Wole Soyinka
Nigerian writer (born 1934)
With the Sun in Cancer (Western) and the Moon in Karka (Vedic Rashi), Wole Soyinka combines the water energy of Cancer with the jala (water) depth of Karka, ruled by Chandra (चंद्र). Their Life Path 1 — the The Leader — guided by Sun, brings independent, ambitious, pioneering, and self-reliant. natura to everything they do.
About Wole Soyinka
Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka is a Nigerian playwright, poet, novelist, and essayist born on July 13, 1934, in Abeokuta, Nigeria. He pursued higher education at University College Ibadan and the University of Leeds in England, where he developed a passion for theater. Soyinka wrote extensively in English, blending traditional Yoruba folklore and mythology with Western dramatic techniques. His notable literary works include the plays The Lion and the Jewel, A Dance of the Forests, and Death and the King's Horseman, as well as the novel The Interpreters. In 1986, Soyinka became the first Black African to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Throughout his life, he has been an outspoken political activist, frequently criticizing authoritarian regimes in Nigeria, which led to his imprisonment during the Nigerian Civil War and periods of political exile. He remains an influential voice in global literature and human rights.
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Wole Soyinka — Birthday & Personal Facts
| Full Name | Wole Soyinka |
|---|---|
| Profession | Nigerian writer (born 1934) |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Date of Birth | July 13, 1934 |
| Age | 92 years old |
| Chinese Zodiac | 🐕 Wood Dog |
| Sun sign (Western) | ♋ Cancer |
| Moon sign (Rashi) | Karka |
| Nakshatra | Pushya or Ashlesha (depends on birth time) |
| Life Path Number | 1 — The Leader |
A genuine Vedic Kundli for Wole Soyinka 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
Cancer ♋ — The Water Sign
Cancer is the most emotionally intelligent sign of the zodiac. Deeply intuitive and sentimental, they are fiercely protective of those they love. Their connection to home and family gives them an emotional depth few signs match.
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Career: Excels in healthcare, social work, education, real estate, and culinary arts. Deep empathy makes them exceptional caregivers and community builders.
Wole Soyinka's Age on Other Planets
| Planet | Age (planet years) | Orbit (Earth years) |
|---|---|---|
| ☿ Mercury | 383 | 0.2 |
| ♀ Venus | 150 | 0.6 |
| ♂ Mars | 49 | 1.9 |
| ♃ Jupiter | 7 | 11.9 |
| ♄ Saturn | 3 | 29.4 |
| ♅ Uranus | 1 | 84 |
| ♆ Neptune | 0 | 164.8 |
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When is Wole Soyinka's birthday?
Wole Soyinka was born on July 13, 1934.
How old is Wole Soyinka?
Wole Soyinka is 92 years old.
What is Wole Soyinka's zodiac sign?
Wole Soyinka's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22), an element of Water ruled by Moon.
What is Wole Soyinka's Moon sign (Rashi)?
Wole Soyinka's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Karka: the sidereal Moon stayed in Karka for the whole of July 13, 1934, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Cancer).
What is Wole Soyinka's Chinese zodiac sign?
Wole Soyinka was born in the Year of the Dog (Wood Dog) — Loyal, honest, amiable, kind.
What is Wole Soyinka known for?
Wole Soyinka: Nigerian writer (born 1934).
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