Paracelsus
Swiss physician, philosopher, theologian, and alchemist (c. 1493–1541)
With the Sun in Scorpio (Western) and the Moon in Vrischika (Vedic Rashi), Paracelsus combines the water energy of Scorpio with the jala (water) depth of Vrischika, ruled by Mangal (मंगल). Their Life Path 2 — the The Diplomat — guided by Moon, brings cooperative, sensitive, peaceful, and empathetic. the great to everything they do.
About Paracelsus
Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, best known as Paracelsus, was a Swiss physician, philosopher, theologian, and alchemist born around 1493 in Egg, Switzerland. He revolutionized Renaissance medicine by rejecting the classical theories of Galen and Avicenna, emphasizing direct observation, empirical evidence, and practical experience instead. Paracelsus pioneered the medical use of chemicals and minerals, laying the foundations for modern pharmacology and iatrochemistry. He famously posited that all substances are toxic at high enough doses, establishing a core principle of modern toxicology often summarized as the dose makes the poison. Throughout his life, Paracelsus traveled extensively across Europe, lecturing in German rather than Latin to make medical knowledge accessible. He also wrote on theology and philosophy, advocating a holistic worldview that integrated nature, spirit, and health. Paracelsus died on September 24, 1541, in Salzburg, leaving a profound legacy in medical history.
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Paracelsus — Birthday & Personal Facts
| Full Name | Paracelsus |
|---|---|
| Profession | Swiss physician, philosopher, theologian, and alchemist (c. 1493–1541) |
| Nationality | Switzerland |
| Date of Birth | November 19, 1493 |
| Age | Died in 1541, aged 47 |
| Chinese Zodiac | 🐂 Water Ox |
| Sun sign (Western) | ♏ Scorpio |
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Vrischika |
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha |
| Life Path Number | 2 — The Diplomat |
A genuine Vedic Kundli for Paracelsus 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
Scorpio ♏ — The Water Sign
Scorpio is the most intense and transformative sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Pluto, they are drawn to the depths — of emotion, knowledge, and experience. Their loyalty is absolute, their focus unbreakable.
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Career: Exceptional investigators, researchers, surgeons, and psychologists. Ability to see beneath the surface and relentless determination make them formidable in any competitive field.
Paracelsus's Age on Other Planets
| Planet | Age (planet years) | Orbit (Earth years) |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 2,212 | 0.2 |
| ♀ Venus | 866 | 0.6 |
| ♂ Mars | 283 | 1.9 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 44 | 11.9 |
| ♄ Saturn | 18 | 29.4 |
| ♅ Uranus | 6 | 84 |
| ♆ Neptune | 3 | 164.8 |
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When is Paracelsus's birthday?
Paracelsus was born on November 19, 1493.
How old is Paracelsus?
Paracelsus died in 1541, aged 47.
What is Paracelsus's zodiac sign?
Paracelsus's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21), an element of Water ruled by Pluto.
What is Paracelsus's Moon sign (Rashi)?
Paracelsus's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Vrischika: the sidereal Moon stayed in Vrischika for the whole of November 19, 1493, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Scorpio).
What is Paracelsus's Chinese zodiac sign?
Paracelsus was born in the Year of the Ox (Water Ox) — Diligent, dependable, strong, determined.
What is Paracelsus known for?
Paracelsus: Swiss physician, philosopher, theologian, and alchemist (c. 1493–1541).
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