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Francis Temperville

★ April 29, 1957 · Dunkerque, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Aries
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Sun Sign
Aries
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Ascendant
Pisces
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Nakshatra
Ashwini
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Jupiter / Saturn / Rahu · Jul 2026 – Dec 2026
LawEngineerScience Field-PhysicsLife Path 1Destiny Number 6Soul Number 9Personality Number 6Kabbalah Number 9

Francis Temperville's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Francis Temperville has an Aries Moon sign, Ashwini Nakshatra and a Pisces Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Aries.

Francis Temperville Birth Details

Date of birthApril 29, 1957
Birth time4:25 AM
Birth placeDunkerque, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

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What is Francis Temperville's Moon sign?

Francis Temperville's Moon sign is Aries in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Francis Temperville's Nakshatra?

Francis Temperville's Moon Nakshatra is Ashwini, with the Moon in Aries.

What is Francis Temperville's Ascendant?

Francis Temperville's Ascendant (Lagna) is Pisces in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Francis Temperville's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Francis Temperville's Sun sign is Aries. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Francis Temperville's birth date and birth time?

Francis Temperville was born on April 29, 1957 at 4:25 AM in Dunkerque, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Francis Temperville?

French nuclear engineer and spy. Arrested in September 1992, Temperville was accused of selling secrets to the Soviets, after receiving information from Victor Otchenko, a former KGB colonel who defected to the West. The documents he traded concerned the physical makeup of French thermonuclear weapons, techniques of reprocessing nuclear waste, and secret telegram codes used to track results from nuclear tests conducted in the South Pacific. Temperville delivered the documents by stuffing them in trash bags filled with cigarette butts and other refuse and left them at the base of utility poles. Later, his Soviet clients would signal the documents had been successfully picked up by placing a pack of Dunhill cigarettes at traffic lights or stop signs. He confessed that in 1987, while still a physics student, he was contacted by a Briton who called himself "Serge" and said he wanted to brush up on chemical physics. In the documents released by the police, Serge was identified as Sergei Jmyrev, a KGB officer and second secretary of the former Soviet Embassy in Paris from 1986 to 1991. It was Jmyrev who arranged for the Atomic Energy Commission to hire Temperville in October 1989. Charged with treason, Temperville was sentenced on 10/30/1997 to nine years in prison.

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Which planetary combinations are in Francis Temperville's birth chart?

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Francis Temperville's chart shows 2 challenging combinations.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Francis Temperville running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Francis Temperville is currently in the Jupiter mahadasha, running from Jul 15, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026.

PREVIOUSMay 22, 2026 - Jul 15, 2026
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NOWJul 15, 2026 - Dec 2, 2026
Jupiter / Saturn / Rahu
NEXTDec 2, 2026 - Apr 4, 2027
Jupiter / Saturn / Jupiter
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What do Francis Temperville's numerology numbers say?

Francis Temperville's core numbers are Life Path 1, Destiny 6, Soul Urge 9, Personality 6, Kabbalah Number 9, Birth 11.

∞Life Path
1

Chaldean Life Path 1 is the path of the Sun—independence, initiative, and leadership. It indicates self-made growth and lessons in confident direction.

◎Destiny
6

Chaldean Destiny 6 indicates service and harmony as your expression. It supports counseling, teaching, design, healing, and community responsibility.

❖Soul Urge
9

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

◇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
11

Discover Birth Number 11 in Vedic astrology: traits, gifts, challenges, and karmic insights shaping your destiny and life path; explore career, relationships, and growth.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1986
Career
New Career 1986 (Embassy secretary)
1989
Career
New Job 1989 (Atomic Energy Commission)
1992
Crime
Arrest September 1992 (Treason, spy)
1997
Crime
Trial dates 30 October 1997 (Nine year sentence for treason)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this profile's Vedic astrology, birth chart, and numerology, answered by astrologers on DKSCORE.

How did Francis Temperville's birth chart influence his career in science and diplomacy?

Francis Temperville's chart reveals a strong Aries sun in Vedic astrology, a sign associated with leadership, initiative, and pioneering spirit. His work as an embassy secretary and later with the Atomic Energy Commission reflects the drive and intellectual capacity typical of Aries placements. However, the presence of Grahan Dosha involving both Sun and Ketu indicates periods of karmic challenge and obscured clarity in professional matters, which manifested in his later life trajectory.

What does Francis Temperville's Pisces ascendant reveal about how others perceive him?

Francis Temperville carries a Pisces lagna, which typically confers sensitivity, intuition, and a spiritual inclination. However, Pisces ascendants can also mask deeper truths and create confusion about one's true nature. This placement, combined with his Grahan Doshas, suggests an outward appearance that may not align with inner reality, contributing to the duality evident in his public versus private conduct.

What does Francis Temperville's Aries Janma Rashi indicate about his fundamental nature?

In Vedic astrology, Francis Temperville's Aries moon sign indicates a bold, action-oriented, and courageous inner nature. Aries Janma Rashi natives are driven by ambition and desire for recognition. The Moon's presence in Aries, however, becomes complicated by Grahan Dosha with Ketu, which can distort emotional clarity and create internal conflict between aspirations and ethical boundaries.

Does Francis Temperville's astrological chart show indicators regarding his personal relationships and marriage?

Francis Temperville's Pisces ascendant and Aries moon suggest complexity in relational dynamics. While Pisces can bring compassion and imagination to partnerships, the Grahan Doshas present in his chart indicate karmic challenges that affect emotional stability and trust. These placements suggest difficulties in maintaining transparent and harmonious relationships, reflecting deeper patterns of secrecy and inner turbulence.

Which planetary configurations in Francis Temperville's chart explain his rise in prestigious positions before his downfall?

Francis Temperville's Aries sun endows ambition and the capacity to achieve positions of authority and responsibility. His Life Path Number 1 reinforces leadership qualities and pioneering drive. However, the dual Grahan Doshas involving Sun and Moon with Ketu act as karmic brakes, creating hidden obstacles and eventual exposure. These yogas explain both his initial success in securing sensitive roles and the inevitable unmasking of concealed truths.

How does Francis Temperville's life path number of 1 shape his fundamental life direction and character?

Francis Temperville's Life Path Number 1 indicates a natural leader with strong individuality, ambition, and pioneering spirit. Number 1 natives are driven to forge their own path and achieve prominence. Combined with his Destiny Number 6, which emphasizes responsibility and duty, his chart suggested potential for leadership in service. However, the karmic doshas present indicate that this independent, ambitious energy ultimately led to transgression rather than constructive achievement.

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