Fred Kaplan is an American journalist born on July 4, 1954, in Hutchinson, United States. He is known for his contributions to journalism and writing. Kaplan has worked in various capacities within the field and has gained recognition for his work. His insights and reporting cover significant topics, making him a notable figure in the realm of journalism.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 329 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Fred
peaceful ruler
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Generation Group
Fred Kaplan belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Hutchinson
Educated At: Oberlin College | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupation: journalist
Spouses: Brooke Gladstone
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 July 4, 1954
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 4, 2025 |
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Sun | 12 Cancer 10 | 12 Cancer 58 | 20 Virgo 21 |
Moon | 4 Virgo 21 | 3 Scorpio 40 | 2 Aries 5 |
Mercury | 14 Cancer 30 | 8 Leo 53 | 8 Libra 31 |
Venus | 19 Leo 58 | 0 Gemini 4 | 6 Scorpio 17 |
Mars | 29 Sagittarius 32 | 9 Virgo 56 | 8 Capricorn 11 |
Jupiter | 9 Cancer 6 | 5 Cancer 40 | 23 Cancer 45 |
Saturn | 3 Scorpio 11 | 1 Aries 45 | 6 Scorpio 42 |
Uranus | 22 Cancer 40 | 29 Taurus 54 | 26 Cancer 37 |
Neptune | 23 Libra 17 | 2 Aries 10 | 24 Libra 31 |
Pluto | 23 Leo 21 | 3 Aquarius 3 | 25 Leo 30 |
Rahu | 14 Capricorn 57 | 21 Pisces 42 | 11 Capricorn 12 |
Ketu | 14 Cancer 57 | 21 Virgo 42 | 11 Cancer 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.Fred Kaplan's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 17 November, 2025