Naguib Mahfouz
Egyptian writer (1911–2006)
With the Sun in Sagittarius (Western) and the Moon in Simha (Vedic Rashi), Naguib Mahfouz combines the fire energy of Sagittarius with the agni (fire) depth of Simha, ruled by Surya (सूर्य). Their Life Path 8 — the The Achiever — guided by Saturn, brings powerful, authoritative, business-minded, and goal-oriented. to everything they do.
About Naguib Mahfouz
Naguib Mahfouz Abdelaziz Ibrahim Ahmed Al-Basha was a celebrated Egyptian writer who became one of the first contemporary figures in Arabic literature to explore themes of existentialism and modern social realism. Born on December 11, 1911, in Cairo, Mahfouz spent most of his life working as a civil servant while writing extensively. Over a career spanning seven decades, he published dozens of novels, hundreds of short stories, and numerous plays and movie scripts. His famous Cairo Trilogy vividly depicted Egyptian society across three generations during the early twentieth century. His controversial 1959 novel, Children of Gebelawi, drew significant critical acclaim alongside opposition from religious conservatives. In 1988, Mahfouz was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the first Arabic-language writer to receive the honor. Despite surviving an assassination attempt by religious extremists in 1994 that impaired his right hand, he continued to write until his death in Cairo on August 30, 2006.
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Naguib Mahfouz — Birthday & Personal Facts
| Full Name | Naguib Mahfouz |
|---|---|
| Profession | Egyptian writer (1911–2006) |
| Nationality | Egypt |
| Date of Birth | December 11, 1911 |
| Age | Died in 2006, aged 94 |
| Chinese Zodiac | 🐖 Metal Pig |
| Sun sign (Western) | ♐ Sagittarius |
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Simha |
| Nakshatra | Magha or Purva Phalguni (depends on birth time) |
| Life Path Number | 8 — The Achiever |
A genuine Vedic Kundli for Naguib Mahfouz 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.
Naguib Mahfouz's Age on Other Planets
| Planet | Age (planet years) | Orbit (Earth years) |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 476 | 0.2 |
| ♀ Venus | 186 | 0.6 |
| ♂ Mars | 61 | 1.9 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 9 | 11.9 |
| ♄ Saturn | 3 | 29.4 |
| ♅ Uranus | 1 | 84 |
| ♆ Neptune | 0 | 164.8 |
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When is Naguib Mahfouz's birthday?
Naguib Mahfouz was born on December 11, 1911.
How old is Naguib Mahfouz?
Naguib Mahfouz died in 2006, aged 94.
What is Naguib Mahfouz's zodiac sign?
Naguib Mahfouz's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21), an element of Fire ruled by Jupiter.
What is Naguib Mahfouz's Moon sign (Rashi)?
Naguib Mahfouz's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Simha: the sidereal Moon stayed in Simha for the whole of December 11, 1911, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Sagittarius).
What is Naguib Mahfouz's Chinese zodiac sign?
Naguib Mahfouz was born in the Year of the Pig (Metal Pig) — Compassionate, generous, diligent.
What is Naguib Mahfouz known for?
Naguib Mahfouz: Egyptian writer (1911–2006).
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