Ken Hom OBE is an American chef, author, and television cook, born on May 3, 1949, in Tucson, Arizona. He is known for his expertise in Chinese cuisine and has contributed significantly to popularizing Asian cooking in the West through his books and TV shows. Ken Hom's style blends traditional Chinese cooking with Western influences, showcasing the versatility and richness of Asian culinary arts. His contributions have made him a prominent figure in the culinary world, earning him recognition and awards, including the OBE (Order of the British Empire).
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 309 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Phoenix (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ken
handsome, born of fire
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Generation Group
Ken Hom belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Tucson
Educated At: University of California, Berkeley
Occupation: chef
Awards Received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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 3, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 3, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 3, 2025 |
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Sun | 13 Taurus 0 | 13 Taurus 35 | 25 Cancer 47 |
Moon | 16 Cancer 32 | 4 Leo 15 | 1 Taurus 35 |
Mercury | 2 Gemini 35 | 19 Aries 27 | 16 Cancer 27 |
Venus | 17 Taurus 25 | 1 Aries 48 | 20 Leo 28 |
Mars | 2 Taurus 46 | 6 Leo 53 | 27 Gemini 0 |
Jupiter | 1 Aquarius 37 | 21 Gemini 56 | 27 Capricorn 20 |
Saturn | 29 Leo 50 | 28 Pisces 2 | 4 Virgo 33 |
Uranus | 28 Gemini 1 | 26 Taurus 30 | 2 Cancer 18 |
Neptune | 13 Libra 1 | 1 Aries 10 | 12 Libra 33 |
Pluto | 14 Leo 9 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 15 Leo 32 |
Rahu | 24 Aries 56 | 24 Pisces 59 | 20 Aries 54 |
Ketu | 24 Libra 56 | 24 Virgo 59 | 20 Libra 54 |
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.Ken Hom's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2025