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Kaysen Susanna

★ November 11, 1948 · Boston, Massachusetts
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Aquarius
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Sun Sign
Libra
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Ascendant
Libra
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Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Sun / Venus / Mercury · Aug 2026 – Sep 2026
WritersPublic SpeakerDestiny Number 9Soul Number 6Personality Number 6Kabbalah Number 3ChildhoodSuicide
Biography

Who is Kaysen Susanna?

American writer, author of the bestseller "Girl, Interrupted," made into a film starring Winona Ryder in 2000, and several other books. She is popular as a lecturer about her own experiences as a patient at McLean Hospital, Harvard’s private psychiatric hospital. Susanna Kaysen grew up in the privileged world of Cambridge, Massachusetts during the turbulent 1960s. After a half-hearted suicide attempt a few years prior, and a session with a psychiatrist she had never seen before, 18-year-old Susanna Kaysen was put in a taxi and sent to McLean Hospital in 1967. She had been seeking "a rest" and help with self-destructive thoughts. What she got was two years of hospitalization and treatment at the institution renowned for its famous clientele, including Sylvia Plath, Robert Lowell, James Taylor and Ray Charles, as well as for its progressive treatments. Nearly 30 years later, author Kaysen wrote about her experiences of a "parallel universe" at McLean in "Girl, Interrupted," published in 1974 and made into a film in 2000. She is also the author of the novels "Asa," "As I Knew Him" and "Far Afield." She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Susanna Kaysen (Kaysen Susanna) — Public Profile

Birth date: November 11, 1948

Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States (public records commonly list the Cambridge/Boston area).

Susanna Kaysen is an American author and memoirist best known for her book Girl, Interrupted (1993). The memoir recounts her experiences as a young woman admitted to a psychiatric hospital in the 1960s and is widely regarded as a significant work in contemporary memoir and mental health literature.

Notable works and achievements

  • Girl, Interrupted (1993) — A memoir detailing Kaysen's time in a psychiatric facility and her observations on identity, gender, and mental health.
  • The book was adapted into a feature film in 1999 directed by James Mangold; the film featured Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie, with Jolie earning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role.

Public presence and media

Public information about ongoing media activity or new book projects by Susanna Kaysen is limited. The most widely known public footprint remains her memoir and its cinematic adaptation. There are no widely publicized official social media profiles attributed to her.

Recent projects and activities

There are no widely reported, verifiable announcements of new books or major public projects attributed to Kaysen in recent years. Her lasting influence is primarily through Girl, Interrupted and related literary discussions.

Additional notes

As with living authors, new information can emerge. For the most current details, consulting reputable literary databases, university archives, or established news outlets is recommended.

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Which planetary combinations are in Kaysen Susanna's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Kaysen Susanna's chart shows 1 challenging combination.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Kaysen Susanna running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Kaysen Susanna is currently in the Sun mahadasha, running from Aug 7, 2026 to Sep 28, 2026.

PREVIOUSJun 10, 2026 - Aug 7, 2026
Sun / Venus / Saturn
NOWAug 7, 2026 - Sep 28, 2026
Sun / Venus / Mercury
NEXTSep 28, 2026 - Oct 19, 2026
Sun / Venus / Ketu
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What do Kaysen Susanna's numerology numbers say?

Kaysen Susanna's core numbers are Destiny 9, Soul Urge 6, Personality 6, Kabbalah Number 3.

◎Destiny
9

Chaldean Destiny 9 indicates humanitarian expression and completion energy. It supports service, mentoring, and influence through compassion and higher ideals.

❖Soul Urge
6

Chaldean Soul 6 desires love, belonging, and responsibility. It seeks harmony at home and fulfillment through care and service.

◇Personality
6

Chaldean Personality 6 appears caring, responsible, and protective. Others often see harmony-making and relationship commitment.

∞Kabbalah Number
3

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

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

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

1967
Social
Institutionalized - prison, hospital 1967 (McLean Hospital)
1974
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1974 (Book released, "Girl Interrupted")
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