Howard Garrett, known as 'the Dirt Doctor', is an influential figure in the organic movement and a health activist based in Dallas, Texas. Born in 1947, he graduated with a degree in Park Administration and Landscape Architecture. A radio talk show host, Garrett advocates for natural organic gardening, opposing synthetic fertilizers and harmful chemicals. He has authored 15 books on topics such as organic gardening and insect identification. Additionally, he provides consultation for converting commercial properties to organic practices and runs a website with valuable resources for organic enthusiasts.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 296 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Howard
brave guardian, watchful protector
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Generation Group
Howard Garrett belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Pittsburg
Educated At: Texas Tech University
Occupation: activist | radio personality | arborist
Employers: Club Corporation of America
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 17, 1947
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 26 Aries 53 | 27 Aries 58 | 11 Cancer 54 |
| Moon | 13 Pisces 45 | 19 Sagittarius 37 | 26 Capricorn 7 |
| Mercury | 2 Aries 13 | 1 Aries 5 | 26 Cancer 41 |
| Venus | 21 Pisces 11 | 25 Pisces 4 | 25 Gemini 21 |
| Mars | 4 Aries 31 | 29 Cancer 49 | 2 Gemini 34 |
| Jupiter | 25 Scorpio 40 | 18 Gemini 49 | 17 Scorpio 45 |
| Saturn | 2 Leo 34 | 26 Pisces 21 | 8 Leo 50 |
| Uranus | 18 Gemini 53 | 25 Taurus 36 | 23 Gemini 10 |
| Neptune | 8 Libra 57 | 0 Aries 39 | 8 Libra 5 |
| Pluto | 10 Leo 58 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 12 Leo 2 |
| Rahu | 4 Gemini 29 | 25 Pisces 50 | 0 Gemini 21 |
| Ketu | 4 Sagittarius 29 | 25 Virgo 50 | 0 Sagittarius 21 |
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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.Howard Garrett's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 17 December, 2025
