Major General David Anthony Somerset Pennefather is a distinguished former officer of the Royal Marines, who held the prestigious position of Commandant General Royal Marines from 1996 to 1998. Born on May 17, 1945, he has made significant contributions to the military, particularly during his tenure in the Royal Marines, showcasing leadership and dedication to his service.
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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David Pennefather belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Occupation: military officer
Employers: Royal Marines
Awards Received: Companion of the Order of the Bath | Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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 May 17, 1945
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Taurus 24 | 27 Taurus 2 | 12 Leo 53 |
Moon | 12 Leo 27 | 23 Capricorn 20 | 14 Cancer 20 |
Mercury | 1 Taurus 20 | 12 Taurus 58 | 4 Virgo 45 |
Venus | 19 Aries 19 | 12 Aries 2 | 1 Cancer 25 |
Mars | 11 Aries 23 | 13 Leo 39 | 9 Gemini 2 |
Jupiter | 17 Virgo 21 | 24 Gemini 51 | 26 Virgo 5 |
Saturn | 8 Cancer 35 | 29 Pisces 18 | 18 Cancer 32 |
Uranus | 12 Gemini 13 | 27 Taurus 18 | 16 Gemini 29 |
Neptune | 3 Libra 52 | 1 Aries 33 | 4 Libra 21 |
Pluto | 8 Leo 4 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 9 Leo 57 |
Rahu | 11 Cancer 34 | 24 Pisces 15 | 7 Cancer 19 |
Ketu | 11 Capricorn 34 | 24 Virgo 15 | 7 Capricorn 19 |
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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 Pennefather's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 17 November, 2025