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Haruf Kent

★ February 24, 1943 · Pueblo, Colorado
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Moon Sign
Libra
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Sun Sign
Aquarius
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Ascendant
Sagittarius
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Nakshatra
Chitra
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Venus / Sun / Mars · Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
WritersTeacherLibrarianServiceBuilding TradesRetirement circumstancesMissionaryMultiple Marriages
Biography

Who is Haruf Kent?

American writer, author of several novels, including "Plainsong, "The Tie That Binds," and "Eventide." A 1965 graduate of Wesleyan University, he earned his MFA from the University of Iowa. To support himself, he worked in odd jobs including construction, service jobs, librarian and served in the Peace Corps from 1965-1967, stationed in Turkey. From 1976-1986 he taught high school English in Wisconsin and Colorado and then taught college-level courses at Wesleyan University from 1986-1991. He was the Carbondale Associate Professor at Southern Illinois University from 1991-2000 when he retired from teaching to devote full-time to writing. The son of a Methodist minister, he grew up on the plains of Colorado. He has three children from his first marriage and his second wife Kathy has four. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Kent Haruf (Haruf Kent) — Public Profile

Born February 24, 1943, in Pueblo, Colorado, Kent Haruf (often referenced as Kent Haruf; also noted as Haruf Kent) was an American novelist renowned for his humane, understated portrayal of rural life.

Biographical Sketch

  • American novelist celebrated for his spare, realist style and attention to small-town Colorado life.
  • His work centers on community, moral choice, and everyday humanity, often set in the Colorado Plains.
  • Haruf passed away in 2014; his writings continue to influence contemporary literary fiction and are widely studied in schools and universities.

Notable Works

  • Plainsong (1999) — a powerful, interwoven narrative about life in a rural town and the connections that bind its residents.
  • Eventide (2004) — a companion novel expanding the world and characters introduced in Plainsong.
  • Benediction (2005) — the final volume in the trilogy, focusing on memory, community, and the human experience in a small town.

Public Reception & Legacy

Haruf's novels are celebrated for their quiet, precise prose and empathetic portrayal of ordinary people facing extraordinary moments. His Plainsong trilogy is frequently taught in American literature courses and has earned enduring critical and scholarly interest.

News & Public Attention

Since his death in 2014, critics and fans have continued to revisit and discuss his work through obituaries, essays, and reissues. There are no active projects by Haruf, but publishers and literary institutions periodically host retrospectives, readings, and scholarly work related to his novels.

Recent Projects

There are no new works by Kent Haruf since his passing. Posthumous interest commonly centers on reissues, critical studies, and public readings of his existing titles.

Social Media & Public Profiles

There are no official, verified social media accounts for Kent Haruf. Any pages bearing his name are typically fan-run or affiliated with libraries, universities, or publishers. For credible information, consult publisher author bios, library catalogs, and scholarly articles.

Where to Learn More

Reliable information about Kent Haruf is available through major publishers, library catalogs (such as the Library of Congress and university libraries), and reputable literary reference sources. His novels remain widely accessible in print and digital formats.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Haruf Kent's birth chart?

3 FOUND

Haruf Kent's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas and 1 challenging combination, including Rajju Yoga, Malavya Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Haruf Kent running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Haruf Kent is currently in the Venus mahadasha, running from Sep 13, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026.

PREVIOUSAug 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026
Venus / Sun / Moon
NOWSep 13, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
Venus / Sun / Mars
NEXTOct 4, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026
Venus / Sun / Rahu
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What do Haruf Kent's numerology numbers say?

Haruf Kent's core numbers are Destiny 8, Soul Urge 22, Personality 4, Kabbalah Number 2.

◎Destiny
8

Chaldean Destiny 8 indicates executive expression and authority. It supports business, finance, leadership, and achievement through discipline.

❖Soul Urge
22

Chaldean Soul 22 desires to build something lasting. It seeks disciplined execution of a big vision with practical steps.

◇Personality
4

Chaldean Personality 4 appears practical, reliable, and disciplined. Others often see consistency, structure, and hard work.

∞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.

1976
Career
New Career 1976 (teaching)
1984
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1984 (first novel, "The Tie That Binds")
1999
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1999 ("Plainsong")
2000
Career
Retired 2000 (retired from teaching to write full-time)
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