Roald Dahl
British writer and poet (1916–1990)
With the Sun in Virgo (Western) and the Moon in Meena (Vedic Rashi), Roald Dahl combines the earth energy of Virgo with the jala (water) depth of Meena, ruled by Guru (गुरु). Their Life Path 3 — the The Creative — guided by Jupiter, brings expressive, optimistic, social, and artistic. natural commun to everything they do.
About Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short-story writer, poet, screenwriter, and fighter pilot, born on September 13, 1916, in Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, to Norwegian parents. During the Second World War, he served as a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force and later worked as an intelligence officer. Dahl began his literary career writing about his wartime experiences before transitioning to macabre short stories for adults and darkly comedic literature for children. He gained international fame for his children's books, which include James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and The Witches. His works frequently featured unsentimental humor and unexpected plot twists, endearing him to generations of readers worldwide. Dahl also wrote screenplays, including the James Bond film You Only Live Twice. He died on November 23, 1990, leaving a legacy as one of the world's best-selling authors.
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Roald Dahl — Birthday & Personal Facts
| Full Name | Roald Dahl |
|---|---|
| Profession | British writer and poet (1916–1990) |
| Nationality | Norway |
| Date of Birth | September 13, 1916 |
| Age | Died in 1990, aged 74 |
| Chinese Zodiac | 🐉 Fire Dragon |
| Sun sign (Western) | ♍ Virgo |
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Meena |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Bhadrapada or Revati (depends on birth time) |
| Life Path Number | 3 — The Creative |
A genuine Vedic Kundli for Roald Dahl 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.
Roald Dahl's Age on Other Planets
| Planet | Age (planet years) | Orbit (Earth years) |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 457 | 0.2 |
| ♀ Venus | 178 | 0.6 |
| ♂ Mars | 58 | 1.9 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 9 | 11.9 |
| ♄ Saturn | 3 | 29.4 |
| ♅ Uranus | 1 | 84 |
| ♆ Neptune | 0 | 164.8 |
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When is Roald Dahl's birthday?
Roald Dahl was born on September 13, 1916.
How old is Roald Dahl?
Roald Dahl died in 1990, aged 74.
What is Roald Dahl's zodiac sign?
Roald Dahl's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22), an element of Earth ruled by Mercury.
What is Roald Dahl's Moon sign (Rashi)?
Roald Dahl's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Meena: the sidereal Moon stayed in Meena for the whole of September 13, 1916, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Virgo).
What is Roald Dahl's Chinese zodiac sign?
Roald Dahl was born in the Year of the Dragon (Fire Dragon) — Confident, intelligent, charismatic.
What is Roald Dahl known for?
Roald Dahl: British writer and poet (1916–1990).
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