Curtis Jackie Vedic birth chart profile
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Cancer Lagna

Curtis Jackie

Remembering (May 15, 1985)

February 19, 1947 · New York City, New York
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Moon Sign
Capricorn
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Ascendant
Cancer
Nakshatra
Dhanishta
Birth Star
First in FieldEntertainmentEntertain/BusinessEntertain/MusicWritersActorPoetSinger
Biography

Who is Curtis Jackie?

American actress, playwright, poet, cabaret singer and Warhol superstar, she was immortalised in Lou Reeds 1972 song "Walk on the Wild Side" ("Jackie is just speeding away / Thought she was James Dean for a day"). A resident of Manhattans Lower East Side, Jackie lived and performed - sometimes as a man, sometimes as a woman. She was celebrated as a genius and became a legend, even before her tragic death. Jackie lived with her grandmother above her bar for much of her life. Jackie Curtis friendship and professional association with Andy Warhol began in the mid-1960s. Curtis appeared in Director Paul Morrisseys Women in Revolt with Candy Darling and Holly Woodlawn and Flesh with Joe Dallesandro and Candy Darling, presented by Andy Warhol. For these unique films, director Morrissey gave the actors information about their character, the scene and suggested lines. The camera (frequently manned by Warhol) rolled and everyone improvised much of the content in a single take. After Curtis death in 1985, a friend found a note Jackie had written reading: "You are not truly a Warhol superstar unless you are dead." Jackie loved being on stage. Her wild creative energies were unleashed on appreciative audiences at venues including Playhouse of the Ridiculous, La Mama E.T.C., the Poetry Project at St. Marks Church, Bastianos Theater, Pyramid, and many other Manhattan theatres. Her talent transcended gender and she reveled in melodramatic female roles. For some of her best roles, Jackie was her own playwright. She began writing plays in the late 1960s in which she usually appeared as the female lead. Glamour, Glory, and Gold, and Lucky Wonderful were produced in 1967 and 1968 at the Bastianos Theater. Heaven Grand in Amber Orbit was performed by John Vaccaros Playhouse of the Ridiculous in 1969. A prolific writer, Jackie was a published poet. In 1970, Jackie Curtis auditioned in drag for Busby Berkeleys revival of the 1920s musical No, No, Nanette - but was ahead of her time to be part of the chorus line. Her cabaret performances were stunning. In 1973 she appeared at the New York Cultural Center in Cabaret in the Sky - an Evening with Holly Woodlawn and Jackie Curtis, an event attended by gay New York and "cafe society" alike. Her production of Vain Victory appeared at La Mama in 1971. It was an immediate smash hit and ran all summer long to packed houses. Jackie’s last two productions were I Died Yesterday (the Frances Farmer story) in 1984, and Champagne in 1985. While performing in drag, Curtis would typically wear lipstick, glitter, bright red hair, ripped dresses, and stockings. Curtis pioneered this combination of trashy and glamour, a style that has prompted assertions that Curtis inspired the glitter rock or glam rock movement of the 1970s. Jackie Curtis was the subject of a 2004 documentary Superstar in a Housedress. She died of an accidental heroin overdose on 15 May 1985 at just 38 years old. Link to Wikipedia biography

Which Raj Yogas are in Curtis Jackie's birth chart?

6 FOUND

Curtis Jackie's chart shows 4 Raj Yogas and 2 challenging combinations, including Ruchaka Yoga, Chandra-Mangala Yoga, Rajju Yoga.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha periods did Curtis Jackie live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Curtis Jackie, in order.

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Ketu / Mars / Rahu

What do Curtis Jackie's numerology numbers say?

Curtis Jackie's core numbers are Kabbalah Number 3, Life Path 6, Destiny 5, Soul Urge 5, Personality 9, Master Number 33, Birth 1.

Kabbalah Number
3

Kabbalah Number 3 reflects an inner spiritual code of expression and creativity. It supports communication, inspiration, and joyful manifestation.

Life Path
6

Chaldean Life Path 6 is Venus-led—care, harmony, and responsibility. It indicates fulfillment through relationships, service, beauty, and home balance.

Destiny
5

Chaldean Destiny 5 indicates dynamic progress through change and versatility. It supports travel, sales, communication roles, and fast adaptation.

Soul Urge
5

Chaldean Soul 5 desires freedom and variety. It seeks change, movement, experiences, and space to explore life.

Personality
9

Chaldean Personality 9 appears compassionate and broad-minded. Others often see generosity, ideals, and humanitarian nature.

Master Number
33

Master Number 33 in Chaldean numerology amplifies compassion, healing, and teaching. It supports upliftment through service and mature love.

Birth
1

Birth Number 1 in Vedic Astrology: discover personality traits, career strengths, challenges, and remedies to harmonize destiny for a confident, purpose-driven life.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1967
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1967 (Her written play is produced)
1973
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1973 (Appeared at the N.Y. Cultural Center)
1984
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1984 (Appeared in "I Died Yesterday")
1985
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1985 (Appeared in "Champagne")
1985
Death
Death by Accident 15 May 1985 (Accidental heroin overdose, age 38)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this profile's Vedic astrology, birth chart, and numerology — answered by our astrologers.

Which Vedic moon sign does Curtis Jackie belong to, and what does it reveal about their inner world?

Curtis Jackie's Vedic moon sign is Capricorn, known as Makara Rashi. This placement reflects a deeply disciplined, emotionally resilient inner nature beneath an unconventional exterior. Capricorn moon individuals tend to suppress vulnerability and channel feelings into ambition and creative output. For Curtis Jackie, a New York-born playwright and performer, this Saturn-ruled moon sign likely fueled a relentless drive to be recognized and to build something lasting through artistic work.

How does astrology describe Curtis Jackie's core personality and greatest strengths?

Curtis Jackie's chart is remarkably charged, featuring Ruchaka Yoga, Chandra-Mangala Yoga, Vasumitra Yoga, and Rajju Yoga. Together these yogas point to fierce courage, magnetic energy, and a multi-faceted creative force. Curtis Jackie was a poet, playwright, and performer who was notably first in their field, channeling Martian boldness and Capricorn moon discipline into attention-commanding art. The Chandra-Mangala Yoga in particular blesses its native with entrepreneurial spirit and emotional intensity.

How does Curtis Jackie's Cancer ascendant shape the public image they projected throughout their career?

Curtis Jackie's Cancer lagna, ruled by the Moon, gave them a deeply expressive, emotionally magnetic public presence. Cancer rising individuals are often perceived as nurturing yet intensely personal, drawing audiences in through vulnerability and sensitivity. For Curtis Jackie, this ascendant amplified their theatrical and poetic gifts, making their stage appearances at venues like the New York Cultural Center feel intimate and emotionally resonant, while also contributing to a changeable, fluid identity that defied conventional categories.

Does numerology offer any insight into what drove Curtis Jackie's creative ambitions?

Curtis Jackie carries the rare Life Path Number 33, considered a Master Number in numerology and one of the most spiritually and creatively powerful vibrations possible. Known as the Master Teacher, 33 bestows exceptional artistic vision, compassion, and a compulsion to express profound truths. This perfectly mirrors Curtis Jackie's career as a poet, playwright, and performer who consistently pushed boundaries. The 33 energy also suggests a person who feels called to leave a transformative mark on culture rather than simply seeking personal success.

What do the planetary configurations in Curtis Jackie's birth chart suggest about their approach to love and relationships?

With a Cancer ascendant and Capricorn moon, Curtis Jackie's relationship dynamic was shaped by a tension between emotional neediness and emotional guardedness. Cancer rising craves deep intimacy and security, while the Capricorn moon tends to keep true feelings at arm's length. The Chandra-Mangala Yoga adds passionate, impulsive energy to relationships, making Curtis Jackie both intensely attractive and difficult to pin down. This combination suggests bonds that were deeply felt but often complicated by inner contradictions and a fiercely independent spirit.

What does Curtis Jackie's birth chart reveal about their professional path as a writer and performer?

Curtis Jackie's chart strongly supports a career in creative arts. Ruchaka Yoga, formed by a powerful Mars, gives courage to pioneer new territory, and Curtis Jackie did exactly that by writing and producing plays as early as 1967. The Cancer ascendant lends natural performance ability, while the Aquarius sun sign in the Vedic system points to an avant-garde, boundary-breaking creative voice. Multiple auspicious yogas confirm that Curtis Jackie's professional gifts were genuinely exceptional, reflecting a chart built for artistic recognition.

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