Markus Schächter is a German journalist and media manager born on October 31, 1949, in Hauenstein. He served as the director of ZDF (Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen) from 2002 to 2012, playing a significant role in shaping German public broadcasting during his tenure.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 326 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Markus
warrior, horseman
Read Full Markus Name AnalysisOctober 31, 1949 Facts
Generation Group
Markus Schächter belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Hauenstein
Occupation: journalist | university teacher
Employers: ZDF
Awards Received: Knight Commander with Star of the Order of St. Gregory the Great | Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | language adulterator award | Bavarian Order of Merit | Order of Merit of Berlin | Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia
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 31, 1949
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7 Scorpio 57 | 8 Scorpio 31 | 25 Capricorn 0 |
| Moon | 11 Pisces 58 | 2 Pisces 57 | 21 Sagittarius 12 |
| Mercury | 24 Libra 59 | 2 Sagittarius 9 | 29 Capricorn 32 |
| Venus | 24 Sagittarius 0 | 22 Libra 12 | 18 Aquarius 12 |
| Mars | 2 Virgo 38 | 27 Scorpio 16 | 6 Libra 57 |
| Jupiter | 25 Capricorn 6 | 24 Cancer 58 | 9 Aquarius 48 |
| Saturn | 16 Virgo 53 | 25 Pisces 42 | 19 Virgo 43 |
| Uranus | 4 Cancer 52 | 0 Gemini 18 | 2 Cancer 6 |
| Neptune | 15 Libra 45 | 29 Pisces 47 | 17 Libra 21 |
| Pluto | 18 Leo 6 | 1 Aquarius 26 | 17 Leo 29 |
| Rahu | 15 Aries 21 | 15 Pisces 24 | 11 Aries 20 |
| Ketu | 15 Libra 21 | 15 Virgo 24 | 11 Libra 20 |
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.Markus Schächter's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2025