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Herbert Gold

★ March 9, 1924 · Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Aries
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Sun Sign
Aquarius
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Ascendant
Taurus
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Nakshatra
Ashwini
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Mercury / Venus / Saturn · Jun 2026 – Nov 2026
WritersTeacherMilitaryDivorceeMultiple MarriagesLife Path 1Destiny Number 6Soul Number 8

Herbert Gold's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Herbert Gold has an Aries Moon sign, Ashwini Nakshatra and a Taurus Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Aquarius.

Herbert Gold Birth Details

Date of birthMarch 9, 1924
Birth time9:45 AM
Birth placeCleveland, Ohio, United States
Birth data rating
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What is Herbert Gold's Moon sign?

Herbert Gold's Moon sign is Aries in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Herbert Gold's Nakshatra?

Herbert Gold's Moon Nakshatra is Ashwini, with the Moon in Aries.

What is Herbert Gold's Ascendant?

Herbert Gold's Ascendant (Lagna) is Taurus in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Herbert Gold's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Herbert Gold's Sun sign is Aquarius. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Herbert Gold's birth date and birth time?

Herbert Gold was born on March 9, 1924 at 9:45 AM in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Herbert Gold?

American writer, the author of a dozen serious novels over a 30-year period dealing with the pain of modern relationships. He himself married on 4/01/1948; two kids; divorced 1956, with a second marriage on 1/26/1968; twin sons and a daughter; divorced 1975. He calls himself a metabolic optimist. Gold served in U.S. Army Intelligence 1943-46 and published his first novel in 1951, "Birth of a Hero." He taught at Wayne State University 1954-56 before devoting his full time to writing. His most acclaimed novel was "Fathers," published 1967. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Which Raj Yogas are in Herbert Gold's birth chart?

5 FOUND

Herbert Gold's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas and 3 challenging combinations, including Rajju Yoga, Vasumitra Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Herbert Gold running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Herbert Gold is currently in the Mercury mahadasha, running from Jun 19, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026.

PREVIOUSFeb 3, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026
Mercury / Venus / Jupiter
NOWJun 19, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Mercury / Venus / Saturn
NEXTNov 30, 2026 - Apr 25, 2027
Mercury / Venus / Mercury
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What do Herbert Gold's numerology numbers say?

Herbert Gold's core numbers are Life Path 1, Destiny 6, Soul Urge 8, Personality 7, Kabbalah Number 6, Birth 9.

∞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
6

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

❖Soul Urge
8

Chaldean Soul 8 desires achievement and influence. It seeks measurable success, respect, and mastery over material outcomes.

◇Personality
7

Chaldean Personality 7 appears thoughtful, private, and analytical. Others often see depth, intelligence, and spiritual interest.

∞Kabbalah Number
6

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

✦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.

1943
Social
Joined group 1943 (U.S. Army Intelligence, three years)
1948
Relationship
Marriage 1 April 1948 (First wife)
1951
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1951 ("Birth of a Hero")
1954
Career
New Job 1954 (Teacher at Wayne State University, two years)
1956
Relationship
Difficult period 1956 (First marriage failing)
1967
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1967 ("Fathers")
1968
Relationship
Marriage 26 January 1968 (Second marriage)
1975
Relationship
Divorce dates 1975 (Second divorce)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Which astrological placements best define Herbert Gold's core personality and inner strengths?

Herbert Gold's chart is shaped by a Pisces Sun, fiery Aries Moon, and Life Path 1, creating a blend of creative sensitivity and fierce independence. The Aries Moon fuels his drive and emotional courage, while Pisces lends deep empathy and imaginative depth. Vasumitra Yoga and Rajju Yoga in his chart further amplify leadership instincts and a restless need to forge his own path in life and work.

How does Herbert Gold's birth chart reflect his career as a writer and educator?

Herbert Gold's Pisces Sun is a classic marker of literary imagination, and his Vedic Aquarius Sun sign adds intellectual vision suited to both writing and teaching. His published novels and academic tenure at Wayne State University align with Destiny Number 6, which governs nurturing and mentorship. The combination of Rajju Yoga and Life Path 1 supports an independent creative voice that consistently sought to tell original, humanistic stories.

What do the planets in Herbert Gold's chart reveal about his romantic life and marriages?

Herbert Gold experienced two marriages and two divorces, a pattern clearly echoed in his chart. Shakata Yoga and Visha Yoga create emotional turbulence and recurring relational friction, while the Aries Moon intensifies passions but can make sustained partnership challenging. Grahan Dosha involving Sun and Ketu further suggests karmic complications in close bonds. His Destiny Number 6, ruling love and family, shows deep desire for connection despite these recurring difficulties.

What is Herbert Gold's Western zodiac sun sign, and how does it connect to his literary identity?

Herbert Gold was born on March 9, 1924, making him a Pisces in Western tropical astrology. Pisces is the sign of storytellers, mystics, and empathetic observers of the human condition, all qualities evident in his fiction writing career. His debut novel "Birth of a Hero" and later work "Fathers" reflect the Piscean gift for exploring emotional depth, vulnerability, and the complexity of human relationships through narrative.

Where and on what date was Herbert Gold born?

Herbert Gold was born on March 9, 1924, in Cleveland, United States. Cleveland, a Great Lakes industrial city, formed the backdrop to his early life before his service in U.S. Army Intelligence from 1943. Astrologically, his birth date places his Sun in late Pisces in the Western system and in Aquarius in the Vedic system, giving him both humanitarian vision and a compassionate, introspective nature.

How does Herbert Gold's Taurus ascendant shape the public image and persona he projected throughout his life?

Herbert Gold's Taurus lagna gives him a grounded, steady outward presence with an appreciation for beauty, craft, and enduring creative work. Taurus rising individuals tend to project reliability and quiet determination, qualities that supported his long writing career and teaching roles. This earth-sign ascendant also anchors the emotional volatility of his Aries Moon, giving him the persistence to publish across decades while navigating the personal upheavals shown elsewhere in his chart.

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