Afonso Joaquim de Sampaio e Paiva de Melo, born on January 18, 1964, in Águeda, is a prominent Portuguese journalist and writer. He shifted from a law career to journalism, contributing extensively to various publications, notably in sports journalism. He served as editor and columnist for notable media like A Bola and Sport TV, covering major football events for over two decades. He has also translated several books and received multiple accolades, including recognition from the Portuguese Football Federation and contributions to the national team's media relations during major tournaments.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 223 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Lisbon (0:0 W)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
Meaning of the name - Afonso
noble and ready for battle
Read Full Afonso Name AnalysisJanuary 18, 1964 Facts
Generation Group
Afonso de Melo belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Águeda
Educated At: Law
Occupation: journalist | writer
Employers: Soberania do Povo | Semanário | O Liberal | O Século | O Jornal | A Bola | O Jogo | O Comércio do Porto | A Capital | Sport TV | Record Dez | Fócus | As | Reczespospolita | Soccer Hiyo | Sportiva2 | Aajkaal | Jornada | Vida Mundial | Jornal de Letras | Público | Atlântica | France Football | i | Sol | Região de Águeda | Benfica | BenficaTV
Awards Received: Official of the Order of Merit (July 5, 2004) | Gold Medal from the Portuguese Football Federation | Honorary member of the Order of Nossa Srª da Conceição de Vila Viçosa | Golden Jew of ANATA
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 18, 1964
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 18, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 18, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27 Capricorn 26 | 28 Capricorn 24 | 29 Pisces 55 |
| Moon | 10 Pisces 23 | 24 Capricorn 41 | 25 Gemini 15 |
| Mercury | 5 Capricorn 6 | 26 Capricorn 21 | 7 Aries 1 |
| Venus | 1 Pisces 42 | 1 Aquarius 13 | 14 Taurus 30 |
| Mars | 4 Aquarius 7 | 26 Capricorn 12 | 23 Pisces 0 |
| Jupiter | 12 Aries 32 | 19 Cancer 2 | 24 Aries 29 |
| Saturn | 22 Aquarius 31 | 27 Pisces 19 | 29 Aquarius 49 |
| Uranus | 9 Virgo 38 | 27 Taurus 35 | 7 Virgo 9 |
| Neptune | 17 Scorpio 33 | 29 Pisces 48 | 17 Scorpio 34 |
| Pluto | 13 Virgo 58 | 3 Aquarius 16 | 12 Virgo 29 |
| Rahu | 10 Cancer 25 | 11 Pisces 14 | 7 Cancer 8 |
| Ketu | 10 Capricorn 25 | 11 Virgo 14 | 7 Capricorn 8 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Afonso de Melo's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2026
