Al Francesco, born Frank Schipani on December 2, 1933, is an influential American blackjack player and gambling strategist known as the 'Godfather of Blackjack'. He invented the team play concept and the 'big player' strategy, recruiting skilled card counters to challenge casinos effectively. His innovative methods helped players avoid detection and gain an edge. Although barred from casinos following a publication about his strategies, his approach continued to influence others, including the MIT Blackjack Team, earning him a place in The Blackjack Hall of Fame.
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Meaning of the name - Al
Noble, bright, or all
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Generation Group
Al Francesco belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Occupation: Blackjack player | Gambling strategist
Awards Received: Inducted into The Blackjack Hall of Fame in 2002
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 December 2, 1933
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 2, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 2, 2024 |
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| Sun | 10 Sagittarius 5 | 11 Sagittarius 1 | 12 Pisces 26 |
| Moon | 17 Gemini 8 | 27 Sagittarius 50 | 9 Libra 11 |
| Mercury | 20 Scorpio 9 | 18 Sagittarius 51 | 16 Pisces 58 |
| Venus | 27 Capricorn 6 | 24 Capricorn 43 | 8 Aquarius 38 |
| Mars | 10 Capricorn 14 | 6 Leo 3 | 21 Pisces 41 |
| Jupiter | 16 Libra 46 | 16 Gemini 57 | 21 Libra 57 |
| Saturn | 11 Aquarius 51 | 12 Pisces 53 | 21 Aquarius 44 |
| Uranus | 23 Aries 50 | 24 Taurus 37 | 24 Aries 57 |
| Neptune | 12 Virgo 20 | 27 Pisces 8 | 10 Virgo 57 |
| Pluto | 24 Cancer 28 | 0 Aquarius 15 | 22 Cancer 44 |
| Rahu | 23 Aquarius 7 | 3 Aries 2 | 18 Aquarius 18 |
| Ketu | 23 Leo 7 | 3 Libra 2 | 18 Leo 18 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Al Francesco's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2025
