Hugh Whitaker, born on May 18, 1961, in Hull, England, is an English musician known for being the drummer of the indie rock band The Housemartins. He replaced Chris Lang and performed on their first album, London 0 Hull 4. Whitaker left the band amicably before their second album, later joining various Hull rock bands and then The Servant. After a significant legal issue, he moved to Leeds and drummed for Percy and other local bands. By 2012, he was part of the eclectic rock band Pocketful O'Nowt and collaborated with The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican in subsequent years.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 328 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Hugh
mind, intellect
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Generation Group
Hugh Whitaker belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Kingston upon Hull
Educated At: Sir Henry Cooper School
Occupation: drummer
Employers: The Housemartins | The Servant | Percy | Pocketful O'Nowt
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 May 18, 1961
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 18, 2025 |
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Sun | 27 Taurus 15 | 27 Taurus 46 | 28 Cancer 26 |
Moon | 11 Cancer 5 | 2 Aquarius 52 | 4 Scorpio 3 |
Mercury | 14 Gemini 56 | 14 Taurus 25 | 8 Cancer 21 |
Venus | 17 Aries 19 | 12 Aries 40 | 15 Gemini 19 |
Mars | 6 Leo 32 | 14 Leo 2 | 13 Virgo 28 |
Jupiter | 6 Aquarius 54 | 25 Gemini 1 | 2 Aquarius 33 |
Saturn | 0 Aquarius 6 | 29 Pisces 22 | 26 Capricorn 43 |
Uranus | 21 Leo 51 | 27 Taurus 21 | 24 Leo 26 |
Neptune | 9 Scorpio 27 | 1 Aries 34 | 8 Scorpio 31 |
Pluto | 5 Virgo 31 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 6 Virgo 32 |
Rahu | 2 Virgo 3 | 24 Pisces 13 | 28 Leo 40 |
Ketu | 2 Pisces 3 | 24 Virgo 13 | 28 Aquarius 40 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Hugh Whitaker's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2025