John Shields is an American chef and food writer, known for his work as the host of PBS television shows Chesapeake Bay Cooking with John Shields and Coastal Cooking with John Shields. His culinary expertise focuses on the regional flavors and cooking styles of the Chesapeake Bay area, showcasing both traditional and modern recipes that highlight local ingredients. Through his television programs, he aims to educate and inspire viewers to appreciate the unique culinary traditions of coastal cooking.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 286 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Generation Group
John Shields belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Baltimore
Occupation: chef
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, 1951
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 5, 2025 |
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Sun | 14 Taurus 21 | 15 Taurus 24 | 25 Cancer 13 |
Moon | 9 Taurus 41 | 28 Leo 11 | 23 Capricorn 13 |
Mercury | 28 Aries 39 | 22 Aries 15 | 17 Leo 23 |
Venus | 23 Gemini 47 | 3 Aries 0 | 8 Virgo 6 |
Mars | 18 Taurus 33 | 7 Leo 46 | 9 Cancer 50 |
Jupiter | 2 Aries 56 | 22 Gemini 19 | 13 Aries 34 |
Saturn | 26 Virgo 34 | 28 Pisces 13 | 28 Virgo 7 |
Uranus | 6 Cancer 36 | 26 Taurus 36 | 10 Cancer 42 |
Neptune | 17 Libra 27 | 1 Aries 14 | 16 Libra 51 |
Pluto | 17 Leo 25 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 18 Leo 43 |
Rahu | 16 Pisces 10 | 24 Pisces 53 | 12 Pisces 15 |
Ketu | 16 Virgo 10 | 24 Virgo 53 | 12 Virgo 15 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.John Shields's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2025