Jean-Dominique Bauby was a French writer and editor of the fashion magazine Elle. Born on April 23, 1952, he led a successful career in journalism until a severe stroke left him with locked-in syndrome. Despite his condition, he authored the poignant memoir 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly', which reflects on his life and experiences. He lived until March 9, 1997, leaving a legacy that inspires many. His unique perspective on life is celebrated in literature and film.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 302 days away.
Death Anniversary
Next death anniversary is 107 days away.
Death Date
Place of Birth
Time Zone -
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Birth Number
Life Path Number
Name Number (Chaldean)
Name Number (Pythagorean)
April 23, 1952 Facts
Generation Group
Jean-Dominique Bauby belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: 14th arrondissement of Paris
Place of Death: Garches
Cause of Death: pneumonia
Educated At: Lycée Condorcet
Occupation: journalist | editor-in-chief
Spouses: Florence Ben Sadoun
Children: Théophile | Céleste
Employers: Le Quotidien de Paris | Le Matin de Paris | Combat | Paris Match | Elle
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 23, 1952
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 23, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 23, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3 Taurus 28 | 3 Taurus 47 | 13 Cancer 34 |
| Moon | 25 Aries 51 | 6 Pisces 54 | 18 Sagittarius 13 |
| Mercury | 9 Aries 34 | 6 Aries 36 | 7 Leo 54 |
| Venus | 16 Aries 54 | 26 Pisces 44 | 16 Cancer 33 |
| Mars | 13 Scorpio 11 | 2 Leo 20 | 5 Scorpio 6 |
| Jupiter | 28 Aries 37 | 19 Gemini 56 | 14 Taurus 26 |
| Saturn | 10 Libra 33 | 27 Pisces 0 | 9 Libra 15 |
| Uranus | 10 Cancer 31 | 25 Taurus 56 | 14 Cancer 12 |
| Neptune | 19 Libra 58 | 0 Aries 51 | 18 Libra 56 |
| Pluto | 19 Leo 6 | 3 Aquarius 47 | 20 Leo 2 |
| Rahu | 27 Aquarius 26 | 25 Pisces 31 | 23 Aquarius 34 |
| Ketu | 27 Leo 26 | 25 Virgo 31 | 23 Leo 34 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
