Jon Krakauer is an American author and mountaineer born on April 12, 1954. He is best known for his bestselling nonfiction works, including 'Into the Wild,' 'Into Thin Air,' and 'Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman.' In addition to his books, he has written numerous magazine articles. Krakauer was a member of the ill-fated expedition to the summit of Mount Everest in 1996, which is considered one of the deadliest disasters in the history of Everest climbing.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 291 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Jon
God is gracious, dove
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Generation Group
Jon Krakauer belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Brookline
Educated At: Corvallis High School | Hampshire College
Occupation: explorer | mountaineer | journalist | writer
Awards Received: Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism
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 12, 1954
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 12, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 12, 2025 |
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| Sun | 22 Aries 15 | 23 Aries 2 | 0 Cancer 43 |
| Moon | 21 Leo 18 | 19 Libra 36 | 16 Pisces 7 |
| Mercury | 28 Pisces 49 | 28 Pisces 0 | 18 Cancer 49 |
| Venus | 10 Taurus 8 | 24 Pisces 38 | 5 Leo 54 |
| Mars | 29 Sagittarius 59 | 27 Cancer 48 | 3 Capricorn 12 |
| Jupiter | 21 Gemini 48 | 17 Gemini 55 | 6 Cancer 23 |
| Saturn | 7 Scorpio 39 | 25 Pisces 47 | 3 Scorpio 20 |
| Uranus | 19 Cancer 8 | 25 Taurus 20 | 21 Cancer 58 |
| Neptune | 24 Libra 46 | 0 Aries 29 | 23 Libra 19 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 38 | 3 Aquarius 42 | 23 Leo 4 |
| Rahu | 19 Capricorn 21 | 26 Pisces 6 | 15 Capricorn 36 |
| Ketu | 19 Cancer 21 | 26 Virgo 6 | 15 Cancer 36 |
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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.Jon Krakauer's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 08 October, 2025
