Josh Karp, born on October 22, 1966, is an American journalist and author based in suburban Chicago, Illinois. He is renowned for his 2006 book, 'A Futile and Stupid Gesture,' which received accolades for best biography and was adapted into a Netflix film in 2018. Karp has also penned works such as 'Straight Down the Middle' and 'Orson Welles's Last Movie.' He has contributed to various prominent publications and served as a moderator at film festivals, showcasing his expertise in journalism and film production.
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Meaning of the name - Josh
God is salvation
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Josh Karp belongs to the Generation X group.
Occupation: writer
Spouses: Susan
Children: 4 sons
Employers: Salon | Vanity Fair | The Los Angeles Times | The Chicago Sun-Times | Newsweek
Awards Received: Best Biography at Independent Publisher Book Awards | Best Biography at Midwest Book Awards
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 22, 1966
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 22, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for October 22, 2024 |
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Sun | 28 Libra 51 | 29 Libra 47 | 27 Sagittarius 21 |
Moon | 15 Aquarius 30 | 10 Cancer 16 | 25 Pisces 19 |
Mercury | 22 Scorpio 28 | 13 Scorpio 52 | 11 Sagittarius 24 |
Venus | 24 Libra 27 | 5 Sagittarius 55 | 7 Capricorn 17 |
Mars | 5 Virgo 57 | 25 Cancer 13 | 8 Libra 9 |
Jupiter | 2 Leo 58 | 21 Gemini 1 | 3 Leo 3 |
Saturn | 24 Pisces 9 | 13 Pisces 6 | 23 Pisces 35 |
Uranus | 22 Virgo 27 | 26 Taurus 16 | 24 Virgo 26 |
Neptune | 21 Scorpio 4 | 27 Pisces 41 | 23 Scorpio 10 |
Pluto | 19 Virgo 40 | 29 Capricorn 39 | 20 Virgo 39 |
Rahu | 17 Taurus 2 | 5 Aries 13 | 13 Taurus 58 |
Ketu | 17 Scorpio 2 | 5 Libra 13 | 13 Scorpio 58 |
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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.Josh Karp's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 07 December, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 17 December, 2025