John Rhys-Davies, born on May 5, 1944, is a Welsh actor, producer, and writer. He is renowned for his performances in notable films such as Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and the acclaimed The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which includes The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002), and The Return of the King (2003). Rhys-Davies has made significant contributions to film and television, earning recognition for his dynamic roles throughout his career.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 328 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Generation Group
John Rhys-Davies belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Ammanford
Educated At: University of East Anglia | Truro School | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Occupation: stage actor | film actor | television actor | actor
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 5, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 5, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 5, 2026 |
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| Sun | 14 Taurus 46 | 14 Taurus 56 | 3 Leo 16 |
| Moon | 11 Libra 13 | 25 Sagittarius 25 | 11 Libra 17 |
| Mercury | 10 Taurus 27 | 4 Taurus 30 | 26 Leo 14 |
| Venus | 0 Taurus 37 | 13 Gemini 38 | 11 Leo 22 |
| Mars | 20 Cancer 16 | 19 Aries 45 | 8 Virgo 48 |
| Jupiter | 17 Leo 36 | 19 Cancer 34 | 29 Leo 56 |
| Saturn | 24 Gemini 39 | 9 Aries 31 | 4 Cancer 54 |
| Uranus | 7 Gemini 29 | 0 Gemini 32 | 11 Gemini 57 |
| Neptune | 1 Libra 50 | 3 Aries 23 | 1 Libra 59 |
| Pluto | 6 Leo 27 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 8 Leo 11 |
| Rahu | 1 Leo 32 | 5 Pisces 34 | 27 Cancer 12 |
| Ketu | 1 Aquarius 32 | 5 Virgo 34 | 27 Capricorn 12 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
John Rhys-Davies's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2026