Afonso Joaquim de Sampaio e Paiva de Melo, born on January 18, 1964, in Águeda, is a prominent Portuguese journalist and writer. He shifted from a law career to journalism, contributing extensively to various publications, notably in sports journalism. He served as editor and columnist for notable media like A Bola and Sport TV, covering major football events for over two decades. He has also translated several books and received multiple accolades, including recognition from the Portuguese Football Federation and contributions to the national team's media relations during major tournaments.
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Your next birthday is 349 days away.
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Time Zone - Europe/Lisbon (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Afonso
noble and ready for battle
Read Full Afonso Name AnalysisJanuary 18, 1964 Facts
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Afonso de Melo belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Águeda
Educated At: Law
Occupation: journalist | writer
Employers: Soberania do Povo | Semanário | O Liberal | O Século | O Jornal | A Bola | O Jogo | O Comércio do Porto | A Capital | Sport TV | Record Dez | Fócus | As | Reczespospolita | Soccer Hiyo | Sportiva2 | Aajkaal | Jornada | Vida Mundial | Jornal de Letras | Público | Atlântica | France Football | i | Sol | Região de Águeda | Benfica | BenficaTV
Awards Received: Official of the Order of Merit (July 5, 2004) | Gold Medal from the Portuguese Football Federation | Honorary member of the Order of Nossa Srª da Conceição de Vila Viçosa | Golden Jew of ANATA
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for January 18, 1964
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Capricorn 26 | 28 Capricorn 39 | 28 Pisces 55 |
| Moon | 10 Pisces 23 | 22 Virgo 9 | 11 Gemini 4 |
| Mercury | 5 Capricorn 6 | 14 Capricorn 52 | 5 Aries 1 |
| Venus | 1 Pisces 42 | 15 Pisces 33 | 13 Taurus 24 |
| Mars | 4 Aquarius 7 | 25 Cancer 16 | 22 Pisces 13 |
| Jupiter | 12 Aries 32 | 11 Gemini 45 | 24 Aries 16 |
| Saturn | 22 Aquarius 31 | 15 Pisces 58 | 29 Aquarius 42 |
| Uranus | 9 Virgo 38 | 23 Taurus 20 | 7 Virgo 12 |
| Neptune | 17 Scorpio 33 | 27 Pisces 37 | 17 Scorpio 35 |
| Pluto | 13 Virgo 58 | 1 Aquarius 37 | 12 Virgo 31 |
| Rahu | 10 Cancer 25 | 0 Aries 34 | 7 Cancer 12 |
| Ketu | 10 Capricorn 25 | 0 Libra 34 | 7 Capricorn 12 |
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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.Afonso de Melo's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2025
