Abbas Kiarostami was an internationally acclaimed Iranian filmmaker and poet who revolutionized cinema through his minimalist, contemplative approach to storytelling. His deeply humanistic films explored themes of reality, illusion, and the human condition, earning him recognition as one of cinema's greatest auteurs.
Known for: Palme d'Or winner for 'Taste of Cherry', 'Close-Up', 'The Wind Will Carry Us', 'Through the Olive Trees', pioneering Iranian New Wave cinema
Abbas Kiarostami's Natal Chart
Tropical zodiac · planetary positions at birth, Tehran, Iran (approximate - birth time not recorded)
| Planet | Sign | Degree | Rx |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☉Sun | Cancer | 0° 53' 24" | |
| ☽Moon | Aquarius | 2° 00' 16" | |
| ☿Mercury | Cancer | 26° 04' 11" | |
| ♀Venus | Cancer | 7° 45' 49" | R |
| ♂Mars | Cancer | 23° 01' 52" | |
| ♃Jupiter | Taurus | 7° 50' 12" | |
| ♄Saturn | Taurus | 11° 16' 60" | |
| ♅Uranus | Taurus | 24° 13' 53" | |
| ♆Neptune | Virgo | 22° 49' 27" | |
| ♇Pluto | Leo | 1° 34' 59" | |
| ☊Rahu | Libra | 16° 21' 58" | R |
| ☋Ketu | Aries | 16° 21' 58" | R |
Note: Abbas Kiarostami's exact birth time is not publicly recorded. This chart shows planetary positions computed at 12:00 UTC on the birth date — accurate for slow-moving planets (Mars through Pluto) but the Moon position may be off by up to half a sign. Ascendant and houses are not shown.
Birth Details
- Date
- June 22, 1940
- Place
- Tehran
- Country
- Iran
- Timezone
Zodiac Profile
- Sun Sign
- Cancer
- Element
- Water
- Quality
- Cardinal
- Ruling Planet
- Moon
Human Design Profile
Birth time unknown - type is accurate; authority & profile may vary.
Incarnation Cross
Right Angle Cross of Gates 15/10/25/46
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Cosmic Identity
Spirit Animal
Turtle
The turtle embodies Kiarostami's Cancer sun through its protective shell and deep connection to both land and water, representing emotional depth and security. His Life Path 6 nurturing energy resonates with the turtle's patient, methodical approach to life and its ancient wisdom in caring for the environment and future generations.
Archetype
The Contemplative Sage
This archetype manifests through Kiarostami's ability to find profound meaning in simple moments and everyday encounters. His Cancer sensitivity combined with Life Path 6's nurturing wisdom created films that gently guide audiences toward deeper understanding of themselves and humanity.
Power Planet
Moon — Kiarostami's lunar influence granted him extraordinary emotional intuition and the ability to capture the subtle rhythms of human experience on film.
Elemental Dominance
Water (Cancer) — This water dominance infused his work with fluid, dreamlike qualities and an ability to navigate the depths of human emotion with remarkable sensitivity and grace.
Fame Signature
His Cancer sun's intuitive storytelling merged with his nurturing Life Path 6 to create cinema that healed and transformed audiences worldwide. The combination of Cancerian emotional depth with his caretaker numerology made him a cultural guardian, preserving and sharing profound human truths through his art.
Shadow Side
His Cancerian tendency toward introversion and emotional protection may have created barriers to collaboration, while his Life Path 6 perfectionism could lead to over-controlling artistic impulses. The weight of constantly nurturing others through his art might have drained his own emotional reserves.
Numerology
6
Life Path
The Nurturer
6
Expression
The Nurturer
1
Soul Urge
The Leader
5
Personality
The Explorer
Life Path 6's nurturing mission perfectly aligned with his Cancer sun's protective instincts, creating an artist devoted to caring for humanity's collective soul. This combination manifested as cinema that served as both mirror and balm, reflecting our deepest truths while offering gentle healing through beauty and understanding.
Lucky Gemstones
Rose Quartz
Primary - Life Path 6
Pearl
Secondary - Cancer Sun Sign
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