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Aquarius Lagna

Hamblin David

Remembering (Jan 21, 2022)

August 8, 1935 · Manchester, England
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Moon Sign
Scorpio
Sun Sign
Cancer
Ascendant
Aquarius
Nakshatra
Anuradha
Birth Star
Healing FieldsOccult FieldsWritersResearcherTeacherAstrologerHumanities+Social SciencesDivorcee
Biography

Who is Hamblin David?

British astrologer and psychotherapist, author of the books, Harmonic Charts (1983), The Spirit of Numbers: A New Exploration of Harmonic Astrology (2011) and Harmonic Astrology in Practice (2019). Hamblin was a part-time astrologer from 1970-1988. For three years he was Chairman of the Astrological Association of Great Britain. His book Harmonic Charts was written over the course of a two-year period, 1981-1982, and it was published in 1983. Decades later his book remains a definitive work on the subject. But in 1988, Hamblin said he became disillusioned with astrology in general and removed himself from its study. In an essay contained in Garry Phillipsons book Astrology in the Year Zero, Hamblin spells out his reasons. By early 2004 his interest in astrology, particularly in research, had been re-awakened. He began researching higher harmonic numbers with a view to writing a book (provisionally entitled "Astrology and the Meaning of Numbers"); his The Spirit of Numbers was published in 2011. The elder of two children whose parents were both teachers, Hamblin studied Classics at Oxford University from 1953-1957, and from 1957-1958 he studied Personnel Management at the London School of Economics. He became a researcher, and later a teacher of organizational theory at the University of Bath. Around 1970 he published a book on evaluation of training. In August 1985 he took early retirement from the University and became a psychotherapist (having been trained at the Psychosynthesis and Education Trust). Hamblin retired as a psychotherapist on 20 April 2000. He married Caroline in June 1966, and they had two daughters: Jessica (born 26 January 1968) and Bella (born 19 July 1969). In the 1970s, he changed his name from Anthony to David for two reasons: he disliked the name Anthony/Tony and his mother had said that David was her favorite name and she wished she had called him that. He was divorced from Caroline early in 1979 Later that same year, his mother Phyllis was drowned at sea early in the morning of 17 June 1979. He married Helen on 15 September 1980, and this marriage is still going strong. David was virtually blind in his left eye since birth. A keen walker, he wrote an article on the need for psychotherapists to be aware of the clients relationships with places as well as with people. He died on 21 January 2022 at age 86.

Which Raj Yogas are in Hamblin David's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Hamblin David's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas, including Sasa Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga-Weak.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha periods did Hamblin David live through?

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Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Hamblin David, in order.

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Rahu / Ketu / Saturn

What do Hamblin David's numerology numbers say?

Hamblin David's core numbers are Life Path 7, Destiny 1, Soul Urge 4, Personality 6, Kabbalah Number 9, Birth 8.

Life Path
7

Chaldean Life Path 7 is Ketu-like—analysis, mystery, and spiritual depth. It indicates learning through research, introspection, and inner truth.

Destiny
1

Chaldean Destiny 1 indicates a leadership life-expression—initiative, courage, and independence. It supports roles where you create direction and command outcomes.

Soul Urge
4

Chaldean Soul 4 desires stability and certainty. It seeks routine, reliability, and a grounded structure to feel secure.

Personality
6

Chaldean Personality 6 appears caring, responsible, and protective. Others often see harmony-making and relationship commitment.

Kabbalah Number
9

Kabbalah Number 9 reflects an inner spiritual code of compassion and completion. It supports service, forgiveness, and closing karmic cycles.

Birth
8

Discover Birth Number 8 in Vedic astrology: its traits, destiny, career tendencies, relationships, and Saturn's influence shaping wealth, power, and transformation.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1966
Relationship
Marriage June 1966 (Caroline)
1968
Family
Change in family responsibilities 26 January 1968 (Daughter Jessica)
1980
Relationship
Marriage 15 September 1980 (Helen)
1969
Family
Change in family responsibilities 19 July 1969 (Daughter Bella)
1979
Relationship
Divorce dates 1979 (Caroline)
1979
Death
Death of Mother 17 June 1979 (Drowned)
1983
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1983 ("Harmonic Charts")
1985
Career
Retired August 1985 (Early retirement from University of Bath as teacher and researcher)
2000
Career
Retired 20 April 2000 (As psychotherapist)
2022
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 21 January 2022 (Age 86)
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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 traits most powerfully define the personality and strengths of Hamblin David?

Hamblin David, born under a Leo Western sun with an Aquarius ascendant, combined solar confidence with humanitarian intellectual vision. His Vedic Cancer sun deepened his emotional sensitivity and nurturing instincts, while Sasa Yoga granted him discipline and structured thinking. These placements made him a gifted teacher, researcher, and astrologer, someone equally at home in analytical investigation and empathetic healing work, reflecting a rare blend of heart and mind.

What does Hamblin David's birth chart reveal about his deeper spiritual drives and life purpose?

Hamblin David carried a Life Path Number 7, the number of the seeker, mystic, and researcher. This aligns seamlessly with his deep immersion in astrology, occult fields, and psychotherapy. His Scorpio moon intensified his hunger for hidden truths, driving him toward transformative healing and esoteric knowledge. His chart suggests a soul purpose oriented around uncovering invisible patterns in human experience, a mission he fulfilled through his landmark work on harmonic charts.

What does Hamblin David's Janma Rashi, his Vedic moon sign of Scorpio, tell us about his emotional world?

Hamblin David's Janma Rashi is Scorpio, ruled by Mars, making him emotionally intense, perceptive, and psychologically penetrating. Scorpio moon natives feel deeply but guard their inner world carefully. For Hamblin David, this placement fuelled his passion for occult research and psychotherapy, giving him the emotional stamina to explore dark and complex territories of the human psyche. It also reflects the profound personal losses and transformations that marked key chapters of his life.

How do the yogas and planetary placements in Hamblin David's chart account for his recognition and lasting influence in astrology?

Hamblin David's chart features Sasa Yoga, formed by a strong Saturn, which bestows authority, longevity, and mastery in a chosen field. His Budhaditya Yoga, though weak, still linked Mercury and the sun, supporting intellectual expression and writing ability. Together these yogas explain how he rose to prominence as an astrologer and author, most notably through his 1983 publication Harmonic Charts, a work that left an enduring mark on modern astrological thought.

Does astrology offer any insight into why Hamblin David pursued teaching, research, and psychotherapy as his core professions?

Hamblin David's Aquarius ascendant inclined him toward academic, humanitarian, and systems-oriented work, perfectly mirroring his career as a university teacher and researcher at the University of Bath. His Scorpio moon drew him further inward toward psychotherapy and healing fields. The Budhaditya Yoga supported written communication and scholarly output, while his Life Path 7 reinforced a lifelong vocation built around investigation, knowledge, and guiding others through complex inner landscapes.

What is Hamblin David's ascendant sign, and how did it shape his overall approach to life?

Hamblin David's ascendant is Aquarius, ruled by Saturn, the planet of discipline and long-term vision. Aquarius rising individuals project an intellectual, independent, and somewhat unconventional persona. For Hamblin David, this lagna gave him the detachment needed to study astrology and human behavior with scientific rigor while remaining open to esoteric dimensions. It also supports his noted longevity, as Sasa Yoga combined with a Saturnine ascendant is a classic indicator of a long and purposeful life.

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