Richard Lee Petty, commonly known as The King, is an American former NASCAR driver born on July 2, 1937. He is a celebrated figure in the world of motorsports and has made significant contributions to the sport. Over his career, Petty became renowned for his success in NASCAR racing, earning numerous accolades and becoming a symbol of the racing community.
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Your next birthday is 345 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
Read Full Richard Name AnalysisJuly 2, 1937 Facts
Generation Group
Richard Petty belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Level Cross, Randolph County, North Carolina
Educated At: Randleman High School
Occupation: NASCAR team owner | racing automobile driver | politician
Spouses: Lynda Petty
Children: Kyle Petty
Awards Received: North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame | Presidential Medal of Freedom
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 July 2, 1937
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 2, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 2, 2026 |
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| Sun | 10 Cancer 21 | 10 Cancer 50 | 6 Libra 7 |
| Moon | 25 Aries 25 | 10 Aquarius 52 | 7 Leo 43 |
| Mercury | 3 Cancer 25 | 25 Cancer 55 | 18 Virgo 17 |
| Venus | 24 Taurus 48 | 22 Leo 7 | 5 Virgo 30 |
| Mars | 19 Scorpio 41 | 2 Gemini 46 | 29 Sagittarius 32 |
| Jupiter | 23 Capricorn 51 | 0 Leo 33 | 17 Capricorn 45 |
| Saturn | 5 Aries 4 | 14 Aries 7 | 1 Aries 28 |
| Uranus | 12 Taurus 48 | 3 Gemini 48 | 13 Taurus 2 |
| Neptune | 16 Virgo 30 | 4 Aries 24 | 19 Virgo 21 |
| Pluto | 27 Cancer 48 | 4 Aquarius 50 | 29 Cancer 54 |
| Rahu | 13 Sagittarius 51 | 2 Pisces 29 | 9 Sagittarius 8 |
| Ketu | 13 Gemini 51 | 2 Virgo 29 | 9 Gemini 8 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Richard Petty's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 18 September, 2026
