Andrew Nicholas James Rawnsley, born on January 5, 1962, is a British political journalist and broadcaster known for his insightful commentary. He serves as the columnist and chief political commentator for The Observer, a leading British newspaper. Over his career, Rawnsley has authored two notable books focusing on New Labour, offering in-depth analysis and critique of the political landscape. His work is influential in shaping public understanding of political issues in the UK.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 213 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Andrew
manly, brave, strong
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Generation Group
Andrew Rawnsley belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Leeds
Educated At: Rugby School | Sidney Sussex College
Occupation: political reporter
Employers: BBC
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 5, 1962
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 5, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 5, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14 Capricorn 41 | 15 Capricorn 9 | 19 Pisces 26 |
| Moon | 0 Capricorn 52 | 13 Leo 13 | 15 Taurus 47 |
| Mercury | 26 Capricorn 33 | 5 Capricorn 35 | 23 Aquarius 21 |
| Venus | 9 Capricorn 26 | 14 Capricorn 52 | 29 Pisces 40 |
| Mars | 8 Capricorn 54 | 16 Capricorn 8 | 28 Aquarius 34 |
| Jupiter | 11 Aquarius 20 | 20 Cancer 46 | 26 Aquarius 24 |
| Saturn | 0 Aquarius 28 | 26 Pisces 21 | 7 Aquarius 44 |
| Uranus | 0 Virgo 10 | 27 Taurus 50 | 27 Leo 39 |
| Neptune | 13 Scorpio 3 | 29 Pisces 33 | 13 Scorpio 18 |
| Pluto | 9 Virgo 58 | 2 Aquarius 51 | 8 Virgo 34 |
| Rahu | 19 Leo 46 | 11 Pisces 55 | 16 Leo 23 |
| Ketu | 19 Aquarius 46 | 11 Virgo 55 | 16 Aquarius 23 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Andrew Rawnsley's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2026
