Rip Esselstyn is an American health activist, food writer, former firefighter, and triathlete, born on February 16, 1963. He advocates for a low-fat, whole-food, plant-based diet devoid of animal products and processed foods, which he has branded as a 'plant strong' diet. Esselstyn has featured in notable documentaries like Forks Over Knives (2011) and The Game Changers (2018). He is also the author of several books, including The Engine 2 Diet (2009) and Plant-Strong (2016), focusing on plant-based nutrition.
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Your next birthday is 236 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Rip
A sudden tear or break, a sharp sound, a forceful movement.
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Generation Group
Rip Esselstyn belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Upstate New York
Educated At: University of Texas at Austin
Occupation: triathlete
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 February 16, 1963
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Aquarius 18 | 28 Aquarius 16 | 28 Aries 55 |
| Moon | 26 Scorpio 52 | 14 Libra 27 | 1 Pisces 13 |
| Mercury | 1 Aquarius 26 | 4 Pisces 4 | 17 Taurus 29 |
| Venus | 12 Capricorn 0 | 7 Aries 34 | 24 Pisces 40 |
| Mars | 10 Leo 18 | 17 Cancer 22 | 11 Leo 16 |
| Jupiter | 18 Pisces 42 | 11 Gemini 31 | 3 Aries 30 |
| Saturn | 15 Aquarius 38 | 19 Pisces 8 | 21 Aquarius 46 |
| Uranus | 3 Virgo 34 | 23 Taurus 24 | 1 Virgo 22 |
| Neptune | 15 Scorpio 39 | 28 Pisces 27 | 14 Scorpio 42 |
| Pluto | 11 Virgo 13 | 2 Aquarius 32 | 9 Virgo 47 |
| Rahu | 28 Cancer 12 | 29 Pisces 1 | 24 Cancer 55 |
| Ketu | 28 Capricorn 12 | 29 Virgo 1 | 24 Capricorn 55 |
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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.Rip Esselstyn's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025
