David M. Hoffman, born on January 18, 1945, is an accomplished American author and political commentator. He is the Founder and President Emeritus of Internews, which promotes independent media globally. Recognized as a leading figure in media development, he has written extensively on media, democracy, and the importance of local journalism. Hoffman's book, 'Citizens Rising,' highlights the role of independent journalism in democracy. He also served as Chairman Emeritus for the Global Forum for Media Development and was awarded an Emmy for his project directing work on the series Capital-to-Capital.
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Your next birthday is 230 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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David M. Hoffman belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Baltimore
Educated At: University of Colorado | Johns Hopkins University
Occupation: writer
Employers: Internews | Global Forum for Media Development
Awards Received: Emmy Award
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 18, 1945
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 18, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 18, 2026 |
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| Sun | 28 Capricorn 13 | 28 Capricorn 34 | 19 Aries 26 |
| Moon | 27 Pisces 17 | 26 Capricorn 46 | 9 Pisces 5 |
| Mercury | 5 Capricorn 12 | 26 Capricorn 38 | 25 Aries 58 |
| Venus | 14 Pisces 26 | 1 Aquarius 26 | 29 Aries 1 |
| Mars | 9 Capricorn 39 | 26 Capricorn 19 | 12 Pisces 5 |
| Jupiter | 27 Virgo 14 | 19 Cancer 0 | 19 Virgo 8 |
| Saturn | 6 Cancer 5 | 27 Pisces 20 | 5 Cancer 18 |
| Uranus | 9 Gemini 27 | 27 Taurus 35 | 10 Gemini 17 |
| Neptune | 6 Libra 24 | 29 Pisces 48 | 4 Libra 40 |
| Pluto | 9 Leo 20 | 3 Aquarius 16 | 7 Leo 55 |
| Rahu | 17 Cancer 52 | 11 Pisces 13 | 13 Cancer 34 |
| Ketu | 17 Capricorn 52 | 11 Virgo 13 | 13 Capricorn 34 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
David M. Hoffman's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2026
