Rick Nielsen is an American guitarist, musician, and songwriter, known for his work with the band Cheap Trick. Born on December 22, 1948, in Rockford, Illinois, he is recognized for his distinctive guitar playing style and stage presence. Nielsen's contributions to rock music have made him a notable figure in the industry, and he is particularly celebrated for his inventive songwriting and impactful performances with his band, which has gained a significant following since the 1970s.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 198 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Rick
powerful ruler, brave warrior
Read Full Rick Name AnalysisDecember 22, 1948 Facts
Generation Group
Rick Nielsen belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Rockford
Educated At: Guilford High School
Occupation: guitarist | musician | songwriter
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 December 22, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 22, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0 Capricorn 49 | 1 Capricorn 8 | 18 Pisces 50 |
| Moon | 24 Virgo 35 | 1 Aquarius 10 | 9 Cancer 53 |
| Mercury | 6 Capricorn 27 | 14 Sagittarius 49 | 23 Aquarius 33 |
| Venus | 3 Sagittarius 2 | 27 Sagittarius 34 | 9 Pisces 10 |
| Mars | 19 Capricorn 51 | 5 Capricorn 38 | 20 Pisces 30 |
| Jupiter | 8 Capricorn 9 | 22 Cancer 31 | 24 Capricorn 52 |
| Saturn | 6 Virgo 40 | 25 Pisces 36 | 2 Virgo 4 |
| Uranus | 28 Gemini 28 | 28 Taurus 14 | 26 Gemini 32 |
| Neptune | 15 Libra 0 | 29 Pisces 24 | 14 Libra 28 |
| Pluto | 16 Leo 16 | 2 Aquarius 26 | 14 Leo 37 |
| Rahu | 1 Taurus 55 | 12 Pisces 39 | 27 Aries 51 |
| Ketu | 1 Scorpio 55 | 12 Virgo 39 | 27 Libra 51 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)
Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Rick Nielsen's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn square Sun
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Saturn square Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2026 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 07 December, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2026
