Gene Siskel Vedic birth chart profile
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Gene Siskel

★ January 26, 1946 · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Libra
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Sun Sign
Capricorn
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Ascendant
Pisces
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Nakshatra
Vishakha
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Moon / Saturn / Rahu · May 2026 – Jul 2026
WritersEntertainmentMarried to ForeignerLife Path 11Destiny Number 8Soul Number 7Personality Number 1Kabbalah Number 7

Gene Siskel's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Gene Siskel has a Libra Moon sign, Vishakha Nakshatra and a Pisces Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Capricorn.

Gene Siskel Birth Details

Date of birthJanuary 26, 1946
Birth time9:17 AM
Birth placeChicago, Illinois, United States
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

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What is Gene Siskel's Moon sign?

Gene Siskel's Moon sign is Libra in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Gene Siskel's Nakshatra?

Gene Siskel's Moon Nakshatra is Vishakha, with the Moon in Libra.

What is Gene Siskel's Ascendant?

Gene Siskel's Ascendant (Lagna) is Pisces in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Gene Siskel's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Gene Siskel's Sun sign is Capricorn. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Gene Siskel's birth date and birth time?

Gene Siskel was born on January 26, 1946 at 9:17 AM in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Gene Siskel?

American film critic and journalist for the Chicago Tribune. Along with colleague Roger Ebert, he hosted a series of movie review programs on television from 1975 until his death in 1999. His parents were Russian Jewish immigrants. Siskel lost both of his parents as a child and, as a result, was raised by his aunt and uncle, moving with them when he was nine years old. He attended Culver Academies and graduated from Yale University with a degree in philosophy in 1967, where he studied writing under Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Hersey. Herseys reference assisted him in gaining a job at the Chicago Tribune in 1969. He reviewed films on Opening Soon at a Theater Near You (1975–1977), Sneak Previews (1977–1982), At the Movies (1982–1986), Siskel & Ebert (1986–1999), CBS This Morning (1990–1996) and Good Morning America (1996–1999). Siskel married and had three children. He was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor on 8 May 1998 and underwent brain surgery three days later. Gene Siskel died from complications of another surgery on 20 February 1999 at the age of 53. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Gene Siskel (1946–1999)

Gene Siskel was an American film critic best known for co-hosting the televised film-review programs with Roger Ebert. He was born January 26, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, United States, and died February 20, 1999, in Chicago, Illinois. His work as a newspaper critic and television host helped shape modern film criticism and popular discourse around movies.

Profile

  • Born: January 26, 1946, Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Died: February 20, 1999, Chicago, Illinois
  • Occupation: Film critic, journalist
  • Affiliations: Chicago Tribune (longtime film critic)
  • Notable for: Co-hosting the film-review programs Siskel & Ebert (with Roger Ebert)

Career Highlights

  • Served as a prominent film critic for the Chicago Tribune, earning a national profile for his reviews.
  • Co-hosted the influential television programs Sneak Previews, and later Siskel & Ebert, which popularized televised film criticism.
  • Helped popularize the two-thumbs-up/two-thumbs-down rating system that became a signature element of the shows.

Legacy and Impact

Gene Siskel’s work brought film criticism to a broad audience and helped shape how movies are discussed in both print and broadcast media. The partnership with Roger Ebert inspired countless critics and contributed to a enduring format for evaluating films on television. A lasting tribute in Chicago is the Gene Siskel Film Center, a venue dedicated to independent and international cinema that honors his contribution to film culture.

Publications and Writings

As a columnist for the Chicago Tribune, Siskel’s reviews reached a wide readership. His written work has been included in various collections and anthologies of notable film criticism, and his televised reviews amplified his influence beyond the newspaper audience.

Media Presence and Social Media

There are no official social media profiles for Gene Siskel, due to his passing in 1999. Any existing profiles are unofficial or fan-created. Public discussion of his work typically appears through retrospectives, archived interviews, and tributes within film-criticism communities.

News and Recent Developments

There is no current news about Gene Siskel. Public attention today centers on his legacy, anniversary retrospectives, and the ongoing influence of his critique on film culture and media.

Selected Notes

  • Two Thumbs Up: The "two thumbs up" rating became a cultural hallmark of the Siskel & Ebert brand.
  • Gene Siskel Film Center: A Chicago venue bearing his name, continuing to screen independent and world cinema.
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Which Raj Yogas are in Gene Siskel's birth chart?

4 FOUND

Gene Siskel's chart shows 3 Raj Yogas and 1 challenging combination, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Rajju Yoga, Vasumitra Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Gene Siskel running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Gene Siskel is currently in the Moon mahadasha, running from May 1, 2026 to Jul 26, 2026.

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Moon / Saturn / Rahu
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What do Gene Siskel's numerology numbers say?

Gene Siskel's core numbers are Life Path 11, Destiny 8, Soul Urge 7, Personality 1, Kabbalah Number 7, Birth 8.

∞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
8

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

❖Soul Urge
7

Chaldean Soul 7 desires truth and depth. It seeks learning, solitude, spiritual growth, and refined understanding.

◇Personality
1

Chaldean Personality 1 appears confident, direct, and independent. Others often see leadership energy and strong personal will.

∞Kabbalah Number
7

Kabbalah Number 7 reflects an inner spiritual code of wisdom and truth-seeking. It supports research, contemplation, and spiritual refinement.

✦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.

1998
Health
Medical diagnosis 8 May 1998 (Malignant brain tumor)
1998
Health
Medical procedure 11 May 1998 (Brain surgery)
1999
Death
Other Death 20 February 1999 (Complications of surgery, age 53)
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