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Jacques Ertaud

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★ November 18, 1924 · Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Cancer
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Sun Sign
Scorpio
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Ascendant
Scorpio
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Nakshatra
Ashlesha
Birth Star
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Jacques Ertaud's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Jacques Ertaud has a Cancer Moon sign, Ashlesha Nakshatra and a Scorpio Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Scorpio.

Jacques Ertaud Birth Details

Date of birthNovember 18, 1924
Birth time9:00 AM
Birth placeParis, Ile-de-France, France
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

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What is Jacques Ertaud's Moon sign?

Jacques Ertaud's Moon sign is Cancer in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Jacques Ertaud's Nakshatra?

Jacques Ertaud's Moon Nakshatra is Ashlesha, with the Moon in Cancer.

What is Jacques Ertaud's Ascendant?

Jacques Ertaud's Ascendant (Lagna) is Scorpio in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Jacques Ertaud's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Jacques Ertaud's Sun sign is Scorpio. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Jacques Ertaud's birth date and birth time?

Jacques Ertaud was born on November 18, 1924 at 9:00 AM in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Jacques Ertaud?

French film maker, one of the most famous and prolific TV directors. He was voluntarily engaged with the French liberation army in 1944 and was a passionate mountaineer. Formerly a noted journalist for French TV broadcasts, for 12 years, 1949-1961, Ertaud was the film maker of Jacques Cousteau. Ertaud married 7/03/1953. Moving into TV, his work included "Without Family," "Catherine Courage" and other productions that won Golden 7 Awards. He continued filming while suffering with cancer before dying on 11/18/1995, Paris. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Which Raj Yogas are in Jacques Ertaud's birth chart?

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Jacques Ertaud's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 2 challenging combinations, including Rajju Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Jacques Ertaud live through?

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Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Jacques Ertaud, in order.

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What do Jacques Ertaud's numerology numbers say?

Jacques Ertaud's core numbers are Life Path 9, Destiny 6, Soul Urge 6, Personality 9, Kabbalah Number 1, Birth 9.

∞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
6

Chaldean Destiny 6 indicates service and harmony as your expression. It supports counseling, teaching, design, healing, and community responsibility.

❖Soul Urge
6

Chaldean Soul 6 desires love, belonging, and responsibility. It seeks harmony at home and fulfillment through care and service.

◇Personality
9

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

∞Kabbalah Number
1

Kabbalah Number 1 reflects an inner spiritual code of initiative and self-direction. It supports willpower, clarity, and a strong identity path.

✦Birth
9

Birth Number 9 in Vedic astrology: explore personality traits, life path insights, challenges, and compatibility tips to guide decisions with numerology wisdom.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1944
Social
Joined group 1944 (Joined the French Liberation Army)
1949
Career
Begin Major Project 1949 (Started working with Cousteau, 12 years)
1953
Relationship
Marriage 3 July 1953
1995
Death
Death by Disease 18 November 1995 in Paris (Cancer, age 71st birthday)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

What does Jacques Ertaud's Vedic moon sign in Cancer reveal about his inner world?

Jacques Ertaud's Janma Rashi is Cancer, ruled by the Moon, which gave him a deeply empathetic, imaginative, and nurturing inner nature. This watery rashi bestowed a strong emotional sensitivity and an intuitive connection to storytelling and the sea — qualities that clearly shaped his celebrated collaboration with Jacques Cousteau. However, his chart also carries Grahan Dosha through a Moon-Rahu conjunction, adding complexity and intensity to his emotional landscape.

Is Jacques Ertaud a Scorpio by Western zodiac, and how does that shape his personality?

Yes, Jacques Ertaud is a Scorpio by Western tropical zodiac, born on 18 November 1924. With both his Western sun sign and Vedic ascendant falling in Scorpio, his chart is deeply Scorpionic — determined, investigative, and drawn to hidden depths. This double Scorpio influence perfectly mirrors his career as a filmmaker and journalist who explored the mysteries of the ocean alongside Cousteau, diving fearlessly into the unknown.

How does a Life Path 9 shape the broader purpose and journey of Jacques Ertaud?

Jacques Ertaud carries a Life Path number 9, the number of the humanitarian, the visionary, and the universal storyteller. Life Path 9 individuals are driven by a sense of higher mission, often contributing their talents to causes larger than themselves. This resonates strongly with Jacques's military service in the French Liberation Army, his long-running work with Cousteau bringing ocean awareness to the world, and his vocation as a director and journalist serving the public.

Which lucky numbers does numerology assign to Jacques Ertaud, and what strengths do they indicate?

Jacques Ertaud holds a Destiny Number of 6 and a Soul Number of 6, making 6 a powerfully recurring numerological influence alongside his Life Path 9. The number 6 governs harmony, responsibility, artistry, and devotion to a cause or community. Together with the 9's universal vision, these numbers suggest a man whose deepest strengths lay in creating meaningful, beautiful work that served and uplifted others — consistent with his award-winning career in documentary filmmaking.

Which astrological yogas in Jacques Ertaud's birth chart help explain his recognition and career achievements?

Jacques Ertaud's chart features Rajju Yoga, a classical Vedic yoga associated with strong character, resilience, and the ability to sustain long-term endeavors — reflected in his remarkable 12-year collaboration with Cousteau beginning in 1949. His Scorpio ascendant and Cancer Moon together supported deep investigative instincts ideal for journalism and direction. A vocational award in his life events further confirms these yogas manifesting as public recognition for his contributions to underwater documentary filmmaking.

Where and when was Jacques Ertaud born, and what does his birth place add to his astrological profile?

Jacques Ertaud was born on 18 November 1924 in Paris, France. Paris, a city historically associated with culture, artistry, and intellectual depth, mirrors the Scorpio-Cancer chart energy he carries — a blend of emotional richness and penetrating curiosity. His Scorpio ascendant rising over one of the world's great cultural capitals set the stage for a life defined by creative achievement, military courage, and a pioneering spirit as a filmmaker and journalist.

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