Sylvester McCoy is a Scottish actor born on August 20, 1943, in Scotland. He began his acting career in 1979 and is well-known for portraying Radagast the Brown in the Hobbit film series. His contributions to film and television have made him a notable figure in the entertainment industry, with a career spanning several decades that showcases his versatility as an actor.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 332 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Sylvester
from the forest, of the woods
Read Full Sylvester Name AnalysisAugust 20, 1943 Facts
Generation Group
Sylvester McCoy belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Dunoon
Educated At: Dunoon Grammar School | Blairs College
Occupation: explorer | television actor | film actor | stage actor | actor
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 20, 1943
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 20, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Leo 33 | 27 Leo 41 | 17 Scorpio 11 |
Moon | 29 Aries 41 | 22 Cancer 52 | 26 Aries 48 |
Mercury | 22 Virgo 20 | 9 Leo 10 | 17 Scorpio 10 |
Venus | 20 Virgo 6 | 23 Cancer 47 | 0 Libra 40 |
Mars | 27 Taurus 58 | 8 Libra 30 | 20 Gemini 56 |
Jupiter | 10 Leo 56 | 15 Cancer 43 | 25 Leo 8 |
Saturn | 24 Gemini 44 | 0 Aries 38 | 26 Gemini 5 |
Uranus | 8 Gemini 35 | 1 Gemini 22 | 7 Gemini 37 |
Neptune | 0 Libra 32 | 1 Aries 37 | 3 Libra 23 |
Pluto | 7 Leo 26 | 1 Aquarius 59 | 8 Leo 45 |
Rahu | 15 Leo 15 | 19 Pisces 14 | 10 Leo 54 |
Ketu | 15 Aquarius 15 | 19 Virgo 14 | 10 Aquarius 54 |
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.Sylvester McCoy's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Venus
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Venus
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 07 December, 2025