Paulinho da Costa, born on May 31, 1948, is a Brazilian percussionist recognized as one of the most recorded musicians of the modern era. He began his career performing samba in Brazil before moving to the United States in the early 1970s. He collaborated with prominent artists including Sergio Mendes, Michael Jackson, and Madonna. Known for his versatility, he plays over 200 instruments professionally across diverse genres. His contributions span thousands of albums and he has received multiple accolades, including recognition by DownBeat magazine as one of the most talented percussionists of our time.
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Meaning of the name - Paulinho
small Paul
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Generation Group
Paulinho da Costa belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro
Occupation: jazz musician | percussionist
Employers: Sergio Mendes | Various American Pop, Rock, and Jazz Artists
Awards Received: Best Player (3 consecutive years) | Honorary Musicians 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 31, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 31, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 31, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Gemini 7 | 10 Gemini 29 | 23 Leo 42 |
| Moon | 18 Pisces 20 | 11 Leo 44 | 20 Capricorn 23 |
| Mercury | 2 Cancer 56 | 12 Gemini 24 | 28 Leo 44 |
| Venus | 11 Cancer 3 | 24 Aries 39 | 9 Cancer 14 |
| Mars | 5 Virgo 34 | 20 Leo 54 | 18 Libra 29 |
| Jupiter | 25 Sagittarius 45 | 27 Gemini 56 | 18 Sagittarius 59 |
| Saturn | 17 Leo 55 | 0 Aries 22 | 26 Leo 15 |
| Uranus | 25 Gemini 20 | 28 Taurus 7 | 29 Gemini 32 |
| Neptune | 10 Libra 19 | 1 Aries 51 | 11 Libra 1 |
| Pluto | 12 Leo 51 | 3 Aquarius 38 | 14 Leo 51 |
| Rahu | 12 Taurus 47 | 23 Pisces 30 | 8 Taurus 42 |
| Ketu | 12 Scorpio 47 | 23 Virgo 30 | 8 Scorpio 42 |
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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.Paulinho da Costa's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 17 November, 2025
