Daniel Ward-Smith, born on January 2, 1978, is a retired English rugby union player originally from New Zealand. He played as a number eight, with additional versatility as a flanker and second row for Bristol and London Wasps. His substantial physical presence made him an asset in the Wasps' lineup. Ward-Smith spent his early years in Cornwall before returning to Palmerston North at age 13. He was educated at Awatapu and Waiopehu Colleges and later pursued higher education at Massey University.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 364 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Pacific/Auckland (13:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Dan
judge, God is my judge
Read Full Dan Name AnalysisJanuary 2, 1978 Facts
Generation Group
Dan Ward-Smith belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Palmerston North
Educated At: Awatapu College | Massey University
Occupation: rugby union player
Employers: Bristol | London Wasps
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 2, 1978
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 2, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 2, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11 Capricorn 11 | 11 Capricorn 32 | 29 Aquarius 56 |
| Moon | 4 Libra 33 | 21 Gemini 17 | 13 Cancer 50 |
| Mercury | 21 Sagittarius 13 | 0 Capricorn 7 | 23 Aquarius 26 |
| Venus | 6 Capricorn 20 | 10 Capricorn 25 | 6 Pisces 37 |
| Mars | 8 Leo 48 | 13 Capricorn 25 | 23 Cancer 7 |
| Jupiter | 29 Gemini 38 | 21 Cancer 14 | 25 Gemini 58 |
| Saturn | 0 Virgo 32 | 26 Pisces 8 | 27 Leo 20 |
| Uranus | 15 Scorpio 25 | 27 Taurus 56 | 16 Scorpio 28 |
| Neptune | 16 Sagittarius 47 | 29 Pisces 30 | 18 Sagittarius 4 |
| Pluto | 16 Libra 37 | 2 Aquarius 44 | 16 Libra 25 |
| Rahu | 10 Libra 30 | 12 Pisces 7 | 7 Libra 57 |
| Ketu | 10 Aries 30 | 12 Virgo 7 | 7 Aries 57 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Dan Ward-Smith's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2026
