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Kay Ulysses

Remembering (May 20, 1995)

January 17, 1917 · Tucson, Arizona
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Moon Sign
Libra
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Ascendant
Cancer
Nakshatra
Vishakha
Birth Star
Vocational awardTravel for workEntertain/MusicMilitaryTeacherSkills - Multi-facetedGain - Grant, ScholarshipLife Path 9
Biography

Who is Kay Ulysses?

American musician, composer and college professor. Both his parents loved music and he began playing the piano at age 6 with encouragement from his famous musical uncle, King Oliver. He advanced to the violin two years later; and two years after that, age 12, he began mastering the alto saxophone. In high school he joined the marching and jazz bands and formed a jazz quintet, enamored of the music of Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington, which he heard on the radio. In 1938, he graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in music; two years later he had earned his masters in composition from the Eastman School of Music. While attending the Berkshire Festival of 1941 on a scholarship, he met the composer Paul Hindemith; the pair worked together at Yale the following year. In 1942, he enlisted in the Navy; he was honorably discharged in 1946. He enrolled in Columbia the following year and traveled on fellowships and grants to Europe to continue his musical studies and compositions. He married Barbara Harrison in 1949, who joined him in his residence in Italy, where she taught music at the Anglo-American Overseas School. They had three daughters, Virginia born in Rome in 1951, Melinda in 1957 and Hillary in 1959. Returning to the US in 1953 he was employed by the BMI record label, as advisor and consultant. He stayed with the company until 1968. During this time he continued composing and taught at universities like Boston University, University of California, and City University of NY. His compositions number 140 and he was the recipient of many awards and honors including a 1965 appointment by the State Department Cultural Exchange for American Composers to Russian; the Ditson, Rosenwald, and Guggenheim Fellowships, the Prix de Rome (twice), and honorary doctorates. His compositions include: Markings, Of New Horizons, Three Pieces After Blake, Fantasy Variations, Choral Triptych, Umbrian Science, The Operas, Jubilee, and The Juggler of Our Lady. He died in Englewood, New Jersey on May 20, 1995, age 78. Link to Wikipedia biography

Which Raj Yogas are in Kay Ulysses's birth chart?

5 FOUND

Kay Ulysses's chart shows 5 Raj Yogas, including Ruchaka Yoga, Gaja Kesari Yoga, Rajju Yoga.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha periods did Kay Ulysses live through?

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Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Kay Ulysses, in order.

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What do Kay Ulysses's numerology numbers say?

Kay Ulysses's core numbers are Life Path 9, Destiny 1, Soul Urge 3, Personality 7, Kabbalah Number 4, Birth 8.

Life Path
9

Chaldean Life Path 9 is Mars-in-service—courage with compassion. It indicates completion, humanitarian work, and lessons in letting go and higher purpose.

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
3

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

Personality
7

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

Kabbalah Number
4

Kabbalah Number 4 reflects an inner spiritual code of structure and stability. It supports discipline, grounded effort, and dependable progress.

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.

1942
Social
Joined group 1942 (US Navy)
1946
Social
Left group 1946 (Honorable discharge from the Navy)
1949
Relationship
Marriage 1949
1951
Family
Change in family responsibilities 1951 (First child born)
1957
Family
Change in family responsibilities 1957 (Second child born)
1959
Family
Change in family responsibilities 1959 (Third child born)
1995
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 20 May 1995 (Englewood, NJ, 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.

What does Kay Ulysses's birth chart reveal about his career and professional life?

Kay Ulysses's chart points strongly toward a multi-faceted career. The presence of Ruchaka Yoga indicates martial discipline and leadership, consistent with his military service in the US Navy. Gaja Kesari Yoga and Budhaditya Yoga together suggest intellectual accomplishment and recognition, reflected in vocational awards and roles as a teacher and entertainer. His Cancer ascendant adds a nurturing quality that would have made him a natural mentor and musician.

When and where was Kay Ulysses born?

Kay Ulysses was born on January 17, 1917, in Tucson, United States. His birth in the heart of winter under a Capricorn sun, combined with a Cancer ascendant, created a personality that balanced ambitious self-discipline with deep emotional attentiveness to family and community, themes that ran consistently through his life as a serviceman, father, and artist.

Which Vedic moon sign does Kay Ulysses belong to, and what does it say about him?

Kay Ulysses's Vedic moon sign, known as Janma Rashi, is Libra. A Libra moon reflects a strong need for harmony, fairness, and aesthetic beauty, qualities that align well with his documented involvement in entertainment and music. This placement also supports his love of partnerships and marriage, and combined with Gaja Kesari Yoga, it amplifies charm, social intelligence, and the ability to earn recognition through creative and collaborative endeavors.

How does astrology describe the deeper life purpose and spiritual drives of Kay Ulysses?

Kay Ulysses's Life Path number 9 and his Cancer ascendant together point toward a soul oriented around service, compassion, and universal belonging. Vasumitra Yoga in his chart suggests wisdom gained through diverse experiences, while his trajectory from military duty to teaching and music reflects a spirit committed to uplifting others. The number 9 in numerology traditionally marks the humanitarian, someone whose greatest fulfillment comes through giving back to the collective rather than personal accumulation.

Is Kay Ulysses a Capricorn, and what does that sun sign say about his personality and achievements?

Yes, Kay Ulysses is a Capricorn by Western zodiac, born on January 17. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn and is associated with discipline, perseverance, and structured ambition. These traits are clearly echoed in his life, from earning an honorable discharge after dedicated Navy service to building a family and pursuing vocational recognition. His Capricorn sun aligned with his Vedic sun sign in Capricorn as well, doubling the Saturnine emphasis on responsibility and long-term achievement.

What does the numerology life path number of Kay Ulysses tell us about his journey through life?

Kay Ulysses carries a Life Path number 9, the number of the old soul and the humanitarian in numerology. This number suggests a life rich with varied experiences intended to cultivate wisdom and empathy. His chart bears this out through multi-faceted skills spanning military service, music, teaching, and parenting. Number 9 individuals are often drawn to serve causes greater than themselves, and Kay Ulysses's pattern of grants, scholarships, and vocational awards reflects that selfless, legacy-building energy.

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