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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Your next birthday is 322 days away.
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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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 2, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Sagittarius 5 | 10 Sagittarius 46 | 13 Pisces 26 |
| Moon | 17 Gemini 8 | 8 Taurus 43 | 22 Libra 16 |
| Mercury | 20 Scorpio 9 | 21 Scorpio 26 | 16 Pisces 1 |
| Venus | 27 Capricorn 6 | 2 Sagittarius 21 | 8 Aquarius 52 |
| Mars | 10 Capricorn 14 | 20 Sagittarius 34 | 22 Pisces 28 |
| Jupiter | 16 Libra 46 | 24 Cancer 26 | 21 Libra 53 |
| Saturn | 11 Aquarius 51 | 25 Pisces 5 | 21 Aquarius 51 |
| Uranus | 23 Aries 50 | 28 Taurus 59 | 25 Aries 0 |
| Neptune | 12 Virgo 20 | 29 Pisces 22 | 10 Virgo 56 |
| Pluto | 24 Cancer 28 | 1 Aquarius 56 | 22 Cancer 43 |
| Rahu | 23 Aquarius 7 | 13 Pisces 43 | 18 Aquarius 15 |
| Ketu | 23 Leo 7 | 13 Virgo 43 | 18 Leo 15 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Al Francesco's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 28 October, 2026
