Russell Blackford is an Australian science fiction writer and philosopher, born in 1954 in Sydney, Australia. He is known for his contributions to the genre of science fiction as well as philosophical discourse, engaging with topics related to ethics, metaphysics, and the implications of scientific advancements. Blackford's work often reflects a deep understanding of both literature and philosophy, making him a notable figure in both fields.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 299 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Australia/Sydney (10:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Russell
red-haired, dweller by the red stream
Read Full Russell Name AnalysisAugust 18, 1954 Facts
Generation Group
Russell Blackford belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Sydney
Educated At: Melbourne Law School | Monash University | University of Newcastle
Occupation: science fiction writer | philosopher | researcher
Employers: University of Newcastle
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 18, 1954
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 18, 2025 |
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Sun | 24 Leo 36 | 25 Leo 24 | 4 Scorpio 7 |
Moon | 12 Aries 45 | 19 Gemini 54 | 18 Scorpio 44 |
Mercury | 20 Leo 40 | 6 Leo 57 | 8 Scorpio 12 |
Venus | 9 Libra 45 | 20 Cancer 58 | 29 Scorpio 56 |
Mars | 28 Sagittarius 6 | 6 Libra 59 | 4 Aquarius 16 |
Jupiter | 18 Cancer 47 | 15 Cancer 15 | 29 Cancer 5 |
Saturn | 4 Scorpio 34 | 0 Aries 46 | 11 Scorpio 35 |
Uranus | 25 Cancer 19 | 1 Gemini 19 | 27 Cancer 43 |
Neptune | 23 Libra 47 | 1 Aries 40 | 26 Libra 7 |
Pluto | 24 Leo 40 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 26 Leo 33 |
Rahu | 12 Capricorn 36 | 19 Pisces 21 | 8 Capricorn 51 |
Ketu | 12 Cancer 36 | 19 Virgo 21 | 8 Cancer 51 |
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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.Russell Blackford's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2025