John McTiernan (born John Campbell McTiernan, Jr. on January 8, 1951) is an American film director and producer known for his significant contributions to modern American cinema. He gained prominence for directing several blockbuster films such as Predator (1987), Die Hard (1988), and The Hunt for Red October (1990). His work is characterized by high tension and innovative action sequences that have influenced the genre. McTiernan's filmography includes a range of successful titles that have left a lasting impact on the film industry.
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Your next birthday is 217 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
Read Full John Name AnalysisJanuary 8, 1951 Facts
Generation Group
John McTiernan belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Albany
Educated At: State University of New York at Old Westbury | AFI Conservatory | Phillips Exeter Academy | Juilliard School
Occupation: director | film producer | film director | actor | 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 January 8, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Capricorn 37 | 18 Capricorn 25 | 3 Aries 15 |
| Moon | 29 Capricorn 37 | 26 Virgo 12 | 19 Libra 35 |
| Mercury | 3 Capricorn 7 | 10 Capricorn 36 | 16 Aries 9 |
| Venus | 1 Aquarius 3 | 18 Capricorn 54 | 4 Taurus 0 |
| Mars | 19 Aquarius 6 | 18 Capricorn 37 | 17 Aries 27 |
| Jupiter | 6 Pisces 4 | 20 Cancer 20 | 23 Pisces 21 |
| Saturn | 2 Libra 52 | 26 Pisces 34 | 29 Virgo 14 |
| Uranus | 7 Cancer 3 | 27 Taurus 46 | 5 Cancer 29 |
| Neptune | 19 Libra 29 | 29 Pisces 36 | 18 Libra 34 |
| Pluto | 19 Leo 20 | 2 Aquarius 57 | 17 Leo 42 |
| Rahu | 22 Pisces 22 | 11 Pisces 45 | 18 Pisces 24 |
| Ketu | 22 Virgo 22 | 11 Virgo 45 | 18 Virgo 24 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
John McTiernan's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 17 December, 2026
