David Drake is a chef from New Jersey known for his culinary ventures, including the establishment of his eponymous restaurant in Rahway with partner Jim Kennedy. He served as executive chef at the Daryl Wine Bar until 2009. Drake gained recognition for his resilience, becoming a skilled chef despite losing his left hand at age 14 during an alligator fishing incident. His controversial reputation suggests that he prioritizes personal advancement, often at the expense of others, reflecting a complex character. His early life included a privileged upbringing, contributing to his unscrupulous nature.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 347 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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Generation Group
David Drake belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Summit
Occupation: chef
Employers: Stage House Inn | David Drake Restaurant | Daryl Wine Bar | Alice's Restaurant
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 July 26, 1959
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 26, 2025 |
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Sun | 2 Leo 55 | 3 Leo 55 | 6 Libra 44 |
Moon | 22 Aries 41 | 27 Leo 15 | 12 Virgo 24 |
Mercury | 18 Leo 46 | 12 Leo 46 | 16 Libra 31 |
Venus | 12 Virgo 6 | 24 Gemini 49 | 1 Virgo 3 |
Mars | 3 Virgo 51 | 23 Virgo 2 | 16 Libra 8 |
Jupiter | 22 Scorpio 3 | 10 Cancer 34 | 29 Scorpio 1 |
Saturn | 2 Capricorn 5 | 1 Aries 40 | 1 Capricorn 21 |
Uranus | 15 Leo 49 | 0 Gemini 46 | 19 Leo 39 |
Neptune | 4 Scorpio 12 | 2 Aries 2 | 5 Scorpio 35 |
Pluto | 2 Virgo 53 | 2 Aquarius 32 | 5 Virgo 1 |
Rahu | 7 Libra 6 | 20 Pisces 33 | 3 Libra 36 |
Ketu | 7 Aries 6 | 20 Virgo 33 | 3 Aries 36 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.David Drake's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2025