Umberto Eco
Italian semiotician, essayist, philosopher, literary critic, and novelist (1932–2016)
With the Sun in Capricorn (Western) and the Moon in Vrischika (Vedic Rashi), Umberto Eco combines the earth energy of Capricorn with the jala (water) depth of Vrischika, ruled by Mangal (मंगल). Their Life Path 3 — the The Creative — guided by Jupiter, brings expressive, optimistic, social, and artistic. natural commun to everything they do.
About Umberto Eco
Umberto Eco (1932–2016) was an internationally known Italian semiotician, essayist, philosopher, literary critic, and novelist. Born in Alessandria, Italy, he studied medieval philosophy at the University of Turin, earning a doctorate in 1954. Eco gained widespread recognition for his academic contributions to semiotics, cultural theory, and aesthetics, serving for decades as a professor at the University of Bologna, where he helped establish the Department of Media Studies. As an influential public intellectual, he wrote numerous essays on culture, politics, and linguistics. He achieved global literary fame with his debut novel, The Name of the Rose, published in 1980, a medieval murder mystery that sold millions of copies worldwide. His subsequent fiction includes novels such as Foucault's Pendulum and Baudolino. Eco's work consistently explored themes of interpretation, symbolism, and narrative structure. He died in Milan in 2016, leaving an enduring legacy in humanities and literature.
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Umberto Eco — Birthday & Personal Facts
| Full Name | Umberto Eco |
|---|---|
| Profession | Italian semiotician, essayist, philosopher, literary critic, and novelist (1932–2016) |
| Nationality | Italy |
| Date of Birth | January 5, 1932 |
| Age | Died in 2016, aged 84 |
| Chinese Zodiac | 🐐 Metal Goat |
| Sun sign (Western) | ♑ Capricorn |
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Vrischika |
| Nakshatra | Anuradha or Jyeshtha (depends on birth time) |
| Life Path Number | 3 — The Creative |
A genuine Vedic Kundli for Umberto Eco 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
Capricorn ♑ — The Earth Sign
Capricorn is the most disciplined and ambitious sign. Ruled by Saturn, they are driven by a deep need to achieve and be respected. Their patience is extraordinary — they will work for decades toward a goal others would have abandoned.
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Career: Masters of long-term strategy who excel in business, politics, finance, engineering, and management. Discipline and ambition build empires patiently.
Umberto Eco's Age on Other Planets
| Planet | Age (planet years) | Orbit (Earth years) |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 393 | 0.2 |
| ♀ Venus | 154 | 0.6 |
| ♂ Mars | 50 | 1.9 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 7 | 11.9 |
| ♄ Saturn | 3 | 29.4 |
| ♅ Uranus | 1 | 84 |
| ♆ Neptune | 0 | 164.8 |
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When is Umberto Eco's birthday?
Umberto Eco was born on January 5, 1932.
How old is Umberto Eco?
Umberto Eco died in 2016, aged 84.
What is Umberto Eco's zodiac sign?
Umberto Eco's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19), an element of Earth ruled by Saturn.
What is Umberto Eco's Moon sign (Rashi)?
Umberto Eco's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Vrischika: the sidereal Moon stayed in Vrischika for the whole of January 5, 1932, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Capricorn).
What is Umberto Eco's Chinese zodiac sign?
Umberto Eco was born in the Year of the Goat (Metal Goat) — Mild-mannered, kind, creative.
What is Umberto Eco known for?
Umberto Eco: Italian semiotician, essayist, philosopher, literary critic, and novelist (1932–2016).
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