Gary Taubes is an American journalist and nutrition specialist, known for his writings on diet and nutrition. He was born on April 30, 1956, in Rochester, United States. Taubes has gained prominence for his controversial views on low-carbohydrate diets and the role of sugar in obesity, challenging conventional dietary recommendations. His work often emphasizes the importance of carbohydrates in food policies and public health. Through his investigations, he seeks to influence the discussions around nutrition science and its applications in society.
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Your next birthday is 310 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Gary
spearman, warrior
Read Full Gary Name AnalysisApril 30, 1956 Facts
Generation Group
Gary Taubes belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Rochester
Educated At: Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism | Stanford University | Harvard University
Occupation: nutritionist | journalist
Awards Received: Joseph A. Burton Forum Award
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 April 30, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 30, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 30, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10 Taurus 16 | 10 Taurus 33 | 16 Cancer 26 |
| Moon | 13 Capricorn 20 | 20 Gemini 45 | 23 Cancer 12 |
| Mercury | 0 Gemini 51 | 15 Aries 4 | 3 Cancer 37 |
| Venus | 24 Gemini 31 | 29 Pisces 58 | 23 Gemini 2 |
| Mars | 9 Aquarius 56 | 5 Leo 27 | 16 Pisces 56 |
| Jupiter | 21 Leo 33 | 21 Gemini 18 | 0 Virgo 0 |
| Saturn | 1 Sagittarius 27 | 27 Pisces 43 | 27 Scorpio 3 |
| Uranus | 28 Cancer 31 | 26 Taurus 19 | 1 Leo 36 |
| Neptune | 28 Libra 44 | 1 Aries 5 | 27 Libra 38 |
| Pluto | 26 Leo 5 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 26 Leo 57 |
| Rahu | 9 Sagittarius 42 | 25 Pisces 9 | 6 Sagittarius 2 |
| Ketu | 9 Gemini 42 | 25 Virgo 9 | 6 Gemini 2 |
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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.Gary Taubes's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2025
