Ry Cooder is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and musicologist, born in Los Angeles in 1947. He is renowned for his unique blend of musical styles, including American roots, blues, and folk music. Cooder has produced critically acclaimed albums and collaborated with iconic artists throughout his career, gaining a reputation for his exceptional slide guitar technique and historical musical interpretations. His work has often featured traditional music from various cultures, showcasing his deep appreciation for global sounds and musical heritage.
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Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 269 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (8:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Ry
Not a specific meaning, but can be associated with 'rye' - a type of grain.
Read Full Ry Name AnalysisMarch 15, 1947 Facts
Generation Group
Ry Cooder belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Los Angeles
Educated At: Santa Monica High School | Reed College
Occupation: mandolinist | musicologist | banjoist | guitarist | record producer | singer | composer
Children: Joachim Cooder
Awards Received: Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist | Grammy Awards
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 March 15, 1947
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 15, 2025 |
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Sun | 24 Pisces 24 | 25 Pisces 29 | 10 Gemini 28 |
Moon | 5 Capricorn 44 | 12 Libra 20 | 18 Scorpio 11 |
Mercury | 11 Pisces 21 | 9 Aries 34 | 28 Gemini 44 |
Venus | 12 Aquarius 17 | 6 Aries 59 | 15 Taurus 24 |
Mars | 8 Pisces 47 | 19 Cancer 13 | 8 Taurus 43 |
Jupiter | 27 Scorpio 26 | 13 Gemini 45 | 20 Scorpio 17 |
Saturn | 2 Leo 45 | 22 Pisces 26 | 5 Leo 18 |
Uranus | 17 Gemini 55 | 24 Taurus 6 | 21 Gemini 14 |
Neptune | 9 Libra 51 | 29 Pisces 26 | 8 Libra 6 |
Pluto | 11 Leo 18 | 3 Aquarius 14 | 11 Leo 18 |
Rahu | 6 Gemini 14 | 27 Pisces 35 | 2 Gemini 6 |
Ketu | 6 Sagittarius 14 | 27 Virgo 35 | 2 Sagittarius 6 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Ry Cooder's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2025