Vance Packard Vedic birth chart profile
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Vance Packard

★ May 22, 1914 · State College, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Aries
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Sun Sign
Taurus
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Ascendant
Taurus
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Nakshatra
Ashwini
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Mercury / Jupiter / Sun · Aug 2026 – Oct 2026
WritersLife Path 6Destiny Number 5Soul Number 8Personality Number 6Kabbalah Number 9Birth Number 22Heart disease/attack

Vance Packard's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Vance Packard has an Aries Moon sign, Ashwini Nakshatra and a Taurus Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Taurus.

Vance Packard Birth Details

Date of birthMay 22, 1914
Birth time5:30 AM
Birth placeState College, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

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What is Vance Packard's Moon sign?

Vance Packard's Moon sign is Aries in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Vance Packard's Nakshatra?

Vance Packard's Moon Nakshatra is Ashwini, with the Moon in Aries.

What is Vance Packard's Ascendant?

Vance Packard's Ascendant (Lagna) is Taurus in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Vance Packard's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Vance Packard's Sun sign is Taurus. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Vance Packard's birth date and birth time?

Vance Packard was born on May 22, 1914 at 5:30 AM in State College, Pennsylvania, United States. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Vance Packard?

American writer, a journalist, magazine staff member and author who was often ahead of scientists in his analysis of trends and future social movements. After an apprenticeship as a magazine staff member, he made his first impact in 1957 with his book "The Hidden Persuaders." The book described the way in which people are manipulated by marketing techniques to buy, believe, and even how to vote. Packards work included "The Status Seekers" and "The Sexual Wilderness." He addressed such subjects as planned obsolescence, the ethics of genetic engineering and the loss of family and community bonds. Married in 1938, Packard had three kids. Packard died on 12/12/1996, Vineyard Haven, MA following a heart attack the prior week. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Update at: Aug 12, 2025

Vance Packard

Born on May 22, 1914 in State College, United States

Recent News

As of the latest updates, there are no current news articles or public records available regarding Vance Packard. Given the birth year of 1914, Vance Packard would be over a century old, suggesting that public records may not be readily available or may not exist in digital form.

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Recent Projects

Information on recent projects or endeavors involving Vance Packard is unavailable. Given the historical context of Vance's era, documentation of projects, if any, might be archived in physical records or not exist at all.

Additional Information

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Which Raj Yogas are in Vance Packard's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Vance Packard's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga-Weak.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Vance Packard running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vance Packard is currently in the Mercury mahadasha, running from Aug 24, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026.

PREVIOUSApr 8, 2026 - Aug 24, 2026
Mercury / Jupiter / Venus
NOWAug 24, 2026 - Oct 5, 2026
Mercury / Jupiter / Sun
NEXTOct 5, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026
Mercury / Jupiter / Moon
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What do Vance Packard's numerology numbers say?

Vance Packard's core numbers are Life Path 6, Destiny 5, Soul Urge 8, Personality 6, Kabbalah Number 9, Birth 22.

∞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
5

Chaldean Destiny 5 indicates dynamic progress through change and versatility. It supports travel, sales, communication roles, and fast adaptation.

❖Soul Urge
8

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

◇Personality
6

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

∞Kabbalah Number
9

Kabbalah Number 9 reflects an inner spiritual code of compassion and completion. It supports service, forgiveness, and closing karmic cycles.

✦Birth
22

Explore Birth Number 22 in Vedic astrology: destiny, personality traits, challenges, and spiritual potential of this master number for a balanced, purpose-driven life.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1938
Relationship
Marriage 1938 (Three kids)
1957
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1957 (Made impact, The Hidden Persuaders)
1996
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 12 December 1996 (Heart attack prior week, age 82)
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