Jon Jost is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, cinematographer, editor, academic, and film producer born in 1943 in Chicago. He is known for his contributions to the independent film movement and has worked on various aspects of filmmaking including directing and producing. Jost has a significant influence on the avant-garde film scene and is recognized for his innovative storytelling techniques and cinematography.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 324 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Jon
God is gracious, dove
Read Full Jon Name AnalysisMay 16, 1943 Facts
Generation Group
Jon Jost belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Chicago
Occupation: film editor | film producer | film director | university teacher | cinematographer | screenwriter
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship
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 16, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 16, 2025 |
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Sun | 24 Taurus 57 | 26 Taurus 4 | 13 Leo 21 |
Moon | 14 Libra 5 | 10 Capricorn 50 | 14 Libra 23 |
Mercury | 4 Gemini 57 | 11 Taurus 4 | 2 Virgo 8 |
Venus | 5 Cancer 56 | 11 Aries 13 | 19 Virgo 4 |
Mars | 22 Pisces 2 | 13 Leo 9 | 19 Taurus 41 |
Jupiter | 21 Cancer 5 | 24 Gemini 38 | 7 Leo 55 |
Saturn | 13 Gemini 27 | 29 Pisces 13 | 23 Gemini 29 |
Uranus | 4 Gemini 4 | 27 Taurus 14 | 8 Gemini 13 |
Neptune | 29 Virgo 27 | 1 Aries 32 | 0 Libra 7 |
Pluto | 5 Leo 6 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 7 Leo 2 |
Rahu | 20 Leo 19 | 24 Pisces 18 | 15 Leo 59 |
Ketu | 20 Aquarius 19 | 24 Virgo 18 | 15 Aquarius 59 |
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.Jon Jost's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025