W. Thomas Smith Jr. is an American author, editor, and journalist born on April 30, 1959. He has authored several books and is known for his articles appearing in various newspapers and magazines. Smith serves as the executive editor of World Defense Review and writes a column for Townhall.com. Additionally, he has contributed to National Review Online, showcasing his extensive involvement in the field of journalism.
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April 30, 1959 Facts
Generation Group
W. Thomas Smith, Jr. belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Educated At: University of Southern California
Occupation: columnist
Employers: World Defense Review | Townhall.com | National Review Online
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 30, 1959
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 30, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 30, 2025 |
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Sun | 9 Taurus 36 | 10 Taurus 36 | 12 Cancer 55 |
Moon | 19 Aquarius 55 | 21 Gemini 21 | 8 Cancer 43 |
Mercury | 13 Aries 0 | 15 Aries 7 | 8 Leo 54 |
Venus | 18 Gemini 34 | 0 Aries 0 | 27 Leo 41 |
Mars | 11 Cancer 33 | 5 Leo 28 | 20 Leo 55 |
Jupiter | 29 Scorpio 11 | 21 Gemini 19 | 22 Scorpio 18 |
Saturn | 7 Capricorn 16 | 27 Pisces 44 | 3 Capricorn 28 |
Uranus | 12 Leo 17 | 26 Taurus 19 | 14 Leo 36 |
Neptune | 5 Scorpio 28 | 1 Aries 5 | 4 Scorpio 12 |
Pluto | 1 Virgo 41 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 2 Virgo 19 |
Rahu | 11 Libra 42 | 25 Pisces 9 | 8 Libra 13 |
Ketu | 11 Aries 42 | 25 Virgo 9 | 8 Aries 13 |
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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.W. Thomas Smith, Jr.'s 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 18 October, 2025