Vargas Chavela Vedic birth chart profile
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Vargas Chavela

Remembering (Aug 5, 2012)

April 17, 1919 · Heredia, Heredia
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Moon Sign
Scorpio
Sun Sign
Aries
Ascendant
Sagittarius
Nakshatra
Anuradha
Birth Star
GrammyEntertain/MusicWritersSingerLife Path 5Destiny Number 4Soul Number 9Personality Number 4
Biography

Vargas Chavela Biography

Costa Rica-born Mexican singer, especially known for her rendition of Mexican rancheras, but also recognized for her contribution to other genres of popular Latin American music. She was an influential interpreter in the Americas and Europe, muse to figures such as Pedro Almodóvar, hailed for her haunting performances, and called "la voz áspera de la ternura", the rough voice of tenderness. The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, presented her with a Latin GRAMMY Statuette in 2007 after receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of that organization. At age 81, she publicly came out as lesbian in her autobiography titled And If You Want to Know about My Past. But it wasnt really a surprise to her fans. For years Vargas refused to change the genders in her songs. In "Paloma Negra" ("Black Dove"), Vargas accuses a woman of partying all night long and breaking her heart. Chavela Vargas had been hospitalized for several weeks as a result of respiratory problems before she died in Cuernavaca, Mexico on 5 August 2012, aged 93. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Chavela Vargas (Vargas Chavela)

Public profile overview of the Costa Rican‑born singer best known as Chavela Vargas.

Basic facts

  • Birth name: Isabel Vargas Lizano
  • Stage name: Chavela Vargas
  • Born: April 17, 1919, in San Joaquín de Flores, Heredia, Costa Rica
  • Died: August 5, 2012, in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
  • Nationality: Costa Rican‑born Mexican singer
  • Musical genres: Ranchera, bolero, traditional Mexican songs

Notable achievements and influence

  • Iconic interpreter of rancheras with a distinctive, emotive vocal style.
  • Best known for her rendition of La Llorona; helped bring international attention to traditional Mexican songs.
  • Her career and life have inspired films and documentaries, including a feature documentary released in 2017 about her life and artistry.
  • Her work continues to influence musicians and filmmakers and remains a touchstone in Latin American music.

News and recent coverage

  • Following her death in 2012, major outlets published obituaries highlighting her impact on Latin American music.
  • In 2017, the documentary Chavela offered a widely covered portrait of her life, career and persona, renewing public interest.
  • Her recordings and performances continue to be reissued and featured in compilation releases and film soundtracks.

Social media and public presence

There is no official personal social media profile for Chavela Vargas. Public-facing pages are typically fan-created or archival, and visitors should verify credibility before engaging.

Selected works and projects

  • Signature song: La Llorona, among others
  • Extensive catalog of rancheras and bolero-era songs recorded across the mid-20th century
  • Documentary: Chavela (2017) — a feature about her life and artistry

Summary

Chavela Vargas remains a landmark figure in Latin American music. Born in Costa Rica and rising to international fame in Mexico, she is celebrated for redefining the interpretation of traditional Mexican songs and for a fearless, genre-spanning persona that continues to inspire artists worldwide.

Raj Yogas & Planetary Combinations

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Planetary Combinations

Dashas

VIMSHOTTARI

Life's planetary periods.

PREVIOUSMar 13, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Jupiter / Mercury / Mars

Numerology Profile

Life Path
5

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

Destiny
4

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

Soul Urge
9

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

Personality
4

Chaldean Personality 4 appears practical, reliable, and disciplined. Others often see consistency, structure, and hard work.

Kabbalah Number
3

Kabbalah Number 3 reflects an inner spiritual code of expression and creativity. It supports communication, inspiration, and joyful manifestation.

Birth
8

Discover Birth Number 8 in Vedic astrology: its traits, destiny, career tendencies, relationships, and Saturn's influence shaping wealth, power, and transformation.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

2002
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 2002 (Autobiography, "And If You Want to Know about My Past")
2012
Death
Death by Disease 5 August 2012 (Respiratory problems, age 93)
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