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    Gustave Flaubert

    French novelist (1821–1880)

    🎨 Colour: White💎 Stone: Pearl (Moti)📅 Day: Monday🔢 Number: 2, 7, 11🧭 Direction: North West⚙️ Metal: Silver🃏 Tarot: Temperance

    With the Sun in Sagittarius (Western) and the Moon in Karka (Vedic Rashi), Gustave Flaubert combines the fire energy of Sagittarius with the jala (water) depth of Karka, ruled by Chandra (चंद्र). Their Life Path 9 — the The Humanitarian — guided by Mars, brings compassionate, idealistic, generous, and wise. visionaries d to everything they do.

    About Gustave Flaubert

    Gustave Flaubert was a renowned nineteenth-century French novelist who became internationally known for his meticulous stylistic precision and foundational contributions to literary realism. Born in Rouen on December 12, 1821, he abandoned early legal studies to dedicate his life entirely to writing, residing primarily at his family estate in Croisset. His debut novel, Madame Bovary, published in 1857, earned immediate literary acclaim and scandal, leading to an unsuccessful prosecution for immorality. The masterpiece established his reputation through its objective depiction of provincial bourgeois life and the tragic pursuit of romantic ideals. Flaubert subsequently authored the historical novel Salammbo in 1862, the sweeping social critique Sentimental Education in 1869, and the short-story collection Three Tales in 1877. Famous for his relentless search for the exact word, or le mot juste, Flaubert spent years perfecting each manuscript. He died in Croisset on May 8, 1880, leaving a profound influence on modern fiction.

    Based on publicly available information.

    Gustave Flaubert — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NameGustave Flaubert
    ProfessionFrench novelist (1821–1880)
    NationalityFrance
    Date of BirthDecember 12, 1821
    AgeDied in 1880, aged 58
    Chinese Zodiac🐍 Metal Snake
    Sun sign (Western)♐ Sagittarius
    Moon sign (Rashi)Karka
    NakshatraPushya or Ashlesha (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number9 — The Humanitarian
    🏆Ranked #1 of 11 notable people born on December 12 in our records, by global recognition (Wikipedia reach) →
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for Gustave Flaubert 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
    11celebrities share this birthday

    11 famous celebrities and notable people in our database were born on December 12. That makes it a common birthday.

    Rarity percentile: 22%

    Astrological Profile

    Sagittarius ♐ — The Fire Sign

    Sagittarius is the most adventurous and freedom-loving sign. Ruled by Jupiter, they are eternal seekers of truth, experience, and wisdom. Their enthusiasm is contagious and their optimism — even in adversity — is their defining quality.

    Strengths

    GenerousIdealisticGreat sense of humorAdventurousHonest

    Challenges

    Promises more than can deliverImpatientTactlessRestless
    Lucky Colour
    Purple
    Lucky Stone
    Turquoise
    Lucky Day
    Thursday
    Lucky Numbers
    3, 7, 9
    🃏 Tarot Card: Temperance
    Balance, moderation, patience, and higher purpose

    Compatibility

    ✓ Aries✓ Leo✓ Libra
    ✗ Virgo✗ Pisces

    Career: Natural philosophers and explorers who excel in travel, education, law, writing, and international business. Optimism and big-picture thinking inspire teams.

    Gustave Flaubert's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury8500.2
    ♀ Venus3330.6
    ♂ Mars1081.9
    ♃ Jupiter1711.9
    ♄ Saturn629.4
    ♅ Uranus284
    ♆ Neptune1164.8

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    Celebrity Birthday Twins

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Gustave Flaubert

    When is Gustave Flaubert's birthday?

    Gustave Flaubert was born on December 12, 1821.

    How old is Gustave Flaubert?

    Gustave Flaubert died in 1880, aged 58.

    What is Gustave Flaubert's zodiac sign?

    Gustave Flaubert's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21), an element of Fire ruled by Jupiter.

    What is Gustave Flaubert's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    Gustave Flaubert's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Karka: the sidereal Moon stayed in Karka for the whole of December 12, 1821, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Sagittarius).

    What is Gustave Flaubert's Chinese zodiac sign?

    Gustave Flaubert was born in the Year of the Snake (Metal Snake) — Enigmatic, intuitive, refined.

    What is Gustave Flaubert known for?

    Gustave Flaubert: French novelist (1821–1880).

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