Nicolaus Copernicus
Polish mathematician and astronomer (1473-1543)
With the Sun in Pisces (Western) and the Moon in Karka (Vedic Rashi), Nicolaus Copernicus combines the water energy of Pisces 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 Nicolaus Copernicus
Nicolaus Copernicus was a Polish mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1473 to 1543. His full name in Polish was Mikolaj Kopernik, but he is globally recognized by his Latinized name, Nicolaus Copernicus. He is internationally known for formulating a comprehensive heliocentric model of the universe, which positioned the Sun, rather than the Earth, at the center of the solar system. This theory fundamentally disrupted the prevailing geocentric system that had dominated Western thought since antiquity. Copernicus presented his mathematical proofs and astronomical theories in his landmark book, De revolutionibus orbium coelestium, published in 1543, shortly before his death. His work demonstrated that Earth rotates daily on its axis and revolves annually around the Sun. This breakthrough initiated the Copernican Revolution, laying the crucial groundwork for modern astronomy and triggering a broader scientific revolution across Europe. In addition to astronomy, Copernicus was a church canon, physician, translator, and economist.
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Nicolaus Copernicus — Birthday & Personal Facts
| Full Name | Nicolaus Copernicus |
|---|---|
| Profession | Polish mathematician and astronomer (1473-1543) |
| Nationality | Germany |
| Date of Birth | February 19, 1473 |
| Age | Died in 1543, aged 70 |
| Chinese Zodiac | 🐍 Water Snake |
| Sun sign (Western) | ♓ Pisces |
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Karka |
| Nakshatra | Pushya or Ashlesha (depends on birth time) |
| Life Path Number | 9 — The Humanitarian |
A genuine Vedic Kundli for Nicolaus Copernicus 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
Pisces ♓ — The Water Sign
Pisces is the most empathetic and spiritually attuned sign. Ruled by Neptune, they live with one foot in the material world and one in the realm of spirit. Their creativity and compassion are boundless gifts to the world.
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Career: Born artists and healers who excel in music, film, writing, medicine, and spiritual service. Extraordinary empathy allows connection at a level other signs cannot reach.
Nicolaus Copernicus's Age on Other Planets
| Planet | Age (planet years) | Orbit (Earth years) |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 2,298 | 0.2 |
| ♀ Venus | 899 | 0.6 |
| ♂ Mars | 294 | 1.9 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 46 | 11.9 |
| ♄ Saturn | 18 | 29.4 |
| ♅ Uranus | 6 | 84 |
| ♆ Neptune | 3 | 164.8 |
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When is Nicolaus Copernicus's birthday?
Nicolaus Copernicus was born on February 19, 1473.
How old is Nicolaus Copernicus?
Nicolaus Copernicus died in 1543, aged 70.
What is Nicolaus Copernicus's zodiac sign?
Nicolaus Copernicus's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20), an element of Water ruled by Neptune.
What is Nicolaus Copernicus's Moon sign (Rashi)?
Nicolaus Copernicus's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Karka: the sidereal Moon stayed in Karka for the whole of February 19, 1473, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Pisces).
What is Nicolaus Copernicus's Chinese zodiac sign?
Nicolaus Copernicus was born in the Year of the Snake (Water Snake) — Enigmatic, intuitive, refined.
What is Nicolaus Copernicus known for?
Nicolaus Copernicus: Polish mathematician and astronomer (1473-1543).
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