Merald Woodlow 'Bubba' Knight, Jr. is an American R&B/soul singer, born on September 4, 1942. He is best known as a member of Gladys Knight & the Pips and is the older brother of lead singer Gladys Knight. Bubba served as the unofficial leader of the group, handling its business matters. The Pips originated in Atlanta in 1952, and they performed various music styles, including gospel. Knight is a multi-Grammy winner and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the group in 1996.
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Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 346 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Merald
A name of uncertain origin, it is likely derived from the gemstone emerald, symbolizing hope, prosperity, and good fortune.
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Generation Group
Merald "Bubba" Knight belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Atlanta
Occupation: singer | businessperson
Awards Received: Grammy Award | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1996)
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 September 4, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 4, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 4, 2025 |
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Sun | 11 Virgo 28 | 12 Virgo 22 | 3 Sagittarius 46 |
Moon | 3 Cancer 31 | 2 Aquarius 58 | 15 Cancer 41 |
Mercury | 5 Libra 57 | 4 Virgo 3 | 1 Sagittarius 18 |
Venus | 22 Leo 41 | 11 Leo 58 | 6 Sagittarius 17 |
Mars | 21 Virgo 47 | 18 Libra 18 | 16 Scorpio 49 |
Jupiter | 18 Cancer 17 | 18 Cancer 32 | 24 Cancer 42 |
Saturn | 12 Gemini 25 | 29 Pisces 38 | 9 Gemini 46 |
Uranus | 4 Gemini 35 | 1 Gemini 29 | 2 Gemini 31 |
Neptune | 28 Virgo 57 | 1 Aries 15 | 1 Libra 40 |
Pluto | 6 Leo 23 | 1 Aquarius 42 | 7 Leo 11 |
Rahu | 3 Virgo 46 | 18 Pisces 26 | 29 Leo 23 |
Ketu | 3 Pisces 46 | 18 Virgo 26 | 29 Aquarius 23 |
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.Merald "Bubba" Knight's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025