Helen Castor is a British historian, author, and television presenter, known for her expertise in medieval history. Born on August 4, 1968, in Cambridge, UK, she has contributed significantly to the field through her writings and media appearances. Castor's work often explores important historical figures and events, making complex topics accessible to a broader audience. Her engaging style and in-depth research have made her a respected figure in the academic community as well as in public media.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Helen
torch, light
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Generation Group
Helen Castor belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Cambridge
Educated At: The King's High School for Girls | Gonville and Caius College
Occupation: television presenter | author | historian
Employers: BBC
Awards Received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
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 August 4, 1968
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 4, 2025 |
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Sun | 12 Leo 7 | 12 Leo 20 | 7 Libra 20 |
Moon | 17 Sagittarius 55 | 14 Sagittarius 31 | 23 Capricorn 31 |
Mercury | 8 Leo 45 | 6 Leo 35 | 0 Scorpio 45 |
Venus | 24 Leo 32 | 4 Cancer 59 | 4 Scorpio 37 |
Mars | 29 Cancer 11 | 28 Virgo 26 | 5 Virgo 26 |
Jupiter | 8 Virgo 45 | 12 Cancer 27 | 20 Virgo 55 |
Saturn | 25 Aries 44 | 1 Aries 24 | 23 Aries 27 |
Uranus | 26 Virgo 48 | 1 Gemini 2 | 0 Libra 10 |
Neptune | 23 Scorpio 45 | 1 Aries 55 | 24 Scorpio 35 |
Pluto | 21 Virgo 14 | 2 Aquarius 20 | 23 Virgo 13 |
Rahu | 12 Aries 31 | 20 Pisces 5 | 9 Aries 30 |
Ketu | 12 Libra 31 | 20 Virgo 5 | 9 Libra 30 |
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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.Helen Castor's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025