Stephen Batchelor is a French and British writer born on April 7, 1953, in Dundee, United Kingdom. He is known for his work in the fields of Buddhism and secular philosophy, often exploring the intersection of these subjects. His writings challenge conventional views and promote a deeper understanding of Buddhist principles in a contemporary context. Batchelor has contributed to various discussions on spirituality, ethics, and the role of tradition in modern life, making him a significant figure in contemporary philosophical discourse. His approach is characterized by a focus on practical applications of Buddhist thought.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 290 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Stephen
crown, wreath
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Generation Group
Stephen Batchelor belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Dundee
Occupation: philosopher | opinion journalist | writer
Spouses: Martine Batchelor
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 April 7, 1953
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 7, 2025 |
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Sun | 17 Aries 22 | 17 Aries 55 | 26 Gemini 56 |
Moon | 21 Capricorn 5 | 16 Leo 44 | 15 Virgo 59 |
Mercury | 21 Pisces 31 | 26 Pisces 50 | 20 Cancer 17 |
Venus | 26 Aries 40 | 25 Pisces 15 | 11 Taurus 18 |
Mars | 13 Taurus 11 | 25 Cancer 51 | 2 Cancer 54 |
Jupiter | 22 Taurus 35 | 17 Gemini 1 | 9 Gemini 8 |
Saturn | 25 Libra 3 | 25 Pisces 11 | 21 Libra 7 |
Uranus | 14 Cancer 34 | 25 Taurus 5 | 17 Cancer 26 |
Neptune | 22 Libra 39 | 0 Aries 17 | 21 Libra 9 |
Pluto | 20 Leo 56 | 3 Aquarius 38 | 21 Leo 17 |
Rahu | 8 Aquarius 57 | 26 Pisces 23 | 5 Aquarius 9 |
Ketu | 8 Leo 57 | 26 Virgo 23 | 5 Leo 9 |
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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.Stephen Batchelor's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025