Disch ThomasM Vedic birth chart profile
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Disch ThomasM

• Remembering (Jul 4, 2008)

★ February 2, 1940 · Des Moines, Iowa
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Vocational awardWritersHumanities+Social SciencesPoetDestiny Number 11Soul Number 9Personality Number 11Kabbalah Number 2
Biography

Who is Disch ThomasM?

American science fiction author and poet who won the Hugo Award for Best Related Book – previously called "Best Non-Fiction Book" – in 1999, and had two other Hugo nominations and nine Nebula Award nominations to his credit, plus one win of the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, a Rhysling Award, and two Seiun Awards, among others. In the 1960s, his work began appearing in science-fiction magazines. His critically acclaimed science fiction novels, The Genocides, Camp Concentration and 334 are major contributions to the New Wave science fiction movement. In 1996, his book The Castle of Indolence: On Poetry, Poets, and Poetasters was nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award, and in 1999, Disch won the Nonfiction Hugo for The Dreams Our Stuff Is Made Of, a meditation on the impact of science fiction on our culture, as well as the Michael Braude Award for Light Verse. Among his other nonfiction work, he wrote theatre and opera criticism for The New York Times, The Nation, and other periodicals. He published several volumes of poetry as Tom Disch. Following an extended period of depression after the death in 2005 of his life-partner, Charles Naylor, Disch stopped writing almost entirely, except for poetry and blog entries – although he did produce two novellas. Disch killed himself by gunshot on 4 July 2008 in his apartment in Manhattan, New York City. Naylor and Disch are buried alongside each other at Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium, Dubuque, Iowa. His last book, The Word of God, which was written shortly before Naylor died, had just been published a few days before Dischs death. His last short story collection, The Wall of America, Dischs first in over 25 years, was published posthumously, several months later. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Thomas M. Disch (Disch, ThomasM) — Public Profile

Quick Facts

  • Full name: Thomas Michael Disch
  • Birth: February 2, 1940
  • Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
  • Occupation: American writer, poet, critic; noted science fiction author
  • Active years: 1960s–1990s (publicly active in literature and media)
  • Notable works: Camp Concentration (1969), 334 (1972), The Brave Little Toaster (1980)

Biography (in brief)

Thomas M. Disch was a prominent American writer known for his science fiction, fantasy, poetry, and critical essays. His work often blended sharp satire with philosophical questions about technology, society, and the human condition. He published novels, short stories, and children’s literature, and contributed criticism and verse to various outlets. He spent a significant portion of his career in New York and was a notable figure in mid-to-late 20th-century speculative fiction.

Notable Works (selected)

  • Camp Concentration (1969) — a dystopian science fiction novel
  • 334 (1972) — a near-future dystopian novel
  • The Brave Little Toaster (1980) — children’s fantasy/novel, later adapted for film

News & Public Engagement

There are no current public appearances or new projects associated with Thomas M. Disch. As with many authors of his era, some of his works continue to be reissued or referenced in academic and fan circles, and retrospectives or scholarly articles about his influence appear from time to time.

Social Media & Online Presence

There are no official social media accounts maintained by Thomas M. Disch. Given his passing, there are no active personal accounts. Some fan pages or tribute posts may exist, but they are not official representations.

Additional Notes

Birthplace confirmation: Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Thomas M. Disch is recognized for contributing to science fiction and popular culture through novels, poetry, criticism, and media adaptations of his work. For scholarly or archival interests, look for collections of his stories and critical essays in library catalogs and academic databases.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Disch ThomasM's birth chart?

5 FOUND

Disch ThomasM's chart shows 3 Raj Yogas and 2 challenging combinations, including Hamsa Yoga, Sreenatha Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga-Weak.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Disch ThomasM live through?

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Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Disch ThomasM, in order.

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What do Disch ThomasM's numerology numbers say?

Disch ThomasM's core numbers are Destiny 11, Soul Urge 9, Personality 11, Kabbalah Number 2.

◎Destiny
11

Chaldean Destiny 11 indicates inspired expression and intuitive leadership. It supports visionary guidance, teaching, and spiritual creativity when grounded.

❖Soul Urge
9

Chaldean Soul 9 desires purpose and compassion. It seeks to serve, forgive, and complete cycles with wisdom.

◇Personality
11

Chaldean Personality 11 appears intuitive and inspiring. Others often sense sensitivity, vision, and spiritual presence.

∞Kabbalah Number
2

Kabbalah Number 2 reflects an inner spiritual code of harmony and union. It supports empathy, balance, and growth through partnership.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

2005
Death
Death of Mate 30 July 2005 (Charles Naylor)
2008
Death
Death by Suicide 4 July 2008 (Gunshot wound, age 68)
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