Paul Chaplin, born Paul Schersten, is an American writer and comedian recognized for his contributions to the cult classic television show Mystery Science Theater 3000. He is known for crafting and portraying various memorable characters on the series, including an Observer, Ned the Nanite, Pitch the Demon, and Ortega, alongside performing numerous bit roles. His work has contributed to the show's unique blend of comedy and commentary, earning it a devoted fanbase and critical acclaim.
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Meaning of the name - Paul
small, humble
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Paul Chaplin belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Occupation: film director | actor | screenwriter
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 1, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2025 |
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Sun | 11 Taurus 16 | 11 Taurus 34 | 17 Cancer 25 |
Moon | 25 Capricorn 37 | 5 Cancer 46 | 9 Leo 3 |
Mercury | 2 Gemini 0 | 16 Aries 29 | 5 Cancer 41 |
Venus | 25 Gemini 20 | 0 Aries 34 | 22 Gemini 50 |
Mars | 10 Aquarius 35 | 5 Leo 55 | 17 Pisces 19 |
Jupiter | 21 Leo 36 | 21 Gemini 31 | 0 Virgo 12 |
Saturn | 1 Sagittarius 23 | 27 Pisces 50 | 27 Scorpio 0 |
Uranus | 28 Cancer 32 | 26 Taurus 22 | 1 Leo 40 |
Neptune | 28 Libra 42 | 1 Aries 7 | 27 Libra 38 |
Pluto | 26 Leo 5 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 26 Leo 59 |
Rahu | 9 Sagittarius 38 | 25 Pisces 6 | 5 Sagittarius 59 |
Ketu | 9 Gemini 38 | 25 Virgo 6 | 5 Gemini 59 |
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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.Paul Chaplin's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 17 November, 2025