Aretha Franklin Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Aretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist, born on March 25, 1942. She became one of the most iconic figures in music, celebrated for her powerful voice and contributions to soul music. Over her career, she received numerous awards and accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards, solidifying her legacy as a pioneer for female artists and an influential figure in the music industry. Franklin's work encompassed a range of genres, but she is best known for her profound impact on soul and gospel music, making her a cultural and musical icon.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Aries

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Gemini

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
83 years, 2 months, 24 days

Your next birthday is 279 days away.

Death Anniversary
Saturday, August 16, 2025

Next death anniversary is 58 days away.

Death Date
August 16, 2018

Place of Birth
Memphis

Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Horse (马)
Birth Number
7

Life Path Number
8
Name Number (Chaldean)
45 => 9

Name Number (Pythagorean)
3

Meaning of the name - Aretha

virtue, excellence

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March 25, 1942 Facts

Generation Group

Aretha Franklin belongs to the Silent Generation group.


Place of Birth: Memphis

Place of Death: Detroit

Cause of Death: pancreatic cancer

Educated At: Northern High School | Juilliard School

Occupation: recording artist | songwriter | pianist | singer | composer

Spouses: Glynn Turman | Ted White

Awards Received: American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album | honorary doctor of the Yale University | honorary doctor of Harvard University | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance | Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards | NAACP Image Award – Hall of Fame Award | Michigan Women's Hall of Fame | Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance | Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance | Gospel Music Hall of Fame | American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist | Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | National Medal of Arts | Kennedy Center Honors | Grammy Legend Award | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | MusiCares Person of the Year | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Grammy Hall of Fame | Presidential Medal of Freedom


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 March 25, 1942

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on March 25, 2025 Secondary Progressions for March 25, 2025
Sun 4 Aries 25 5 Aries 18 24 Gemini 54
Moon 12 Cancer 4 14 Aquarius 24 25 Cancer 54
Mercury 12 Pisces 27 3 Aries 38 19 Gemini 10
Venus 19 Aquarius 47 1 Aries 1 16 Taurus 55
Mars 10 Gemini 55 21 Cancer 40 1 Leo 35
Jupiter 14 Gemini 52 15 Gemini 2 1 Cancer 18
Saturn 25 Taurus 7 23 Pisces 39 5 Gemini 13
Uranus 27 Taurus 25 24 Taurus 30 1 Gemini 53
Neptune 28 Virgo 21 29 Pisces 49 27 Virgo 7
Pluto 3 Leo 34 3 Aquarius 26 4 Leo 14
Rahu 12 Virgo 24 27 Pisces 3 8 Virgo 0
Ketu 12 Pisces 24 27 Virgo 3 8 Pisces 0

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

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