Lou Donaldson is an American jazz saxophonist and composer. He is known for his influential contributions to the genre, particularly in the development of hard bop. Born on November 1, 1926, in Badin, North Carolina, he played a significant role in jazz music's evolution and has collaborated with numerous notable artists throughout his career.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 148 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Lou
The meaning of Lou varies depending on its origin. It can mean 'famous warrior,' 'renowned,' or 'renowned one,' among others.
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Generation Group
Lou Donaldson belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Badin
Occupation: jazz musician | saxophonist | composer
Awards Received: North Carolina Award for Fine Arts | NEA Jazz Masters
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 November 1, 1926
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 1, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8 Scorpio 31 | 9 Scorpio 31 | 18 Aquarius 57 |
| Moon | 24 Virgo 50 | 16 Pisces 41 | 15 Taurus 16 |
| Mercury | 1 Sagittarius 28 | 3 Sagittarius 1 | 27 Aquarius 20 |
| Venus | 3 Scorpio 34 | 23 Libra 27 | 7 Pisces 50 |
| Mars | 12 Taurus 9 | 27 Scorpio 58 | 23 Taurus 22 |
| Jupiter | 17 Aquarius 47 | 25 Cancer 0 | 4 Pisces 50 |
| Saturn | 26 Scorpio 44 | 25 Pisces 39 | 6 Sagittarius 56 |
| Uranus | 25 Pisces 59 | 0 Gemini 15 | 27 Pisces 13 |
| Neptune | 26 Leo 46 | 29 Pisces 46 | 25 Leo 47 |
| Pluto | 15 Cancer 54 | 1 Aquarius 26 | 14 Cancer 13 |
| Rahu | 10 Cancer 10 | 15 Pisces 21 | 4 Cancer 55 |
| Ketu | 10 Capricorn 10 | 15 Virgo 21 | 4 Capricorn 55 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Lou Donaldson's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 17 November, 2026
