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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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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 18, 2026 |
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| Sun | 27 Taurus 21 | 27 Taurus 32 | 18 Cancer 2 |
| Moon | 10 Sagittarius 58 | 20 Gemini 39 | 23 Scorpio 14 |
| Mercury | 25 Taurus 3 | 2 Gemini 14 | 2 Leo 47 |
| Venus | 7 Gemini 30 | 29 Gemini 18 | 12 Leo 16 |
| Mars | 7 Pisces 13 | 29 Aries 38 | 12 Aries 23 |
| Jupiter | 11 Aquarius 42 | 21 Cancer 39 | 9 Aquarius 28 |
| Saturn | 20 Gemini 49 | 10 Aries 53 | 27 Gemini 37 |
| Uranus | 19 Libra 37 | 1 Gemini 17 | 19 Libra 3 |
| Neptune | 6 Sagittarius 17 | 3 Aries 45 | 4 Sagittarius 59 |
| Pluto | 1 Libra 49 | 5 Aquarius 28 | 1 Libra 53 |
| Rahu | 9 Capricorn 58 | 4 Pisces 53 | 7 Capricorn 9 |
| Ketu | 9 Cancer 58 | 4 Virgo 53 | 7 Cancer 9 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Matthieu Paley's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Saturn square Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2026
