Martin Yan is an American entrepreneur and chef, known for his culinary skills and contribution to cooking. Born on December 22, 1948, in Guangzhou, China, he has gained popularity for his television shows and cookbooks that bring Chinese cuisine to a wider audience. Yan is also recognized for his engaging teaching style and has played a significant role in promoting Asian culinary arts in the United States.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 198 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Chongqing (8:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Martin
warlike, dedicated to Mars (Roman god of war)
Read Full Martin Name AnalysisDecember 22, 1948 Facts
Generation Group
Martin Yan belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Guangzhou
Educated At: Munsang College | University of California, Davis
Occupation: chef | businessperson
Awards Received: Great Immigrants Award
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 December 22, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 22, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0 Capricorn 14 | 0 Capricorn 33 | 18 Pisces 16 |
| Moon | 16 Virgo 17 | 23 Capricorn 59 | 1 Cancer 59 |
| Mercury | 5 Capricorn 31 | 13 Sagittarius 58 | 22 Aquarius 46 |
| Venus | 2 Sagittarius 19 | 26 Sagittarius 50 | 8 Pisces 26 |
| Mars | 19 Capricorn 24 | 5 Capricorn 11 | 20 Pisces 2 |
| Jupiter | 8 Capricorn 1 | 22 Cancer 35 | 24 Capricorn 46 |
| Saturn | 6 Virgo 41 | 25 Pisces 35 | 2 Virgo 7 |
| Uranus | 28 Gemini 29 | 28 Taurus 15 | 26 Gemini 32 |
| Neptune | 14 Libra 59 | 29 Pisces 24 | 14 Libra 28 |
| Pluto | 16 Leo 17 | 2 Aquarius 26 | 14 Leo 38 |
| Rahu | 1 Taurus 57 | 12 Pisces 41 | 27 Aries 53 |
| Ketu | 1 Scorpio 57 | 12 Virgo 41 | 27 Libra 53 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Martin Yan's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2026
