Red Pine is the pen-name of Bill Porter, an American author born on October 3, 1943. He is known for translating Chinese texts, especially focusing on Taoist and Buddhist works, which include poetry and sūtras. Porter's expertise in translation has been recognized, and in 2018 he received the American Academy of Arts & Letters Thornton Wilder Prize for his contributions to the field.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 339 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Red
The color red, associated with passion, energy, strength, and courage.
Read Full Red Name AnalysisOctober 3, 1943 Facts
Generation Group
Red Pine belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Los Angeles
Educated At: Chinese Culture University | University of California, Santa Barbara | Columbia University
Occupation: translator | writer
Awards Received: Guggenheim Fellowship
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 October 3, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 3, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 3, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9 Libra 41 | 10 Libra 49 | 2 Capricorn 6 |
| Moon | 1 Sagittarius 5 | 25 Aquarius 56 | 0 Sagittarius 40 |
| Mercury | 24 Virgo 41 | 25 Libra 34 | 21 Capricorn 58 |
| Venus | 5 Virgo 7 | 17 Virgo 30 | 18 Scorpio 55 |
| Mars | 18 Gemini 20 | 7 Scorpio 46 | 6 Gemini 40 |
| Jupiter | 19 Leo 48 | 22 Cancer 48 | 26 Leo 40 |
| Saturn | 26 Gemini 56 | 27 Pisces 26 | 22 Gemini 47 |
| Uranus | 8 Gemini 42 | 1 Gemini 10 | 5 Gemini 49 |
| Neptune | 2 Libra 7 | 0 Aries 27 | 4 Libra 13 |
| Pluto | 8 Leo 26 | 1 Aquarius 23 | 8 Leo 19 |
| Rahu | 12 Leo 54 | 16 Pisces 53 | 8 Leo 34 |
| Ketu | 12 Aquarius 54 | 16 Virgo 53 | 8 Aquarius 34 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Red Pine's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 07 November, 2025
