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Jim Harrison

• Remembering (Mar 26, 2016)

★ December 11, 1937 · Grayling, Michigan, United States
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Pisces
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Sun Sign
Scorpio
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Ascendant
Capricorn
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Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada
Birth Star
WritersPoetDivorceeKabbalah Number 8Life Path 7Destiny Number 5Soul Number 1Personality Number 4

Jim Harrison's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Jim Harrison has a Pisces Moon sign, Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra and a Capricorn Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Scorpio.

Jim Harrison Birth Details

Date of birthDecember 11, 1937
Birth time11:00 AM
Birth placeGrayling, Michigan, United States
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

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What is Jim Harrison's Moon sign?

Jim Harrison's Moon sign is Pisces in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Jim Harrison's Nakshatra?

Jim Harrison's Moon Nakshatra is Uttara Bhadrapada, with the Moon in Pisces.

What is Jim Harrison's Ascendant?

Jim Harrison's Ascendant (Lagna) is Capricorn in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Jim Harrison's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Jim Harrison's Sun sign is Scorpio. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Jim Harrison's birth date and birth time?

Jim Harrison was born on December 11, 1937 at 11:00 AM in Grayling, Michigan, United States. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Jim Harrison?

American author known for his poetry, fiction, reviews, essays about the outdoors, and writings about food. He is best known for his 1979 novella Legends of the Fall. Much of Harrisons writing is set in sparsely populated regions of North America and its West. He has been called "a force of nature", and his work has been compared to that of William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway. He became blind in his left eye after a childhood accident. When he was 21, his father and sister died in an automobile accident. In 1959, he married Linda King, with whom he had two daughters. Harrison died at home on 26 March 2016 in Patagonia, Arizona, aged 78. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Which Raj Yogas are in Jim Harrison's birth chart?

4 FOUND

Jim Harrison's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 3 challenging combinations, including Ruchaka Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Jim Harrison live through?

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Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Jim Harrison, in order.

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What do Jim Harrison's numerology numbers say?

Jim Harrison's core numbers are Kabbalah Number 8, Life Path 7, Destiny 5, Soul Urge 1, Personality 4, Birth 11.

∞Kabbalah Number
8

Kabbalah Number 8 reflects an inner spiritual code of power and mastery. It supports leadership, manifestation, and disciplined ambition.

∞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
5

Chaldean Destiny 5 indicates dynamic progress through change and versatility. It supports travel, sales, communication roles, and fast adaptation.

❖Soul Urge
1

Chaldean Soul 1 desires independence and self-respect. It seeks inner strength, autonomy, and the freedom to lead from within.

◇Personality
4

Chaldean Personality 4 appears practical, reliable, and disciplined. Others often see consistency, structure, and hard work.

✦Birth
11

Discover Birth Number 11 in Vedic astrology: traits, gifts, challenges, and karmic insights shaping your destiny and life path; explore career, relationships, and growth.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

2016
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 26 March 2016 (Age 78)
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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 Jim Harrison born, and what zodiac sign does that make him?

Jim Harrison was born on December 11, 1937, in Grayling, United States. This date places his Western sun sign in Sagittarius, while Vedic astrology positions his sun in Scorpio. The combination reflects the probing intellectual curiosity and philosophical depth that defined his celebrated literary career as a poet and novelist throughout his life.

Which rising sign does Jim Harrison carry in his Vedic chart, and how did it shape his public persona?

Jim Harrison's ascendant is Capricorn, a sign governed by Saturn that projects discipline, endurance, and quiet authority. This Capricorn lagna gave him a serious, grounded public image even as his inner world remained deeply imaginative. It helped him sustain a long, productive writing career, lending him the persistence and structural thinking necessary to produce an extensive body of literary work across decades.

How does numerology favour Jim Harrison through his Life Path and other core numbers?

Jim Harrison carries a Life Path number 7, the seeker and philosopher of numerology, perfectly mirroring his life as a poet and introspective writer. His Destiny Number 5 adds restless creativity and versatility, while his Soul Number 1 reveals an independent inner drive. Together these numbers paint a portrait of someone compelled toward original thought, solitary contemplation, and meaningful self-expression through words.

What does Jim Harrison's birth chart reveal about his deeper spiritual purpose and life calling?

Jim Harrison's Vedic Moon in Pisces points to a soul drawn toward mysticism, empathy, and transcendence, hallmarks of a true spiritual seeker. Combined with his Life Path 7 and the presence of Vishdhar Kal Sarpa Yoga in his chart, his spiritual journey involved confronting deep internal tensions and transforming them into universal literary truths, suggesting a life purpose centered on illuminating the human condition through art and introspection.

In what way does astrology describe Jim Harrison's approach to love, relationships, and marriage?

Jim Harrison's chart carries the marker of love marriages alongside Divorcee among his personality indicators, suggesting relationships driven by genuine passion rather than convention. His Pisces Moon made him romantically idealistic and deeply emotional, while Grahan Dosha involving Sun and Rahu could introduce complications and unexpected disruptions in personal bonds. His Capricorn ascendant, though reserved outwardly, masked a longing for profound intimate connection throughout his life.

How would Vedic astrology describe the core personality strengths that made Jim Harrison the writer he was?

Jim Harrison's chart is marked by Ruchaka Yoga, formed by a powerful Mars, which bestows courage, vitality, and fierce creative energy, qualities evident in his bold, visceral literary voice. His Scorpio sun deepened his psychological insight, while his Pisces Moon fuelled poetic imagination. The Soul Number 1 reinforced his originality and independence. Together these influences created a personality of rare intensity, intellectual honesty, and an uncompromising devotion to authentic storytelling.

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