Ben Schonzeit is an American contemporary painter known for his significant contributions to photorealism. Born on May 9, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York City, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the art world, particularly in New York, where he resides. Schonzeit's work reflects a meticulous attention to detail and a deep appreciation for the interplay of light and shadow, characteristic of the photorealistic style.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 293 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ben
son, child
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Generation Group
Ben Schonzeit belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Occupation: printmaker | painter | photographer
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 May 9, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 9, 2025 |
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Sun | 18 Taurus 23 | 19 Taurus 17 | 7 Leo 48 |
Moon | 14 Pisces 48 | 16 Libra 10 | 28 Pisces 57 |
Mercury | 7 Gemini 36 | 28 Aries 36 | 5 Leo 14 |
Venus | 3 Aries 53 | 5 Aries 46 | 10 Cancer 5 |
Mars | 8 Cancer 11 | 9 Leo 41 | 29 Leo 35 |
Jupiter | 22 Gemini 55 | 23 Gemini 9 | 11 Cancer 23 |
Saturn | 0 Gemini 20 | 28 Pisces 36 | 10 Gemini 9 |
Uranus | 29 Taurus 41 | 26 Taurus 50 | 3 Gemini 55 |
Neptune | 27 Virgo 20 | 1 Aries 21 | 27 Virgo 50 |
Pluto | 3 Leo 35 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 5 Leo 26 |
Rahu | 10 Virgo 1 | 24 Pisces 40 | 5 Virgo 38 |
Ketu | 10 Pisces 1 | 24 Virgo 40 | 5 Pisces 38 |
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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.Ben Schonzeit's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 17 November, 2025