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Effinger GeorgeAlec

Remembering (Apr 27, 2002)

January 10, 1947 · Cleveland, Ohio
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Moon Sign
Leo
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Ascendant
Gemini
Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni
Birth Star
WritersLife Path 5Destiny Number 11Soul Number 7Personality Number 4Kabbalah Number 4Birth Number 1Poor Health
Biography

Who is Effinger GeorgeAlec?

American writer of fiction and science-fiction, he wrote for Marvel Comics beginning in 1971. He produced his first novel in 1972, "What Entropy Means to Me." His body of work included novels, mysteries, thrillers and six short story collections in addition to his science-fiction and comic book writing. His novelette "Shrodingers Kitten" earned him a Nebula Award in 1988 and a Hugo Award in 1989. Efffinger suffered from ill health including a significant hearing loss for most of his life. He died April 27, 2002. Link to Wikipedia biography
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George Alec Effinger - Public Profile

George Alec Effinger (born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, in 1947; died in 2002) was an American science fiction writer best known for his Budayeen trilogy. His work blends cyberpunk elements with noir storytelling and Middle Eastern-flavored urban settings, creating richly imagined futures with strong character focus.

Biographical snapshot

  • Born: Cleveland, Ohio, United States (1947).
  • Occupation: Writer (novelist and short story author).
  • Death: 2002.

Major works

  • When Gravity Fails (1987) — first novel in the Budayeen cycle.
  • A Fire in the Sun (1989) — second Budayeen novel.
  • The Exile''s Gate (1990) — third Budayeen novel.

Notable themes and style

Effinger’s writing is characterized by urban noir atmosphere, character-driven plots, and speculative technology. The Budayeen stories are known for their social and political undercurrents, blending crime narrative pacing with futuristic intrigue and cultural texture.

Legacy and posthumous publications

Effinger’s works continue to be reprinted and discussed in science fiction circles. Posthumous appearances often come through anthologies and collections that compile his short fiction and previously published pieces. His influence persists in debates about cyberpunk-inflected urban SF and Middle Eastern-flavored speculative worlds.

Public social media presence

There are no verified official social media profiles for George Alec Effinger. Contemporary engagement with his work is typically through literary databases, encyclopedic entries, library catalogs, and fan-operated sites. When researching, rely on reputable sources such as established bibliographies and author records rather than unverified social channels.

Where to learn more (reliable sources)

  • Wikipedia entry: George Alec Effinger
  • Internet Speculative Fiction Database (ISFDB) entry for George Alec Effinger

Notes on public information

Effinger’s life and bibliography are well documented in standard science fiction reference works. If you need precise dates (e.g., birth day, exact death date) or a complete bibliography with publication details, consult library catalogs, author bibliographies, and archival materials.

Which Raj Yogas are in Effinger GeorgeAlec's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Effinger GeorgeAlec's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga, including Budhaditya Yoga.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha periods did Effinger GeorgeAlec live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Effinger GeorgeAlec, in order.

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What do Effinger GeorgeAlec's numerology numbers say?

Effinger GeorgeAlec's core numbers are Life Path 5, Destiny 11, Soul Urge 7, Personality 4, Kabbalah Number 4, Birth 1.

Life Path
5

Chaldean Life Path 5 is Mercury-driven—change, movement, and adaptability. It indicates growth through travel, variety, communication, and flexibility.

Destiny
11

Chaldean Destiny 11 indicates inspired expression and intuitive leadership. It supports visionary guidance, teaching, and spiritual creativity when grounded.

Soul Urge
7

Chaldean Soul 7 desires truth and depth. It seeks learning, solitude, spiritual growth, and refined understanding.

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
1

Birth Number 1 in Vedic Astrology: discover personality traits, career strengths, challenges, and remedies to harmonize destiny for a confident, purpose-driven life.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1972
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1972 (First novel)
1988
Career
Prize 1988 (Nebula Award for best novelette)
1989
Career
Prize 1989 (Hugo award for best novelette)
2002
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 27 April 2002 (Age 55)
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Common questions about this profile's Vedic astrology, birth chart, and numerology — answered by our astrologers.

George Alec Effinger's chart blends a Gemini ascendant's intellectual curiosity with a Sagittarius Vedic sun sign's love of bold ideas. The powerful Budhaditya Yoga — a conjunction of the Sun and Mercury — sharpens his communication and storytelling gifts to an exceptional degree. Together these placements paint a portrait of a restless, inventive thinker whose imagination naturally gravitates toward speculative fiction and boundary-pushing narratives.

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