Jack Canfield (born August 19, 1944) is an author, professional speaker, workshop leader, corporate trainer, and successful entrepreneur. He is best known for co-authoring the bestselling book 'Chicken Soup for the Soul', which has been translated into forty languages. After graduating from Harvard University, he became a high school teacher in Chicago, where he developed a passion for motivating unmotivated students. Canfield has worked extensively on self-esteem, peak performance, and motivational principles, authoring and co-authoring numerous books in the process.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 330 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Jack
supplanter, he who holds by the heel
Read Full Jack Name AnalysisAugust 19, 1944 Facts
Generation Group
Jack Canfield belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Fort Worth
Educated At: Linsly School | University of Massachusetts Amherst | Harvard University
Occupation: motivational speaker | chief executive officer | writer
Awards Received: certificate
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 19, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 19, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 19, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26 Leo 33 | 26 Leo 58 | 16 Scorpio 11 |
| Moon | 5 Virgo 54 | 12 Cancer 33 | 26 Leo 34 |
| Mercury | 21 Virgo 31 | 8 Leo 24 | 27 Scorpio 20 |
| Venus | 11 Virgo 18 | 22 Cancer 53 | 20 Sagittarius 46 |
| Mars | 24 Virgo 3 | 8 Libra 1 | 18 Scorpio 2 |
| Jupiter | 5 Virgo 4 | 15 Cancer 34 | 21 Virgo 28 |
| Saturn | 7 Cancer 36 | 0 Aries 41 | 10 Cancer 55 |
| Uranus | 12 Gemini 46 | 1 Gemini 21 | 12 Gemini 6 |
| Neptune | 2 Libra 39 | 1 Aries 38 | 5 Libra 29 |
| Pluto | 8 Leo 53 | 2 Aquarius 0 | 10 Leo 15 |
| Rahu | 25 Cancer 55 | 19 Pisces 16 | 21 Cancer 37 |
| Ketu | 25 Capricorn 55 | 19 Virgo 16 | 21 Capricorn 37 |
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.Jack Canfield's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 27 November, 2025
