Ed Sanders is an American poet, musician, social and environmental activist, author, and publisher, born on August 17, 1939. He is a longstanding member of the musical group 'The Fugs' and is recognized as a bridge between the Beat Generation and the Hippie movement. Sanders was an instrumental figure during the emergence of the 1960s counterculture, contributing significantly to art and social change during this transformative era.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 332 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ed
wealthy guardian, prosperous protector
Read Full Ed Name AnalysisAugust 17, 1939 Facts
Generation Group
Ed Sanders belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kansas City
Educated At: University of Missouri
Occupation: activist | publisher | songwriter | musician | poet | writer
Awards Received: PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award | Guggenheim Fellowship | American Book Awards
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 17, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 23 Leo 52 | 25 Leo 2 | 18 Scorpio 24 |
Moon | 29 Virgo 52 | 14 Gemini 37 | 23 Scorpio 16 |
Mercury | 12 Leo 40 | 6 Leo 39 | 11 Sagittarius 2 |
Venus | 18 Leo 38 | 20 Cancer 31 | 5 Sagittarius 41 |
Mars | 24 Capricorn 12 | 6 Libra 45 | 25 Aquarius 2 |
Jupiter | 8 Aries 9 | 15 Cancer 10 | 29 Pisces 6 |
Saturn | 1 Taurus 24 | 0 Aries 47 | 26 Aries 23 |
Uranus | 21 Taurus 56 | 1 Gemini 19 | 20 Taurus 2 |
Neptune | 21 Virgo 59 | 1 Aries 40 | 24 Virgo 55 |
Pluto | 1 Leo 43 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 2 Leo 54 |
Rahu | 2 Scorpio 46 | 19 Pisces 23 | 28 Libra 12 |
Ketu | 2 Taurus 46 | 19 Virgo 23 | 28 Aries 12 |
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.Ed Sanders's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2025