M. Shadows, born Matthew Charles Sanders on July 31, 1981, is an American singer and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist and a founding member of the heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, which he established after graduating in 1999. In 2017, the band achieved notable recognition, ranking third on Ultimate Guitar's list of the top 25 contemporary bands. M. Shadows is known for his powerful vocal style and has been influential in the rock and metal scene.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 53 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (7:0 W)
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July 31, 1981 Facts
Generation Group
M. Shadows belongs to the Millennials group.
Place of Birth: Huntington Beach
Educated At: Huntington Beach High School
Occupation: songwriter | singer
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 July 31, 1981
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 31, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 31, 2024 |
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Sun | 8 Leo 28 | 9 Leo 3 | 19 Virgo 55 |
Moon | 16 Leo 27 | 25 Gemini 17 | 2 Pisces 32 |
Mercury | 28 Cancer 2 | 3 Virgo 17 | 14 Libra 4 |
Venus | 8 Virgo 42 | 24 Leo 43 | 29 Libra 49 |
Mars | 9 Cancer 0 | 7 Gemini 29 | 6 Leo 46 |
Jupiter | 5 Libra 57 | 14 Gemini 21 | 13 Libra 55 |
Saturn | 5 Libra 55 | 18 Pisces 31 | 10 Libra 21 |
Uranus | 26 Scorpio 7 | 26 Taurus 51 | 26 Scorpio 46 |
Neptune | 22 Sagittarius 23 | 29 Pisces 42 | 22 Sagittarius 7 |
Pluto | 21 Libra 47 | 0 Aquarius 39 | 22 Libra 56 |
Rahu | 1 Leo 18 | 9 Aries 36 | 29 Cancer 1 |
Ketu | 1 Aquarius 18 | 9 Libra 36 | 29 Capricorn 1 |
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.M. Shadows's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 17 December, 2025