John Peet is a British journalist and author, born on 8 May 1954. He serves as the political editor of The Economist and previously held the position of Europe editor from 2003 to 2015. An expert on European affairs, Peet has authored special reports on various subjects relating to Europe. He graduated with an MA in Economics from St John's College, Cambridge, in 1975. His notable works include the book 'Unhappy Union', co-written with Anton La Guardia, published in 2014. He has a background as a civil servant and is based in London and Wiltshire.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 323 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Africa/Nairobi (3:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Generation Group
John Peet belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Mombasa
Educated At: St John's College
Occupation: journalist | editing staff | economist
Children: 3
Employers: The Economist
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 May 8, 1954
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 8, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17 Taurus 14 | 18 Taurus 2 | 25 Cancer 12 |
| Moon | 0 Leo 53 | 0 Libra 54 | 24 Aquarius 34 |
| Mercury | 16 Taurus 32 | 26 Aries 29 | 9 Cancer 20 |
| Venus | 11 Gemini 32 | 4 Aries 50 | 5 Virgo 45 |
| Mars | 7 Capricorn 10 | 9 Leo 3 | 26 Sagittarius 25 |
| Jupiter | 26 Gemini 32 | 22 Gemini 53 | 12 Cancer 11 |
| Saturn | 5 Scorpio 44 | 28 Pisces 28 | 3 Scorpio 16 |
| Uranus | 19 Cancer 47 | 26 Taurus 45 | 23 Cancer 30 |
| Neptune | 24 Libra 5 | 1 Aries 18 | 23 Libra 20 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 31 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 23 Leo 43 |
| Rahu | 18 Capricorn 0 | 24 Pisces 45 | 14 Capricorn 14 |
| Ketu | 18 Cancer 0 | 24 Virgo 45 | 14 Cancer 14 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.John Peet's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 17 December, 2025
