Leonard Cohen
Canadian singer, songwriter and poet (1934–2016)
With the Sun in Virgo (Western) and the Moon in Kumbha (Vedic Rashi), Leonard Cohen combines the earth energy of Virgo with the vayu (air) depth of Kumbha, ruled by Shani (शनि). Their Life Path 2 — the The Diplomat — guided by Moon, brings cooperative, sensitive, peaceful, and empathetic. the great to everything they do.
About Leonard Cohen
Leonard Norman Cohen was a Canadian singer, songwriter, poet, and novelist whose creative career spanned over five decades. Born on September 21, 1934, in Montreal, Quebec, Cohen initially pursued a literary path, publishing several poetry collections and two novels during the 1950s and 1960s. He transitioned into popular music in 1967 with the release of his debut album, Songs of Leonard Cohen. His work explored themes of religion, politics, isolation, depression, sexuality, and romantic love. Cohen became internationally renowned for his low baritone voice and his poetic, highly literary songwriting. Among his most famous compositions is Hallelujah, a song that gained vast global recognition through hundreds of cover versions by other artists. Throughout his life, he released fifteen studio albums and received numerous honors, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and appointment as a Companion of the Order of Canada. Cohen died on November 7, 2016.
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Leonard Cohen — Birthday & Personal Facts
| Full Name | Leonard Cohen |
|---|---|
| Profession | Canadian singer, songwriter and poet (1934–2016) |
| Nationality | Canada |
| Date of Birth | September 21, 1934 |
| Age | Died in 2016, aged 82 |
| Chinese Zodiac | 🐕 Wood Dog |
| Sun sign (Western) | ♍ Virgo |
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Kumbha |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha or Purva Bhadrapada (depends on birth time) |
| Life Path Number | 2 — The Diplomat |
A genuine Vedic Kundli for Leonard Cohen 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
Virgo ♍ — The Earth Sign
Virgo is the most meticulous sign of the zodiac. Deeply analytical and practical, they have an eye for detail that borders on superhuman. Their dedication to improvement of themselves and the world is a quiet form of devotion.
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Career: Masters of detail who excel in medicine, research, accounting, writing, and data analysis. Precision and dedication produce work of exceptional standard.
Leonard Cohen's Age on Other Planets
| Planet | Age (planet years) | Orbit (Earth years) |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 382 | 0.2 |
| ♀ Venus | 149 | 0.6 |
| ♂ Mars | 48 | 1.9 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 7 | 11.9 |
| ♄ Saturn | 3 | 29.4 |
| ♅ Uranus | 1 | 84 |
| ♆ Neptune | 0 | 164.8 |
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When is Leonard Cohen's birthday?
Leonard Cohen was born on September 21, 1934.
How old is Leonard Cohen?
Leonard Cohen died in 2016, aged 82.
What is Leonard Cohen's zodiac sign?
Leonard Cohen's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22), an element of Earth ruled by Mercury.
What is Leonard Cohen's Moon sign (Rashi)?
Leonard Cohen's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Kumbha: the sidereal Moon stayed in Kumbha for the whole of September 21, 1934, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Virgo).
What is Leonard Cohen's Chinese zodiac sign?
Leonard Cohen was born in the Year of the Dog (Wood Dog) — Loyal, honest, amiable, kind.
What is Leonard Cohen known for?
Leonard Cohen: Canadian singer, songwriter and poet (1934–2016).
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