Rod MacDonald is an American singer-songwriter born on August 17, 1948, in Southington, Connecticut. He is known for his contributions to the music industry, showcasing his talents as both a writer and performer. His work is characterized by meaningful lyrics and a distinct musical style that resonates with audiences. Over the years, MacDonald has built a reputation in the folk music scene and has been influential in various music circles. Despite his accomplishments, detailed information on his awards and collaborations is limited.
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Meaning of the name - Rod
fame, glory
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Generation Group
Rod MacDonald belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Southington
Educated At: Columbia Law School
Occupation: songwriter | singer
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 August 17, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 24 Leo 40 | 25 Leo 2 | 10 Scorpio 11 |
Moon | 2 Aquarius 25 | 14 Gemini 37 | 29 Scorpio 18 |
Mercury | 0 Virgo 40 | 6 Leo 39 | 21 Libra 42 |
Venus | 10 Cancer 2 | 20 Cancer 31 | 1 Libra 43 |
Mars | 19 Libra 7 | 6 Libra 45 | 11 Sagittarius 56 |
Jupiter | 18 Sagittarius 59 | 15 Cancer 10 | 27 Sagittarius 24 |
Saturn | 26 Leo 23 | 0 Aries 47 | 4 Virgo 55 |
Uranus | 29 Gemini 34 | 1 Gemini 19 | 0 Cancer 17 |
Neptune | 11 Libra 3 | 1 Aries 40 | 13 Libra 44 |
Pluto | 14 Leo 53 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 16 Leo 30 |
Rahu | 8 Taurus 39 | 19 Pisces 23 | 4 Taurus 34 |
Ketu | 8 Scorpio 39 | 19 Virgo 23 | 4 Scorpio 34 |
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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.Rod MacDonald's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 17 November, 2025