Don Hertzfeldt (born August 1, 1976) is an American animator, writer, and film director known for his influential and expressive animated films. He has received significant recognition, including two Academy Award nominations and multiple accolades at the Sundance Film Festival, where he holds the record for the most short films in competition. His notable works include 'It's Such a Beautiful Day' and the 'World of Tomorrow' series, both praised for their unique storytelling and artistic style. Hertzfeldt primarily supports his work through self-distribution.
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Your next birthday is 321 days away.
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Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Don
Lord, master, ruler
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Don Hertzfeldt belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Fremont
Educated At: Mission San Jose High School | University of California, Santa Barbara
Occupation: director | film director | filmmaker | animator | cinematographer | writer | screenwriter
Awards Received: Nominated twice for the Academy Award | Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize (twice)
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 1, 1976
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 1, 2025 |
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Sun | 9 Leo 37 | 9 Leo 46 | 26 Virgo 57 |
Moon | 24 Libra 42 | 12 Scorpio 40 | 3 Leo 7 |
Mercury | 26 Leo 46 | 8 Leo 24 | 1 Libra 37 |
Venus | 21 Leo 55 | 1 Cancer 53 | 22 Libra 10 |
Mars | 15 Virgo 50 | 26 Virgo 47 | 17 Libra 15 |
Jupiter | 27 Taurus 25 | 11 Cancer 53 | 1 Gemini 5 |
Saturn | 7 Leo 18 | 1 Aries 29 | 13 Leo 13 |
Uranus | 3 Scorpio 17 | 0 Gemini 58 | 5 Scorpio 6 |
Neptune | 11 Sagittarius 18 | 1 Aries 57 | 11 Sagittarius 24 |
Pluto | 9 Libra 27 | 2 Aquarius 24 | 11 Libra 1 |
Rahu | 7 Scorpio 56 | 20 Pisces 13 | 5 Scorpio 20 |
Ketu | 7 Taurus 56 | 20 Virgo 13 | 5 Taurus 20 |
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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.Don Hertzfeldt's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2025