Ranald Macdonald is a retired Australian journalist and media executive, known for his significant contributions in journalism and education. He served as Managing Director of David Syme & Co. Limited, which publishes The Age newspaper in Melbourne, from 1964 to 1983, and was editor-in-chief from 1966 to 1970. Additionally, he was the Chairman of the Boston University College of Communication Department of Journalism from 1995 to 1999, highlighting his extensive influence in both media and academia.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 342 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Australia/Melbourne (10:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Ranald
ruler of men, wolf-counsel
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Ranald MacDonald belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Melbourne
Occupation: journalist | media executive | broadcaster | educator
Spouses: Patricia Tryon
Children: Laura Macdonald | Hamish Macdonald
Employers: David Syme & Co. Limited | Boston University
Awards Received: Officer of the Order of Australia
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 June 27, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 27, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for June 27, 2025 |
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| Sun | 4 Cancer 46 | 5 Cancer 42 | 28 Virgo 24 |
| Moon | 23 Gemini 24 | 27 Cancer 36 | 4 Virgo 45 |
| Mercury | 9 Cancer 52 | 0 Leo 22 | 13 Virgo 50 |
| Venus | 9 Leo 56 | 21 Taurus 45 | 14 Scorpio 7 |
| Mars | 13 Cancer 12 | 5 Virgo 31 | 9 Virgo 1 |
| Jupiter | 2 Pisces 7 | 3 Cancer 56 | 23 Aquarius 30 |
| Saturn | 17 Aries 12 | 1 Aries 36 | 15 Aries 59 |
| Uranus | 16 Taurus 31 | 29 Taurus 32 | 17 Taurus 29 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 33 | 2 Aries 9 | 21 Virgo 10 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 58 | 3 Aquarius 12 | 1 Leo 9 |
| Rahu | 24 Scorpio 49 | 22 Pisces 7 | 20 Scorpio 13 |
| Ketu | 24 Taurus 49 | 22 Virgo 7 | 20 Taurus 13 |
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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.Ranald MacDonald's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 07 December, 2025
