John William Smit, born on April 3, 1978, in Pietersburg, South Africa, is a former South African rugby player who served as the 51st captain of the national rugby team, the Springboks. He primarily played as a hooker and occasionally as a prop. Smit participated in three Rugby World Cups during his career, competing in the tournaments held in 2003, 2007, and 2011.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 283 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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Generation Group
John Smit belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Polokwane
Educated At: University of Natal | Pretoria Boys High School
Occupation: rugby union player
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 April 3, 1978
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 3, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 3, 2025 |
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Sun | 13 Aries 18 | 13 Aries 54 | 29 Taurus 2 |
Moon | 19 Aquarius 56 | 22 Gemini 34 | 0 Scorpio 12 |
Mercury | 25 Aries 57 | 27 Pisces 35 | 5 Taurus 33 |
Venus | 0 Taurus 40 | 26 Pisces 30 | 28 Gemini 0 |
Mars | 27 Cancer 37 | 24 Cancer 25 | 17 Leo 5 |
Jupiter | 28 Gemini 46 | 16 Gemini 21 | 6 Cancer 39 |
Saturn | 24 Leo 29 | 24 Pisces 42 | 24 Leo 35 |
Uranus | 15 Scorpio 42 | 24 Taurus 53 | 13 Scorpio 49 |
Neptune | 18 Sagittarius 16 | 0 Aries 8 | 17 Sagittarius 26 |
Pluto | 15 Libra 23 | 3 Aquarius 35 | 14 Libra 13 |
Rahu | 5 Libra 39 | 26 Pisces 36 | 3 Libra 10 |
Ketu | 5 Aries 39 | 26 Virgo 36 | 3 Aries 10 |
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 Smit's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2025