David Bowie
English musician and actor (1947–2016)
With the Sun in Capricorn (Western) and the Moon in Karka (Vedic Rashi), David Bowie combines the earth energy of Capricorn with the jala (water) depth of Karka, ruled by Chandra (चंद्र). Their Life Path 3 — the The Creative — guided by Jupiter, brings expressive, optimistic, social, and artistic. natural commun to everything they do.
About David Bowie
David Robert Jones, professionally known as David Bowie, was an English musician, songwriter, and actor. Born on January 8, 1947, in London, Bowie became one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century popular music. He was acclaimed for his musical innovation, visual presentation, and frequent reinvention of his image and musical style. Bowie first achieved commercial success in 1969 with the single Space Oddity, followed by his breakthrough 1972 album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, which introduced his flamboyant alter ego, Ziggy Stardust. Throughout his five-decade career, he explored diverse genres, including glam rock, soul, electronic music, and pop. Beyond his musical achievements, Bowie pursued a successful acting career, starring in feature films such as The Man Who Fell to Earth and Labyrinth. With over one hundred million records sold globally, Bowie earned numerous accolades before his death on January 10, 2016.
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David Bowie — Birthday & Personal Facts
| Full Name | David Bowie |
|---|---|
| Profession | English musician and actor (1947–2016) |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Date of Birth | January 8, 1947 |
| Age | Died in 2016, aged 69 |
| Chinese Zodiac | 🐕 Fire Dog |
| Sun sign (Western) | ♑ Capricorn |
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Karka |
| Nakshatra | Pushya or Ashlesha (depends on birth time) |
| Life Path Number | 3 — The Creative |
A genuine Vedic Kundli for David Bowie 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
Capricorn ♑ — The Earth Sign
Capricorn is the most disciplined and ambitious sign. Ruled by Saturn, they are driven by a deep need to achieve and be respected. Their patience is extraordinary — they will work for decades toward a goal others would have abandoned.
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Career: Masters of long-term strategy who excel in business, politics, finance, engineering, and management. Discipline and ambition build empires patiently.
David Bowie's Age on Other Planets
| Planet | Age (planet years) | Orbit (Earth years) |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 331 | 0.2 |
| ♀ Venus | 129 | 0.6 |
| ♂ Mars | 42 | 1.9 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 6 | 11.9 |
| ♄ Saturn | 2 | 29.4 |
| ♅ Uranus | 0 | 84 |
| ♆ Neptune | 0 | 164.8 |
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When is David Bowie's birthday?
David Bowie was born on January 8, 1947.
How old is David Bowie?
David Bowie died in 2016, aged 69.
What is David Bowie's zodiac sign?
David Bowie's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19), an element of Earth ruled by Saturn.
What is David Bowie's Moon sign (Rashi)?
David Bowie's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Karka: the sidereal Moon stayed in Karka for the whole of January 8, 1947, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Capricorn).
What is David Bowie's Chinese zodiac sign?
David Bowie was born in the Year of the Dog (Fire Dog) — Loyal, honest, amiable, kind.
What is David Bowie known for?
David Bowie: English musician and actor (1947–2016).
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