David Benoit is an American pianist, jazz musician, and composer, born on August 18, 1953, in Bakersfield, California. He is known for his contributions to the contemporary jazz genre, blending smooth jazz elements with traditional and modern influences. Throughout his career, Benoit has released numerous albums and has gained recognition within the jazz community for his unique musical style and creative compositions.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 328 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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Generation Group
David Benoit belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Bakersfield
Educated At: Mira Costa High School | El Camino College
Occupation: jazz musician | bandleader | pianist | composer
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 August 18, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 18, 2025 |
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Sun | 25 Leo 30 | 26 Leo 5 | 6 Scorpio 4 |
Moon | 6 Sagittarius 31 | 29 Gemini 49 | 8 Leo 52 |
Mercury | 8 Leo 6 | 7 Leo 33 | 29 Scorpio 4 |
Venus | 16 Cancer 50 | 21 Cancer 48 | 13 Libra 49 |
Mars | 12 Leo 51 | 7 Libra 26 | 28 Virgo 15 |
Jupiter | 21 Gemini 22 | 15 Cancer 23 | 25 Gemini 53 |
Saturn | 23 Libra 30 | 0 Aries 44 | 1 Scorpio 20 |
Uranus | 21 Cancer 2 | 1 Gemini 20 | 23 Cancer 8 |
Neptune | 21 Libra 41 | 1 Aries 39 | 24 Libra 5 |
Pluto | 23 Leo 0 | 2 Aquarius 1 | 24 Leo 49 |
Rahu | 1 Aquarius 54 | 19 Pisces 19 | 28 Capricorn 5 |
Ketu | 1 Leo 54 | 19 Virgo 19 | 28 Cancer 5 |
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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.David Benoit's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 17 December, 2025