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 312 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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26 Aries 53 | 27 Aries 44 | 12 Cancer 52 |
| Moon | 13 Pisces 45 | 1 Taurus 15 | 8 Aquarius 0 |
| Mercury | 2 Aries 13 | 3 Aries 47 | 26 Cancer 24 |
| Venus | 21 Pisces 11 | 22 Taurus 11 | 26 Gemini 34 |
| Mars | 4 Aries 31 | 6 Aries 9 | 3 Gemini 16 |
| Jupiter | 25 Scorpio 40 | 17 Cancer 16 | 17 Scorpio 43 |
| Saturn | 2 Leo 34 | 7 Aries 30 | 8 Leo 57 |
| Uranus | 18 Gemini 53 | 29 Taurus 34 | 23 Gemini 13 |
| Neptune | 8 Libra 57 | 2 Aries 49 | 8 Libra 5 |
| Pluto | 10 Leo 58 | 5 Aquarius 25 | 12 Leo 3 |
| Rahu | 4 Gemini 29 | 6 Pisces 30 | 0 Gemini 18 |
| Ketu | 4 Sagittarius 29 | 6 Virgo 30 | 0 Sagittarius 18 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Howard Garrett's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 07 December, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 07 December, 2026
