David Michael Smiedt, born on August 2, 1968, is a journalist, author, and comedian based in Sydney, originally from South Africa. He has authored seven books, showcasing his versatile writing skills. His notable works include 'From Russia With Lunch: A Lithuanian Odyssey,' 'Are We There Yet: Chasing a Childhood Through South Africa,' and 'Boom Boom: 100 Years of Australian Comedy.' Smiedt's contributions span across journalism and literature, reflecting his experiences and insights into diverse themes.
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Your next birthday is 356 days away.
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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Generation Group
David Smiedt belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: South Africa
Occupation: journalist
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 August 2, 1968
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 2, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Leo 26 | 10 Leo 39 | 5 Libra 37 |
| Moon | 22 Scorpio 44 | 23 Scorpio 31 | 28 Sagittarius 53 |
| Mercury | 5 Leo 6 | 7 Leo 45 | 0 Scorpio 3 |
| Venus | 22 Leo 22 | 2 Cancer 57 | 2 Scorpio 28 |
| Mars | 28 Cancer 3 | 27 Virgo 21 | 4 Virgo 21 |
| Jupiter | 8 Virgo 23 | 12 Cancer 5 | 20 Virgo 32 |
| Saturn | 25 Aries 43 | 1 Aries 28 | 23 Aries 35 |
| Uranus | 26 Virgo 43 | 0 Gemini 59 | 0 Libra 4 |
| Neptune | 23 Scorpio 45 | 1 Aries 57 | 24 Scorpio 32 |
| Pluto | 21 Virgo 10 | 2 Aquarius 22 | 23 Virgo 9 |
| Rahu | 12 Aries 37 | 20 Pisces 10 | 9 Aries 36 |
| Ketu | 12 Libra 37 | 20 Virgo 10 | 9 Libra 36 |
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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 Smiedt's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 17 December, 2025
