Tomi Ungerer Vedic birth chart profile
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Tomi Ungerer

• Remembering (Feb 9, 2019)

★ November 28, 1931 · Strasbourg, Alsace, France
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
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Moon Sign
Gemini
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Sun Sign
Scorpio
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Ascendant
Aries
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Nakshatra
Punarvasu
Birth Star
Extraordinary TalentsVocational awardArtWritersIllustratorLife Path 8Destiny Number 8Soul Number 6

Tomi Ungerer's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Tomi Ungerer has a Gemini Moon sign, Punarvasu Nakshatra and an Aries Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Scorpio.

Tomi Ungerer Birth Details

Date of birthNovember 28, 1931
Birth time3:30 PM
Birth placeStrasbourg, Alsace, France
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

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What is Tomi Ungerer's Moon sign?

Tomi Ungerer's Moon sign is Gemini in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Tomi Ungerer's Nakshatra?

Tomi Ungerer's Moon Nakshatra is Punarvasu, with the Moon in Gemini.

What is Tomi Ungerer's Ascendant?

Tomi Ungerer's Ascendant (Lagna) is Aries in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Tomi Ungerer's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Tomi Ungerer's Sun sign is Scorpio. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Tomi Ungerer's birth date and birth time?

Tomi Ungerer was born on November 28, 1931 at 3:30 PM in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Tomi Ungerer?

French illustrator and a writer in three languages who published over 140 books ranging from much loved childrens books to controversial adult work and from the fantastic to the autobiographical. He is known for sharp social satire and witty aphorisms. Ungerer received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1998 for his "lasting contribution" as a childrens illustrator. He died on 9 February 2019, aged 87, in Cork, Ireland. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Tomi Ungerer

Born: 28 November 1931, Strasbourg, France. Died: 9 February 2019, Cork, Ireland.

Profile

Tomi Ungerer was a prominent Franco‑Alsatian writer and illustrator known for his versatility across children’s literature and political satire. His work spans decades and has been celebrated worldwide for its bold storytelling, imaginative visuals, and provocative social commentary. He created a number of beloved children’s titles as well as incisive cartoons and graphic works that pushed boundaries and sparked conversation. His legacy continues through museums, archives, and ongoing publications of his art.

Notable works

  • Crictor (1957) — the story of a pet boa constrictor who becomes a hero.
  • The Three Robbers (1962) — a widely translated and admired children''s book about kindness and courage.

Public legacy and institutions

The public memory of Ungerer is closely tied to the cultural institutions that preserve and promote his work. The Musée Tomi Ungerer – Centre International de l''Illustration in Strasbourg houses his archives and hosts exhibitions, education programs, and retrospectives that keep his influence visible to new generations. The museum and related cultural initiatives continue to curate and present his diverse body of work both in France and internationally.

News and exhibitions

Since his passing in 2019, attention has focused on posthumous exhibitions, archival projects, and new editions of his works. Public programs connected to his life and art are typically organized by the Strasbourg museum, libraries, and occasional international venues. For the latest official updates, consult the museum and affiliated institutions that steward his legacy.

Social media and online presence

There are no widely recognized official personal social media channels for Tomi Ungerer. Public access to his work and updates about exhibitions are largely channeled through the museum in Strasbourg and other cultural institutions that manage his estate and archives. Researchers and fans often engage via these official channels rather than through a dedicated personal account.

Recent projects and ongoing impact

Direct public projects from Ungerer after 2019 did not occur, as he passed away. His influence persists through reissues of his books, new scholarly and curator-led exhibitions, and educational programs that explore his art, graphic design, and social commentary. Collectors, libraries, and museums continue to publish and display his work, keeping his distinctive blend of whimsy and sharp critique in view.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Tomi Ungerer's birth chart?

3 FOUND

Tomi Ungerer's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas and 1 challenging combination, including Hamsa Yoga, Sreenatha Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Tomi Ungerer live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Tomi Ungerer, in order.

PREVIOUSFeb 28, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026
Mars / Rahu / Mercury
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What do Tomi Ungerer's numerology numbers say?

Tomi Ungerer's core numbers are Life Path 8, Destiny 8, Soul Urge 6, Personality 2, Kabbalah Number 1, 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
8

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

❖Soul Urge
6

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

◇Personality
2

Chaldean Personality 2 appears gentle, diplomatic, and cooperative. Others often see empathy, tact, and calm support.

∞Kabbalah Number
1

Kabbalah Number 1 reflects an inner spiritual code of initiative and self-direction. It supports willpower, clarity, and a strong identity path.

✦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.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1998
Career
Prize 1998 (Hans Christian Andersen Medal)
2019
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 9 February 2019 (Age 87)
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