Matthew Ridge is a New Zealand television presenter and former rugby footballer, born on August 27, 1968. He played as a fullback in both rugby union and rugby league, representing Auckland and becoming an All Black, though he did not earn an international cap. Ridge turned professional in 1990 with Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, winning the 1996 ARL Premiership and later captaining Auckland Warriors. He is well-known for his television work with Marc Ellis on shows like Game of Two Halves.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 31 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Pacific/Auckland (12:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Matthew
Gift of God
Read Full Matthew Name AnalysisAugust 27, 1968 Facts
Generation Group
Matthew Ridge belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Rotorua
Educated At: Auckland Grammar School
Occupation: rugby league player | rugby union player | television presenter
Children: Jaime Ridge
Employers: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles | Auckland Warriors
Awards Received: 1996 ARL Premiership
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 27, 1968
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 27, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 27, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3 Virgo 47 | 3 Virgo 59 | 29 Libra 39 |
| Moon | 11 Libra 38 | 17 Libra 17 | 14 Scorpio 36 |
| Mercury | 21 Virgo 5 | 18 Leo 10 | 15 Libra 57 |
| Venus | 22 Virgo 17 | 1 Leo 34 | 2 Sagittarius 10 |
| Mars | 13 Leo 41 | 12 Libra 41 | 19 Virgo 26 |
| Jupiter | 13 Virgo 29 | 16 Cancer 58 | 25 Virgo 32 |
| Saturn | 25 Aries 24 | 0 Aries 14 | 21 Aries 42 |
| Uranus | 28 Virgo 2 | 1 Gemini 26 | 1 Libra 32 |
| Neptune | 23 Scorpio 53 | 1 Aries 28 | 25 Scorpio 17 |
| Pluto | 21 Virgo 58 | 1 Aquarius 51 | 23 Virgo 59 |
| Rahu | 11 Aries 20 | 18 Pisces 53 | 8 Aries 19 |
| Ketu | 11 Libra 20 | 18 Virgo 53 | 8 Libra 19 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Matthew Ridge's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Mars square Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Saturn opposition Ketu
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2026
