John Skien is a Norwegian journalist and television host born on August 19, 1944, in Stavanger. He was a teacher for ten years before transitioning to freelance journalism at NRK. In 1975, he began working full-time at NRK, where he hosted the program 'Norge Rundt' multiple times throughout his lengthy journalism career. In recognition of his contributions to journalism, Skien was awarded the King's Medal of Merit in 2014, as well as the Broadcasting Prize in 2010 and the Language Prize from Rogaland Mållag in 2014.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Generation Group
John Skien belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Stavanger
Occupation: journalist
Employers: NRK
Awards Received: Kongens fortjenstmedalje | Kringkastingsprisen | Målprisen
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 August 19, 1944
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 19, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 19, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Leo 33 | 26 Leo 58 | 16 Scorpio 11 |
Moon | 5 Virgo 54 | 12 Cancer 33 | 26 Leo 34 |
Mercury | 21 Virgo 31 | 8 Leo 24 | 27 Scorpio 20 |
Venus | 11 Virgo 18 | 22 Cancer 53 | 20 Sagittarius 46 |
Mars | 24 Virgo 3 | 8 Libra 1 | 18 Scorpio 2 |
Jupiter | 5 Virgo 4 | 15 Cancer 34 | 21 Virgo 28 |
Saturn | 7 Cancer 36 | 0 Aries 41 | 10 Cancer 55 |
Uranus | 12 Gemini 46 | 1 Gemini 21 | 12 Gemini 6 |
Neptune | 2 Libra 39 | 1 Aries 38 | 5 Libra 29 |
Pluto | 8 Leo 53 | 2 Aquarius 0 | 10 Leo 15 |
Rahu | 25 Cancer 55 | 19 Pisces 16 | 21 Cancer 37 |
Ketu | 25 Capricorn 55 | 19 Virgo 16 | 21 Capricorn 37 |
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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 Skien's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 27 November, 2025