William Edward Gompertz, born in 1965, is a renowned English journalist, author, and art critic. He served as the BBC's arts editor, showcasing his expertise in the field. In a significant career move, he became the Artistic Director of the Barbican Centre starting June 1, 2021. His contributions to art criticism and journalism have made him a prominent figure in the cultural landscape of England.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 338 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Will
resolute protector, strong-willed
Read Full Will Name AnalysisAugust 25, 1965 Facts
Generation Group
Will Gompertz belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Kent
Educated At: Dulwich Preparatory School | Bedford School
Occupation: journalist | editing staff | writer
Employers: BBC
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 25, 1965
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 25, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 25, 2025 |
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| Sun | 2 Virgo 16 | 2 Virgo 45 | 1 Scorpio 5 |
| Moon | 16 Leo 59 | 1 Libra 26 | 2 Scorpio 29 |
| Mercury | 17 Leo 37 | 16 Leo 6 | 17 Scorpio 59 |
| Venus | 7 Libra 22 | 0 Leo 1 | 16 Sagittarius 52 |
| Mars | 3 Scorpio 18 | 11 Libra 51 | 14 Sagittarius 41 |
| Jupiter | 26 Gemini 38 | 16 Cancer 43 | 1 Cancer 7 |
| Saturn | 14 Pisces 56 | 0 Aries 19 | 11 Pisces 4 |
| Uranus | 14 Virgo 28 | 1 Gemini 25 | 18 Virgo 2 |
| Neptune | 17 Scorpio 25 | 1 Aries 30 | 19 Scorpio 3 |
| Pluto | 15 Virgo 36 | 1 Aquarius 52 | 17 Virgo 38 |
| Rahu | 9 Gemini 26 | 18 Pisces 57 | 6 Gemini 15 |
| Ketu | 9 Sagittarius 26 | 18 Virgo 57 | 6 Sagittarius 15 |
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.Will Gompertz's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 28 October, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 17 November, 2025
