Hersh Seymour Vedic birth chart profile
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Hersh Seymour

April 8, 1937 · Chicago, Illinois
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Aquarius
Sun Sign
Pisces
Ascendant
Taurus
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Moon / Jupiter / Saturn · Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
EntertainmentWritersHumanities+Social SciencesGain-Financial successLife Path 5Destiny Number 3Soul Number 5Personality Number 7
Biography

Who is Hersh Seymour?

American investigative reporter and author who has often been labeled a master of governmental expose. He is noted for his award-winning articles on the My Lai massacre, CIA domestic spying and wiretaps, and other major stories. He was named the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize in 1970 and has written four controversial books as he was once quoted as saying, "I want people to know the truth." He earned his B.A. in history in 1958 and began his journalism career the following year as a copy boy. Later, he became a police reporter, worked for the UPI, became a member of the Washington Press Corps and reported as a correspondent to the Pentagon. On 11/10/1997, his biography, "The Dark Side of Camelot," was published with a $1 million advance. The reviewers were harder on Hersh than on his subject, John F. Kennedy, calling the book a rehash of gossip and biased reporting. He serves up long-standing rumors, many of which are unsubstantiated, about JFKs alleged mob connections, a brief marriage in 1947 and a history of venereal disease, as well as the womanizing that is no longer news. The son of a dry cleaner and a homemaker, Hersh is the twin brother of Alan, a physicist in California, and the younger brother of twin sisters. The product of a happy childhood, he is a self-styled outsider, brash and fearless who does not mind being labeled a hothead. He was married on 5/30/1964 to Elizabeth Klein, now a psychiatrist; they have three kids. When he is not beating the bushes for issues to attack, he is making ferocious moves on the tennis court. The investigative journalist has been openly critical of the Bush administration and the Iraq war. His latest book "Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib," was released on September 13, 2004. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Seymour Hersh

Full name: Seymour Myron Hersh

Born: April 8, 1937, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Seymour Hersh is an American investigative journalist and author renowned for in-depth reporting on U.S. foreign policy, military affairs, and national security. A Pulitzer Prize winner, his work spans decades across major outlets and influential books.

News and career highlights

  • 1969: Reported on the My Lai Massacre for The New York Times, a groundbreaking investigation that drew national attention to war crimes in Vietnam.
  • 1970: Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting for coverage of the My Lai Massacre and its cover-up.
  • Notable books and works include The Price of Power: Kissinger''s Shadow (1983), examining U.S. foreign policy during the Nixon era; Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib (2004).
  • Longstanding contributor to The New Yorker and other prominent outlets, recognized for investigative depth and critical analysis of government decision-making and military operations.

Books and notable works

  • The Price of Power: Kissinger''s Shadow (1983) – an in-depth look at U.S. foreign policy decisions during the Nixon administration.
  • Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib (2004) – scrutiny of post-9/11 U.S. military and political actions.
  • Extensive investigative reporting for The New Yorker and other publications, detailing government and military affairs with a focus on accountability and transparency.

Recent projects and activity

In later years Hersh continued publishing investigative essays and articles, often focusing on gaps or controversies in official narratives surrounding foreign policy and national security. For the most current information, consult reputable news outlets, publisher pages, and public lecture appearances.

Public presence and social media

Hersh is best known through his published articles, books, and public appearances. He does not maintain widely publicized, official social media profiles. For current updates, rely on credible news organizations, publisher announcements, and scholarly references that feature his work.

Additional context

Hersh''s career has shaped contemporary understandings of war, policy-making, and accountability. His reporting has sparked debate and inspired discussions about journalistic methods, government transparency, and the ethics of investigative journalism.

Which Raj Yogas are in Hersh Seymour's birth chart?

3 FOUND

Hersh Seymour's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 2 challenging combinations, including Ruchaka Yoga.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha is Hersh Seymour running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Hersh Seymour is currently in the Moon mahadasha, running from Apr 17, 2026 to Jul 3, 2026.

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What do Hersh Seymour's numerology numbers say?

Hersh Seymour's core numbers are Life Path 5, Destiny 3, Soul Urge 5, Personality 7, Kabbalah Number 3, Birth 8.

Life Path
5

Chaldean Life Path 5 is Mercury-driven—change, movement, and adaptability. It indicates growth through travel, variety, communication, and flexibility.

Destiny
3

Chaldean Destiny 3 indicates creative expression and communication. It supports writing, speaking, marketing, media, and artistic visibility.

Soul Urge
5

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

Personality
7

Chaldean Personality 7 appears thoughtful, private, and analytical. Others often see depth, intelligence, and spiritual interest.

Kabbalah Number
3

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

Birth
8

Discover Birth Number 8 in Vedic astrology: its traits, destiny, career tendencies, relationships, and Saturn's influence shaping wealth, power, and transformation.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1958
Social
End a program of study 1958 (Earned B.A. in history)
1964
Relationship
Marriage 30 May 1964 (Elizabeth Klein)
1970
Career
Prize 1970 (Pulitzer)
1997
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 10 November 1997 ("The Dark Side of Camelot")
2004
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 13 September 2004 ("Chain of Command: The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib")
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