Richard Feynman
American theoretical physicist (1918–1988)
With the Sun in Taurus (Western) and the Moon in Vrishabha (Vedic Rashi), Richard Feynman combines the earth energy of Taurus with the prithvi (earth) depth of Vrishabha, ruled by Shukra (शुक्र). Their Life Path 8 — the The Achiever — guided by Saturn, brings powerful, authoritative, business-minded, and goal-oriented. to everything they do.
About Richard Feynman
Richard Phillips Feynman was an internationally known American theoretical physicist who lived from May 11, 1918, to February 15, 1988. He made groundbreaking contributions to quantum mechanics, particularly through his path integral formulation and the development of quantum electrodynamics. To visually represent the behavior of subatomic particles, he invented intuitive graphical representations known as Feynman diagrams. During World War II, Feynman assisted in the development of the atomic bomb as part of the Manhattan Project. In 1965, he was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics alongside Julian Schwinger and Shin'ichiro Tomonaga for his fundamental work in quantum electrodynamics. Later in his life, he served on the Rogers Commission, which investigated the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, where he demonstrated the failure of the shuttle's O-rings under cold temperatures. Feynman was also a famed educator and popularizer of science, authoring the influential textbook series The Feynman Lectures on Physics.
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Richard Feynman — Birthday & Personal Facts
| Full Name | Richard Feynman |
|---|---|
| Profession | American theoretical physicist (1918–1988) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Date of Birth | May 11, 1918 |
| Age | Died in 1988, aged 69 |
| Chinese Zodiac | 🐎 Earth Horse |
| Sun sign (Western) | ♉ Taurus |
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Vrishabha |
| Nakshatra | Krittika or Rohini (depends on birth time) |
| Life Path Number | 8 — The Achiever |
A genuine Vedic Kundli for Richard Feynman 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
Taurus ♉ — The Earth Sign
Taurus is the most grounded sign of the zodiac. Patient and reliable, they value security, beauty, and the finer things in life. Their persistence is unmatched — once a Taurus sets a goal, they pursue it with quiet, unshakeable determination.
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Career: Exceptional in finance, banking, real estate, art, music, and any field requiring patience and persistent attention to quality.
Richard Feynman's Age on Other Planets
| Planet | Age (planet years) | Orbit (Earth years) |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 450 | 0.2 |
| ♀ Venus | 176 | 0.6 |
| ♂ Mars | 57 | 1.9 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 9 | 11.9 |
| ♄ Saturn | 3 | 29.4 |
| ♅ Uranus | 1 | 84 |
| ♆ Neptune | 0 | 164.8 |
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When is Richard Feynman's birthday?
Richard Feynman was born on May 11, 1918.
How old is Richard Feynman?
Richard Feynman died in 1988, aged 69.
What is Richard Feynman's zodiac sign?
Richard Feynman's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20), an element of Earth ruled by Venus.
What is Richard Feynman's Moon sign (Rashi)?
Richard Feynman's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Vrishabha: the sidereal Moon stayed in Vrishabha for the whole of May 11, 1918, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Taurus).
What is Richard Feynman's Chinese zodiac sign?
Richard Feynman was born in the Year of the Horse (Earth Horse) — Animated, active, energetic.
What is Richard Feynman known for?
Richard Feynman: American theoretical physicist (1918–1988).
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