Hunter S. Thompson Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Hunter S. Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005) was an American journalist and author, known as the founder of gonzo journalism. He first gained recognition with the publication of 'Hell's Angels' in 1967, a book documenting his year spent with the Hells Angels motorcycle gang. Thompson is most famous for his work 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,' which epitomizes his distinctive style blending fact and fiction.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Cancer

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Scorpio

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
88 years, 14 days

Your next birthday is 350 days away.

Death Anniversary
Thursday, February 20, 2025

Next death anniversary is 162 days away.

Death Date
February 20, 2005

Place of Birth
Louisville

Time Zone - America/Kentucky/Louisville (6:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Ox (牛)
Birth Number
9

Life Path Number
9
Name Number (Chaldean)
73 => 1

Name Number (Pythagorean)
9

Meaning of the name - Hunter

One who hunts, a person who pursues or tracks game

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July 18, 1937 Facts

Generation Group

Hunter S. Thompson belongs to the Silent Generation group.


Place of Birth: Louisville

Place of Death: Woody Creek

Educated At: Louisville Male High School | Atherton High School | Florida State University | Columbia University

Occupation: autobiographer | essayist | novelist | journalist | reporter | politician | writer | photographer | screenwriter


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 July 18, 1937

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on July 18, 2025 Secondary Progressions for July 18, 2025
Sun 25 Cancer 39 26 Cancer 21 20 Libra 58
Moon 2 Sagittarius 21 5 Taurus 50 14 Aquarius 45
Mercury 7 Leo 6 15 Leo 33 10 Libra 41
Venus 11 Gemini 19 15 Gemini 47 23 Virgo 54
Mars 22 Scorpio 25 18 Virgo 15 9 Capricorn 48
Jupiter 21 Capricorn 49 8 Cancer 50 18 Capricorn 51
Saturn 5 Aries 14 1 Aries 47 0 Aries 21
Uranus 13 Taurus 18 0 Gemini 29 12 Taurus 31
Neptune 16 Virgo 52 2 Aries 7 19 Virgo 52
Pluto 28 Cancer 14 2 Aquarius 44 0 Leo 3
Rahu 13 Sagittarius 0 20 Pisces 58 8 Sagittarius 21
Ketu 13 Gemini 0 20 Virgo 58 8 Gemini 21

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

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