Alexander 'Dr. Xand' van Tulleken is a British doctor and television presenter born on August 18, 1978. He gained fame co-presenting the children's series Operation Ouch! with his twin brother Chris and has hosted the Channel 4 show How to Lose Weight Well. Known for engaging in scientific experiments on his own body, he has also presented documentaries on topics such as male suicide and the European migrant crisis. As of July 2023, he appears on BBC1's Morning Live, providing medical advice, and is part of the BBC Sounds podcast 'Made of stronger stuff'.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 330 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Xand
While the exact meaning is debated, it is often associated with 'defender of mankind' due to its potential connection to Alexander.
Read Full Xand Name AnalysisAugust 18, 1978 Facts
Generation Group
Xand van Tulleken belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: London
Educated At: King's College School | Somerville College
Occupation: television presenter | physician
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 18, 1978
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 18, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25 Leo 9 | 25 Leo 46 | 10 Libra 52 |
| Moon | 25 Aquarius 31 | 25 Gemini 10 | 7 Scorpio 22 |
| Mercury | 25 Leo 50 | 7 Leo 15 | 13 Libra 48 |
| Venus | 10 Libra 50 | 21 Cancer 24 | 19 Scorpio 27 |
| Mars | 8 Libra 50 | 7 Libra 13 | 9 Scorpio 55 |
| Jupiter | 26 Cancer 20 | 15 Cancer 19 | 4 Leo 52 |
| Saturn | 3 Virgo 10 | 0 Aries 45 | 8 Virgo 58 |
| Uranus | 12 Scorpio 43 | 1 Gemini 20 | 14 Scorpio 38 |
| Neptune | 15 Sagittarius 34 | 1 Aries 40 | 15 Sagittarius 55 |
| Pluto | 14 Libra 44 | 2 Aquarius 1 | 16 Libra 23 |
| Rahu | 28 Virgo 24 | 19 Pisces 20 | 25 Virgo 54 |
| Ketu | 28 Pisces 24 | 19 Virgo 20 | 25 Pisces 54 |
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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.Xand van Tulleken's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 28 October, 2025
