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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 31, 2026 |
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| Sun | 10 Gemini 7 | 10 Gemini 16 | 24 Leo 40 |
| Moon | 18 Pisces 20 | 13 Sagittarius 57 | 2 Aquarius 25 |
| Mercury | 2 Cancer 56 | 28 Gemini 39 | 0 Virgo 40 |
| Venus | 11 Cancer 3 | 15 Cancer 3 | 10 Cancer 2 |
| Mars | 5 Virgo 34 | 9 Taurus 32 | 19 Libra 7 |
| Jupiter | 25 Sagittarius 45 | 24 Cancer 2 | 18 Sagittarius 59 |
| Saturn | 17 Leo 55 | 12 Aries 6 | 26 Leo 23 |
| Uranus | 25 Gemini 20 | 2 Gemini 4 | 29 Gemini 34 |
| Neptune | 10 Libra 19 | 4 Aries 3 | 11 Libra 3 |
| Pluto | 12 Leo 51 | 5 Aquarius 21 | 14 Leo 53 |
| Rahu | 12 Taurus 47 | 4 Pisces 11 | 8 Taurus 39 |
| Ketu | 12 Scorpio 47 | 4 Virgo 11 | 8 Scorpio 39 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Paulinho da Costa's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 08 October, 2026
