Gil Shaham is an American violinist of Israeli-Jewish descent born on February 19, 1971, in Urbana, Illinois. He started violin lessons at the age of seven and debuted as a soloist with major orchestras at just ten. He attended prestigious institutions like Juilliard and Columbia University. Married to violinist Adele Anthony, he has three children. Shaham's career includes collaborations with many leading orchestras globally and has received numerous awards, including the Avery Fisher Grant and a Grammy. He performs on a 1699 Stradivarius violin known as the 'Comtesse de Polignac'.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 259 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Gil
joy, youth
Read Full Gil Name AnalysisFebruary 19, 1971 Facts
Generation Group
Gil Shaham belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Urbana
Educated At: Horace Mann School | Juilliard School | Columbia University
Occupation: violinist | musician
Spouses: Adele Anthony
Children: Elija | Ella Mei | Simon
Employers: Juilliard School | University of Columbia | Various orchestras worldwide
Awards Received: Avery Fisher Career Grant (1990) | Premio Internazionale (1992) | Grammy Award (1999) | Avery Fisher Award (2008) | Instrumentalist of the Year (2012)
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 February 19, 1971
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 19, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 19, 2026 |
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| Sun | 0 Pisces 26 | 1 Pisces 6 | 25 Aries 7 |
| Moon | 15 Sagittarius 4 | 29 Pisces 5 | 21 Sagittarius 2 |
| Mercury | 18 Aquarius 43 | 19 Pisces 11 | 1 Taurus 58 |
| Venus | 15 Capricorn 47 | 11 Pisces 40 | 20 Pisces 30 |
| Mars | 17 Sagittarius 18 | 21 Aquarius 27 | 20 Capricorn 9 |
| Jupiter | 4 Sagittarius 47 | 15 Cancer 42 | 5 Sagittarius 27 |
| Saturn | 16 Taurus 57 | 0 Aries 33 | 22 Taurus 9 |
| Uranus | 13 Libra 8 | 27 Taurus 34 | 10 Libra 59 |
| Neptune | 3 Sagittarius 0 | 0 Aries 43 | 2 Sagittarius 37 |
| Pluto | 29 Virgo 4 | 4 Aquarius 16 | 27 Virgo 39 |
| Rahu | 23 Aquarius 19 | 9 Pisces 31 | 20 Aquarius 24 |
| Ketu | 23 Leo 19 | 9 Virgo 31 | 20 Leo 24 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Gil Shaham's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 27 November, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2026
