Tolly Burkan Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Tolly Burkan, born Bruce Burkan on May 17, 1948, in New York City, is a renowned firewalker and former magician. He is recognized for his contributions to the Human Potential Movement and is the founder of the Firewalking Institute of Research and Education, where he promotes firewalking as a personal growth and transformational experience.

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Zodiac Sign (Western)
Taurus

Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac

Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Leo

Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac

Age (Today)
78 years, 20 days

Your next birthday is 344 days away.

Place of Birth
New York City

Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)

Chinese Zodiac Sign
Rat (鼠)
Birth Number
8

Life Path Number
8
Name Number (Chaldean)
36 => 9

Name Number (Pythagorean)
7

Meaning of the name - Tolly

The name Tolly originates from the names 'Dorothy' and 'Tollemache'. Dorothy means 'gift of God', while Tollemache is of Old English origin and means 'brave spearman'.

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May 17, 1948 Facts

Generation Group

Tolly Burkan belongs to the Baby Boomers group.


Place of Birth: New York City

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 May 17, 1948

Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.
Planet Position (Tropical, Western) Transits on May 17, 2026 Secondary Progressions for May 17, 2026
Sun 26 Taurus 38 26 Taurus 46 11 Leo 11
Moon 18 Virgo 16 8 Gemini 37 19 Cancer 49
Mercury 15 Gemini 40 0 Gemini 31 2 Leo 13
Venus 6 Cancer 31 28 Gemini 21 0 Cancer 19
Mars 29 Leo 31 29 Aries 2 10 Libra 23
Jupiter 27 Sagittarius 15 21 Cancer 31 19 Sagittarius 13
Saturn 17 Leo 2 10 Aries 48 24 Leo 36
Uranus 24 Gemini 33 1 Gemini 14 28 Gemini 57
Neptune 10 Libra 31 3 Aries 44 10 Libra 42
Pluto 12 Leo 40 5 Aquarius 28 14 Leo 27
Rahu 13 Taurus 31 4 Pisces 55 9 Taurus 24
Ketu 13 Scorpio 31 4 Virgo 55 9 Scorpio 24

Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026

Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.

Tolly Burkan's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets