Don McLean is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and guitarist, best known for his folk music and poignant lyrics. He was born on October 2, 1945, in New Rochelle, New York. His work, particularly the iconic song 'American Pie,' has made a lasting impact on the music industry. McLean's style combines elements of folk, country, and rock, and he is celebrated for his storytelling ability within his music.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 110 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Don
Lord, master, ruler
Read Full Don Name AnalysisOctober 2, 1945 Facts
Generation Group
Don McLean belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New Rochelle
Educated At: Iona Preparatory School | Iona University
Occupation: guitarist | songwriter | singer-songwriter | singer | composer
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 October 2, 1945
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 2, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9 Libra 8 | 9 Libra 45 | 29 Sagittarius 29 |
| Moon | 29 Leo 36 | 11 Aquarius 25 | 4 Leo 18 |
| Mercury | 9 Libra 20 | 23 Libra 52 | 8 Sagittarius 19 |
| Venus | 9 Virgo 47 | 16 Virgo 10 | 19 Sagittarius 28 |
| Mars | 13 Cancer 47 | 7 Scorpio 2 | 1 Leo 16 |
| Jupiter | 8 Libra 0 | 22 Cancer 41 | 23 Libra 21 |
| Saturn | 24 Cancer 11 | 27 Pisces 31 | 23 Cancer 34 |
| Uranus | 17 Gemini 25 | 1 Gemini 11 | 14 Gemini 51 |
| Neptune | 6 Libra 18 | 0 Aries 29 | 8 Libra 31 |
| Pluto | 11 Leo 25 | 1 Aquarius 23 | 11 Leo 28 |
| Rahu | 4 Cancer 15 | 16 Pisces 56 | 0 Cancer 1 |
| Ketu | 4 Capricorn 15 | 16 Virgo 56 | 0 Capricorn 1 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Don McLean's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Saturn opposition Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2026
