Major Leslie James Hiddins AM, born on August 13, 1946, in Brisbane, Queensland, is a retired Australian Army soldier and war veteran popularly known as 'The Bush Tucker Man.' He is celebrated for his extensive knowledge of the Australian bush and his passion for bush tucker. Hiddins is often recognized by his unique modified Akubra hat, which has become a part of his persona. Throughout his career, he has shared his expertise on bush survival and edible plants, making significant contributions to Australian culture.
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Place of Birth
Time Zone - Australia/Brisbane (10:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Les
The name Les doesn't have a specific meaning on its own. It's primarily used as a nickname, inheriting the meanings of the names it's derived from.
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Generation Group
Les Hiddins belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Brisbane
Occupation: television presenter | writer
Awards Received: Cherry Kearton Medal and Award | Medal of the Order of Australia
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 August 13, 1946
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 13, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 13, 2024 |
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Sun | 19 Leo 43 | 20 Leo 50 | 6 Scorpio 3 |
Moon | 21 Aquarius 35 | 25 Scorpio 45 | 2 Capricorn 0 |
Mercury | 4 Leo 53 | 1 Virgo 23 | 29 Scorpio 35 |
Venus | 4 Libra 4 | 9 Virgo 48 | 2 Sagittarius 25 |
Mars | 2 Libra 13 | 15 Gemini 40 | 24 Scorpio 31 |
Jupiter | 22 Libra 5 | 16 Gemini 25 | 7 Scorpio 18 |
Saturn | 1 Leo 43 | 17 Pisces 49 | 8 Leo 53 |
Uranus | 20 Gemini 56 | 27 Taurus 7 | 21 Gemini 22 |
Neptune | 6 Libra 40 | 29 Pisces 29 | 9 Libra 23 |
Pluto | 11 Leo 39 | 0 Aquarius 22 | 13 Leo 18 |
Rahu | 17 Gemini 36 | 8 Aries 57 | 13 Gemini 28 |
Ketu | 17 Sagittarius 36 | 8 Libra 57 | 13 Sagittarius 28 |
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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.Les Hiddins's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2025