Gavin Hood is a South African filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and actor born on May 12, 1963. He is notably recognized for writing and directing the film Tsotsi, which won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2005. Additionally, Hood has directed other notable films such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Ender's Game, and Eye in the Sky, showcasing his versatility and talent within the film industry.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 326 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Gavin
white hawk, fair hawk
Read Full Gavin Name AnalysisMay 12, 1963 Facts
Generation Group
Gavin Hood belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Johannesburg
Educated At: University of the Witwatersrand
Occupation: film actor | film director | lawyer | actor | screenwriter
Awards Received: Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film
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 May 12, 1963
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 12, 2025 |
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Sun | 20 Taurus 58 | 21 Taurus 56 | 20 Cancer 18 |
Moon | 1 Capricorn 57 | 18 Scorpio 45 | 11 Aries 26 |
Mercury | 29 Taurus 26 | 3 Taurus 16 | 19 Cancer 44 |
Venus | 21 Aries 59 | 7 Aries 49 | 7 Cancer 16 |
Mars | 19 Leo 48 | 11 Leo 1 | 21 Virgo 50 |
Jupiter | 8 Aries 30 | 23 Gemini 44 | 18 Aries 7 |
Saturn | 22 Aquarius 57 | 28 Pisces 51 | 22 Aquarius 9 |
Uranus | 1 Virgo 12 | 26 Taurus 59 | 2 Virgo 58 |
Neptune | 14 Scorpio 5 | 1 Aries 25 | 12 Scorpio 55 |
Pluto | 9 Virgo 33 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 10 Virgo 13 |
Rahu | 23 Cancer 43 | 24 Pisces 32 | 20 Cancer 26 |
Ketu | 23 Capricorn 43 | 24 Virgo 32 | 20 Capricorn 26 |
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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.Gavin Hood's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 17 December, 2025