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Kent Haruf

★ February 24, 1943 · Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Birth data: A — Accurate
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Moon Sign
Libra
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Sun Sign
Aquarius
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Ascendant
Sagittarius
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Nakshatra
Chitra
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Venus / Sun / Mars · Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
WritersTeacherLibrarianServiceBuilding TradesRetirement circumstancesMissionaryMultiple Marriages

Kent Haruf's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Kent Haruf has a Libra Moon sign, Chitra Nakshatra and a Sagittarius Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Aquarius.

Kent Haruf Birth Details

Date of birthFebruary 24, 1943
Birth time5:09 AM
Birth placePueblo, Colorado, United States
Birth data rating
A — Accurate

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What is Kent Haruf's Moon sign?

Kent Haruf's Moon sign is Libra in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Kent Haruf's Nakshatra?

Kent Haruf's Moon Nakshatra is Chitra, with the Moon in Libra.

What is Kent Haruf's Ascendant?

Kent Haruf's Ascendant (Lagna) is Sagittarius in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Kent Haruf's zodiac sign?

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

What is Kent Haruf's birth date and birth time?

Kent Haruf was born on February 24, 1943 at 5:09 AM in Pueblo, Colorado, United States. The birth data is rated A (Accurate).

Biography

Who is Kent Haruf?

American writer, author of several novels, including "Plainsong, "The Tie That Binds," and "Eventide." A 1965 graduate of Wesleyan University, he earned his MFA from the University of Iowa. To support himself, he worked in odd jobs including construction, service jobs, librarian and served in the Peace Corps from 1965-1967, stationed in Turkey. From 1976-1986 he taught high school English in Wisconsin and Colorado and then taught college-level courses at Wesleyan University from 1986-1991. He was the Carbondale Associate Professor at Southern Illinois University from 1991-2000 when he retired from teaching to devote full-time to writing. The son of a Methodist minister, he grew up on the plains of Colorado. He has three children from his first marriage and his second wife Kathy has four. Link to Wikipedia biography

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Which Raj Yogas are in Kent Haruf's birth chart?

3 FOUND

Kent Haruf's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas and 1 challenging combination, including Malavya Yoga, Rajju Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Kent Haruf running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Kent Haruf is currently in the Venus mahadasha, running from Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026.

PREVIOUSAug 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026
Venus / Sun / Moon
NOWSep 13, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
Venus / Sun / Mars
NEXTOct 4, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026
Venus / Sun / Rahu
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What do Kent Haruf's numerology numbers say?

Kent Haruf's core numbers are Life Path 7, Destiny 11, Soul Urge 3, Personality 8, Kabbalah Number 5, Birth 6.

∞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
11

Chaldean Destiny 11 indicates inspired expression and intuitive leadership. It supports visionary guidance, teaching, and spiritual creativity when grounded.

❖Soul Urge
3

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

◇Personality
8

Chaldean Personality 8 appears strong, ambitious, and authoritative. Others often see business sense, leadership, and control.

∞Kabbalah Number
5

Kabbalah Number 5 reflects an inner spiritual code of change and freedom. It supports adaptability, exploration, and growth through experience.

✦Birth
6

Discover Birth Number 6 in Vedic astrology: core traits, love life, career paths, and remedies to balance karma and unlock success through mindful choices.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1976
Career
New Career 1976 (teaching)
1984
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1984 (first novel, "The Tie That Binds")
1999
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1999 ("Plainsong")
2000
Career
Retired 2000 (retired from teaching to write full-time)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Where and when was the novelist Kent Haruf born?

Kent Haruf was born on February 24, 1943, in Pueblo, Colorado, United States. Pueblo, a working-class plains city, deeply shaped his literary sensibility. His fiction, most notably the Holt, Colorado novels, reflects the quiet dignity of small-town American life — a rootedness that astrologers trace directly to his Sagittarius ascendant, which instills a profound connection to place, landscape, and the stories of ordinary people.

How does the Life Path 7 shape Kent Haruf's path as a writer?

Kent Haruf carries a Life Path number 7, the number of the seeker, the thinker, and the deep observer. This numerological signature explains his long, patient journey toward literary recognition — his first novel appeared only in 1984, after years of teaching and quiet craft. Life Path 7 individuals are drawn inward, preferring solitude and reflection over spectacle, a quality unmistakable in the spare, meditative prose that defines his Holt novels.

What does Kent Haruf's Vedic moon sign in Libra reveal about his inner world?

Kent Haruf's Janma Rashi, or Vedic moon sign, is Libra, ruled by Venus. This placement points to a man deeply attuned to harmony, justice, and the beauty found in everyday human relationships. Libra moon individuals seek balance and are moved by the quiet struggles of others — themes that run through every page of Kent's fiction. It also reflects his long career in service as a teacher before fully committing to writing.

Which Western zodiac sun sign does Kent Haruf belong to, and how does it show in his work?

Kent Haruf is a Pisces by Western tropical astrology, born on February 24, 1943. Pisces is the sign of compassion, imagination, and a near-mystical sensitivity to human suffering and grace. These qualities are the very soul of Kent's fiction — his characters endure hardship with quiet resilience, and his prose carries an almost spiritual tenderness. The Pisces influence perfectly explains why his storytelling feels less like plot and more like an act of empathy.

Which astrological yogas in Kent Haruf's chart help explain his literary fame?

Kent Haruf's chart features Malavya Yoga, formed by a powerful Venus placement, which bestows artistic refinement, aesthetic grace, and enduring creative recognition. Rajju Yoga adds strength of character and perseverance. Together, these yogas explain how Kent built a celebrated literary reputation through sustained, disciplined effort rather than overnight success. His Destiny Number 11, a master number, further amplifies his capacity to inspire others through art rooted in profound human observation.

What are the defining personality strengths of Kent Haruf according to his birth chart?

Kent Haruf's birth chart paints a picture of quiet depth and extraordinary patience. His Sagittarius ascendant gives him a philosophical worldview and love of truth, while his Libra moon makes him empathetic and fair-minded. The Life Path 7 deepens his introspective nature, and Malavya Yoga refines his artistic sensibility. These combined influences produced a man of service — teacher, mentor, writer — whose greatest strength was transforming the plainspoken lives of ordinary people into enduring literature.

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