Jan Hammer is a Czech-American pianist and composer born on April 17, 1948, in Prague. He is known for his close work as a film score composer, blending his musical talents with cinematic art. He has been influential in the music scene with his diverse styles and contributions, particularly noted for his work in television and film music.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 315 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Prague (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Jan
Read Full Jan Name AnalysisApril 17, 1948 Facts
Generation Group
Jan Hammer belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Prague
Educated At: Berklee College of Music
Occupation: recording artist | jazz musician | film producer | film score composer | songwriter | pianist | record producer | composer
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, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27 Aries 20 | 27 Aries 27 | 12 Cancer 21 |
| Moon | 5 Leo 53 | 26 Aries 57 | 9 Gemini 47 |
| Mercury | 14 Aries 53 | 3 Aries 21 | 28 Gemini 20 |
| Venus | 12 Gemini 58 | 21 Taurus 50 | 27 Gemini 20 |
| Mars | 20 Leo 6 | 5 Aries 56 | 22 Virgo 46 |
| Jupiter | 28 Sagittarius 49 | 17 Cancer 14 | 21 Sagittarius 35 |
| Saturn | 16 Leo 15 | 7 Aries 28 | 21 Leo 2 |
| Uranus | 23 Gemini 7 | 29 Taurus 33 | 27 Gemini 20 |
| Neptune | 11 Libra 11 | 2 Aries 48 | 10 Libra 15 |
| Pluto | 12 Leo 33 | 5 Aquarius 25 | 13 Leo 35 |
| Rahu | 15 Taurus 7 | 6 Pisces 31 | 11 Taurus 0 |
| Ketu | 15 Scorpio 7 | 6 Virgo 31 | 11 Scorpio 0 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Jan Hammer's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2026
