Steves Rick Vedic birth chart profile
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Steves Rick

May 10, 1955 · Fort Irwin, California
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Moon Sign
Sagittarius
Sun Sign
Aries
Ascendant
Taurus
Nakshatra
Mula
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Jupiter / Mercury / Rahu · May 2026 – Sep 2026
Travel for workEntrepreneurPublic SpeakerSpiritual Leader/ GuruExtemely RichGain-Financial successPhilanthropistDivorcee
Biography

Who is Steves Rick?

American traveler, guide book author, and travel TV show series, the boyish, enthusiastic face is seen on the PBS series, Rick Steves Europe. Steves is the son of a piano tuner and importer. As a young teen he would travel to Europe with his father for his dads piano store and he hasnt stopped traveling since. Although he began his career as a piano teacher, his love for travel led him to establish his company "Europe Through the Back Door" in 1976. That venture led to the publication of his first guide book, "Europe Through the Back Door" in 1980. The success of his book led him to his PBS travel series that began in 1991. An advocate for do-it-yourself travel, his company now leads tours, publishes many travel books and has expanded to sales of travel necessities like luggage, backpacks etc. He is host of a weekly radio show, writes columns for newspapers and lectures to groups interested in travel. His travel business has proven to be a huge success. His guidebooks are bestsellers and one report estimated his empire to be worth $20 million in 2003. Rick married Anne Jenkins in the early 1980s. Together they often traveled to Europe with their young children who were featured on some of the Steves travel episodes. They have a boy and a girl who in their teens and early 20s are traveling without their easily recognized parents. The couple was divorced in March 2010. A devout Lutheran whose travels have formed his worldly views, Steves is a strong believer in the value of travel to understanding and accepting differences in culture, food, and ideas. He is an advocate for the homeless, a member of the board of Bread for the World, and landlord to a 24-unit apartment that he has given to his local YWCA for homeless single mothers. In addition to his TV shows, his radio broadcasts, his travel business and supply company, he acts as host for Lutheran videos. He is outspoken about his belief that marijuana should be decriminalized and that health care should be available to all citizens. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Update at: Oct 14, 2025

Public Profile: Steves Rick (commonly known as Rick Steves)

This summary refers to the widely known American travel writer, TV host, and guidebook author Rick Steves, whose information aligns with the details you provided. He is best known for the long-running public television series “Rick Steves’ Europe,” his extensive line of European guidebooks, and the tour company he founded that operates escorted group tours throughout Europe.

News and media highlights

  • Rick Steves Art of Europe: a multi-part public television series exploring European art history, released recently and rebroadcast on PBS stations and streaming platforms.
  • Ongoing PBS content: recent seasons and specials of “Rick Steves’ Europe” continue to air and stream, featuring new and updated episodes focusing on destinations across the continent.
  • Guidebook updates: annual revisions to country and city titles keep practical travel advice current as European tourism rebounds, with expanded coverage of museums, food culture, and rail logistics.
  • Tour program growth: Rick Steves’ Europe tours have resumed post-pandemic with a broad slate of itineraries across regions like Italy, France, the UK, Scandinavia, and the Balkans.
  • Climate and civic initiatives: he continues the Climate Smart Commitment, directing a portion of tour revenues to carbon-mitigation and social-impact projects, alongside regular public talks on ethical, low-impact travel.

Official web and social media

Recent and ongoing projects

  • Television production: continued filming and distribution of “Rick Steves’ Europe,” plus specials that spotlight themes like art, food traditions, and lesser-visited regions.
  • Guidebooks: rolling updates to flagship titles (e.g., Italy, France, London, Spain, Germany, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece), “Europe Through the Back Door,” and city-specific handbooks.
  • Audio and streaming: weekly radio/podcast episodes with travel experts and cultural voices; extensive free videos and classroom clips for educators and independent travelers.
  • Tours: curated small-group itineraries emphasizing local culture, walkable historic cores, family-owned lodgings, and transparent pricing.
  • Education and outreach: free trip-planning tools, rail and itinerary advice, travel skills classes, and destination webinars hosted or endorsed on the official site.
  • Climate Smart Commitment: ongoing support for carbon-reducing nonprofits and community projects tied to responsible travel.

Other info

  • Focus areas: practical, budget-conscious European travel; art and history literacy; respectful cultural engagement; sustainable tourism.
  • Speaking: frequent lectures and keynote appearances about European travel skills, ethics, and civics.
  • Philanthropy: documented support for hunger relief, housing/homelessness, arts and education; details appear periodically via official channels.

For the most current news, release dates, tour availability, and book updates, consult the website and verified social accounts above. If you intended a different person named “Steves Rick,” please provide an official link or additional context so the profile can be accurately distinguished.

Which planetary combinations are in Steves Rick's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Steves Rick's chart shows 2 challenging combinations.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha is Steves Rick running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Steves Rick is currently in the Jupiter mahadasha, running from May 14, 2026 to Sep 16, 2026.

PREVIOUSMar 26, 2026 - May 14, 2026
Jupiter / Mercury / Mars
NOWMay 14, 2026 - Sep 16, 2026
Jupiter / Mercury / Rahu
NEXTSep 16, 2026 - Jan 5, 2027
Jupiter / Mercury / Jupiter

What do Steves Rick's numerology numbers say?

Steves Rick's core numbers are Life Path 8, Destiny 7, Soul Urge 2, Personality 5, Kabbalah Number 5, Birth 1.

Life Path
8

Chaldean Life Path 8 is Saturnian—authority, ambition, and material mastery. It indicates leadership with discipline, ethics, and long-term planning.

Destiny
7

Chaldean Destiny 7 indicates specialization, research, and spiritual intelligence. It supports analytics, strategy, deep study, and mastery through solitude.

Soul Urge
2

Chaldean Soul 2 desires emotional safety, love, and peace. It seeks supportive bonds, trust, and harmony in relationships.

Personality
5

Chaldean Personality 5 appears energetic, adaptable, and adventurous. Others often see curiosity, movement, and flexibility.

Kabbalah Number
5

Kabbalah Number 5 reflects an inner spiritual code of change and freedom. It supports adaptability, exploration, and growth through experience.

Birth
1

Birth Number 1 in Vedic Astrology: discover personality traits, career strengths, challenges, and remedies to harmonize destiny for a confident, purpose-driven life.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1976
Career
Start Business 1976
1980
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1980 (First travel book)
1991
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1991 (First TV travel show)
2010
Relationship
Divorce dates March 2010 (married since the 180s)
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