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Ted Kooser

★ April 25, 1939 · Ames, Iowa, United States
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Gemini
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Sun Sign
Aries
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Ascendant
Capricorn
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Nakshatra
Punarvasu
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Moon / Saturn / Sun · Apr 2026 – May 2026
WritersPoetPersonality Number 6Life Path 6Destiny Number 3Soul Number 6Kabbalah Number 4Master Number 33

Ted Kooser's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Ted Kooser has a Gemini Moon sign, Punarvasu Nakshatra and a Capricorn Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Aries.

Ted Kooser Birth Details

Date of birthApril 25, 1939
Birth time2:30 AM
Birth placeAmes, Iowa, United States
Birth data rating
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What is Ted Kooser's Moon sign?

Ted Kooser's Moon sign is Gemini in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Ted Kooser's Nakshatra?

Ted Kooser's Moon Nakshatra is Punarvasu, with the Moon in Gemini.

What is Ted Kooser's Ascendant?

Ted Kooser's Ascendant (Lagna) is Capricorn in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Ted Kooser's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Ted Kooser's Sun sign is Aries. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Ted Kooser's birth date and birth time?

Ted Kooser was born on April 25, 1939 at 2:30 AM in Ames, Iowa, United States. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Ted Kooser?

American poet, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry in 2005 for his book Delights & Shadows. He served as Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 2004 to 2006. Kooser was one of the first poets laureate selected from the Great Plains, and is known for his conversational style of poetry. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Ted Kooser (Theodore Kooser) – Public Profile

Born: Tuesday, April 25, 1939, Ames, United States. This profile summarizes publicly verifiable information about the American poet.

Biography highlights

  • American poet and essayist.
  • U.S. Poet Laureate, 2004–2006.
  • Pulitzer Prize in Poetry, 2004, for Delights & Shadows.

Notable works

  • Delights & Shadows (poetry collection; Pulitzer Prize, 2004).
  • Weather Central (poetry collection).
  • Local Wonders: Seasons in the Bohemian Alps (essays/poems about Nebraska landscapes and daily life).
  • The Poetry Home Repair Manual: Practical Advice for Beginning Poets (nonfiction on craft).

Public projects and initiatives

  • American Life in Poetry — a long-running project pairing poems with commentary, produced in collaboration with the Library of Congress to showcase ordinary American life in verse.

Public profiles and online presence

  • Official website: https://www.tedkooser.com.
  • Poetry Foundation profile: Poetry Foundation — Ted Kooser.
  • Social media: Public, verifiable personal social media accounts for Ted Kooser are not widely documented. Public engagement is primarily through his official website and institutional channels.

Further information

For authoritative biographical details and works, see the Poetry Foundation and Library of Congress materials referenced above. Local Nebraska literary institutions and publishers have highlighted Kooser’s contributions to contemporary American poetry.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Ted Kooser's birth chart?

3 FOUND

Ted Kooser's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas and 1 challenging combination, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Chandra-Mangala Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Ted Kooser running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Ted Kooser is currently in the Moon mahadasha, running from Apr 7, 2026 to May 5, 2026.

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What do Ted Kooser's numerology numbers say?

Ted Kooser's core numbers are Personality 6, Life Path 6, Destiny 3, Soul Urge 6, Kabbalah Number 4, Master Number 33, Birth 7.

◇Personality
6

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

∞Life Path
6

Chaldean Life Path 6 is Venus-led—care, harmony, and responsibility. It indicates fulfillment through relationships, service, beauty, and home balance.

◎Destiny
3

Chaldean Destiny 3 indicates creative expression and communication. It supports writing, speaking, marketing, media, and artistic visibility.

❖Soul Urge
6

Chaldean Soul 6 desires love, belonging, and responsibility. It seeks harmony at home and fulfillment through care and service.

∞Kabbalah Number
4

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

✦Master Number
33

Master Number 33 in Chaldean numerology amplifies compassion, healing, and teaching. It supports upliftment through service and mature love.

✦Birth
7

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