Teachout Terry Vedic birth chart profile
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Virgo Lagna

Teachout Terry

February 6, 1956 · Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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Moon Sign
Sagittarius
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Ascendant
Virgo
Nakshatra
Mula
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Jupiter / Saturn / Venus · Dec 2025 – May 2026
Entertain/BusinessEntertain/MusicWritersDirectorSkills - Multi-facetedWife Passed AwayDivorceeLife Path 11
Biography

Who is Teachout Terry?

American author, critic, biographer, playwright, stage director, and librettist. He was the drama critic of The Wall Street Journal, the critic-at-large of Commentary, and the author of "Sightings," a column about the arts in America that appeared biweekly in The Wall Street Journal. He blogged at About Last Night and wrote about the arts for many other magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times and National Review. He was a regular panelist on Three on the Aisle, a bimonthly podcast about theater in America that was hosted by American Theatre magazine. Teachouts books include Duke: A Life of Duke Ellington (2013), Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong (2009), All in the Dances: A Brief Life of George Balanchine (2004), A Terry Teachout Reader (2004), The Skeptic: A Life of H.L. Mencken (2002), and City Limits: Memories of a Small-Town Boy (1991). He was married to Hilary Teachout (née Dyson) from 2007 until her death on 31 March 2020. He died in his sleep on 13 January 2022 at the age of 65. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Update at: Mar 22, 2026

Terry Teachout

Birth: Mon Feb 06 1956 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Cape Girardeau, United States

Death: January 13, 2022 — Chicago, Illinois, United States

Terry Teachout was an American critic, biographer, and playwright renowned for his writings on music, theatre, and the arts. He contributed to major publications and authored influential biographies of American jazz and swing legends.

Notable works

  • Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong (2009)
  • Duke Ellington: A Biography (2013)

Publications and outlets

Teachout''s criticism and essays appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Commentary, and The New York Times, among others. He was widely regarded for his accessible but rigorous approach to culture and the arts.

News and memorials

Following his death in January 2022, obituaries and remembrances appeared in major media outlets, noting his influence as a critic and biographer and his contributions to American arts journalism.

Public profiles and social media

Public social media activity for Teachout is not extensively documented in widely available sources. His professional work is found in newspapers, journals, and book publications. He did maintain online presence through author pages and profiles associated with his books and essays.

Recent projects and legacy

There are no posthumous projects reported by Teachout since his passing in 2022. His legacy endures in his biographies of Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong, and in his essays on culture and the arts.

Which Raj Yogas are in Teachout Terry's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Teachout Terry's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 1 challenging combination, including Malavya Yoga.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha is Teachout Terry running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Teachout Terry is currently in the Jupiter mahadasha, running from Dec 12, 2025 to May 14, 2026.

PREVIOUSOct 19, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
Jupiter / Saturn / Ketu
NOWDec 12, 2025 - May 14, 2026
Jupiter / Saturn / Venus
NEXTMay 14, 2026 - Jun 29, 2026
Jupiter / Saturn / Sun

What do Teachout Terry's numerology numbers say?

Teachout Terry's core numbers are Life Path 11, Destiny 4, Soul Urge 6, Personality 7, Kabbalah Number 8, Birth 6.

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
4

Chaldean Destiny 4 indicates practical building through discipline and systems. It supports operations, engineering, execution, and stable long-term progress.

Soul Urge
6

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

Personality
7

Chaldean Personality 7 appears thoughtful, private, and analytical. Others often see depth, intelligence, and spiritual interest.

Kabbalah Number
8

Kabbalah Number 8 reflects an inner spiritual code of power and mastery. It supports leadership, manifestation, and disciplined ambition.

Birth
6

Discover Birth Number 6 in Vedic astrology: core traits, love life, career paths, and remedies to balance karma and unlock success through mindful choices.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

2007
Relationship
Marriage 2007 (Hilary Dyson)
2020
Death
Death of Mate 31 March 2020 (Hilary Teachout)
2022
Death
Other Death 13 January 2022 (In his sleep, age 65)
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