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Dickson Miles

• Remembering (Aug 26, 1985)

★ January 13, 1920 · Gallatin, Tennessee
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Moon Sign
Libra
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Sun Sign
Sagittarius
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Ascendant
Capricorn
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Nakshatra
Chitra
Birth Star
Occult FieldsUnemployed more than 5 yrsAstrologerDirectorSpiritual Leader/ GuruLife Path 8Destiny Number 5Soul Number 5
Biography

Who is Dickson Miles?

American astrologer, studied at the Church of Light, Los Angeles. A minor stage director in New York, he moved to Hollywood in the 60s where he directed a few plays. As a kid, Miles lived in a rural area. His birth had been extremely difficult for his mom, a "saved" Pentecostal fanatic. In 1929, made sure that he "gave himself to Jesus" by having him baptized in the river. At 11, he lived with his dad on a farm, and loved his dad, a crude, kind man. Miles had pneumonia five times during childhood and was found to have a heart defect and had open heart surgery on 6/27/1958, living on disability most of his life along with some astrological counseling. He married an actress in New York on 7/02/1956-61. With a craggy face, he looked something like Humphrey Bogart. After several years study of astrology, in the fall of 1964, he joined an Agni-Yoga group in Los Angeles and was initiated by his guru, Ralph Houston, on 10/07/1966, 12:35 PM PST. He had a heart attack on 2/25/1965. On 5/02/1968, he fell off a ladder and broke his knee. He moved into a large Victorian house with Ting Blessington and her three kids 7/01/1972 for two years. Miles played host to Agni-Yoga group meeting to discuss the philosophy during all of the 70s. He died of a heart attack in 8/26/1985, Los Angeles, CA, on his gurus birthday.
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Which Raj Yogas are in Dickson Miles's birth chart?

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Dickson Miles's chart shows 3 Raj Yogas, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Hamsa Yoga, Sreenatha Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Dickson Miles live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Dickson Miles, in order.

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What do Dickson Miles's numerology numbers say?

Dickson Miles's core numbers are Life Path 8, Destiny 5, Soul Urge 5, Personality 9, Kabbalah Number 7, Birth 4.

∞Life Path
8

Chaldean Life Path 8 is Saturnian—authority, ambition, and material mastery. It indicates leadership with discipline, ethics, and long-term planning.

◎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.

∞Kabbalah Number
7

Kabbalah Number 7 reflects an inner spiritual code of wisdom and truth-seeking. It supports research, contemplation, and spiritual refinement.

✦Birth
4

Discover Birth Number 4 in Vedic astrology: key personality traits, career paths, relationships, and remedies to balance life and attract success and prosperity.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1925
Family
Parents divorced 1925 (Parents divorced when he was five)
1928
Health
Acute illness 1928 (Scarlet fever, age eight)
1929
Social
Joined group 1929 (Became a "saved" Pentacostal)
1936
Misc.
Great Insight 1936 (Job in movie house; decided to be an actor)
1936
Death
Death of Father 13 December 1936 (Birth father died)
1937
Family
Change residence 1 July 1937 (Left home, hiked to CA with $12.00)
1940
Career
New Job 1940 (Actor in summer stock)
1956
Relationship
Marriage 2 July 1956 (Married Liz)
1958
Health
Medical procedure 1958 (Open heart surgery)
1965
Health
Acute illness 25 February 1965 (Heart attack)
1966
Misc.
Mystical Experience 7 October 1966 at 01:25 AM in Los Angeles, CA (Initiated as a chela in Agni Yoga)
1968
Health
Accident (Non-fatal) 2 May 1968 (Fell off ladder, broke knee)
1985
Death
Death by Heart Attack 26 August 1985 (Age 65)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Which astrological yogas in Dickson Miles's birth chart account for his spiritual prominence?

Dickson Miles carries three powerful yogas in his Vedic chart: Hamsa Yoga, formed by Jupiter in a kendra, bestows wisdom and a guru-like presence; Gaja Kesari Yoga, created by the Moon-Jupiter relationship, amplifies reputation and leadership; and Sreenatha Yoga adds grace and recognition. Together these formations explain his emergence as a spiritual leader and his deep involvement in occult and esoteric fields throughout his life.

How does Dickson Miles's Capricorn ascendant shape the way he carried himself in the world?

Dickson Miles's Capricorn lagna gave him a disciplined, enduring, and quietly authoritative public image. Capricorn rising individuals project seriousness, resilience, and a slow-but-steady approach to achievement. For Miles, this manifested as the determination to hike to California with almost nothing and rebuild his life, and later to pursue both acting and spiritual mastery with the same structured, Saturn-ruled tenacity that defines this ascendant.

What does the Vedic birth chart of Dickson Miles reveal about his professional path as an actor and occultist?

Dickson Miles's Sagittarius Sun in the 12th house points toward careers connected to hidden realms, spirituality, and imagination, making both acting and occult study natural vocations. His Libra Moon supports artistic sensitivity, while the trio of Hamsa, Gaja Kesari, and Sreenatha Yogas reinforces teaching and guiding others. His chart strongly favors roles where he communicates philosophical or mystical ideas, which aligns with his initiation into Agni Yoga and his identity as a spiritual guide.

In numerology, what does Dickson Miles's Life Path Number 8 tell us about the strengths driving his journey?

Dickson Miles's Life Path Number 8 is the number of power, material mastery, and karmic resilience. Eights are built to overcome serious obstacles and often experience dramatic reversals before achieving authority. For Miles, this is evident in childhood hardship, health crises, and financial struggle, all of which ultimately forged the commanding spiritual and personal authority he later embodied. The number 8 also resonates with Saturn, the ruler of his Capricorn ascendant, reinforcing themes of discipline and earned wisdom.

How does Vedic astrology describe the deeper life purpose and spiritual calling of Dickson Miles?

Dickson Miles's chart points to a soul mission centered on transformation and service as a guide. His Sagittarius Sun drives a relentless search for philosophical truth, while the Libra Moon seeks harmony and connection with others on that path. The Hamsa Yoga marks him as a natural teacher of higher knowledge. His formal initiation as a chela in Agni Yoga reflects this chart-indicated purpose: to embody spiritual discipline and transmit esoteric wisdom to those seeking it.

Where and on what date was Dickson Miles born, and how does that birth detail anchor his astrological profile?

Dickson Miles was born on January 13, 1920, in Gallatin, United States. This birth date places his Western Sun in Capricorn and his Vedic Sun in Sagittarius, while the Capricorn ascendant doubles the Saturnine influence of the January birth. Gallatin, a small American town, set the stage for an early life of modest means and hardship that his Life Path 8 and Saturn-ruled chart were cosmically designed to transcend through perseverance and spiritual growth.

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