John Steinbeck Vedic birth chart profile
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John Steinbeck

★ February 27, 1902 · Salinas, California, United States
Birth data: C — Caution
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Moon Sign
Libra
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Sun Sign
Aquarius
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Ascendant
Cancer
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Nakshatra
Swati
Birth Star
WritersMultiple MarriagesLife Path 5Destiny Number 3Soul Number 9Personality Number 3Kabbalah Number 9Birth Number 9

John Steinbeck's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

John Steinbeck has a Libra Moon sign, Swati Nakshatra and a Cancer Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Aquarius.

John Steinbeck Birth Details

Date of birthFebruary 27, 1902
Birth time3:00 PM
Birth placeSalinas, California, United States
Birth data rating
C — Caution

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What is John Steinbeck's Moon sign?

John Steinbeck's Moon sign is Libra in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is John Steinbeck's Nakshatra?

John Steinbeck's Moon Nakshatra is Swati, with the Moon in Libra.

What is John Steinbeck's Ascendant?

John Steinbeck's Ascendant (Lagna) is Cancer in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is John Steinbeck's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, John Steinbeck's Sun sign is Aquarius. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is John Steinbeck's birth date and birth time?

John Steinbeck was born on February 27, 1902 at 3:00 PM in Salinas, California, United States. The birth data is rated C (Caution).

Biography

Who is John Steinbeck?

American famed writer of best-selling novels that were made into films. Steinbeck received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962. The Pulitzer Prize-winning The Grapes of Wrath (1939) is considered Steinbecks masterpiece and part of the American literary canon. In the first 75 years after it was published, it sold 14 million copies. He is also widely known for the comic novels Tortilla Flat (1935) and Cannery Row (1945), the multi-generation epic East of Eden (1952), and the novellas Of Mice and Men (1937) and The Red Pony (1937). He said he could not remember a time when he did not write, but he was 14 when he formalized his ambition. He was a dreamer as a kid, not an active participant. He loved horses and played polo at Stanford, where the only courses he took were those that held his interest. After six years, he left without graduating and took the same approach to jobs, staying only as long as they intrigued him. After he published his first book and married Carol Henning, he settled in Pacific Grove on the California coastal county. It was there he did his best body of work; "Tortilla Flat" came out in 1935 and in 1937, both "Of Mice and Men" and "The Red Pony." Extremely private, he hated his fame and notoriety. In 1939 he fell in love with a pretty 20-year-old singer and brought her home, turning the matter over to the two women. His wife left and he married Gwyn Conger 11 days after his divorce from Carol. He and Gwyn had two sons, Thom on 2 August 1944 and John IV on 12 June 1946. Gwyn was an alcoholic and depressed and John needed a strong woman to motivate him: they divorced in 1948. His third and last marriage was happy, to Elaine Scott and they settled in New York City. Steinbeck died of a heart attack on 20 December 1968 at age 66 in New York City, and his ashes were buried in Salinas, the place that he loved most. Link to Wikipedia biography
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John Steinbeck, born February 27, 1902, in Salinas, California, USA, is one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century. He died December 20, 1968, in New York City. His work often explored social injustice, human resilience, and the complexities of American life during the Great Depression and beyond.

Public profile

  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Novelist, short story writer, essayist
  • Major themes: Poverty, solidarity, moral ambiguity, the American experience

Notable works

  • The Grapes of Wrath (1939) — a defining novel of the Depression era; widely studied and adapted.
  • Of Mice and Men (1937) — a compact novella focusing on friendship and dreams in hard times.
  • East of Eden (1952) — an expansive family saga reimagining biblical themes in 20th‑century California.
  • The Pearl (1947) — a short novella about greed, value, and community in a Mexican fishing village.
  • Travels with Charley (1962) — a nonfiction travel memoir exploring American society and self-discovery.

Awards and recognitions

  • Nobel Prize in Literature, 1962
  • Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for The Grapes of Wrath, 1940
  • National Book Award for Fiction for The Grapes of Wrath, 1940

Public presence and social media

There are no official personal social media accounts for John Steinbeck. Any public-facing accounts are typically maintained by organizations that preserve or discuss his work, such as literary institutions, archives, museums, or libraries. For authoritative information, consult sources like the Nobel Prize website, Library of America editions, or the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, California.

Recent projects and legacy

Since Steinbeck passed away in 1968, there are no new works authored by him. Public engagement centers on scholarship, archival work, and public exhibitions. Institutions frequently publish new biographies, critical editions, or exhibit materials about his life and writings. The National Steinbeck Center in Salinas maintains exhibitions, archives, and programs connected to his life and the social contexts of his work.

Where to learn more

  • National Steinbeck Center – Salinas, CA
  • Library of America – Steinbeck editions
  • Nobel Prize – John Steinbeck biography and lectures
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Which Raj Yogas are in John Steinbeck's birth chart?

7 FOUND

John Steinbeck's chart shows 5 Raj Yogas and 2 challenging combinations, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Sasa Yoga, Varishtha Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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What do John Steinbeck's numerology numbers say?

John Steinbeck's core numbers are Life Path 5, Destiny 3, Soul Urge 9, Personality 3, Kabbalah Number 9, Birth 9.

∞Life Path
5

Chaldean Life Path 5 is Mercury-driven—change, movement, and adaptability. It indicates growth through travel, variety, communication, and flexibility.

◎Destiny
3

Chaldean Destiny 3 indicates creative expression and communication. It supports writing, speaking, marketing, media, and artistic visibility.

❖Soul Urge
9

Chaldean Soul 9 desires purpose and compassion. It seeks to serve, forgive, and complete cycles with wisdom.

◇Personality
3

Chaldean Personality 3 appears expressive, social, and creative. Others often see charm, optimism, and communication skills.

∞Kabbalah Number
9

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

✦Birth
9

Birth Number 9 in Vedic astrology: explore personality traits, life path insights, challenges, and compatibility tips to guide decisions with numerology wisdom.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1937
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1937 ("Of Mice and Men")
1939
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1939 ("The Grapes of Wrath")
1942
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1942 ("The Moon is Down")
1962
Career
Prize 25 October 1962 (Received Nobel Prize)
1964
Career
Prize September 1964 (Presidential Medal of Freedom)
1968
Death
Death by Heart Attack 20 December 1968 in Manhattan (Congestive heart failure, age 66)
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