Musa McKim Vedic birth chart profile
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Musa McKim

★ August 23, 1908 · Oil City, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Cancer
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Sun Sign
Leo
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Ascendant
Sagittarius
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Nakshatra
Pushya
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Jupiter / Rahu / Mars · Jul 2026 – Sep 2026
ArtPoetModelWritersMarried to ForeignerMarriage StableLife Path 4Destiny Number 1

Musa McKim's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Musa McKim has a Cancer Moon sign, Pushya Nakshatra and a Sagittarius Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Leo.

Musa McKim Birth Details

Date of birthAugust 23, 1908
Birth time5:00 PM
Birth placeOil City, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

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What is Musa McKim's Moon sign?

Musa McKim's Moon sign is Cancer in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Musa McKim's Nakshatra?

Musa McKim's Moon Nakshatra is Pushya, with the Moon in Cancer.

What is Musa McKim's Ascendant?

Musa McKim's Ascendant (Lagna) is Sagittarius in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Musa McKim's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Musa McKim's Sun sign is Leo. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Musa McKim's birth date and birth time?

Musa McKim was born on August 23, 1908 at 5:00 PM in Oil City, Pennsylvania, United States. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Musa McKim?

American painter, poet and artists model, known for her murals created in collaboration with her husband Philip Guston. Her married name was Musa McKim Guston. McKim spent much of her youth in Panama. During the Great Depression, she worked under the Section of Fine Arts, painting murals in public buildings, including a Post Office building in Waverly, New York. She met New York School artist Philip Guston while attending the Otis Art Institute. In cooperation with him, she painted a mural in a United States Forest Service building in Laconia, New Hampshire, and panels which were placed aboard United States Maritime Commission ships. After her painting career, she wrote poetry, publishing her work in small literary magazines. Along with her husband and daughter, she lived in Iowa City, Iowa and New York City, eventually settling in Woodstock, New York. She posed for her husband throughout his career for various works, including a 1944 painting entitled The Young Mother, for which she sat along with their daughter, also named Musa. Musa McKim Guston died in Woodstock on 30 March 1992, aged 83. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Which Raj Yogas are in Musa McKim's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Musa McKim's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas, including Varishtha Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Musa McKim running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Musa McKim is currently in the Jupiter mahadasha, running from Jul 27, 2026 to Sep 18, 2026.

PREVIOUSMay 15, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026
Jupiter / Rahu / Moon
NOWJul 27, 2026 - Sep 18, 2026
Jupiter / Rahu / Mars
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What do Musa McKim's numerology numbers say?

Musa McKim's core numbers are Life Path 4, Destiny 1, Soul Urge 8, Personality 2, Kabbalah Number 4, Birth 5.

∞Life Path
4

Chaldean Life Path 4 is Rahu-like in intensity—work, order, and practical building. It indicates results through discipline, structure, and steady effort.

◎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
8

Chaldean Soul 8 desires achievement and influence. It seeks measurable success, respect, and mastery over material outcomes.

◇Personality
2

Chaldean Personality 2 appears gentle, diplomatic, and cooperative. Others often see empathy, tact, and calm support.

∞Kabbalah Number
4

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

✦Birth
5

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

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1937
Relationship
Marriage 4 February 1937 (Philip Guston)
1943
Family
Change in family responsibilities 1943 (Birth of daughter, Musa Jane Guston)
1980
Death
Death of Mate 7 June 1980 (Philip Guston)
1992
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 30 March 1992 (Age 83)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this profile's Vedic astrology, birth chart, and numerology — answered by our astrologers.

How does Musa McKim's birth chart indicate her approach to marriage and partnership?

Musa McKim's Cancer Moon combined with her Sagittarius Ascendant creates a deeply emotional yet adventurous foundation for relationships. Her chart reveals a stable marriage placement, and she remained married to Philip Guston, demonstrating the emotional security and commitment her lunar influence provides. Her Virgo Western Sun adds practicality and loyalty to her romantic nature, grounding her partnerships in genuine care and attention to her partner's needs.

What deeper spiritual purpose does Musa McKim's astrological profile suggest she was drawn toward?

Musa McKim's Leo Vedic Sun sign combined with her Sagittarius Ascendant points toward creative expression and wisdom-sharing as her spiritual calling. Her work as a poet, model, and artist reflects this alignment with higher creative forces. The Budhaditya Yoga in her chart amplifies her ability to communicate profound ideas through artistic mediums, suggesting her life purpose centered on elevating human consciousness through beauty and written or visual expression.

What does Musa McKim's life path number reveal about her fundamental nature and soul lessons?

Musa McKim carries Life Path Number 4, which embodies foundation-building, stability, and practical wisdom. This number indicates she was meant to create lasting structures—whether through her artistic work, family life, or intellectual contributions. Life Path 4 individuals are builders and organizers who bring order to chaos, reflecting McKim's role in establishing meaningful creative and personal legacies that would endure beyond her lifetime.

Which planetary yogas in Musa McKim's chart account for her recognition in the arts and creative fields?

Musa McKim possesses both Budhaditya Yoga and Varishtha Yoga, two powerful combinations that elevate her creative and intellectual standing. Budhaditya Yoga—formed by Mercury and Sun conjunction—grants exceptional communication ability and artistic brilliance, while Varishtha Yoga enhances wisdom and leadership in creative pursuits. These yogas positioned her as a respected poet, model, and artist whose influence extended across multiple artistic disciplines throughout her life.

Where was Musa McKim born, and what does her birth date tell us about her character?

Musa McKim was born on August 23, 1908, in Oil City, United States. Her Virgo Western Sun sign marks her as analytical, detail-oriented, and service-minded, while her Leo Vedic Sun reveals a core creative fire and dignified presence. This combination of earthy Virgo precision with Leo's artistic confidence shaped her into a multi-talented creative professional capable of both meticulous craft and bold self-expression throughout her distinguished career.

How do Musa McKim's numerological strengths align with her success as a creative professional?

Musa McKim's numerology reveals a Destiny Number 1 paired with a Soul Number 8, creating a powerful drive toward pioneering achievement and material manifestation of creative vision. Her Birth Number 5 adds adaptability and versatility across artistic mediums. These numbers work synergistically to position her as an innovator in the arts who could translate inner vision into tangible, respected work. Her Personality Number 2 softened this ambition with diplomacy, allowing her to collaborate effectively and build lasting professional relationships.

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