Akira Kurosawa
Japanese filmmaker (1910–1998)
With the Sun in Aries (Western) and the Moon in Simha (Vedic Rashi), Akira Kurosawa combines the fire energy of Aries with the agni (fire) depth of Simha, ruled by Surya (सूर्य). Their Life Path 1 — the The Leader — guided by Sun, brings independent, ambitious, pioneering, and self-reliant. natura to everything they do.
About Akira Kurosawa
Akira Kurosawa was an internationally known Japanese filmmaker whose career spanned over five decades, from 1943 to 1993. Born in Tokyo on March 23, 1910, he originally studied Western-style painting before entering the film industry as an assistant director in 1936. He made his directorial debut with Sanshiro Sugata in 1943. Kurosawa achieved global prominence with Rashomon in 1950, a film that won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and opened Western markets to Japanese cinema. Over his career, he directed thirty feature films, including critically acclaimed works such as Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, Kagemusha, and Ran. Renowned for his dynamic visual framing, precise editing, and masterful storytelling, his work deeply influenced generations of international directors. He frequently collaborated with actor Toshiro Mifune. Kurosawa received the Academy Honorary Award in 1990 and died in Tokyo on September 6, 1998.
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Akira Kurosawa — Birthday & Personal Facts
| Full Name | Akira Kurosawa |
|---|---|
| Profession | Japanese filmmaker (1910–1998) |
| Nationality | Japan |
| Date of Birth | March 23, 1910 |
| Age | Died in 1998, aged 88 |
| Chinese Zodiac | 🐕 Metal Dog |
| Sun sign (Western) | ♈ Aries |
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Simha |
| Nakshatra | Magha or Purva Phalguni (depends on birth time) |
| Life Path Number | 1 — The Leader |
A genuine Vedic Kundli for Akira Kurosawa would need their exact birth time and place, and those are not in the public record. The Ascendant (Lagna), house placements, Nakshatra and Dasha timeline all change with just a few minutes' difference — so we don't invent a time or quietly default to noon. This profile therefore shows only what the birth date can honestly support: Sun sign, Moon sign (Rashi), Chinese zodiac and Life Path.
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Astrological Profile
Aries ♈ — The Fire Sign
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and the most direct. Bold, ambitious, and driven by a need to be first, Aries dives headfirst into even the most challenging situations with infectious energy and inspiring confidence.
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Career: Natural leaders who excel in entrepreneurship, military, sports, and any field requiring initiative and courage under pressure.
Akira Kurosawa's Age on Other Planets
| Planet | Age (planet years) | Orbit (Earth years) |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 484 | 0.2 |
| ♀ Venus | 189 | 0.6 |
| ♂ Mars | 61 | 1.9 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 9 | 11.9 |
| ♄ Saturn | 3 | 29.4 |
| ♅ Uranus | 1 | 84 |
| ♆ Neptune | 0 | 164.8 |
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When is Akira Kurosawa's birthday?
Akira Kurosawa was born on March 23, 1910.
How old is Akira Kurosawa?
Akira Kurosawa died in 1998, aged 88.
What is Akira Kurosawa's zodiac sign?
Akira Kurosawa's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19), an element of Fire ruled by Mars.
What is Akira Kurosawa's Moon sign (Rashi)?
Akira Kurosawa's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Simha: the sidereal Moon stayed in Simha for the whole of March 23, 1910, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Aries).
What is Akira Kurosawa's Chinese zodiac sign?
Akira Kurosawa was born in the Year of the Dog (Metal Dog) — Loyal, honest, amiable, kind.
What is Akira Kurosawa known for?
Akira Kurosawa: Japanese filmmaker (1910–1998).
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