Philip Francis Esler, born on August 27, 1952, is a prominent academic in New Testament Studies, currently holding the Portland Chair at the University of Gloucestershire. An Australian by birth, he served as the first chief executive of the UK's Arts and Humanities Research Council from 2005 to 2009. Esler has a distinguished career in research and higher education, with previous roles at St Andrews University and St Mary’s University College. Renowned for his work in social-scientific interpretation of biblical texts, he applies insights from various social sciences to enhance understanding of scripture.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 355 days away.
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Time Zone - Australia/Sydney (10:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Philip
lover of horses
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Philip Esler belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Sydney
Educated At: Marist College Eastwood | University of Sydney | Magdalen College
Occupation: business executive
Employers: University of Gloucestershire | University of St Andrews
Awards Received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
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 August 27, 1952
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 27, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 27, 2025 |
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| Sun | 3 Virgo 44 | 4 Virgo 4 | 15 Scorpio 37 |
| Moon | 16 Scorpio 20 | 18 Libra 17 | 28 Cancer 36 |
| Mercury | 16 Leo 8 | 18 Leo 19 | 8 Sagittarius 20 |
| Venus | 21 Virgo 3 | 1 Leo 40 | 20 Sagittarius 35 |
| Mars | 29 Scorpio 33 | 12 Libra 44 | 19 Capricorn 38 |
| Jupiter | 20 Taurus 29 | 16 Cancer 59 | 15 Taurus 42 |
| Saturn | 13 Libra 11 | 0 Aries 14 | 21 Libra 45 |
| Uranus | 17 Cancer 7 | 1 Gemini 26 | 18 Cancer 28 |
| Neptune | 19 Libra 47 | 1 Aries 28 | 22 Libra 20 |
| Pluto | 21 Leo 36 | 1 Aquarius 51 | 23 Leo 12 |
| Rahu | 20 Aquarius 47 | 18 Pisces 53 | 16 Aquarius 55 |
| Ketu | 20 Leo 47 | 18 Virgo 53 | 16 Leo 55 |
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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.Philip Esler's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025
