Jackson Shirley Vedic birth chart profile
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Scorpio Lagna

Jackson Shirley

Remembering (Aug 8, 1965)

December 14, 1916 · San Francisco, California
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Moon Sign
Cancer
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Ascendant
Scorpio
Nakshatra
Ashlesha
Birth Star
Other FamousVocational awardWork aloneWritersMarried to ForeignerNo MarriageLife Path 7Destiny Number 6
Biography

Who is Jackson Shirley?

American Gothic novelist, known as the "Virginia Werewolf of séance fiction," a prolific and disciplined writer whose typewriter kept going from day into night. Along with her haunting fictions, she wrote humorous domestic works as well as contributing articles to "Womans Home Companion" and "The Saturday Evening Post" in the 1950s. Jackson enjoyed a tremendous following of horror fans delighted with her chilling thrillers. In 1961, she was award the Edgar Allen Poe Award for the story, "Louisa, Please." Jackson studied at the University of Rochester from 1934 to 1936. She went to Syracuse University and earned her B.A. in 1940. At her home in North Bennington, Vermont, she hammered out her works. She was first published with her book, "The Road Through the Wall" in 1948. She gained many fans with her short story classic about small-town evil in "The Lottery" in 1948. She followed with her most noted novel, "The Haunting of Hill House" published in 1959 and made into a feature film in 1963. She also wrote her autobiography, "Just an Ordinary Day." Jackson was married to literary critic Stanley Edgar Hyman. Her husband, a compulsive skirt-chaser, kept their marriage tempestuous and troublesome. The couple had four children and remained married until Jacksons death in 1965. Jackson was an alcoholic who took tranquilizers and Dexedrine. She suffered from agoraphobia and occasional bouts of severe depression. She died of a heart attack 8/08/1965 at the age of 48 in North Bennington, VT. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Shirley Jackson

Public profile for Shirley Jackson, born December 14, 1916 in San Francisco, California. Renowned American author known for psychological horror and darkly comic fiction.

Biographical Snapshot

  • Birth: December 14, 1916 — San Francisco, California, United States
  • Death: 1965
  • Occupation: Writer
  • Genres: Gothic fiction, psychological horror, literary fiction

Notable Works

  • The Lottery (1948) — short story famous for its shocking twist; originally published in The New Yorker
  • The Haunting of Hill House (1959) — acclaimed Gothic haunted-house novel
  • We Have Always Lived in the Castle (1962) — darkly comic, isolation-themed novel

Legacy and Impact

Jackson''s work helped shape mid-20th-century horror and psychological suspense. She is frequently studied in literature courses, and her stories appear in anthologies and school curricula worldwide. Her writing is celebrated for its precise style, humane yet unnerving portrayal of ordinary life turning uncanny.

News and Public Reception

As a late-20th-century author, current news about Jackson centers on scholarly research, anniversary retrospectives, new editions and critical essays that reassess her influence. There are occasional film and television projects inspired by her works, as well as renewed interest during biographical publications.

Public Profiles and Social Media

There are no official social media accounts maintained by Shirley Jackson. If you encounter profiles claiming to be hers, they are not authenticated. Fan pages or scholarly project pages may exist, but for authoritative information consult library catalogs, academic publishers, and reputable biographies.

Where to Learn More

  • Biographies and critical studies from university presses and major publishers
  • Library catalogs, museum archives and digital humanities projects

Which Raj Yogas are in Jackson Shirley's birth chart?

3 FOUND

Jackson Shirley's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 2 challenging combinations, including Gaja Kesari Yoga.

Planetary Combinations

What do Jackson Shirley's numerology numbers say?

Jackson Shirley's core numbers are Life Path 7, Destiny 6, Soul Urge 5, Personality 1, Kabbalah Number 7, Birth 5.

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
6

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

Soul Urge
5

Chaldean Soul 5 desires freedom and variety. It seeks change, movement, experiences, and space to explore life.

Personality
1

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

Kabbalah Number
7

Kabbalah Number 7 reflects an inner spiritual code of wisdom and truth-seeking. It supports research, contemplation, and spiritual refinement.

Birth
5

Explore Birth Number 5 in Vedic astrology: personality traits, career paths, and lucky indicators for adaptable, freedom-loving individuals seeking destiny clues.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1934
Social
Begin a program of study 1934 in Rochester (Began college)
1940
Relationship
Marriage 1940 (Stanley Edgar Hyman)
1948
Career
New Career 1948 (First book released, "The Road Through the Wall")
1948
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1948 (Short story, "The Lottery")
1959
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1959 (Book, "The Haunting of Hill House")
1960
Social
End a program of study 1960 in Syracuse (Earned B.A.)
1961
Career
Prize 1961 (Edgar Allen Poe Award)
1965
Death
Death by Heart Attack 8 August 1965 (Age 50) chart Placidus Equal_H. Death of Mate 1970 (Stanley Edgar Hyman)
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