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 340 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
Read Full Ranald Name AnalysisJune 27, 1938 Facts
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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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 27, 2026 |
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| Sun | 4 Cancer 46 | 5 Cancer 28 | 29 Virgo 23 |
| Moon | 23 Gemini 24 | 3 Sagittarius 35 | 19 Virgo 7 |
| Mercury | 9 Cancer 52 | 25 Cancer 59 | 15 Virgo 32 |
| Venus | 9 Leo 56 | 15 Leo 44 | 14 Scorpio 59 |
| Mars | 13 Cancer 12 | 28 Taurus 45 | 9 Virgo 39 |
| Jupiter | 2 Pisces 7 | 29 Cancer 20 | 23 Aquarius 25 |
| Saturn | 17 Aries 12 | 13 Aries 52 | 15 Aries 55 |
| Uranus | 16 Taurus 31 | 3 Gemini 31 | 17 Taurus 28 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 33 | 4 Aries 23 | 21 Virgo 12 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 58 | 4 Aquarius 57 | 1 Leo 10 |
| Rahu | 24 Scorpio 49 | 2 Pisces 47 | 20 Scorpio 10 |
| Ketu | 24 Taurus 49 | 2 Virgo 47 | 20 Taurus 10 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Ranald MacDonald's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 17 November, 2026
