Jonathan Alter is an American blogger, columnist, and journalist born on October 6, 1957. He has contributed to various media platforms, providing insights and commentary on a range of topics. Noted for his thoughtful analysis and engaging writing style, Alter has established himself as a prominent figure in American journalism.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 90 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Jonathan
God is gracious
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Generation Group
Jonathan Alter belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Chicago
Educated At: Francis W. Parker School | Phillips Academy | Harvard University
Occupation: blogger | journalist | columnist
Children: Charlotte Alter
Employers: Newsweek
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 October 6, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 6, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 6, 2024 |
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Sun | 13 Libra 10 | 13 Libra 56 | 20 Sagittarius 25 |
Moon | 19 Pisces 11 | 26 Scorpio 44 | 0 Virgo 9 |
Mercury | 0 Libra 25 | 18 Libra 18 | 10 Capricorn 23 |
Venus | 26 Scorpio 9 | 16 Scorpio 33 | 4 Aquarius 50 |
Mars | 8 Libra 8 | 17 Cancer 47 | 22 Scorpio 53 |
Jupiter | 12 Libra 15 | 21 Gemini 19 | 25 Libra 38 |
Saturn | 10 Sagittarius 28 | 13 Pisces 55 | 17 Sagittarius 34 |
Uranus | 10 Leo 55 | 26 Taurus 47 | 11 Leo 23 |
Neptune | 1 Scorpio 37 | 28 Pisces 4 | 3 Scorpio 58 |
Pluto | 1 Virgo 29 | 29 Capricorn 38 | 2 Virgo 18 |
Rahu | 11 Scorpio 57 | 6 Aries 3 | 8 Scorpio 24 |
Ketu | 11 Taurus 57 | 6 Libra 3 | 8 Taurus 24 |
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.Jonathan Alter's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2025