David Michael Hope, Baron Hope of Thornes, is a former Anglican bishop who served as the Archbishop of York from 1995 to 2005. After studying theology, he ascended in church ranks, first as Bishop of Wakefield and then as Bishop of London. He was an outspoken figure on issues related to the Anglican Communion's challenges regarding women's ordination and same-sex blessings. In 2004, he announced plans to retire as Archbishop, taking up a role in Ilkley instead. He became a Life Peer in the House of Lords in 2005. Controversy arose regarding past handling of abuse allegations.
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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David Hope belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: Queen Elizabeth Grammar School | Linacre College | University of Nottingham
Occupation: politician | priest
Employers: Church of England | Sankt Margaret’s Church, Ilkley
Awards Received: Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
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 April 14, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 14, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 14, 2025 |
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Sun | 24 Aries 35 | 25 Aries 0 | 16 Cancer 20 |
Moon | 13 Cancer 44 | 13 Scorpio 18 | 28 Leo 58 |
Mercury | 27 Pisces 8 | 29 Pisces 1 | 5 Leo 18 |
Venus | 10 Gemini 12 | 24 Pisces 42 | 28 Gemini 40 |
Mars | 8 Gemini 32 | 28 Cancer 36 | 3 Leo 21 |
Jupiter | 22 Aries 28 | 18 Gemini 16 | 10 Taurus 35 |
Saturn | 3 Taurus 15 | 26 Pisces 0 | 12 Taurus 53 |
Uranus | 20 Taurus 25 | 25 Taurus 27 | 24 Taurus 59 |
Neptune | 23 Virgo 20 | 0 Aries 33 | 23 Virgo 4 |
Pluto | 0 Leo 37 | 3 Aquarius 43 | 2 Leo 1 |
Rahu | 20 Libra 0 | 26 Pisces 0 | 15 Libra 30 |
Ketu | 20 Aries 0 | 26 Virgo 0 | 15 Aries 30 |
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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 Hope's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 17 November, 2025