Jane Austen
English novelist (1775–1817)
With the Sun in Sagittarius (Western) and the Moon in Kanya (Vedic Rashi), Jane Austen combines the fire energy of Sagittarius 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 Jane Austen
Jane Austen was an internationally renowned English novelist whose full name was Jane Austen. Born on December 16, 1775, in Steventon, Hampshire, she grew up in a supportive, literary family. Austen wrote six major novels that critically examined the British landed gentry of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Her works, including Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, and Emma, were published anonymously during her lifetime. Two additional novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, were published posthumously. Austen’s writing is celebrated for its sharp irony, social realism, and commentary on women's economic dependence on marriage. Despite modest fame during her lifetime, her critical standing grew immensely after her death. She never married and spent her final years living in Chawton before dying on July 18, 1817, in Winchester, England. Today, she remains an enduring global icon of classic English literature.
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Jane Austen — Birthday & Personal Facts
| Full Name | Jane Austen |
|---|---|
| Profession | English novelist (1775–1817) |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Date of Birth | December 16, 1775 |
| Age | Died in 1817, aged 41 |
| Chinese Zodiac | 🐐 Wood Goat |
| Sun sign (Western) | ♐ Sagittarius |
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Kanya |
| Nakshatra | Hasta or Chitra (depends on birth time) |
| Life Path Number | 3 — The Creative |
A genuine Vedic Kundli for Jane Austen 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
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.
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Career: Natural philosophers and explorers who excel in travel, education, law, writing, and international business. Optimism and big-picture thinking inspire teams.
Jane Austen's Age on Other Planets
| Planet | Age (planet years) | Orbit (Earth years) |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 1,041 | 0.2 |
| ♀ Venus | 407 | 0.6 |
| ♂ Mars | 133 | 1.9 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 21 | 11.9 |
| ♄ Saturn | 8 | 29.4 |
| ♅ Uranus | 2 | 84 |
| ♆ Neptune | 1 | 164.8 |
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When is Jane Austen's birthday?
Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775.
How old is Jane Austen?
Jane Austen died in 1817, aged 41.
What is Jane Austen's zodiac sign?
Jane Austen's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21), an element of Fire ruled by Jupiter.
What is Jane Austen's Moon sign (Rashi)?
Jane Austen's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Kanya: the sidereal Moon stayed in Kanya for the whole of December 16, 1775, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Sagittarius).
What is Jane Austen's Chinese zodiac sign?
Jane Austen was born in the Year of the Goat (Wood Goat) — Mild-mannered, kind, creative.
What is Jane Austen known for?
Jane Austen: English novelist (1775–1817).
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