DKSCORE
✨ Capricorn Lagna

Jose Flores

• Remembering (Mar 22, 2018)

★ August 4, 1960 · Bellavista, San Martin, Peru
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
10views
☽
Moon Sign
Sagittarius
☀
Sun Sign
Cancer
↑
Ascendant
Capricorn
✦
Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha
Birth Star
Hall of FameSportsJob-Related InjuryDivorceeLife Path 1Destiny Number 8Soul Number 6Personality Number 2

Jose Flores's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Jose Flores has a Sagittarius Moon sign, Purva Ashadha Nakshatra and a Capricorn Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Cancer.

Jose Flores Birth Details

Date of birthAugust 4, 1960
Birth time5:25 PM
Birth placeBellavista, San Martin, Peru
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

Verified birth time and date taken from official state birth records, a birth certificate, or a family record in the original logbook.

How we rate birth data →

What is Jose Flores's Moon sign?

Jose Flores's Moon sign is Sagittarius in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Jose Flores's Nakshatra?

Jose Flores's Moon Nakshatra is Purva Ashadha, with the Moon in Sagittarius.

What is Jose Flores's Ascendant?

Jose Flores's Ascendant (Lagna) is Capricorn in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Jose Flores's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Jose Flores's Sun sign is Cancer. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Jose Flores's birth date and birth time?

Jose Flores was born on August 4, 1960 at 5:25 PM in Bellavista, San Martin, Peru. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Jose Flores?

Peruvian jockey who spent most of his career in the United States, where he was a leading rider at race tracks in Pennsylvania. He won 4,650 races out of 28,684, among the 42 winningest careers in North America, and placed in 7,975. In his most successful year, 1987, he won 380 races out of 1,694. He was the leading rider at Penn National Race Course in Grantville, Pennsylvania four times before changing in the late 1990s to Philadelphia Park, now Parx Casino and Racing, where he became the highest-earning jockey in the history of the track. In 1999 he won the Philadelphia Park Breeders Cup Handicap on Loaded Gun. In 2013 he was inducted into the Parx Hall of Fame. On 19 March 2018, Flores was in the lead in a race at Parx when his mount, Love Rules, fell with a suspected shoulder fracture and he was thrown. Two other horses and their riders also fell but were not seriously injured; one horse may have fallen on Flores, who incurred grave head and spinal injuries and died on March 22 after being taken off life support at age 57. He was married and had three sons, Link to Wikipedia biography
◈

Which Raj Yogas are in Jose Flores's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Jose Flores's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 1 challenging combination, including Gaja Kesari Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
⧖

Which dasha periods did Jose Flores live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Jose Flores, in order.

PREVIOUSJul 4, 2026 - Aug 24, 2026
Jupiter / Mars / Rahu
∞

What do Jose Flores's numerology numbers say?

Jose Flores's core numbers are Life Path 1, Destiny 8, Soul Urge 6, Personality 2, Kabbalah Number 7, Birth 4.

∞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
8

Chaldean Destiny 8 indicates executive expression and authority. It supports business, finance, leadership, and achievement through discipline.

❖Soul Urge
6

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

◇Personality
2

Chaldean Personality 2 appears gentle, diplomatic, and cooperative. Others often see empathy, tact, and calm support.

∞Kabbalah Number
7

Kabbalah Number 7 reflects an inner spiritual code of wisdom and truth-seeking. It supports research, contemplation, and spiritual refinement.

✦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.

❖

Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

2018
Health
Accident (Non-fatal) 19 March 2018 (Horse racing)
2018
Death
Death by Disease 22 March 2018 (Injuries from horse racing accident, age 57)
?

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Which astrological yogas in Jose Flores's birth chart explain his rise to prominence in horse racing?

Jose Flores's chart carries the powerful Gaja Kesari Yoga, formed when Jupiter and the Moon occupy mutually strong positions, a combination classically linked to fame, recognition, and public distinction. This yoga gave him the drive and visibility to excel in the competitive world of horse racing and earn Hall of Fame recognition. His Capricorn ascendant added disciplined ambition, channeling these elevated planetary energies into sustained professional achievement.

What does Jose Flores's Janma Rashi, Sagittarius, reveal about his character and sporting passion?

Jose Flores's Vedic Moon sign, Sagittarius, reflects a restless, adventurous spirit ruled by Jupiter. Sagittarius Moon natives are drawn to speed, freedom, and physical challenge, qualities that align perfectly with a career in horse racing. This rashi also bestows optimism and a love of competition. However, the presence of Visha Yoga in his chart introduces a shadow of hardship, indicating that life's journey, despite its heights, carried significant tests and dangers.

How does Jose Flores's Life Path number 1 shape the story of his career and personal identity?

Jose Flores's Life Path number 1 marks him as a born pioneer and self-starter. In numerology, Life Path 1 individuals forge their own trail, resist following others, and are driven by an intense desire to be first and best. For Jose Flores, this energy expressed itself through the fiercely individual sport of horse racing, where personal skill and courage determine outcomes. His journey from Peru to international competition reflects the classic Life Path 1 narrative of independent achievement.

Does numerology favour Jose Flores through any particularly powerful numbers beyond his Life Path?

Yes, Jose Flores's numerology profile is notably layered. His Destiny Number 8 connects him to themes of power, discipline, and karmic reckoning, often seen in athletes who reach the top of their field but also face serious life challenges. His Soul Number 6 suggests deep personal values around family and responsibility, while his Birth Number 4 reinforces structure and hard work. Together, these numbers paint a portrait of a man built for demanding, high-stakes achievement.

Is Jose Flores a Leo by Western zodiac, and what does that sun sign say about his personality?

Yes, Jose Flores is a Leo by Western tropical zodiac, born on August 4, 1960. Leo is ruled by the Sun and is associated with courage, showmanship, and a natural desire to be at the centre of action. For a professional jockey, these traits translate into competitive fire and the charisma to command attention in the saddle. His Leo Sun, combined with a Capricorn ascendant, balanced flamboyance with discipline, a combination well suited to elite athletic performance.

What does Jose Flores's birth chart reveal about why horse racing became his defining profession?

Jose Flores's chart strongly points toward a career involving speed, risk, and physical mastery. His Sagittarius Moon naturally gravitates toward horses and outdoor sport, while his Capricorn ascendant instills the rigorous work ethic required to reach the top of a demanding profession. The Gaja Kesari Yoga elevated him to Hall of Fame status, and his Destiny Number 8 reflects the high-stakes, disciplined world of professional racing. These combined indicators made a career in horse racing almost a cosmic inevitability for him.

◈ DKSCORE

Discover Your Own Cosmic Blueprint

Get a personalised Vedic birth chart analysis with your own DK Score — just like the profile above.

Or get the DKSCORE App
Get it onGoogle Play

Join the world's fastest spiritual technology platform

Weekly astrology, in your inbox

Editor-picked articles + this week's transits, every Sunday. No spam.