Katia Krafft Vedic birth chart profile
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Katia Krafft

• Remembering (Jun 3, 1991)

★ April 17, 1942 · Guebwiller, Alsace, France
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Aries
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Sun Sign
Aries
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Ascendant
Libra
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Nakshatra
Krittika
Birth Star
Science Field-GeologyHazardous workScience Field-BiologyLife Path 1Destiny Number 7Soul Number 4Personality Number 3Kabbalah Number 5

Katia Krafft's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Katia Krafft has an Aries Moon sign, Krittika Nakshatra and a Libra Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Aries.

Katia Krafft Birth Details

Date of birthApril 17, 1942
Birth time8:40 PM
Birth placeGuebwiller, Alsace, France
Birth data rating
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What is Katia Krafft's Moon sign?

Katia Krafft's Moon sign is Aries in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Katia Krafft's Nakshatra?

Katia Krafft's Moon Nakshatra is Krittika, with the Moon in Aries.

What is Katia Krafft's Ascendant?

Katia Krafft's Ascendant (Lagna) is Libra in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Katia Krafft's zodiac sign?

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

What is Katia Krafft's birth date and birth time?

Katia Krafft was born on April 17, 1942 at 8:40 PM in Guebwiller, Alsace, France. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Katia Krafft?

French scientist, a specialist in the study of volcanoes. Catherine (called Katia) married fellow geologist Maurice Krafft on 18 August 1970. While they were on a field trip to study the activity of the Umzem volcano in Japan, there was an eruption in which they both were killed, 3 June 1991, at 3:18 pm or 4:10 pm, depending on source (see relationship link to volcano). Link to Wikipedia biography (French)
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Katia Krafft (Katia Krafft)

Birth: 17 April 1942, Guebwiller, Alsace, France

Death: 3 June 1991, Mount Unzen, Japan

Profile

Katia Krafft was a renowned French volcanologist and photographer who, together with her husband Maurice Krafft, dedicated her career to documenting volcanic activity around the world. Their work is celebrated for combining scientific observation with compelling visual storytelling, helping the public understand the power and variety of volcanic processes.

Career and Legacy

Alongside Maurice Krafft, Katia built one of the most extensive visual archives of volcanic eruptions, capturing thousands of photographs and films from eruptions across continents. Their recordings contributed to scientific knowledge, public education, and the popular imagination about volcanoes. The Kraffts are often cited as pioneers in the field of volcanology photography and science communication.

Notable Work and Projects

  • Extensive collection of volcanic photographs and film documenting dozens of eruptions.
  • Public exhibitions and educational materials that translated complex volcanic activity into accessible imagery.
  • Posthumous recognition through museums, documentaries, and academic discussions about science outreach and field photography.

Public Presence and Social Media

There are no official social media accounts maintained by Katia Krafft or her estate, as she passed away in 1991. Contemporary public engagement comes from museums, archives, and educational programs that curate and present her archive. Online tributes and fan pages exist, but they are not official channels of current updates.

News and Recent Developments

Contemporary coverage tends to focus on archival releases, exhibitions, and retrospective documentaries about early volcanology and science communication. For the latest credible information, consult museum press releases, scientific journals, and reputable media outlets that spotlight volcanology history and archival material.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Katia Krafft's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Katia Krafft's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 1 challenging combination, including Budhaditya Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Katia Krafft live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Katia Krafft, in order.

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Mercury / Mars / Rahu
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What do Katia Krafft's numerology numbers say?

Katia Krafft's core numbers are Life Path 1, Destiny 7, Soul Urge 4, Personality 3, Kabbalah Number 5, Birth 8.

∞Life Path
1

Chaldean Life Path 1 is the path of the Sun—independence, initiative, and leadership. It indicates self-made growth and lessons in confident direction.

◎Destiny
7

Chaldean Destiny 7 indicates specialization, research, and spiritual intelligence. It supports analytics, strategy, deep study, and mastery through solitude.

❖Soul Urge
4

Chaldean Soul 4 desires stability and certainty. It seeks routine, reliability, and a grounded structure to feel secure.

◇Personality
3

Chaldean Personality 3 appears expressive, social, and creative. Others often see charm, optimism, and communication skills.

∞Kabbalah Number
5

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

✦Birth
8

Discover Birth Number 8 in Vedic astrology: its traits, destiny, career tendencies, relationships, and Saturn's influence shaping wealth, power, and transformation.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1970
Relationship
Marriage 18 August 1970 (Maurice Krafft)
1991
Death
Death by Accident 3 June 1991 at 4:10 PM in Unzen (By erupting volcano, age 49) chart Placidus Equal_H. Misc. : Trauma from Nature 3 June 1991 at 4:10 PM in Unzen (Present during volcano eruption, killed)
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