Bernard Gersten Vedic birth chart profile
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Bernard Gersten

• Remembering (Apr 27, 2020)

★ January 30, 1923 · Newark, New Jersey, United States
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Gemini
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Sun Sign
Capricorn
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Ascendant
Gemini
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Nakshatra
Punarvasu
Birth Star
Hall of FameTonyPoliticsEntertain/BusinessLeadership RolesMilitaryEntertainmentProducer

Bernard Gersten's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Bernard Gersten has a Gemini Moon sign, Punarvasu Nakshatra and a Gemini Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Capricorn.

Bernard Gersten Birth Details

Date of birthJanuary 30, 1923
Birth time2:00 PM
Birth placeNewark, New Jersey, United States
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

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What is Bernard Gersten's Moon sign?

Bernard Gersten's Moon sign is Gemini in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Bernard Gersten's Nakshatra?

Bernard Gersten's Moon Nakshatra is Punarvasu, with the Moon in Gemini.

What is Bernard Gersten's Ascendant?

Bernard Gersten's Ascendant (Lagna) is Gemini in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Bernard Gersten's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Bernard Gersten's Sun sign is Capricorn. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Bernard Gersten's birth date and birth time?

Bernard Gersten was born on January 30, 1923 at 2:00 PM in Newark, New Jersey, United States. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Bernard Gersten?

American theatrical producer who played a major role in shaping American drama and musical theatre from the beginning of the 1960s through the early 2000s. From 1960 to 1978, Gersten worked with Joseph Papp as associate producer at the New York Shakespeare Festival. After leaving the NYSF, he served as executive producer of Lincoln Center Theater from 1986 until he retired in 2013, where (with Gregory Mosher, then with Andre Bishop) he oversaw over 150 productions. The eighteen year Papp/Gersten regime at the NYSF would usher in a bold new era of playwriting and musical theatre. Significant dramatists such as Liz Swados, David Rabe, Sam Shepard, Michael Bennett, Richard Foreman and John Guare as well as major stage stars including James Earl Jones, Meryl Streep, Sam Waterston Edward Herrmann and Al Pacino, George C. Scott and Colleen Dewhurst (not to mention the visual artist Paul Davis), got their first national attention at the NYSF. In addition to receiving the Antoinette Perry Award (The "Tony Award") for Lifetime Achievement in 2013, Gersten was the recipient of fifteen Tony Awards for his productions. In 1968, Gersten married Cora Cahan, at the time touring as a dancer with various modern dance companies. The Gerstens have two children, Jenny Cahan Gersten and Jilian Cahan Gersten. He died from pancreatic cancer on 27 April 2020 at age 97. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Which Raj Yogas are in Bernard Gersten's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Bernard Gersten's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga, including Budhaditya Yoga-Weak.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Bernard Gersten live through?

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Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Bernard Gersten, in order.

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What do Bernard Gersten's numerology numbers say?

Bernard Gersten's core numbers are Life Path 1, Destiny 3, Soul Urge 7, Personality 5, Kabbalah Number 6, Birth 3.

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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
3

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

❖Soul Urge
7

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

◇Personality
5

Chaldean Personality 5 appears energetic, adaptable, and adventurous. Others often see curiosity, movement, and flexibility.

∞Kabbalah Number
6

Kabbalah Number 6 reflects an inner spiritual code of care and harmony. It supports service, relationships, responsibility, and ethical choices.

✦Birth
3

Unlock Birth Number 3 in Vedic astrology: explore personality traits, strengths, challenges, career potential, love compatibility, and life guidance via numerology.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1968
Relationship
Marriage 1968 (Cora Cahan)
2003
Career
Prize 2003 (American Theater Hall of Fame)
2020
Death
Death by Disease 27 April 2020 (Pancreatic cancer, age 97)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

When and where was Bernard Gersten born?

Bernard Gersten was born on January 30, 1923, in Newark, United States. This birth date places him under the Aquarius sun in Western astrology and Capricorn in the Vedic system, a combination that blends humanitarian idealism with disciplined ambition. Newark, a city with a rich cultural history, provided the early backdrop for a life that would go on to leave a lasting mark on American theater.

What does Bernard Gersten's Vedic birth chart reveal about his long career as a theater producer?

Bernard Gersten's Vedic chart shows a Capricorn sun, a sign ruled by Saturn that rewards sustained effort and institutional dedication. His Gemini ascendant sharpens communication and creative networking, essential tools for a theater producer. These influences, combined with a personality marked by leadership roles and staying in the same job for over a decade, explain his extraordinary run in American theater and his induction into the American Theater Hall of Fame.

Which Janma Rashi does Bernard Gersten belong to, and what does it say about him?

Bernard Gersten's Janma Rashi, or Vedic moon sign, is Gemini. The moon in Gemini bestows a quick, versatile mind and a natural gift for connecting people and ideas, qualities that are indispensable in the world of theatrical production. Gemini's mercurial energy also gave Bernard Gersten the adaptability to navigate the ever-changing landscape of live entertainment across several decades of a distinguished career.

How does Vedic astrology interpret Bernard Gersten's marriage and personal relationships?

Bernard Gersten married Cora Cahan, and his Gemini ascendant suggests he was drawn to intellectually stimulating and communicative partners. In Vedic astrology, a Gemini lagna often seeks a companion who matches their wit and curiosity. The seventh house from a Gemini ascendant falls in Sagittarius, indicating a partner with philosophical depth and independence, traits that would complement Bernard Gersten's driven, Saturn-influenced Capricorn sun nature.

What are Bernard Gersten's core personality strengths according to his astrological chart?

Bernard Gersten's chart paints a portrait of a determined, intellectually agile leader. His Capricorn Vedic sun instilled patience and a strong work ethic, while his Gemini ascendant and moon gifted him with sharp wit and persuasive communication. These placements align perfectly with his documented traits of taking on leadership roles, excelling in entertainment and business, and sustaining a long, Hall of Fame-worthy career as one of America's most respected theatrical producers.

What does Bernard Gersten's Life Path number 1 reveal about his purpose and drive?

Bernard Gersten carries a Life Path number 1 in numerology, the number of the pioneer and independent leader. Number 1 individuals are driven to forge their own path, take initiative, and leave a personal legacy. This resonates deeply with Bernard Gersten's career trajectory as a theater producer who shaped institutions rather than simply working within them. His Hall of Fame recognition and decades of sustained creative leadership are classic expressions of the pioneering energy that Life Path 1 bestows.

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