live through?

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Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Justin Townes Earle, in order.

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What do Justin Townes Earle's numerology numbers say?

Justin Townes Earle's core numbers are Life Path 7, Destiny 3, Soul Urge 3, Personality 9, Kabbalah Number 5, Birth 4.

∞Life Path
7

Chaldean Life Path 7 is Ketu-like—analysis, mystery, and spiritual depth. It indicates learning through research, introspection, and inner truth.

◎Destiny
3

Chaldean Destiny 3 indicates creative expression and communication. It supports writing, speaking, marketing, media, and artistic visibility.

❖Soul Urge
3

Chaldean Soul 3 desires joy and expression. It seeks creativity, appreciation, and the freedom to share ideas and feelings.

◇Personality
9

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

∞Kabbalah Number
5

Kabbalah Number 5 reflects an inner spiritual code of change and freedom. It supports adaptability, exploration, and growth through experience.

✦Birth
4

Discover Birth Number 4 in Vedic astrology: key personality traits, career paths, relationships, and remedies to balance life and attract success and prosperity.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

2009
Career
Prize September 2009 (Americana Music Award for New and Emerging Artist of the Year)
2011
Career
Prize 2011 (Americana Music Award for Song of the Year)
2013
Relationship
Marriage 2013
2017
Family
Change in family responsibilities 30 June 2017 (Birth of daughter, Etta St. James Earle)
2020
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 23 August 2020 (Age 38)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

How do the yogas and planetary placements in Justin Townes Earle's birth chart explain his remarkable rise in Americana music?

Justin Townes Earle's chart carries powerful combinations including Gaja Kesari Yoga, formed by Jupiter and the Moon, which classically bestows public recognition and lasting fame. Vasumitra Yoga and Varishtha Yoga further strengthen his creative and professional standing. These yogas, combined with his Cancer ascendant amplifying emotional artistic expression, laid the astrological foundation for his Americana Music Awards and his celebrated status as a singer, guitarist, and producer.

What do the planets in Justin Townes Earle's chart reveal about his approach to love and long-term relationships?

Justin Townes Earle married in 2013 and became a father in 2017 with the birth of daughter Etta St. James Earle. His Cancer ascendant points to deep emotional bonds and a longing for family roots. Rajju Yoga in his chart suggests strong relational ties, though his Aries Moon adds an impulsive, passionate edge to intimacy. Venus's placement through his Capricorn Sun energy indicates commitment expressed through loyalty and creative partnership.

Which Western zodiac sun sign does Justin Townes Earle belong to, and what does it say about his artistry?

Justin Townes Earle is a Capricorn, born on January 4, 1982, in Nashville, Tennessee. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the planet of discipline and mastery, which mirrors his dedicated, craft-focused approach to Americana and folk music. Capricorns are known for perseverance and building legacies over time, qualities that aligned with Justin Townes Earle's consistent output of critically respected albums and his hard-earned reputation in roots music circles.

How would you describe Justin Townes Earle's core personality and inner strengths as seen through his astrological chart?

Justin Townes Earle's chart paints a portrait of intense creative depth and emotional complexity. His Cancer ascendant gave him sensitivity and a storyteller's instinct, while his Aries Moon added raw courage and emotional directness. The presence of Grahan Dosha through a Sun-Ketu conjunction brought both spiritual depth and inner turbulence. His personaliy combined musical brilliance with vulnerability, traits that made his songwriting profoundly personal and universally resonant.

How does numerology favour Justin Townes Earle through his Life Path number?

Justin Townes Earle carries a Life Path number of 7, the number of the seeker, philosopher, and intuitive artist. In numerology, 7 governs deep introspection, spiritual questioning, and a relentless search for truth, all themes woven throughout his songwriting. This number also supports individuals drawn to mastery of a craft in relative solitude. For Justin Townes Earle, the 7 energy reinforced his reputation as a deeply introspective voice in Americana music.

What is Justin Townes Earle's Janma Rashi in Vedic astrology, and how does it shape his emotional world?

In Vedic astrology, Justin Townes Earle's Janma Rashi, or birth Moon sign, is Aries, known as Mesha Rashi. Ruled by Mars, Aries Moon individuals are emotionally bold, independent, and driven by a fierce inner fire. For Justin Townes Earle, this Aries Moon fuelled his passionate musical energy and his willingness to confront difficult personal truths in his lyrics. It also contributed to an impulsive emotional nature that both energized and challenged him throughout his life.

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