Christian Rätsch is a German author, ethnopharmacologist, archaeologist, and anthropologist. He is known for his work in the fields of psychoactive substances, traditional shamanic practices, and their cultural significance. His extensive research covers ancient and modern practices associated with plant-based medicines and spiritual rituals. Rätsch's writings often explore the intersection of nature, spirituality, and the human experience, emphasizing the importance of understanding indigenous knowledge systems. He has contributed to the discourse on entheogens and their role in various cultures worldwide.
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Meaning of the name - Christian
follower of Christ, anointed one
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Christian Rätsch belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Hamburg
Cause of Death: peptic ulcer disease
Occupation: anthropologist | archaeologist | pharmacologist | author
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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 April 20, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 20, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 20, 2026 |
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| Sun | 0 Taurus 20 | 0 Taurus 37 | 6 Cancer 42 |
| Moon | 16 Capricorn 23 | 15 Gemini 17 | 18 Cancer 4 |
| Mercury | 18 Taurus 27 | 8 Aries 18 | 0 Cancer 0 |
| Venus | 1 Taurus 56 | 25 Taurus 47 | 26 Cancer 40 |
| Mars | 21 Gemini 14 | 8 Aries 27 | 4 Leo 30 |
| Jupiter | 22 Virgo 51 | 17 Cancer 36 | 24 Virgo 2 |
| Saturn | 14 Sagittarius 8 | 7 Aries 51 | 9 Sagittarius 36 |
| Uranus | 2 Leo 55 | 29 Taurus 44 | 5 Leo 24 |
| Neptune | 1 Scorpio 15 | 2 Aries 55 | 29 Libra 51 |
| Pluto | 27 Leo 59 | 5 Aquarius 27 | 28 Leo 29 |
| Rahu | 20 Scorpio 53 | 6 Pisces 21 | 17 Scorpio 14 |
| Ketu | 20 Taurus 53 | 6 Virgo 21 | 17 Taurus 14 |
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