Paul K. Van Riper, born on July 5, 1938, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, is a retired American lieutenant general of the Marine Corps. He is recognized for his role leading Team Red during the large-scale military exercise Millennium Challenge 2002, which took place after his retirement. Van Riper's innovative tactics and strategies during this exercise garnered attention and highlighted his military leadership capabilities.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 319 days away.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Paul
small, humble
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Paul K. Van Riper belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Brownsville
Educated At: PennWest California | United States Army War College | Naval War College
Occupation: military officer
Awards Received: Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | Eagle Scout | Bronze Star Medal | Silver Star | Purple Heart
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 July 5, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 5, 2025 |
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Sun | 12 Cancer 57 | 13 Cancer 53 | 6 Libra 49 |
Moon | 26 Libra 3 | 15 Scorpio 0 | 27 Sagittarius 57 |
Mercury | 27 Cancer 15 | 9 Leo 45 | 29 Virgo 4 |
Venus | 20 Leo 1 | 1 Gemini 7 | 21 Scorpio 14 |
Mars | 18 Cancer 48 | 10 Virgo 29 | 14 Virgo 27 |
Jupiter | 1 Pisces 51 | 5 Cancer 53 | 22 Aquarius 53 |
Saturn | 17 Aries 37 | 1 Aries 46 | 15 Aries 21 |
Uranus | 16 Taurus 52 | 29 Taurus 57 | 17 Taurus 16 |
Neptune | 18 Virgo 42 | 2 Aries 10 | 21 Virgo 29 |
Pluto | 29 Cancer 12 | 3 Aquarius 1 | 1 Leo 17 |
Rahu | 24 Scorpio 22 | 21 Pisces 39 | 19 Scorpio 46 |
Ketu | 24 Taurus 22 | 21 Virgo 39 | 19 Taurus 46 |
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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 K. Van Riper's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 17 November, 2025