George Melly
जॉर्ज मेली · Jazz singer, writer and critic · British · 1926 – 2007
The signature
The three pillars an astrologer reads first — ascendant, Moon, and Sun.
Virgo
4° rising
Scorpio
Anuradha nakshatra · pada 2
Leo
1° in sign
Birth charts
D1 (Rasi) shows the life as lived; D9 (Navamsa) shows its inner strength.
D1 · Rasi
D9 · Navamsa
Planetary positions
| Planet | Rashi | House | Dignity | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Leo 0°50′ | 12th | Own sign | Magha · p1 |
| Moon | Scorpio 8°34′ | 3rd | Debilitated | Anuradha · p2 |
| Mars | Aries 15°21′ | 8th | Own sign | Bharani · p1 |
| Mercury | Cancer 16°34′ | 11th | Enemy | Pushya · p4 |
| Jupiter(R) | Capricorn 29°11′ | 5th | Debilitated | Dhanishta · p2 |
| Venus | Cancer 6°09′ | 11th | Enemy | Pushya · p1 |
| Saturn | Libra 27°03′ | 2nd | Exalted | Vishakha · p3 |
| Rahu(R) | Gemini 21°23′ | 10th | — | Punarvasu · p1 |
| Ketu(R) | Sagittarius 21°23′ | 4th | — | Purva Ashadha · p3 |
Yogas in the chart
Classical combinations present at birth, and the Mahadasha that ripened each one.
Raj Yoga
3 combinationsThe connection between a kendra lord and a trikona lord creates Raj Yoga — one of the most powerful combinations for success, recognition, and elevated status in life. This yoga supports authority and meaningful achievement.
- Mercury (lord of H1/10) conjunct with Venus (lord of H9) in CancerMercury MD · 1938–1955
- Jupiter (lord of H4/7) in mutual aspect with Mercury (lord of H1) in CapricornMercury MD · 1938–1955
- Jupiter (lord of H4/7) in mutual aspect with Venus (lord of H9) in CapricornVenus MD · 1962–1982
Dhana Yoga
2 combinationsA wealth lord placed in the house of the other wealth lord creates a natural flow of resources. This supports steady financial accumulation and income growth.
- Venus (2nd lord) placed in 11th houseVenus MD · 1962–1982
- Mercury (Lagnesh) conjunct Venus (2nd lord) in CancerVenus MD · 1962–1982
Sarala Yoga
The 8th lord contained within a dusthana protects against sudden upheavals. You have an unusual ability to navigate crises and emerge stronger.
- Mars (8th lord) placed in house 8Mars MD · 1998–2005
Vimala Yoga
The 12th lord restricted to a dusthana minimizes unnecessary losses and expenses. Spiritual wisdom grows without the typical sacrifice of material comfort.
- Sun (12th lord) placed in house 12Sun MD · 1982–1988
Key turning points
Each turning point against the planetary period that was running, and why it fits.
Began working in jazz with Mick Mulligan’s Magnolia Jazz Band
1948Jazz career launch
Retired from jazz and became a film critic for The Observer
1962Career pivot from performance to criticism
Served as president of the British Humanist Association
1972Public secular-humanist leadership marker
Was the first musician contracted for the opening Brecon Jazz Festival
1984Festival role and late-career jazz visibility
Made his last announced performance at the 100 Club in London
10 Jun 2007Final performance marker
Died at his London home
5 Jul 2007Death and legacy closure
Her life in dashas
Every documented event sits inside the planetary period running at the time — open a chapter to drill into its Antardasha and Pratyantardasha.
Antardasha · sub-periods
Life events in this chapter
The life
George Melly was an English jazz and blues singer, critic, writer and lecturer.
He worked with Mick Mulligan’s Magnolia Jazz Band, wrote for Flook, served as a film critic for The Observer and later returned to jazz with John Chilton’s Feetwarmers.
He remained active in music, journalism and lectures on surrealism until shortly before his death in 2007.
Wikipedia; Astro-Databank
Educational analysis built on a verified (A) birth record. The chart is calculated (Lahiri ayanamsa); life events are drawn from public sources. Mastroify does not claim the planets caused these events — they show how Vedic timing maps onto a documented life.
Birth data: Astro-Databank.