Sam Mendes, born Samuel Alexander Mendes on August 1, 1965, in Reading, Berkshire, England, is a renowned British film and theater director. He has made significant contributions to both British and American cinema, receiving numerous awards for his work. Some of his notable films include 'American Beauty' (1999), 'Road to Perdition' (2002), and 'Revolutionary Road' (2008), featuring acclaimed actors such as Kevin Spacey, Tom Hanks, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Your next birthday is 356 days away.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Sam
He who has heard, God has heard
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Sam Mendes belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Reading
Educated At: Magdalen College School | Peterhouse | University of Cambridge
Occupation: director | theatrical director | film producer | film director | television director | television producer | screenwriter
Spouses: Alison Balsom
Children: Joe Mendes
Awards Received: Society of London Theatre Special Award | Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director | Commander of the Order of the British Empire | National Board of Review Award for Best Film | Directors Guild of America Award | Golden Globe Award for Best Director | Academy Award for Best Director | Laurence Olivier Award | Knight Bachelor
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 1, 1965
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 1, 2025 |
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Sun | 8 Leo 58 | 9 Leo 27 | 7 Libra 4 |
Moon | 4 Libra 16 | 8 Scorpio 43 | 14 Sagittarius 0 |
Mercury | 0 Virgo 5 | 8 Leo 39 | 9 Libra 20 |
Venus | 8 Virgo 16 | 1 Cancer 30 | 19 Scorpio 24 |
Mars | 18 Libra 20 | 26 Virgo 35 | 27 Scorpio 19 |
Jupiter | 22 Gemini 25 | 11 Cancer 49 | 0 Cancer 34 |
Saturn | 16 Pisces 30 | 1 Aries 30 | 12 Pisces 18 |
Uranus | 13 Virgo 2 | 0 Gemini 57 | 16 Virgo 41 |
Neptune | 17 Scorpio 14 | 1 Aries 58 | 18 Scorpio 14 |
Pluto | 14 Virgo 49 | 2 Aquarius 24 | 16 Virgo 52 |
Rahu | 10 Gemini 43 | 20 Pisces 14 | 7 Gemini 33 |
Ketu | 10 Sagittarius 43 | 20 Virgo 14 | 7 Sagittarius 33 |
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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.Sam Mendes's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2025