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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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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 16, 2026 |
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| Sun | 27 Aquarius 18 | 28 Aquarius 2 | 29 Aries 54 |
| Moon | 26 Scorpio 52 | 18 Aquarius 29 | 15 Pisces 35 |
| Mercury | 1 Aquarius 26 | 15 Pisces 39 | 18 Taurus 56 |
| Venus | 12 Capricorn 0 | 7 Pisces 52 | 25 Pisces 52 |
| Mars | 10 Leo 18 | 19 Aquarius 3 | 11 Leo 35 |
| Jupiter | 18 Pisces 42 | 15 Cancer 55 | 3 Aries 44 |
| Saturn | 15 Aquarius 38 | 0 Aries 12 | 21 Aquarius 50 |
| Uranus | 3 Virgo 34 | 27 Taurus 32 | 1 Virgo 21 |
| Neptune | 15 Scorpio 39 | 0 Aries 37 | 14 Scorpio 41 |
| Pluto | 11 Virgo 13 | 4 Aquarius 11 | 9 Virgo 46 |
| Rahu | 28 Cancer 12 | 9 Pisces 41 | 24 Cancer 52 |
| Ketu | 28 Capricorn 12 | 9 Virgo 41 | 24 Capricorn 52 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Rip Esselstyn's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2026
