McKenna Terence Vedic birth chart profile
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Scorpio Lagna

McKenna Terence

November 16, 1946 · Montrose, Colorado
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Moon Sign
Leo
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Ascendant
Scorpio
Nakshatra
Magha
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Saturn / Saturn / Saturn · Apr 2026 – Oct 2026
WritersTravel for workPublic SpeakerOccult FieldsDivorceeLife Path 11Destiny Number 9Soul Number 3
Biography

Who is McKenna Terence?

American author and explorer who spent 25 years in the study of the ontological foundations of shamanism and the ethno-pharmacology of spiritual transformation. His deepest explorations were into the mysteries of conscious and unconscious reality and mind alternations, which endlessly fascinated him. After graduating from UC Berkeley, he traveled extensively in the Asian and New World Tropics, specializing in the shamanism and ethno-medicine of the Amazon Basin. With his brother Dennis, he wrote "The Invisible Landscape" and "Psilacybin: The Magic Mushroom Growers Guide." His "Food of the Gods" is a study of the impact of psychotropic plants on human culture and evolution. His last book was "True Hallucinations," a narrative of spiritual adventure in the jungles of the Colombian Amazon. He was noted for his Novelty Theory, a type of fractal dynamics he invented. He gave talks and seminars, most recently in upstate New York, the Naropa Institute of Boulder and at Esalen in Big Sur, CA. In the autumn of 1975, after parting with his girlfriend Ev earlier in the year, McKenna began a relationship with his future wife and the mother of his two children, Kathleen Harrison. They divorced in 1992. His girlfriend Christy Silness wrote to Erin Sullivan, "Terence fell ill with GBM on 22 May 1999." He had his first seizure in Hawaii in 1999. He died of a brain tumor in San Rafael, California on 3 April 2000 at 2:15 AM, aged 53. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Update at: Mar 18, 2026

Terence McKenna (Terence Kemp McKenna)

Public profile overview. Note on birthplace: public biographical sources commonly list Paonia, Colorado, United States as the birthplace. The name ordering you provided (McKenna Terence) mirrors how his name appears in some references, but widely recognized public material refers to him as Terence McKenna. Some listings may differ on a town name such as Montrose; verified records point to Paonia for his birth.

Birth and death

  • November 16, 1946
  • Paonia, Colorado, United States (Montrose is not corroborated by primary sources)
  • April 3, 2000
  • San Anselmo, California, United States
  • brain tumor (as reported in biographical sources)

Notable works

  • Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge
  • The Archaic Revival
  • The Invisible Landscape (with Dennis McKenna)
  • True Hallucinations: Beat Notes from an Apprenticeship in the Darkness

News

Terence McKenna passed away in 2000, so there is no current personal reporting. Public discourse about his work appears in retrospective articles, documentary projects, and ongoing scholarly and popular discussions on psychedelics, consciousness, and ethnobotany. New releases typically come from archival material, reissues of lectures, and curated studies by enthusiasts and archives.

Social media and online presence

There is no official, verified Terence McKenna social media profile. Online activity consists of fan-run pages, tribute channels, and archival postings. For primary materials, viewers are advised to consult established archives and reputable reference pages.

  • General reference: Wikipedia entry for Terence McKenna
  • Archival and writings: commonly referenced in dedicated psychedelic history resources

Recent projects and legacy

Posthumous and ongoing work centers on archiving and reissuing lectures, audio recordings, and writings. His influence endures in discussions of ethnobotany, consciousness studies, and psychedelic history. Documentaries, lectures, and podcast explorations continue to introduce new audiences to his ideas.

Where to learn more

  • Encyclopedic overview: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terence_McKenna
  • General archival and lecture collections: seek reputable archives and libraries specializing in psychedelic history

Which Raj Yogas are in McKenna Terence's birth chart?

4 FOUND

McKenna Terence's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 3 challenging combinations, including Ruchaka Yoga.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha is McKenna Terence running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

McKenna Terence is currently in the Saturn mahadasha, running from Apr 12, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026.

PREVIOUSFeb 22, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026
Jupiter / Rahu / Mars
NOWApr 12, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
Saturn / Saturn / Saturn
NEXTOct 4, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027
Saturn / Saturn / Mercury

What do McKenna Terence's numerology numbers say?

McKenna Terence's core numbers are Life Path 11, Destiny 9, Soul Urge 3, Personality 6, Kabbalah Number 5, Birth 7.

Life Path
11

Chaldean Life Path 11 is a master vibration of heightened intuition and spiritual sensitivity. It indicates inspired leadership when grounded and practical.

Destiny
9

Chaldean Destiny 9 indicates humanitarian expression and completion energy. It supports service, mentoring, and influence through compassion and higher ideals.

Soul Urge
3

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

Personality
6

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

Kabbalah Number
5

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

Birth
7

Explore Birth Number 7 in Vedic astrology: discover personality traits, destiny, career inclinations, relationships, and remedies to balance karmic energy.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

2000
Death
Death by Disease 3 April 2000 at 02:15 AM in San Rafael (Brain tumor, age 53)
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