Stéphane Taponier is a French video journalist born on July 17, 1962, in Marseille. He works for the television channel France 3. Taponier became widely known after being kidnapped in Afghanistan on December 29, 2009, while on assignment. After a prolonged period of captivity, he was released on June 29, 2011. His experiences as a journalist in dangerous regions have contributed to discussions about journalistic safety and the challenges faced by reporters in conflict zones.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 363 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/Paris (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Stephane
crown, wreath
Read Full Stephane Name AnalysisJuly 17, 1962 Facts
Generation Group
Stéphane Taponier belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Marseille
Occupation: journalist
Employers: France Télévisions
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 July 17, 1962
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 17, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24 Cancer 23 | 25 Cancer 8 | 25 Virgo 3 |
| Moon | 24 Capricorn 0 | 17 Aries 35 | 24 Taurus 53 |
| Mercury | 10 Cancer 50 | 15 Leo 33 | 20 Libra 13 |
| Venus | 5 Virgo 10 | 14 Gemini 19 | 10 Scorpio 12 |
| Mars | 5 Gemini 49 | 17 Virgo 28 | 16 Cancer 43 |
| Jupiter | 12 Pisces 7 | 8 Cancer 32 | 5 Pisces 13 |
| Saturn | 9 Aquarius 24 | 1 Aries 48 | 5 Aquarius 25 |
| Uranus | 28 Leo 40 | 0 Gemini 26 | 2 Virgo 29 |
| Neptune | 10 Scorpio 42 | 2 Aries 7 | 11 Scorpio 33 |
| Pluto | 8 Virgo 21 | 2 Aquarius 45 | 10 Virgo 24 |
| Rahu | 9 Leo 33 | 21 Pisces 2 | 6 Leo 13 |
| Ketu | 9 Aquarius 33 | 21 Virgo 2 | 6 Aquarius 13 |
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.Stéphane Taponier's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 27 November, 2025 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 07 December, 2025
