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    Fidel Castro

    Cuban politician, author and revolutionary (1926–2016)

    🎨 Colour: Green💎 Stone: Emerald (Panna)📅 Day: Wednesday🔢 Number: 5, 14, 23🧭 Direction: South⚙️ Metal: Bronze🃏 Tarot: Strength

    With the Sun in Leo (Western) and the Moon in Kanya (Vedic Rashi), Fidel Castro combines the fire energy of Leo with the prithvi (earth) depth of Kanya, ruled by Budha (बुध). Their Life Path 3 — the The Creative — guided by Jupiter, brings expressive, optimistic, social, and artistic. natural commun to everything they do.

    About Fidel Castro

    Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was a Cuban politician, author, and revolutionary who governed Cuba for nearly five decades. Born in Birán in 1926, he studied law at the University of Havana and engaged in political activism. In 1953, he led a failed attack on the Moncada Barracks, resulting in his imprisonment and exile to Mexico. There, he formed the 26th of July Movement with Che Guevara and his brother Raúl Castro. Returning to Cuba, his guerrilla movement successfully overthrew the regime of Fulgencio Batista in 1959. Castro subsequently served as Prime Minister and President, transforming Cuba into a single-party socialist state. His government aligned closely with the Soviet Union, leading to major Cold War confrontations including the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis. His administration implemented widespread healthcare and literacy programs while suppressing political opposition and civil liberties. Citing health issues, Castro transferred power to Raúl in 2008 and died in 2016.

    Based on publicly available information.

    Fidel Castro — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NameFidel Castro
    ProfessionCuban politician, author and revolutionary (1926–2016)
    NationalityCuba
    Date of BirthAugust 13, 1926
    AgeDied in 2016, aged 90
    Chinese Zodiac🐅 Fire Tiger
    Sun sign (Western)♌ Leo
    Moon sign (Rashi)Kanya
    NakshatraHasta or Chitra (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number3 — The Creative
    🏆Ranked #1 of 10 notable people born on August 13 in our records, by global recognition (Wikipedia reach) →
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for Fidel Castro 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 RarityCommon
    10celebrities share this birthday

    10 famous celebrities and notable people in our database were born on August 13. That makes it a common birthday.

    Rarity percentile: 31%

    Astrological Profile

    Leo ♌ — The Fire Sign

    Leo is the most magnetic sign of the zodiac. Ruled by the Sun, they radiate warmth, confidence, and creativity. Their generosity is legendary and their presence commands every room they enter.

    Strengths

    CreativePassionateGenerousWarm-heartedHumorous

    Challenges

    ArrogantStubbornSelf-centredInflexibleLazy
    Lucky Colour
    Gold
    Lucky Stone
    Ruby
    Lucky Day
    Sunday
    Lucky Numbers
    1, 3, 10
    🃏 Tarot Card: Strength
    Inner courage, patience, and mastery of raw instinct

    Compatibility

    ✓ Aries✓ Sagittarius✓ Gemini
    ✗ Taurus✗ Scorpio

    Career: Born performers who excel in entertainment, politics, and leadership. Their charisma and natural authority make them compelling leaders and inspiring role models.

    Fidel Castro's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury4160.2
    ♀ Venus1620.6
    ♂ Mars531.9
    ♃ Jupiter811.9
    ♄ Saturn329.4
    ♅ Uranus184
    ♆ Neptune0164.8

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Fidel Castro

    When is Fidel Castro's birthday?

    Fidel Castro was born on August 13, 1926.

    How old is Fidel Castro?

    Fidel Castro died in 2016, aged 90.

    What is Fidel Castro's zodiac sign?

    Fidel Castro's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22), an element of Fire ruled by Sun.

    What is Fidel Castro's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    Fidel Castro's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Kanya: the sidereal Moon stayed in Kanya for the whole of August 13, 1926, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Leo).

    What is Fidel Castro's Chinese zodiac sign?

    Fidel Castro was born in the Year of the Tiger (Fire Tiger) — Brave, confident, competitive.

    What is Fidel Castro known for?

    Fidel Castro: Cuban politician, author and revolutionary (1926–2016).

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