Eric Steven Raymond, often referred to as ESR, is a computer programmer, writer, and advocate for open source software. He is best known for his influential writings, particularly 'The Cathedral and the Bazaar', which discusses the development and management of open-source software. His work has significantly impacted the programming community and contributes to the ongoing dialogue regarding software distribution and collaboration.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 364 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Eric
everlasting ruler, powerful ruler
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Generation Group
Eric S. Raymond belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Boston
Educated At: University of Pennsylvania
Occupation: programmer | journalist | writer
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 December 4, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 4, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12 Sagittarius 17 | 12 Sagittarius 48 | 21 Aquarius 28 |
| Moon | 12 Taurus 1 | 9 Gemini 5 | 17 Scorpio 53 |
| Mercury | 2 Capricorn 48 | 22 Scorpio 38 | 6 Aquarius 16 |
| Venus | 28 Capricorn 20 | 4 Sagittarius 52 | 1 Aquarius 51 |
| Mars | 17 Scorpio 25 | 22 Sagittarius 3 | 4 Capricorn 57 |
| Jupiter | 24 Libra 16 | 24 Cancer 17 | 1 Scorpio 29 |
| Saturn | 16 Sagittarius 37 | 25 Pisces 6 | 23 Sagittarius 51 |
| Uranus | 11 Leo 33 | 28 Taurus 54 | 9 Leo 7 |
| Neptune | 3 Scorpio 44 | 29 Pisces 22 | 4 Scorpio 45 |
| Pluto | 2 Virgo 19 | 1 Aquarius 59 | 1 Virgo 18 |
| Rahu | 8 Scorpio 49 | 13 Pisces 36 | 5 Scorpio 13 |
| Ketu | 8 Taurus 49 | 13 Virgo 36 | 5 Taurus 13 |
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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.Eric S. Raymond's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2025
