John August Taffin (born May 2, 1939) is an American author and gun authority from Boise, Idaho. He has written extensively for various gun magazines and authored five books along with over 500 articles. As a former math teacher, he is an expert in topics like single-action revolvers, handloading, and handgun hunting. Taffin has also contributed to the establishment of the Elmer Keith Museum in Boise, showcasing his dedication to the firearms community.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Taffin belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Boise, Idaho
Occupation: journalist | writer
Employers: Math teacher from 1964 to 1995
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 2, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 2, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 2, 2025 |
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| Sun | 11 Taurus 23 | 12 Taurus 32 | 3 Leo 45 |
| Moon | 29 Libra 36 | 19 Cancer 42 | 23 Sagittarius 51 |
| Mercury | 14 Aries 40 | 17 Aries 54 | 24 Leo 12 |
| Venus | 8 Aries 30 | 1 Aries 9 | 22 Cancer 46 |
| Mars | 21 Capricorn 35 | 6 Leo 23 | 28 Capricorn 23 |
| Jupiter | 28 Pisces 10 | 21 Gemini 43 | 8 Aries 43 |
| Saturn | 23 Aries 45 | 27 Pisces 56 | 1 Taurus 9 |
| Uranus | 17 Taurus 28 | 26 Taurus 26 | 21 Taurus 34 |
| Neptune | 20 Virgo 47 | 1 Aries 9 | 21 Virgo 21 |
| Pluto | 29 Cancer 18 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 1 Leo 9 |
| Rahu | 8 Scorpio 26 | 25 Pisces 3 | 3 Scorpio 52 |
| Ketu | 8 Taurus 26 | 25 Virgo 3 | 3 Taurus 52 |
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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 Taffin's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025
