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    APJ Abdul Kalam

    Missile Man of India, 11th President of India, PSLV and Agni missile programs

    🎨 Colour: Red💎 Stone: Red Coral (Moonga)📅 Day: Tuesday🔢 Number: 9, 18, 27🧭 Direction: South West⚙️ Metal: Iron🃏 Tarot: Justice

    With the Sun in Libra (Western) and the Moon in Vrischika (Vedic Rashi), APJ Abdul Kalam combines the air energy of Libra with the jala (water) depth of Vrischika, ruled by Mangal (मंगल). Their Life Path 3 — the The Creative — guided by Jupiter, brings expressive, optimistic, social, and artistic. natural commun to everything they do.

    About APJ Abdul Kalam

    Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, affectionately remembered as India’s "Missile Man," was an Indian aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the eleventh President of India. Born in 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, he grew up in modest circumstances and studied aerospace engineering. He began his career at the Aeronautical Development Establishment before joining the Indian Space Research Organisation, where he directed the landmark SLV-III satellite launch. Kalam subsequently led the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme, overseeing the creation of the Agni and Prithvi missiles. In 1998, he served as chief scientific adviser during the pivotal Pokhran-II nuclear tests. While popular accounts sometimes conflate him with C. V. Raman, who earned the 1930 Nobel Prize for the Raman Effect honoured on National Science Day, Kalam built an independent legacy in modern rocketry. His dedication to education and national progress earned him the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. Today, his profound commitment to empowering youth preserves his inspiring legacy as a timeless national icon.

    Based on publicly available information.

    APJ Abdul Kalam — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NameAPJ Abdul Kalam
    ProfessionScientist
    NationalityIndian
    Date of BirthOctober 15, 1931
    AgeDied in 2015, aged 83
    Chinese Zodiac🐐 Metal Goat
    Sun sign (Western)♎ Libra
    Moon sign (Rashi)Vrischika
    NakshatraAnuradha or Jyeshtha (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number3 — The Creative
    🏆Ranked #2 of 17 notable people born on October 15 in our records, by global recognition (Wikipedia reach) →
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for APJ Abdul Kalam 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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    🎂 Birthday RarityVery Common
    17celebrities share this birthday

    17 famous celebrities and notable people in our database were born on October 15. That makes it a very common birthday.

    Rarity percentile: 1%

    📜 On this day in Indian history

    • 1931 — Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Missile Man and President, born

    Astrological Profile

    Libra ♎ — The Air Sign

    Libra is the most balanced sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Venus, they are drawn to beauty, harmony, and fairness in all things. Their social intelligence is extraordinary — they can adapt to any personality and find middle ground.

    Strengths

    CooperativeDiplomaticGraciousFair-mindedSocial

    Challenges

    IndecisiveAvoids confrontationsCarries grudgesSelf-pity
    Lucky Colour
    Pink
    Lucky Stone
    Opal
    Lucky Day
    Friday
    Lucky Numbers
    6, 15, 24
    🃏 Tarot Card: Justice
    Fairness, truth, cause and effect, and karmic balance

    Compatibility

    ✓ Gemini✓ Aquarius✓ Leo
    ✗ Cancer✗ Capricorn

    Career: Natural mediators who excel in law, diplomacy, public relations, design, and the arts. Their sense of fairness and aesthetic sensibility make them outstanding judges of quality.

    APJ Abdul Kalam's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury3940.2
    ♀ Venus1540.6
    ♂ Mars501.9
    ♃ Jupiter811.9
    ♄ Saturn329.4
    ♅ Uranus184
    ♆ Neptune0164.8

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    12 other celebrities share APJ Abdul Kalam's birthday (October 15):

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    Frequently Asked Questions About APJ Abdul Kalam

    When is APJ Abdul Kalam's birthday?

    APJ Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931.

    How old is APJ Abdul Kalam?

    APJ Abdul Kalam died in 2015, aged 83.

    What is APJ Abdul Kalam's zodiac sign?

    APJ Abdul Kalam's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22), an element of Air ruled by Venus.

    What is APJ Abdul Kalam's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    APJ Abdul Kalam's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Vrischika: the sidereal Moon stayed in Vrischika for the whole of October 15, 1931, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Libra).

    What is APJ Abdul Kalam's Chinese zodiac sign?

    APJ Abdul Kalam was born in the Year of the Goat (Metal Goat) — Mild-mannered, kind, creative.

    What is APJ Abdul Kalam known for?

    APJ Abdul Kalam is an Indian scientist known for: Missile Man of India, 11th President of India, PSLV and Agni missile programs

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