Shade Rupe is an American writer, editor, and filmmaker, born on August 23, 1968. He is known for creating the 'Funeral Party' volumes and contributing over 40 reviews to the Scarecrow Video Guide. Rupe has written for various underground and horror publications like Fangoria and Rue Morgue. Notably, he published 'Dark Stars Rising,' an anthology of interviews with influential figures, and directed the live production 'Play Dead' for Teller of Penn & Teller. His work often explores darker aspects of human ecstasy and has been well received in various critical circles.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 348 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Shade
A shaded area, a place of coolness and protection, a color between black and white.
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Generation Group
Shade Rupe belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Fullerton
Occupation: writer
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 23, 1968
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 23, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 23, 2025 |
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Sun | 0 Virgo 41 | 0 Virgo 54 | 26 Libra 27 |
Moon | 28 Leo 13 | 7 Virgo 11 | 28 Virgo 11 |
Mercury | 15 Virgo 45 | 13 Leo 17 | 17 Libra 51 |
Venus | 18 Virgo 20 | 27 Cancer 44 | 28 Scorpio 16 |
Mars | 11 Leo 38 | 10 Libra 37 | 17 Virgo 27 |
Jupiter | 12 Virgo 48 | 16 Cancer 21 | 24 Virgo 54 |
Saturn | 25 Aries 30 | 0 Aries 26 | 21 Aries 57 |
Uranus | 27 Virgo 51 | 1 Gemini 24 | 1 Libra 21 |
Neptune | 23 Scorpio 51 | 1 Aries 32 | 25 Scorpio 11 |
Pluto | 21 Virgo 51 | 1 Aquarius 55 | 23 Virgo 53 |
Rahu | 11 Aries 30 | 19 Pisces 3 | 8 Aries 29 |
Ketu | 11 Libra 30 | 19 Virgo 3 | 8 Libra 29 |
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.Shade Rupe's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 18 October, 2025