Matthieu Paley is a French photographer born on May 18, 1973, in Rouen, France. He is known for his contributions to National Geographic, focusing on documenting isolated communities in the greater Himalaya regions such as the Karakoram and Hindukush. His work highlights misrepresented communities in geopolitically sensitive areas, including recent projects on environmental issues and pollution. Paley has lived in various countries, including France and Pakistan, and is fluent in multiple languages. He received several awards for his photography and is a recognized National Geographic Explorer.
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Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Paris (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Matthieu
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Matthieu Paley belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Rouen
Occupation: photographer
Spouses: Mareile
Children: Iluka | Timoté
Employers: National Geographic
Awards Received: 2017 World Press Photo award | 2016 Pictures of the Year International 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 May 18, 1973
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 18, 2025 |
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Sun | 27 Taurus 21 | 27 Taurus 46 | 17 Cancer 5 |
Moon | 10 Sagittarius 58 | 2 Aquarius 52 | 11 Scorpio 16 |
Mercury | 25 Taurus 3 | 14 Taurus 25 | 3 Leo 2 |
Venus | 7 Gemini 30 | 12 Aries 40 | 11 Leo 3 |
Mars | 7 Pisces 13 | 14 Leo 2 | 11 Aries 47 |
Jupiter | 11 Aquarius 42 | 25 Gemini 1 | 9 Aquarius 35 |
Saturn | 20 Gemini 49 | 29 Pisces 22 | 27 Gemini 29 |
Uranus | 19 Libra 37 | 27 Taurus 21 | 19 Libra 2 |
Neptune | 6 Sagittarius 17 | 1 Aries 34 | 5 Sagittarius 0 |
Pluto | 1 Libra 49 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 1 Libra 52 |
Rahu | 9 Capricorn 58 | 24 Pisces 13 | 7 Capricorn 12 |
Ketu | 9 Cancer 58 | 24 Virgo 13 | 7 Cancer 12 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Matthieu Paley's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 17 November, 2025