Gretchen 'Gertie' Hirsch is a New York-based retro fashion blogger, author, and fashion designer born on April 11, 1979. She launched her blog 'Blog For Better Sewing' in 2009, which quickly gained popularity. Gertie has amassed a significant following on social media, with nearly 48,000 followers on Instagram and about 31,000 on Facebook. In September 2012, she published her first book titled 'New Book for Better Sewing', solidifying her reputation in the sewing and fashion community.
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Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 87 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Gretchen
strong, pearl
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Generation Group
Gretchen Hirsch belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Occupation: fashion designer
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 11, 1979
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 11, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 11, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21 Aries 13 | 22 Aries 3 | 5 Gemini 49 |
| Moon | 11 Libra 30 | 7 Libra 43 | 26 Gemini 18 |
| Mercury | 26 Pisces 36 | 27 Pisces 37 | 3 Gemini 1 |
| Venus | 16 Pisces 14 | 24 Pisces 40 | 11 Taurus 44 |
| Mars | 3 Aries 37 | 27 Cancer 25 | 8 Taurus 36 |
| Jupiter | 29 Cancer 21 | 17 Gemini 44 | 4 Leo 26 |
| Saturn | 8 Virgo 9 | 25 Pisces 40 | 7 Virgo 45 |
| Uranus | 20 Scorpio 11 | 25 Taurus 17 | 18 Scorpio 20 |
| Neptune | 20 Sagittarius 24 | 0 Aries 27 | 19 Sagittarius 30 |
| Pluto | 17 Libra 45 | 3 Aquarius 41 | 16 Libra 40 |
| Rahu | 15 Virgo 53 | 26 Pisces 9 | 13 Virgo 27 |
| Ketu | 15 Pisces 53 | 26 Virgo 9 | 13 Pisces 27 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Gretchen Hirsch's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 07 December, 2026