Nikki Giovanni Vedic birth chart profile
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Nikki Giovanni

★ June 7, 1943 · Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Cancer
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Sun Sign
Taurus
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Ascendant
Taurus
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Nakshatra
Pushya
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Rahu / Mercury / Saturn · Mar 2026 – Aug 2026
WritersPoetHumanities+Social SciencesAbusive PatnerLife Path 3Destiny Number 4Soul Number 3Personality Number 1

Nikki Giovanni's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Nikki Giovanni has a Cancer Moon sign, Pushya Nakshatra and a Taurus Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Taurus.

Nikki Giovanni Birth Details

Date of birthJune 7, 1943
Birth time6:45 AM
Birth placeKnoxville, Tennessee, United States
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

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What is Nikki Giovanni's Moon sign?

Nikki Giovanni's Moon sign is Cancer in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Nikki Giovanni's Nakshatra?

Nikki Giovanni's Moon Nakshatra is Pushya, with the Moon in Cancer.

What is Nikki Giovanni's Ascendant?

Nikki Giovanni's Ascendant (Lagna) is Taurus in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Nikki Giovanni's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Nikki Giovanni's Sun sign is Taurus. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Nikki Giovanni's birth date and birth time?

Nikki Giovanni was born on June 7, 1943 at 6:45 AM in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Nikki Giovanni?

American writer acclaimed as one of the most fiery poets of black expressiveness. She earned her B.A. in history in 1967. Imaginative, political and strong-willed, she published her first book of poetry "Black Feeling, Black Talk" in 1968 and a second book the following year. Her peak years were 1970-1973 with TV, recorded readings, awards and an Honorary Doctorate in April 1972. Giovanni had a son on 8/31/1969. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Which Raj Yogas are in Nikki Giovanni's birth chart?

5 FOUND

Nikki Giovanni's chart shows 3 Raj Yogas and 2 challenging combinations, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Rajju Yoga, Vasumitra Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Nikki Giovanni running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Nikki Giovanni is currently in the Rahu mahadasha, running from Mar 14, 2026 to Aug 10, 2026.

PREVIOUSNov 12, 2025 - Mar 14, 2026
Rahu / Mercury / Jupiter
NOWMar 14, 2026 - Aug 10, 2026
Rahu / Mercury / Saturn
NEXTAug 10, 2026 - Sep 2, 2026
Rahu / Ketu / Ketu
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What do Nikki Giovanni's numerology numbers say?

Nikki Giovanni's core numbers are Life Path 3, Destiny 4, Soul Urge 3, Personality 1, Kabbalah Number 1, Birth 7.

∞Life Path
3

Chaldean Life Path 3 is expressive and creative. It indicates talent in communication, learning, and uplifting others through ideas, art, or speech.

◎Destiny
4

Chaldean Destiny 4 indicates practical building through discipline and systems. It supports operations, engineering, execution, and stable long-term progress.

❖Soul Urge
3

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

◇Personality
1

Chaldean Personality 1 appears confident, direct, and independent. Others often see leadership energy and strong personal will.

∞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
7

Explore Birth Number 7 in Vedic astrology: discover personality traits, destiny, career inclinations, relationships, and remedies to balance karmic energy.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1968
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1968 (First book of poetry)
1969
Family
Change in family responsibilities 31 August 1969 (Son born)
1972
Career
Gain social status April 1972 (Honorary Doctorate)
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