John David Risher is an American businessman and philanthropist known for his impactful work in education and philanthropy. He is the CEO and co-founder of Worldreader, a non-profit organization focusing on increasing literacy among children globally. Additionally, Risher co-founded #HalfMyDAF, aimed at promoting philanthropic contributions. His career includes significant roles at Microsoft Corporation and serving as Senior Vice President of US Retail at Amazon.com from 1997 to 2002. In April 2023, he became CEO of Worldreader, succeeding Logan Green, co-founder of Lyft.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 331 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
Read Full David Name AnalysisJuly 15, 1965 Facts
Generation Group
David Risher belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Bethesda
Educated At: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School | Harvard Business School | Princeton University | Harvard University
Occupation: business executive | businessperson
Employers: Lyft | Worldreader | University of Washington | Amazon | Microsoft
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 15, 1965
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 15, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22 Cancer 56 | 23 Cancer 25 | 20 Virgo 39 |
| Moon | 14 Aquarius 15 | 22 Pisces 45 | 21 Aries 35 |
| Mercury | 19 Leo 29 | 15 Leo 19 | 8 Virgo 32 |
| Venus | 17 Leo 57 | 12 Gemini 17 | 29 Libra 49 |
| Mars | 8 Libra 44 | 16 Virgo 24 | 15 Scorpio 47 |
| Jupiter | 19 Gemini 1 | 8 Cancer 8 | 29 Gemini 7 |
| Saturn | 17 Pisces 10 | 1 Aries 49 | 13 Pisces 30 |
| Uranus | 12 Virgo 11 | 0 Gemini 22 | 15 Virgo 39 |
| Neptune | 17 Scorpio 17 | 2 Aries 8 | 17 Scorpio 47 |
| Pluto | 14 Virgo 21 | 2 Aquarius 48 | 16 Virgo 17 |
| Rahu | 11 Gemini 37 | 21 Pisces 8 | 8 Gemini 26 |
| Ketu | 11 Sagittarius 37 | 21 Virgo 8 | 8 Sagittarius 26 |
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 Risher's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 17 December, 2025
