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Jean Nouvel

★ August 12, 1945 · Fumel, Aquitaine, France
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Virgo
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Sun Sign
Cancer
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Ascendant
Sagittarius
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Nakshatra
Hasta
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Ketu / Sun / Saturn · Aug 2026 – Sep 2026
Vocational awardBuilding TradesLeadership RolesSkills- SpecialistMultiple MarriagesLife Path 3Destiny Number 8Soul Number 6

Jean Nouvel's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Jean Nouvel has a Virgo Moon sign, Hasta Nakshatra and a Sagittarius Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Cancer.

Jean Nouvel Birth Details

Date of birthAugust 12, 1945
Birth time7:00 PM
Birth placeFumel, Aquitaine, France
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

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What is Jean Nouvel's Moon sign?

Jean Nouvel's Moon sign is Virgo in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Jean Nouvel's Nakshatra?

Jean Nouvel's Moon Nakshatra is Hasta, with the Moon in Virgo.

What is Jean Nouvel's Ascendant?

Jean Nouvel's Ascendant (Lagna) is Sagittarius in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Jean Nouvel's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Jean Nouvel's Sun sign is Cancer. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Jean Nouvel's birth date and birth time?

Jean Nouvel was born on August 12, 1945 at 7:00 PM in Fumel, Aquitaine, France. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Jean Nouvel?

French architect who designed the World Arab Institute in Paris (completed in 1987), the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, MN, and the Musée du Quai Branly, both in 2006. He studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris and during his illustrious career has picked up several awards including the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 2008. He and his first wife, filmmaker Odile Fillion, have two children. He and his second wife, Catherine Richard, have one child. His current relationship is with another architect, Mia Hagg.
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Jean Nouvel

Born: August 12, 1945, Fumel, France

Jean Nouvel is a French architect renowned for projects that reinterpret the relationship between buildings and their surroundings. He established Atelier Jean Nouvel, a Paris-based architectural practice, and has been a leading voice in contemporary architecture since the 1980s.

Key Projects

  • Fondation Cartier pour l''art contemporain, Paris — completed 1994
  • Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, Paris — completed 2006
  • Philharmonie de Paris, Paris — completed 2015
  • Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — opened 2017
  • National Museum of Qatar, Doha, Qatar — opened 2019

Recent and Ongoing Work

As of the 2020s, Nouvel remains active with new commissions and explorations in museum, cultural, and civic architecture across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His approach emphasizes site-specific design, materiality, and light.

Awards

  • Pritzker Architecture Prize, 2008

News and Public Presence

Nouvel''s work continues to be widely covered in architectural press and major media as exemplars of contemporary form and urban intervention. He is known for public talks and exhibitions about architecture and urbanism.

Social Media

Publicly available information about personal social media profiles is limited. Official project updates are typically communicated through the Atelier Jean Nouvel channels and affiliated press releases.

Further Information

For authoritative details on projects and news, consult the official studio site and major architectural databases.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Jean Nouvel's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Jean Nouvel's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Varishtha Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Jean Nouvel running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Jean Nouvel is currently in the Ketu mahadasha, running from Aug 14, 2026 to Sep 4, 2026.

PREVIOUSJul 27, 2026 - Aug 14, 2026
Ketu / Sun / Jupiter
NOWAug 14, 2026 - Sep 4, 2026
Ketu / Sun / Saturn
NEXTSep 4, 2026 - Sep 22, 2026
Ketu / Sun / Mercury
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What do Jean Nouvel's numerology numbers say?

Jean Nouvel's core numbers are Life Path 3, Destiny 8, Soul Urge 6, Personality 2, Kabbalah Number 11, Birth 3.

∞Life Path
3

Chaldean Life Path 3 is expressive and creative. It indicates talent in communication, learning, and uplifting others through ideas, art, or speech.

◎Destiny
8

Chaldean Destiny 8 indicates executive expression and authority. It supports business, finance, leadership, and achievement through discipline.

❖Soul Urge
6

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

◇Personality
2

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

∞Kabbalah Number
11

Kabbalah Number 11 reflects a heightened spiritual code of intuition and illumination. It supports inspired guidance when grounded and balanced.

✦Birth
3

Unlock Birth Number 3 in Vedic astrology: explore personality traits, strengths, challenges, career potential, love compatibility, and life guidance via numerology.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

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Prize 2008 (Pritzker Prize)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

When and where was Jean Nouvel born?

Jean Nouvel was born on August 12, 1945, in Fumel, France. This birth date and location form the foundation of his natal chart, which reveals a Leo in Western astrology and a Cancer sun in Vedic astrology, combined with a Sagittarius ascendant that shapes his outward expression and life direction.

What does Jean Nouvel's Vedic moon sign reveal about his emotional nature?

Jean Nouvel has a Virgo Janma Rashi, or moon sign, which endows him with analytical precision, attention to detail, and a methodical approach to life. This Virgo lunar placement cultivates practical intelligence and a keen eye for craftsmanship, traits that align perfectly with his accomplishments in architectural design and building trades.

How do Jean Nouvel's astrological placements shape his core personality and strengths?

Jean Nouvel's chart combines Cancer sun with Virgo moon and Sagittarius ascendant, creating a personality marked by emotional depth, intellectual rigor, and visionary leadership. His Cancer sun drives his connection to home and family, while Virgo moon brings specialist skills and precision. The Sagittarius ascendant amplifies his expansive vision and ability to lead in innovative architectural ventures.

Which numerology numbers define Jean Nouvel's path to success and recognition?

Jean Nouvel operates under Life Path Number 3, which governs creativity, communication, and artistic expression. His Birth Number 3 reinforces creative talents and social influence. The Destiny Number 8 in his chart points to material success, power, and recognition in professional spheres, explaining his achievement of the prestigious Pritzker Prize in architecture.

What does astrology reveal about Jean Nouvel's deeper life purpose and spiritual calling?

Jean Nouvel's Soul Number 6 indicates a deep-seated drive toward service, family, and creating harmonious environments. Combined with his Cancer sun's nurturing instinct and Virgo moon's perfectionism, his life purpose centers on building spaces that serve humanity and improve quality of life, reflecting his vocational contributions to architecture and design.

Which astrological yogas in Jean Nouvel's birth chart contribute to his fame and professional achievements?

Jean Nouvel's chart contains powerful Gaja Kesari Yoga, formed by favorable Jupiter-Moon placement, which grants wisdom, leadership, and widespread recognition. Additionally, Varishtha Yoga in his chart amplifies his authority and mastery in his field. These yogas, combined with his Sagittarius ascendant's expansive energy, propelled him to international acclaim in architecture and earned him the Pritzker Prize.

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